PGL Bucharest 2025 is set to redefine the CS2 esports scene with a $1.25 million prize pool from April 6-13. Top teams like Eternal Fire and G2 Esports will compete, emphasizing strategic play over individual skill.

Intel Extreme Masters Melbourne 2025 kicks off on April 21 with a $300,000 prize pool at Rod Laver Arena, featuring top Counter-Strike teams like Vitality and MOUZ. The tournament follows a double-elimination format with playoffs starting April 25, culminating in the final on April 27.

NAVI Junior and BetBoom lead the pack with perfect records as the YaLLa Compass Spring 2025 CS tournament moves to playoffs. Despite struggles, ENCE and Nexus advance, setting up intriguing quarter-finals.

The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 will feature 32 teams, including several making their debut in one of the year's largest CS2 tournaments. The event highlights the importance of revenue from stickers for smaller esport organizations.

Valve's new drop system in Counter-Strike 2 requires players to achieve CS2 Prime Status to earn rewards based on gameplay performance. Players can obtain weekly care packages containing cases and skins by accruing 5,000 XP, with a focus on improving skills and engagement over daily logins.

IEM Melbourne 2025 promises to be a thrilling esports event with 16 teams battling it out in CS2, though Team Spirit will not participate. Vitality leads the pack with fierce competition from FaZe and MOUZ, with matches streamed live on Twitch and YouTube.

BLAST has teamed up with Underdog for three major Counter-Strike 2 tournaments in 2025, marking a significant esports expansion. This collaboration enhances fan engagement and includes Underdog's presence in broadcasts and at the Austin Major, leveraging their recent $70 million funding boost.

Modder Lillykyu revolutionizes Counter-Strike 2 with "de_mirage bricks," a map where players can destroy a fully LEGO-based environment. This dynamic map, available on Steam for 2v2 Wingman mode, elevates gameplay by allowing strategic demolition and realistic physics, offering a fresh twist to classic Mirage strategies.

BLUEJAYS triumphed over Marsborne 2-1 in a tense third-place decider at the North America MRQ, advancing them further in the tournament. The victory sets them up for a crucial match against NRG or Getting Info, which will determine their qualification for the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025.

Astralis, once a Counter-Strike powerhouse, has failed to qualify for the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, marking its fifth consecutive absence from Major events. Despite signing Casper 'cadiaN' Møller in 2024, the team continues to struggle alongside other giants like fnatic and Ninjas in Pyjamas.

Adam 'friberg' Friberg criticizes the gunplay and movement in CS2, praising CS:GO for its superior feel. He attributes the disparity to CS2's subtick mechanics and lower 64-tick servers, suggesting 128-tick could improve it.

Team Envy, a notable name in esports, is set to return to the competitive scene with Counter-Strike 2, as announced by founder Mike 'hastr0' Rufail. After a five-year hiatus, Envy is scouting talent to rebuild its brand, aiming to recapture past glories and energize the CS2 landscape.

The MRQ for the BLAST.tv Austin Major began today, showcasing 16 teams vying for the final spots in the June tournament. HEROIC and OG are close to qualifying, while Astralis and Fnatic face challenges after early losses.

G2 Esports has signed Olek 'hades' Miskiewicz on loan as their new AWPer, following Ilya 'm0NESY' Osipov's departure to Falcons. The move is strategic as G2 gears up for upcoming tournaments.

Anubis, a Counter-Strike 2 map, is under fire for favoring the T-side, prompting its designer Roald to propose layout changes. He suggests removing rugs and adjusting T-stairs to enhance balance, though doubts Valve's immediate action.

The author upgraded from an Intel Core i9-14900K to an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, citing it as their best upgrade ever due to enhanced gaming performance. They experienced fewer crashes and improved efficiency, highlighting AMD's advancements over Intel.

Counter-Strike 1.6 has been successfully ported to the aging PS Vita, offering cross-platform multiplayer via the Xash3D FWGS engine. Despite missing features like touchscreen controls and voice chat, regular updates promise future enhancements, highlighting the console's enduring versatility.

Gods Reign clinched their first win in the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Asia Regional Qualifier, beating The Huns 2-1 after an initial loss to Eruption. The victory, highlighted by Harsh 'f1redup' Jain's AWP skills, puts them closer to a Major Stage 1 spot.

Mike 'Hastr0' Rufail announced that ENVY will return to Counter-Strike esports after a four-year break. Following a brand reacquisition, ENVY is set to build a new CS2 team and explore player recruitment.