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HLTV names KSCERATO MVP and Magnojez the standout EVP at Thunderpick 2026
HLTV’s post-event awards went to Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato as MVP, with BETBOOM’s Magnojez earning the strongest EVP nod after a run to the final in Malta.
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1eeR says PRIVATE are working 14 to 16 hours a day after early CS2 LAN wins
The former Nemiga captain says PRIVATE are still without a coach, but their run at 1win Private Club Season 2 included wins over Alliance and fnatic.
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HLTV names Vitality-heavy EVP and All-Star teams for Counter-Strike 2 ESL Pro League S24
ZywOo, flameZ and Spinx headline HLTV’s Season 24 awards after Vitality’s run, while the All-Star five leans heavily on the same core.
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HLTV overhauls Counter-Strike 2 Attributes with 29 new metrics
The site renamed Clutching to Closing, added six new stats tables and changed how players are compared across roles.
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CS2 Case Sites: 7 Things to Check Before You Open a Case
Odds per item, RTP, provably fair, upgrade maths and withdrawals: what to check on a CS2 case site before you deposit anything.
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FURIA beat BETBOOM 3-2 to win Thunderpick World Championship in Malta
FURIA ended a nearly year-long title drought with a five-map win over BETBOOM, sealing its second Thunderpick World Championship crown.
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Yuurih says FURIA would welcome a Thunderpick final against Falcons
After FURIA beat Aurora to reach the Thunderpick World Championship final, Yuri “yuurih” Santos said defending the title would be especially satisfying if the last match is against Falcons.
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ash says Wicadia has star-player upside after Aurora reach Thunderpick playoffs
Aurora coach Ashley “ash” Battye praised Ali “Wicadia” Haydar Yalçın after a 2-0 win over 9z and said the Turkish rifler has room to grow well beyond a top-20 finish.
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Krimbo says NiP can learn from Malta exit and packed schedule before Stockholm return
Ninjas in Pyjamas were eliminated from the Thunderpick World Championship after losses to Falcons and Aurora, and Krimbo said the team can still draw useful lessons from the Malta trip.
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9z upset Aurora in Malta as BIT says consistency is the next target in Counter-Strike 2
The Brazilian coach said 9z had begun to doubt itself after a rough run, then used a tactical switch to beat Aurora at the Thunderpick World Championship.
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HLTV tracks Counter-Strike 2 Major race as Stake Pulse Beat III begins
Ninjas in Pyjamas opened Stake Pulse Beat III with a win over Betclic, while HLTV projected how several teams can swing their PGL Major Singapore odds.
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ZywOo says Cache is still one of his favorite Counter-Strike 2 maps
The Vitality star reflected on his 2.03 Cache rating, the team’s ESL Pro League title and apEX’s upcoming break.