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"Let's Free the Female Agents": Female CS2 Team Asks Valve to Add Free Female Agent Skins
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"Let's Free the Female Agents": Female CS2 Team Asks Valve to Add Free Female Agent Skins

Olivia Richman
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"Let's Free the Female Agents": Female CS2 Team Asks Valve to Add Free Female Agent Skins
CS2

"Let's Free the Female Agents": Female CS2 Team Asks Valve to Add Free Female Agent Skins

The women behind Astralis' all-female pro CS2 team have asked Valve to make some changes to female agent skins in-game. The reaction has been mixed.

Olivia Richman
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Twitch Top 10: Best Streamers and Games Feb. 5-11 2024
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Twitch Top 10: Best Streamers and Games Feb. 5-11 2024

Week 2 of February on Twitch showcased a dynamic landscape marked by the rise of competitive gaming, the resilience of established favorites, and the emergence of new streaming trends. Counter-Strike's IEM Katowice and the Dota 2 player Nix had an interes

Nate Margolin
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CS2 A Call to Arms Update Brings New Knife and Arms Race Game Mode
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CS2 A Call to Arms Update Brings New Knife and Arms Race Game Mode

Players were surprised when CS2 got a massive update, A Call to Arms. This brought an entirely new game mode, knife, Zeus skin, and more to CS2.

Olivia Richman
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IEM Katowice 2024 Brings CS2 and StarCraft II Action — Prize Pool, Schedule, Format
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IEM Katowice 2024 Brings CS2 and StarCraft II Action — Prize Pool, Schedule, Format

Intel Extreme Masters Katowice is just around the corner, bringing all of the best Counter-Strike 2 teams together to fight for a $1 million prize pool. Want to tune in to the action? Here’s everything we know.

Olivia Richman
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Most Watched Twitch Streamers of 2023
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Most Watched Twitch Streamers of 2023

Find out which streamers topped the Twitch charts in 2023

Charlie Cater
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Falling in Love With Esports Again: The Story of Snax
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Falling in Love With Esports Again: The Story of Snax

This is the story of Counter-Strike legend snax and how he has pushed through highs and lows to experience esports longevity.

Sage Datuin
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Gnaske Talks Counter-Strike History and New Team for ALGS Year 4
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Gnaske Talks Counter-Strike History and New Team for ALGS Year 4

Professional Apex Legends player Gnaske talks about why Apex Legends keeps him playing, where his passion comes from and the early times of Apex.

Robbie Landis
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Counter-Strike 2 vs. VALORANT: What’s Different
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Counter-Strike 2 vs. VALORANT: What’s Different

Counter-Strike 2 and VALORANT are both giants in FPS esports – but what makes the Counter-Strike 2 and VALORANT experiences different for the everyday player?

Gabby DeSena
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M80 dephh Talks Return to Counter-Strike
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M80 dephh Talks Return to Counter-Strike

After a rollercoaster year, former Valorant pro dephh talks to Esports Illustrated about his return to Counter-Strike, the transition from player to coach and much more

Nick Geracie
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How to Download Counter-Strike 2 to Play Now

How to Download Counter-Strike 2 to Play Now

Counter-Strike 2 is here and ready to download. Here’s how!

Olivia Richman
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Valve Plans to End Franchising in Counter-Strike

Valve Plans to End Franchising in Counter-Strike

Valve wants CS2 to have an open tournament ecosystem and is moving to kill franchise systems across the scene

Zack Patraw
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Top 10 Community Commentators for 2023 So Far
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Top 10 Community Commentators for 2023 So Far

Tarik and Scump top a list of popular co-streamers and community casters driving record views to esports events

Olivia Richman
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How to Watch ESL Pro League — All Teams, Schedule, Stream

How to Watch ESL Pro League — All Teams, Schedule, Stream

The ESL Pro League is back featuring the biggest Counter-Strike teams from across the world. Find out how to watch as we break down all the details

Olivia Richman
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IEM Cologne 2023 To Be Most Iconic CS:GO Tournament in History — Date, Schedule, Teams

IEM Cologne 2023 To Be Most Iconic CS:GO Tournament in History — Date, Schedule, Teams

The Cathedral of Counter-Strike is hosting another tournament. Get all the details on IEM Cologne 2023

Olivia Richman
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CS:GO Skin Gambling Now Prohibited — But Are CS:GO Players For It?

CS:GO Skin Gambling Now Prohibited — But Are CS:GO Players For It?

CS:GO and skin gambling have gone hand in hand for years, but it looks like Valve is finally ready to crack down in time for CS2.

Olivia Richman
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CS:GO Could Break 2 Million Concurrent Players

CS:GO Could Break 2 Million Concurrent Players

Counter-Strike 2 hype has driven the current game closer and closer to 2 million concurrent players.

Olivia Richman
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