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Step into a special post-major episode of Snake & Banter featuring James Banks, where the crew breaks down the latest Counter-Strike major, NAVI's surprise peak, Spirit's fast roster changes, and the heartbreak around The Mongolz' collapse. From Banks' brutal no-days-off schedule and “vaulted” interview content to the lost archives of SK Gaming and Xfire, this episode doubles as a deep dive into CS history, mentality, and how much elite teams rely on sports psychology to unlock players like w0nderful and donk. Head to https://Fabletics.com/SNAKE and sign up as a VIP to get eighty percent off everything! Eat smart at https://FactorMeals.com/SNAKE50OFF and use code SNAKE50OFF to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Turn your expensive wireless present into a huge wireless savings future by switching to Mint Mobile! Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/SNAKEBANTER Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/SANDB. Promo Code SANDB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KDive into the Notorious Mass Effect podcast with host Analytic Dreamz as we dissect Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) – Valve's free-to-play tactical FPS masterpiece that replaced CS:GO in 2023. Built on the Source 2 engine with sub-tick architecture for precise hit registration and revolutionary volumetric smokes, CS2 delivers unmatched gunplay in MR12 competitive modes, Premier rankings, and a thriving economy centered on weapons, utilities, and over 1,000 skins.Analytic Dreamz explores the game's massive player base exceeding 1.8 million concurrent peaks in 2025, billions in revenue from cases and Prime upgrades, persistent cheating controversies, and the seismic October 2025 update introducing Trade-Up Contracts for knives and gloves – crashing the skin market by billions overnight and reshaping virtual asset values.From pro losses to improved accessibility, this segment analyzes CS2's performance, economy shock, and future implications. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Four Horsemen return with their annual State of Counter-Strike special, featuring messioso (now Head of CS Operations at 100 Thieves) to break down the health of North American and global Counter-Strike in 2025. They dive into 100 Thieves' re-entry into CS with a European-based roster, the impact of betting sponsors, and what Rain, gla1ve, and a rumored device pickup really mean for the scene. They also debate expectations for new “super teams,” the dominance of Vitality, the resurgence of FURIA, and whether this year ranks among the all-time great CS seasons. Come join LFN hosts and fans for some fun competition in Mechabellum this holiday season! Play in our 2v2 tournament on December 20th to have a chance to win $500 in cash alongside in-game rewards. Use code “LastFreeNation” in Mechabellum to earn a special, holiday-themed in-game reward (available starting the 18th of December).Mechabellum on Steam: https://bit.ly/4oLm3Jg If you want to get ExpressVPN at its lowest price ever, plus four extra months of service, go to https://ExpressVPN.com/HORSEMEN Eat smart at https://FactorMeals.com/horsemen50off and use code horsemen50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year! Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% Off by going to https://www.Ridge.com/HORSEMAN Raycon audio products are up to 20% off this holiday season! Go to https://buyraycon.com/HORSEMENOPEN to save on Raycon audio products sitewide. Turn your expensive wireless present into a huge wireless savings future by switching to Mint Mobile! Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/FOURHORSEMEN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of Snake & Banter, Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest Snappi, the IGL for NiP, discuss some of the biggest talking points in Counter-Strike esports. Topics include Snappi's experience at the Budapest Major, FURIA and Spirit's strong tactical play, ash stepping down from GamerLegion, G2 missing the Major Playoffs, and criticism of the direction of the new 100 Thieves CS project. Turn your expensive wireless present into a huge wireless savings future by switching to Mint Mobile! Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/SNAKEBANTER Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/SANDB. Promo Code SANDB Raycon audio products are up to 20% off this holiday season! Go to https://buyraycon.com/SNAKEOPEN to save on Raycon audio products sitewide. Order by December 15th guarantee delivery by Christmas because great gifts shouldn't show up late. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week we talk about in-game skins, investment portfolios, and Counter-Strike 2.We also discuss ebooks, Steam, and digital licenses.Recommended Book: Apple in China by Patrick McGeeTranscriptAlmost always, if you buy an ebook or game or movie or music album online, you're not buying that ebook, or that game, or whatever else—you're buying a license that allows you access it, often on a specified device or in a specified way, and almost always in a non-transferrable, non-permanent manner.This distinction doesn't matter much to most of us most of the time. If I buy an ebook, chances are I just want to read that ebook on the device I used to buy it, or the kindle attached to my Amazon or other digital book service account. So I buy the book, read it on my ebook reader or phone, and that's that; same general experience I would have with a paperback or hardback book.This difference becomes more evident when you think about what happens to the book after you read it, though. If I own a hard-copy, physical book, I can resell it. I can donate it. I can put it in a Little Free Library somewhere in my neighborhood, or give it to a friend who I think will enjoy it. I can pick it up off my shelf later and read the exact same book I read years before. Via whichever mechanism I choose, I'm either holding onto that exact book for later, or I'm transferring ownership of that book, that artifact that contains words and/or images that can now be used, read, whatever by that second owner. And they can go on to do the same: handing it off to a friend, selling it on ebay, or putting it on a shelf for later reference.Often the convenience and immediacy of electronic books makes this distinction a non-issue for those who enjoy them. I can buy an ebook from Amazon or Bookshop.org and that thing is on my device within seconds, giving me access to the story or information that's the main, valuable component of a book for most of us, without any delay, without having to drive to a bookstore or wait for it to arrive in the mail. That's a pretty compelling offer.This distinction becomes more pressing, however, if I decide I want to go back and read an ebook I bought years ago, later, only to find that the license has changed and maybe that book is no longer accessible via the marketplace where I purchased it. If that happens, I no longer have access to the book, and there's no recourse for this absence—I agreed to this possibility when I “bought” the book, based on the user agreement I clicked ‘OK' or ‘I agree' on when I signed up for Amazon or whichever service I paid for that book-access.It also becomes more pressing if, as has happened many times over the past few decades, the publisher or some other entity with control over these book assets decides to change them.A few years ago, for instance, British versions of Roald Dalh's ‘Matilda' were edited to remove references to Joseph Conrad, who has in recent times been criticized for his antisemitism and racist themes in his writing. Some of RL Stine's Goosebumps books were edited to remove references to crushes schoolgirls had on their headmaster, and descriptions of an overweight character that were, in retrospect, determined to be offensive. And various racial and ethnic slurs were edited out of some of Agatha Christie's works around the same time.Almost always, these changes aren't announced by the publishers who own the rights to these books, and they're typically only discovered by eagle-eyed readers who note that, for instance, the publishers decided to change the time period in which something occurred, which apparently happened in one of Stine's works, without obvious purpose. This also frequently happens without the author being notified, as was the case with Stine and the edits made to his books. The publishers themselves, when asked directly about these changes, often remain silent on the matter.What I'd like to talk about today is another angle of this distinction between physically owned media and digital, licensed versions of the same, and the at times large sums of money that can be gained or lost based on the decisions of the companies that control these licensed assets.—Counter-Strike 2 is a first-person shooter game that's free-to-play, was released in 2023, and was developed by a company called Valve.Valve has developed all sorts of games over the years, including the Counter-Strike, Half-Life, DOTA, and Portal games, but they're probably best known for their Steam software distribution platform.Steam allows customers to buy all sorts of software, but mostly games through an interface that also provides chat services and community forums. But the primary utility of this platform is that it's a marketplace for buying and selling games, and it has match-making features for online multiplayer games, serves as a sort of library for gamers, so all their games are launchable from one place, and it serves as a digital rights management hub, which basically means it helps game companies ensure users aren't playing with pirated software—if you want to use steam to store and launch your games, they have to be legit, purchased games, not pirated ones.As of early 2025, it was estimated that Steam claimed somewhere between 75-80% of the PC gaming market, compared to competitors like the Epic Game Store, which was founded by the folks behind the wildly successful game, Fortnite, which can only claim something like 5%.And Counter-Strike is one of Valve's, and Steam's crown jewels. It's a free-to-play game that was originally developed as a mod, a free add-on to another game Valve owns called Half-Life, but Valve bought up the rights to that mod and developed it into its own thing, releasing the initial entry in the series in 2000, several main-series games after that in subsequent years, and then Counter-Strike 2 came out in 2023, to much acclaim and fanfare.Counter-Strike 2 often has around a million players online, playing the game at any given moment, and its tournaments can attract closer to 1.5 million. As of early 2024, it was estimated that Counter-Strike 2 pulled in around a billion dollars a year for Valve, primarily via what are called Case Keys, which allow players to open in-game boxes, each key selling for $2.50. Valve also takes a 15% cut of all player-to-player sales of items conducted on the Steam Community Market, which is a secure ebay- or Amazon-like component of their platform where players can sell digital items from the game, which are primarily aesthetic add-ons, like skins for weapons, stickers, and clothing—things that allow players to look different in the game, as opposed to things that allow them to perform better, which would give players who spent the most money an unfair advantage and thus make the game less competitive and fun.Because this is a free game, though, and by many estimates a really balance and well-made one, a lot of people play it, and a lot of people want to customize the look of their in-game avatar. So being able to open in-game boxes that contain loot, and being able to buy and sell said loot on the Steam Community Market, has led to a rich secondary economy that makes that component of the game more interesting for players, while also earning Valve a whole lot of money on the backend for those keys and that cut of sales between players.In late-October of 2025, Valve announced a change in the rules for Counter-Strike 2, now allowing players to trade-up more item types, including previously un-trade-up-able items like gloves and knives, into higher-grade versions of the same. So common items could be bundled together and traded in for less common items, and those less common items could be bundled together and traded up for rare ones.This seems like a small move from the outside, but it roiled the CS2 in-game economy, by some estimates causing upwards of $2 billion to basically disappear overnight, because rare gloves and knives were at times valued at as much as $1.5 million; again, these are just aesthetic skins that change the look of a player's avatar or weapons, but there's enough demand for these things that some people are willing to pay that much for ultra-rare and unique glove and knife skins.Because of that demand, some players had taken to spending real money on these ultra-rare items, treating their in-game portfolios of skins as something like an investment portfolio. If you can buy an ultra-rare glove skin for $40,000 and maybe sell it later for twice that, that might seem like a really good investment, despite how strange it may seem to those not involved in this corner of the gaming world to spend $40,000 on what's basically just some code in a machine that tells the game that the gloves on your avatar will look a certain way.This change, then, made those rarer gloves and knives, which were previously unattainable except by lottery-like chance, a lot more common, because people could trade up for them, increasing their chances of getting the ultra-rare stuff. The market was quickly flooded with more of these things, and about half the value of rare CS2 skins disappeared, initially knocking about $6 billion of total value from the market before stabilizing to around $1.5-2 billion.Volatility in this market continues, and people who invested a lot of money, sometimes their life savings, and sometimes millions of dollars into CS2 in-game skins, have been looking into potential legal recourse, though without much luck; Valve's user agreements make very clear that players don't own any of this stuff, and as a result, Valve can manipulate the market however they like, whenever they like.Just like with ebooks and movies we “buy” from Amazon and other services, then, these in-game assets are licensed to us, not sold. We may, at times, have a means of putting our license to some of these things on a secondary market, but that secondary market exists completely at the whim of the entity that actually owns the digital assets—in this case, Valve.Recent court cases have resulted in clearer language from some license-selling companies, including Valve—though in most cases the buttons we click still say something like “Buy Now” rather than “Acquire License,” and the specifics of what we're purchasing are hidden within a wall of legal text.So for the moment, at least, this sort of confusion will probably continue, with periodic wake-up calls for folks on the receiving end of updates or edits that impact them financially, or impact their ability to access what they thought they were buying, but which is later removed from their account, or changed without their knowledge or permission.Show Noteshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_(service)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valve_Corporationhttps://theconversation.com/2b-counter-strike-2-crash-exposes-a-legal-black-hole-your-digital-investments-arent-really-yours-268749https://blix.gg/news/cs-2/how-to-make-money-with-cs2-skins-in-2025/http://tomshardware.com/video-games/ludicrous-usd6-billion-counter-strike-2-skins-market-crashes-loses-usd3-billion-overnight-game-update-destroys-inventories-collapses-markethttps://www.kvue.com/article/news/nation-world/counter-strike-2-online-market-crash/507-ae9be038-2833-49d4-a5b4-d8f24fd0b33chttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-Strikehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epic_Games_Storehttps://www.sahmcapital.com/news/content/counter-strike-skins-market-hits-1-billion-valves-virtual-goldmine-revealed-2024-01-22https://mezha.ua/en/news/counter-strike-2-100-mln-dohodu-za-keysi-u-berezni-301011/https://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2024/10/california-becomes-first-state-to-pass-law-targeting-advertising-of-digital-media-licenseshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_economyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/04/arts/dahl-christie-stine-kindle-edited.htmlhttps://bookriot.com/do-you-really-own-your-ebookshttps://jipel.law.nyu.edu/can-you-own-an-ebook-a-summary-of-the-anti-ownership-ebook-economy-report/ This is a public episode. 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Reddit moderator shenanigans, sad status of the failed Sony game: Concord, CS2 skins update ruining billions in investments, and more this week at the Time Sink!r/Art Screenshotsr/Art Dramar/Art Artist gets bannedClash of ClansConcordConcord Fan ProjectSecret LevelCS2 skin update ‘rug pulls' collectors(0:00) Intro(0:20) r/Art Drama (21:39) Concord(47:28) CS2 Skin Update
In this episode of Snake & Banter, Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest AN1MO discuss some of the biggest talking points in Counter-Strike esports. Topics include the crowds at the Budapest CS2 Major, Twistzz performing the best he ever has on FaZe, why Astralis is looking doomed, problems with Valve's pick'ems, gla1ve going to 100 Thieves, and more! Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/SANDB. Promo Code SANDB Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% Off by going to https://www.Ridge.com/SNAKE Raycon audio products are up to 20% off this holiday season! Go to https://buyraycon.com/SNAKEOPEN to save on Raycon audio products sitewide. Order by December 15th guarantee delivery by Christmas because great gifts shouldn't show up late. Eat smart at https://FactorMeals.com/SNAKE50OFF and use code SNAKE50OFF to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We are joined by former CS2 and R6 Siege player Swifted. He is a Canadian national champion and has been a part of many organizations in his career.Follow Alex and Jeremy on Twitter for updates and feel free to interact with us. We are all very responsive and love feedback, so hit us up! In Bed By 9 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ibb9podcastIn Bed By 9 Merch: https://inbedby9-shop.fourthwall.com/?Twitter Handles:Alex: @DiabolicTutor01 Jeremy: @jeremycunnings1In Bed By 9: @InBedBy9PodcastTwitch Channels:Alex: https://www.twitch.tv/diabolictutor01Jeremy: https://www.twitch.tv/jeremycunningsBe sure to leave us a review on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts! Be sure to check out our merch store and pick up some cool creator gear.
In this episode of Snake & Banter, Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest Anders dive deep into the current state of Counter-Strike 2 — from tier‑2 monsters and AI‑generated talent, to the shrinking gap between tiers, star performances at the Budapest Major, and the brutal realities of tournament organizer wars. Go to https://Kalshi.com and use promo code LFN. Make your first $100 worth of trades and you'll automatically receive a $10 bonus. Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% Off by going to https://www.Ridge.com/SNAKE Don't get them socks. Get them premium wireless for $15/mo. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at https://MINT MOBILE.com/SNAKEBANTER. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of Snake and Banter, the hosts dive deep into the state of competitive Counter-Strike ahead of the upcoming Major. They discuss Hawka's rapid-reaction content strategy inspired by football media, the evolving talent landscape in CS casting and analysis, and break down the most competitive CS scene in years with storylines around Vitality, FURIA, Falcons, Spirit, G2, and other dark horses. Treat yourself to gear that looks good, feels good, and doesn't break the bank with Fabletics. Go to https://Fabletics.com/SNAKE and sign up as a VIP and get eighty percent off everything. Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/SANDB. Promo Code SANDB Eat smart at https://FactorMeals.com/SNAKE50OFF and use code SNAKE50OFF to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jogo sobre as bruxas do Itaguaçu, RPG de investigação e entrevista com Game Designer?! Se parece que não faz sentido, é porque você ainda não deu play no novo episódio do Insira a Ficha!E tem mais! No Insira de hoje você confere: resultados dos campeonatos de LoL e CS2; Nova regulamentação sobre loot boxes nos jogos; e ainda uma passadinha pela Luski Game Studio.Tá esperando o quê? Vem com a gente explorar o universo dos games!Apresentação e roteiro por: Niko Medeiros e Ibrahim KhanReportagem por: Guilherme Kuhnen, Ibrahim Khan, Letícia Laura, Julia Wust, Bela Nowalls e Gustavo Wendler, Luiza Cardoso, Lillian Carlotto e Gio TavaresProdução e Edição Geral de: Niko Medeiros e Duda FernandesCoordenação técnica: Roque BezerraCoordenação geral: professora Valci Zuculoto.Rádio Ponto. É rádio, é jornalismo, é gaming e ponto!
Jogo sobre as bruxas do Itaguaçu, RPG de investigação e entrevista com Game Designer?! Se parece que não faz sentido, é porque você ainda não deu play no novo episódio do Insira a Ficha!E tem mais! No Insira de hoje você confere: resultados dos campeonatos de LoL e CS2; Nova regulamentação sobre loot boxes nos jogos; e ainda uma passadinha pela Luski Game Studio.Tá esperando o quê? Vem com a gente explorar o universo dos games!Apresentação e roteiro por: Niko Medeiros e Ibrahim KhanReportagem por: Guilherme Kuhnen, Ibrahim Khan, Letícia Laura, Julia Wust, Bela Nowalls e Gustavo Wendler, Luiza Cardoso, Lillian Carlotto e Gio TavaresProdução e Edição Geral de: Niko Medeiros e Duda FernandesCoordenação técnica: Roque BezerraCoordenação geral: professora Valci Zuculoto.Rádio Ponto. É rádio, é jornalismo, é gaming e ponto!
In this episode of The Four Horsemen, the hosts dive deep into the massive shake-up in the Counter-Strike skin market caused by Valve's recent update. They unpack how Valve's “trade-up” changes have crashed high-tier item prices, wiping out an estimated $2-3 billion in market value overnight, and explore the long history of skins gambling scandals, influencer manipulation, and the hidden economics that prop up the CS esports scene. The Last Free Nation merch shop is open, and now includes the Four Horsemen logo t-shirt! Show off your fandom and support us and by purchasing the high-quality items on our merch shop. Check our website for more info on shipping! https://lastfreenation.shop Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% off Ridge at https://Ridge.com by using code HORSEMAN at checkout Protect your online privacy TODAY by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/horsemen and you can get up to four extra months. Black Friday is around the corner, and Raycon audio products are up to 30% off sitewide! Go to https://buyraycon.com/HORSEMENOPEN to save on Raycon audio products sitewide. Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch at https://MINTMOBILE.com/fourhorsemen.Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Switch iguala las ventas de la Nintendo DS y se quedará con el segundo puesto (o no??) Traemos análisis de Black Myth Wukong. El mono que reparte y no precisamente cumplidos. Aprovechamos para traer una breve reseña de HL2 Upgrade, un mod gratuito de la comunidad para jugar Half Life 2 con algunas mejoras gráficas. También comentamos cómo se ha roto el mercado de CS2 y rumorología de HL3 Durante el inicio de la grabación rockstar anunció un nuevo retraso para GTA6 Comentarios: https://t.me/comentariosindiepodcast
In this episode of Snake and Banter, Mauisnake, Thorin, and guest flashie — head coach of Team Liquid — dive deep into the current Counter-Strike scene, discussing the good, bad, and ugly of the game right now. Black Friday is around the corner, and Raycon audio products are up to 30% off sitewide! Go to https://buyraycon.com/SNAKEOPEN to save on Raycon audio products sitewide. Eat smart at https://FactorMeals.com/SNAKE50OFF and use code SNAKE50OFF to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A shocking $2 billion market crash in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), where the value of ultra-rare cosmetic skins has plummeted. Plus, Masahiro Sakurai unveiled new features for Kirby Air Ride 2, including the Road Trip challenge mode and the Top Ride top-down racer supporting up to eight players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Valve killed off the CS2 skins market and people have, literally, lost everything. Xbox's newest handheld is crazy expensive and there are talks that their next console will be a PC hybrid. Pez has played a few indie games and they're delightful.
Jack and Steven are back for another episode of Unfunny Buffoonery, talking about the recent CS2 update (which changed the entire economy of Counter Strike... something most listeners likely could care less about), Snapple bringing glass bottles back, movies vs. TV shows, milk, let's see here, um, house plants, hamster-sized golden retrievers... yeah, this one had a lot of weird shit discussed.
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On this week's episode LevelCap and Matimi0 discuss CS2's insane skin market crash, Battlefield 6's Battle Royale mode, Arc Raiders launch, and much more! Support us on Patreon for bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/LevelWithMePodcast Join Our Discord and make suggestions for our next episode topics https://discord.gg/nxBQZ6eh8H
RPG brasileiro, desenvolvedora indie e jogos de terror?! Se parece que não faz sentido, é porque você ainda ouviu o especial de terror do Insira a Ficha!E a gente ainda te atualiza sobre o cenário competitivo de Valorant, LoL e CS2.Dá o play e vem com a gente explorar o universo dos games!Apresentação e roteiro por: Niko Medeiros e Ibrahim KhanReportagem por: Guilherme Kuhnen, Ibrahim Khan, Letícia Laura, Julia Wust, Bela Nowalls e Gustavo Wendler, Luiza Cardoso, Lillian Carlotto e Gio TavaresProdução e Edição Geral de: Niko Medeiros e Duda FernandesCoordenação técnica: Roque BezerraCoordenação geral: professora Valci Zuculoto.
RPG brasileiro, desenvolvedora indie e jogos de terror?! Se parece que não faz sentido, é porque você ainda ouviu o especial de terror do Insira a Ficha!E a gente ainda te atualiza sobre o cenário competitivo de Valorant, LoL e CS2.Dá o play e vem com a gente explorar o universo dos games!Apresentação e roteiro por: Niko Medeiros e Ibrahim KhanReportagem por: Guilherme Kuhnen, Ibrahim Khan, Letícia Laura, Julia Wust, Bela Nowalls e Gustavo Wendler, Luiza Cardoso, Lillian Carlotto e Gio TavaresProdução e Edição Geral de: Niko Medeiros e Duda FernandesCoordenação técnica: Roque BezerraCoordenação geral: professora Valci Zuculoto.
Check out our Patreon dacă ați făcut bani din cuțite în CS2. Timestamps: 0:00 – ALL INTRO & Posta Redactiei 11:48 – Paul și Edgar s-au jucat PEAK 25:19 – Ubisoft concediază eufemistic; Krafton merge cu LLM înainte; EA obligă angajații să folosească LLM și scoate oameni din credits de la Battlefield 6; 52:48 – Strauss Zelnick nu apreciază LLM-urile; Microsoft pune studiourile să se bată între ele; Phill Spencer nu știe să-și apere angajații; XBOX zice că exclusivele sunt arhaice; PS Plus îți șterege jocurile primite gratis pe serviciul precedent; No Man's Sky adaugă ȘI MAI MULTE CHESTII, Starfield plânge; 1:09:56 – Scarface The World is Yours apare pe Steam în circumstanțe dubioase; A picat în cap economia de cuțite în Counter Strike 2; Gamingul s-a terminat AI face jocuri BUNE BUNE 2; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jocsivorbe1416 https://www.youtube.com/c/JocȘiVorbeBits Twitch: www.twitch.tv/jocsivorbe iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-vorbe/id1331438601 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RFgOJDgyEnpvkUQoSh0Tc Facebook: www.facebook.com/JocSiVorbe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocsivorbe/e Discord: https://discord.gg/m5a6DDfBFc Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/jocsivorbe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jocsivorbe RSS și linkuri de download: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:281506836/sounds.rss
Allarme di Wikipedia per i sommari generati con IA. Reddit consiglia l'eroina. Università usa l'IA contro i copioni. Hackerare il WiFi dell'aereo. Simulacri digitali e fine vita. Queste e molte altre le notizie tech commentate nella puntata di questa settimana.Dallo studio distribuito di digitalia:Franco Solerio, Francesco Facconi, Giulio CupiniProduttori esecutivi:@Pier, Giuseppe Brusadelli, Andrea Zannini, Arzigogolo, Matteo Tarabini, Luca Di Stefano, Paola Bellini, @Geckonode, Alessandro Blasi, Enrico De Anna, Davide Bellia, Sandro Acinapura, Valerio Bendotti, Mattia Vailati, Antonio Gargiulo, Luca Ongaro, Gabriele Tubertini, Antonio Manna, Massimo Pollastri, Giuliano Arcinotti, Alessandro Gheda, Andrea Casarini, Fabio Filisetti, @Akagrinta, @Blis, Andrea Bottaro, Christian Schwarz, Fabrizio Mele, Roberto Basile, Davide Rongioletti, Paola Danieli, @Joanpiretz, Alessandro Lago, Paolo Bernardini, Federico Angelucci, @Jh4Ckal, Gabriele Bettega, Filippo Brancaleoni, Douglas Whiting, Mattia Lanzoni, Davide Tinti, Piero Alberto Mazzo, Gianfranco Di Summa, Fiorenzo Pilla, @Michele_Da_MilanoSponsor:Links:AI-generated receipts for fake expensesWikipedia says traffic is falling due to AI search summariesLa diffusione dei chatbot di AI è un problema per WikipediaReddit's AI Suggests Users Try HeroinReddit caught Perplexity stealing data from Google resultsL'AI contro i copioni lancia migliaia di accuse falsePolice AI mistakes bag of Doritos for a weaponSam Altman "Maybe They Weren't Even Real Work"OpenAI richiede l'elenco dei partecipanti al funeraleReplacement.AIUnlocking free WiFi on British AirwaysMeet the real screen addicts: the elderlyOpenAIs AI-powered browser ChatGPT Atlas is hereShould an AI copy of you help decide if you live or die?CS2 item market loses nearly $2B in value overnight due to update8BitDo drops an NES-inspired collectionFortnite rumor: in arrivo un crossover con I SimpsonInstagram and Facebook are breaking the EU's illegal content rulesMeta uses photos of schoolgirls in ads targeting manKohler unveils a camera for your toiletAWS crash causes Smart Beds to overheat and get stuck uprightGingilli del giorno:Floccus - Sync bookmarks & tabs privatelyHuman Anatomy and Disease in Interactive 3DPhotomath impara la matematicaSupporta Digitalia, diventa produttore esecutivo.
Gulvan and Joe discuss Emiru's Twitch Con situation, Valve wipes out CS2 skin market, Microsoft requires insane profit margin, and huge card accessory discount. Continue reading →
Timestamps: 0:00 ooooh it's gettin spicy 0:10 Valve's Steam update ganks CS2 market 1:19 Microsoft responds to ChatGPT Atlas with Clippy 2:54 Xbox Profits + Halo on PS5 4:36 Rove Lab! 5:25 QUICK BITS INTRO 5:35 Apple threatens to withhold privacy feature 6:11 Apple will help you switch to Android? 6:47 Memory prices hiked 30% 7:18 Nike Project Amplify 7:48 Poker fraud used X-ray tables, smart glasses NEWS SOURCES: https://lmg.gg/rci1Y Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It do be like that, CS2's economy takes a tumble, Drew DeVault tries canceling dark enlightenment, Trump celebrates Diwali, EBT payments at risk, Oneidus's filing, VTuber puppet house, Shane Nokes's grand appearance, Ana Kasperian says hi, Hambly sells tires, Hasan takes the blackpill, and Ralph breaks up.
In this episode of Snake & Banter, Thorin, Maui, and guest Tedd dive deep into the latest storylines shaking up the CS2 competitive scene. From surprising team performances to controversial roster changes, this hour is packed with analysis, debate, and sharp takes. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com! Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off at Ridge with code SNAKE at https://www.Ridge.com/SNAKE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
rain joins HLTV Confirmed after being benched on FaZe to talk about his history with the team, recent struggles, and what the future holds. Other topics include LAN fiesta, the VRS race for Major invites, and surprising EPL Stage 1 results.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed
In this episode of Snake and Banter, Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest messioso dive deep into the world of Counter-Strike 2 — breaking down the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) system, tournament qualification dynamics, and how teams can (and can't) game the system. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Use our link to unlock 10% off your purchase at Manta Sleep! https://tinyurl.com/45m52ezy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join us for an in-depth episode of Snake and Banter featuring Brazilian CS legend FalleN as we cover everything from his transition from AWP to IGL, to building synergy with YEKINDAR, and FURIA's rise with rookie superstar molodoy. FalleN opens up about adapting to shifting metas, mentoring new talent, and navigating Brazil's unique esports business challenges. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Use our link to unlock 10% off your purchase at Manta Sleep! https://tinyurl.com/45m52ezy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of Snake and Banter, dona joins Thorin and Mauisnake to dive deep into the latest in Counter-Strike — from roster drama to gameplay updates affecting the pro scene. If you love Counter-Strike breakdowns, esports industry insights, and candid pro analysis — this is a must-watch episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest TeaTime on Snake and Banter as they dissect the latest Counter-Strike esports drama in this can't-miss esports podcast episode! We have an in-depth discussion on the current state of CS2 and the evolving esports landscape. The conversation also tackles big-picture topics such as the decline in top-tier team narratives, FaZe Clan's struggles, MOUZ's concerning T-side stats, and how roster changes at organizations like Astralis and Spirit could shift the CS2 competitive landscape. Thorin, Mauisnake, and TeaTime debate the importance of star players versus win-by-committee styles, the role of specialist talent in broadcasts, and the politics between TOs like ESL and PGL that affect event quality. The trio dive into the realities of working in Tier 2 Counter-Strike, from pay disparities and post-pandemic opportunities to the grind of online tournaments and the challenges of breaking into Tier 1. They examine the impact of Valve's VRS system, how it's reshaping the tournament calendar, and why 2025 might be one of the best years ever for Tier 2 competition. Along the way, they share behind-the-scenes stories about commentary careers, networking, and surviving in the volatile world of esports broadcasting. Whether you're a hardcore Counter-Strike fan, a CS2 player, or just an esports enthusiast, this episode offers sharp analysis, insider perspectives, and plenty of candid banter about the game's biggest storylines Go to https://buyraycon.com/SNAKE to get 20% off sitewide TODAY! One thing to pack, five ways to power! You can get 10% off Ridge's Power Bank by going to https://www.Ridge.com and using code SNAKE at checkout
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Cxzi to chat about FalleN and his ranking as an IGL in CS2 esports, Spirit's recent struggles despite being ranked so highly, broky's comeback tour for FaZe, problems with the VRS system in Counter-Strike, and more! Last Free Nation's new collaboration t-shirt with Into the AM is out now! Equip yourself with this high-quality shirt (featuring a familiar insignia) now! While you're there, you can also shop the Into the AM Labor Day Sale! Items are up to 50% sitewide until the 7th of September. This is in addition to the 10% off you always get by using our link: https://intotheam.com/LFN-tee2 Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Ne0kai to chat about The MongolZ winning CS2 at the Esports World Cup and their impact on Asian Counter-Strike, problems with HLTV 3.0, tn1r and Spirit, ZywOo's weak August with Vitality, and more.
Hi everyone! How are you?Sorry for being late (I think this is becoming a habit), I couldn't pay for the podcast hosting this month and until I got the money I couldn't upload anything new, which brings me to this question.I've been offered the chance to monetise the podcast. As you know, there are several things you have to pay for to have a podcast, one of which is hosting. I've been given two options:1) Make it ‘Premium'. What does Premium mean? It means that listeners (in this case, they would be called subscribers) pay €1 per month and receive the content a week in advance of free listeners. (I've ruled this out because I don't know your personal situations).2) Put in advertising. Although I'm very much against advertising, they've given me the option of putting advertising at the beginning, in the middle and at the end of the show (I think putting it at the beginning and in the middle is an absurd idea, I would put it at the end), but I'm still considering this option.Why am I telling you this?Simple, I want to know what you think, what you think about the idea and how I should implement it... Should I continue to be late due to non-payment and not worry about it? Should I make it Premium for those who pay? Or should I include advertising and turn it into a weekly show?It's all up to you. You know how to contact me, I'm itsBamf on Instagram/X and you'll find my email at the end of this comment. I want to read your opinions.Other than that, I'll keep making music as usual, preparing the next mix and playing a bit of CS2, hehe.Love you all ❤️❤️❤️Farewell,Bamf.Tracklist:0:00 Mujo - Desert Flower1:33 Mujo - Pool3:27 Beowülf, Philanthrope - SALINAS4:44 Philanthrope - Azure7:10 softy - Inaudible8:49 Kupla, Complex Channel Records - Waiting On…11:07 Mujo, Strong.AL& - Mystic Forest13:15 Bamf - Ponds15:29 saint rumi - on the horizon17:48 coldbrew - casting soft glows20:00 Bcalm - rest day22:30 Laffey - gratitude24:27 fnonose, Dontcry - don't wake me up26:54 Tibeauthetraveler, Hoogway - half asleep29:10 Juliàn, after noon - moonset31:19 Bcalm, Dontcry - night and day33:31 Dontcry, cxlt. - Remember That Time35:35 Juliàn, fluttr - birds that never return38:26 Bcalm, Dontcry - where we first metPlaylists: https://bamf.biglink.to/PlaylistsDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/7MBfHrRs39Instagram/Twitter: itsBamf
Join Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo on this explosive episode of The Four Horsemen as they deep dive into the YaLLa Compass scandal with acclaimed CS2 journalist Luis Mira. Discover the inside story of how the YaLLa Compass tournament left over a million dollars in unpaid bills, defrauded countless teams and employees, and left a gaping hole in the Counter-Strike tournament calendar. Mira's meticulous reporting uncovers the organization's shocking mismanagement and the ramifications for the CS2 community. The hosts also debate the effectiveness of Valve's VRS system, its enforcement inconsistencies, and the broader implications for the esports landscape. Don't miss this in-depth exposé filled with insights, humor, and a few shocking revelations. NOTE: You may hear a slight echo during the first 48 minutes of the episode. Improve your game with a cutting-edge Wooting keyboard and get a free uWu now! Go to https://wooting.io/ and add any keyboard and uWu to your cart with code HORSEMEN and get your uWu for free! Get 10% Off your entire order & take advantage of Ridge's Annual Sweepstakes by going to https://www.Ridge.com/HORSEMANNO PURCH. NEC. Open to legal residents of 50 US/DC, Canada & the UK, age maj.+. Void where prohibited. Begins 8/1/25 and ends 9/15/25. 2 winners selected. Max Prizes total ARV: $380,000 USD / approximately $516,000 CAD / £306,800. Canadian skill-testing question required. Subject to Rules, including free entry method & odds: ridge.com/rules. Sponsor: The Ridge Wallet, LLC.
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by voo to chat about Counter-Strike, the state of FaZe, reactions to HLTV 3.0, The MongolZ defeating Vitality, disappointments from NAVI, MOUZ, and GamerLegion, and more. Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/snake TODAY to get up to 20% off the fan-favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic!
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by YouM3 to chat about Team Liquid, s1mple playing for BC.Game, recent updates to CS2, tn1r replacing zont1x on Spirit, and more! Start reliving your favorite memories with Aura Frames. For a limited time, listeners can get $35-off on their best-selling Carver Mat frame by going to https://auraframes.com and using the promo code SANDB. Offer may vary by country. Terms and conditions apply.
Timestamps: 00:00 my little tech babs 00:08 YouTube age estimation model rolls out in the US 02:03 Reddit blocks Internet Archive over AI scraping concerns 03:08 Elon Musk vs. OpenAI drama escalates 04:33 Vessi! 05:28 QUICK BITS INTRO 05:33 Former Intel CEO's plan to “save” the company 06:24 Pixel 10 Pro Fold teaser – don't buy a Pixel yet 06:34 Perplexity AI offers $34.5B for Google Chrome 06:58 UK urges citizens to delete old emails to save water 07:26 Pebble Time 2 smartwatch unveiled 08:00 YouTuber hacks muscles to improve CS2 skills NEWS SOURCES: https://lmg.gg/QmfiQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
YEKINDAR joins HLTV Confirmed to discuss joining FURIA and impressions of playing with FalleN and molody, as well as the hot reports of Spirit getting tN1R instead of zont1x while xfl0ud returns to HEROIC. Other topics are first s1mple with BCGame impressions, BLAST results, VRS cutoff implications, YaLLa going under, while CAC creates a mess.➡️ Follow us for updates: / hltvconfirmed
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Dinko to chat about the CS community's perception of EliGE, Spirit's capability to win trophies this year, why the BLAST Bounty format is good, the news about YaLLA Compass, the proliferation of big online events, and more! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com! Get 10% Off your entire order & take advantage of Ridge's Annual Sweepstakes by going to https://www.Ridge.com/SNAKE
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Launders to discuss kyousuke's amazing debut for Team Falcons at IEM Cologne, why time spent on NiP DOES count now, faltering of FaZe and GamerLegion, the prevalence of cheating and match fixing in CS2 tier 2 and below, and more! Improve your game with a cutting-edge Wooting keyboard and get a free uWu now! Simply add any keyboard and uWu to your cart with code SNAKE and get your uWu for free! Go to https://link.wooting.io/snake Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to https://TurtleBeach.com and use Code CSGO for 10% off your entire order. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com! Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/snake TODAY to get up to 20% off the fan-favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic!
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Nohte, Senior Staff Writer at HLTV, to discuss a good balance update from Valve, Overpass replacing Anubis, hype around IEM Cologne, Falcons skipping the next 2 BLAST events, mismanagement at Wildcard, and more! Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to https://TurtleBeach.com and use Code CSGO for 10% off your entire order. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com! The Last Free Nation merch shop is open! Show off your fandom and support us and by purchasing the high-quality items on our merch shop. Check our website for more info on shipping! https://go.lastfreenation.shop/snake
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This episode is brought to you by Legion Athletics, Quickbooks, and State & Liberty. Ever wondered how to turn a side hustle into a thriving business? Discover the secrets of successful entrepreneurship in our special bonus episode with Andy Carmody, the innovative founder of CS2 from Australia. Andy takes us on a journey through the highs and lows of building a business, from the emotional challenges of letting go of passion projects to embracing the art of "failing forward." We explore his quest for natural solutions to sleep deprivation and gain insights into the distinct entrepreneurial landscapes of Australia and the U.S., with a special focus on the supportive community of Austin, Texas. Tune in to learn how adaptability and a motivated team are crucial in navigating the global business world. Follow Andy @Andy_carmody Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- In this episode we discuss... 1. Introduction and Welcome (0:00:00 - 0:01:00) - Introduction to Everford Radio and host welcome message. - Brief introduction of special guest Andy Carmody. 2. Andy's Entrepreneurial Journey (0:01:00 - 0:08:00) - Andy shares his journey from Australia to the global market. - Discussing the challenges of pivoting from passion projects. 3. Adapting to Market Demands (0:08:00 - 0:15:00) - Importance of aligning with market demands. - Concept of "failing forward" as a success catalyst. 4. Natural Solutions to Sleep Deprivation (0:15:00 - 0:20:00) - Andy's pursuit of natural remedies for sleep through CS2. - Key ingredients like magnesium and L-theanine. 5. Comparing Entrepreneurial Landscapes: Australia vs. U.S. (0:20:00 - 0:25:00) - Differences in entrepreneurial ecosystems between Australia and cities like Austin, Texas. - Community support and business mindset comparison. 6. Balancing Brand Differentiation and Growth (0:25:00 - 0:33:00) - Strategies for brand differentiation in competitive markets. - The significance of maintaining a small business mindset. 7. Financial Acumen in Entrepreneurship (0:33:00 - 0:37:00) - Managing finances and leveraging modern tools like AI for business operations. - Importance of understanding all business facets before delegating. 8. The Role of Personability in Business Success (0:37:00 - 0:42:00) - The impact of being a personable founder. - Building connections with customers and maintaining authenticity. 9. Modern Tools and Technology in Business (0:42:00 - 0:48:00) - Discussion on using technology for business efficiency. - Balancing delegation with maintaining quality and vision. 10. The Future of Entrepreneurship (0:48:00 - 0:54:00) - The evolving landscape of entrepreneurship. - New challenges and the importance of adaptability. ----- Episode resources: Get 30% off Quickbooks for 6 months Look great and save 15% with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.StateAndLiberty.com Save 20% on your entire first purchase with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.LegionAthletics.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube Learn more at https://www.DrinkCS2.com
This week, the boys talk about Ludwig being back from his trip in Japan, Nick losing the D&D bet, and how Aiden forgot to buy his weapon in CS2 because he was reading a book... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices