Karrigan at 36 and s1zzi at 16 headline Cologne 2026's generational divide. Here's how age composition shapes team performance, pressure response, and Major outcomes in Counter-Strike.


Karrigan at 36 and s1zzi at 16 headline Cologne 2026's generational divide. Here's how age composition shapes team performance, pressure response, and Major outcomes in Counter-Strike.

Valve's latest CS2 patch adds spectator flash controls and fixes boost exploits on competitive maps. Spectators can now adjust flash intensity from 0 to 1, and the HUD stays visible during flashes — addressing months of community debate.

IEM Cologne 2026 Stage 1 Pick'Em guide breaks down team predictions for 3-0 runs, 3-1/3-2 advances, and early exits. GamerLegion and MIBR lead contenders; FlyQuest and THUNDERdOWNUNDER face elimination risks.

Valve replaced CS2's souvenir system entirely. You can now convert any skin into a souvenir tied to a specific match and player—no RNG, no capsule gambling. The Souvenir-O-Matic launches with IEM Cologne Major 2026 in June.

Team SENZA paid $20,000 to avoid investigation into mid-match player swaps during CCT matches.

Valve's Cache release in 2026 has sparked renewed calls for Cobblestone's return to CS2. Datamined files suggest active development, but the castle-themed map faces significant redesign challenges for modern competitive play.

Valve permits Rapid Trigger in CS2 — the hardware feature requires manual input, unlike banned Snap Tap automation. Here's what competitive players need to know about legality and performance.

paiN Gaming delivered a shocking 2-0 upset over FaZe Clan on IEM Atlanta 2026's opening day. Six teams face elimination after day one, with $1 million at stake in the May 11-17 tournament.

Valve is discontinuing CS2 Armory collections in 2026 — skins like Tec-9 Wild Out and Desert Eagle Stargate are trading at depressed prices before supply dries up. Here's which skins to buy now for maximum appreciation.

Counter-Strike 2's latest movement speed exploit lets players reach 260 units per second instead of the standard 250. A broken animation state is causing the 4% advantage — here's how it works and why Valve will patch it soon.

The 10 best CS2 FAMAS skins ranked by price and design in 2026. From Neural Net under $3 to premium Djinn and Prime Conspiracy collectibles, here's what to buy and how to spot scams.

Valve's releasing Cache next week after acquiring FMPONE's design in May 2025. Here's the full timeline, what changed, and the cosmetics launching with CS2's biggest map drop since 2023.