HLTV Confirmed - Counter-Strike Podcast

Roster talk time! Talking about zonic to Falcons, Snax to GL, Liquid benching Rainwaker moves as well as rumored BoombI4 to Cloud9 and Astralis-Heroic shuffle. In the second half, we go in-depth about whether or not CS2 is ready for competitive play and the game's issues. ➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed 📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg 🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv HLTV Confirmed is presented by SteelSeries, 22BET, and TradeIt.gg. 🎧 SteelSeries: https://steelseri.es/s12 📗 22 Bet: https://ad.22betpartners.com/redirect... https://tradeit.gg/?aff=HLTV 🔪 TradeIt.gg: https://tradeit.gg/?aff=HLTV 👕 HLTV Merch: https://shop.eslgaming.com/collection... 0:00 - Intro Recent news 5:21 - Snax joins GamerLegion 13:48 - MOUZ win EPL, playoffs impressions 24:54 - EPL format issue 26:38 - Eternal Fire showed up 28:08 - IEM Sydney: the first CS2 event 31:25 - TYLOO; esports papparazi? 35:30 - Skinionaire: HLTV memes Rating rumors: 0-8 of 8, m8 39:40 - 4real r8ting 40:40 - Liquid remove Rainwaker 48:20 - zonic to Falcons: why? 1:09:32 - Heroic making a change? 1:12:42 - Heroic org to be sold? 1:14:52 - Heroic-Astralis shuffle? 1:25:50 - NIP open to changes? 1:27:40 - BoombI4 to Cloud9? 1:31:27 - Apeks removed STYKO? CS2 1:33:25 - Valve release CS2 - right call? 1:42:00 - VoxPop: is CS2 good? 1:46:35 - “Until Major quals, it can be scuffed” - Prof 1:55:32 - Should Showdowns be on CS2? 2:00:03 - EPL polling teams on CS2 - mistake? 2:05:34 - Cheating issue in CS2 2:08:43 - Why was the 128 tick disabled? 2:16:21 - HUD customization 2:11:23 - Open quals in CS2 2:13:10 - “Let’s do everything to help” - SPUNJ on feedback HLTV Confirmed is a CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, shox, TaZ, GeT_RiGhT, HenryG, JW, smooya, YNk, Maniac, Pimp, seang@res, CarlosR, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike. https://twitter.com/SPUNJ https://twitter.com/Professeur_CS https://twitter.com/StrikerHLTVorg https://twitter.com/LukasWiinholt #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #csgo

HLTV Confirmed discuss NIP in detail with team's coach THREAT: es3tag addition, chances of going international or Danish, device's impact, LNZ & ztr rotation, Young Ninjas project, and Major results. In other topics are player age factor (f0rest & KRIMZ), G2 roster future, m0NESY rumors intensifying, NA shuffle delayed, options for ropz, and proper timing for Majors.  ➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed 📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg 🎧 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv HLTV Confirmed is presented by Xtrfy, Parimatch, Bitskins, and Displate. 🖱️ Xtrfy: https://xtrfy.com/ 📗 Parimatch: https://b.link/hltv 🔫 BitSkins: https://bitskins.com/?hltvconfirmed=1 🖼️ Displate: https://displate.com/hltv/displates?a... 0:00 - Podcast intro Hot seat with THREAT 5:32 - Introducing THREAT 7:33 - Overview of NIP roster changes 13:16 - Using Young Ninjas’ players 18:07 - device blockbuster move 25:40 - ztr to LNZ move 33:24 - Signing es3tag 41:56 - KRIMZ & age factor 44:53 - f0rest to NIP - can it come true? 47:32 - Who’s the best Swedish CS player? 48:43 - Who wants to be a skinionaire? Recent news 55:22 - G2 part ways with maLeK 1:02:45 - What’s next for maLeK & G2? 1:12:38 - device to return to Astralis??? 1:16:05 - m0NESY reports 1:25:43 - NA shuffle is delayed 1:29:26 - Major - when should it happen?  1:34:36 - ropz to FaZe - would it work? 1:36:45 - What is going down at V4? 1:41:05 - fnatic, Eternal Fire, CPH Flames BLAST Fall Finals 1:44:09 - Bracket breakdown, who can challenge NAVI? Playtime 1:56:03 - Parimatch Matchmaker 1:57:08 - G2 1:58:36 - Gambit 2:04:31 - Heroic 2:11:40 - FaZe & fnatic 2:14:03 - Notorious jersey change 2:16:41 - NIP’s expectations from the Major 2:21:39 - NIP’s Ancient didn’t live up to expectations 2:23:30 - Will es3tag help fix NIP’s T-side? 2:25:11 - Would NIP change if they won the Major? 2:25:41 - Role of mahone - NIP analyst 2:30:37 - Where’s the fragging Plopski? 2:32:37 - FInal words HLTV Confirmed is a CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as device, s1mple, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, shox, smooya, GeT_RiGhT, B1ad3, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike. https://twitter.com/THREAT_CS https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed https://twitter.com/SPUNJ https://twitter.com/Professeur_cs https://twitter.com/StrikerHLTVorg https://twitter.com/LukasWiinholt #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #csgo

G2's dream victory at BLAST (we called it!), the problem with MOUZ, Vitality trophy drought, Magisk returns to Astralis in place of stavn, electroNic benched on VP, Spirit's statement on zont1x raises questions, and more in this episode of HLTV Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro1:45 - Green elephant in the roomBLAST5:40 - General impressions10:59 - G2 victory (we saw this coming)19:23 - Will G2 remain competitive?22:32 - sAw: too much credit?26:10 - No superstars… is it an issue?34:23 - MOUZ: no identity?38:32 - ANTI-media training40:57 - Vitality: STILL NOT BAD52:52 - M80: nt56:08 - FaZe: future optionsRecent news1:02:32 - Bucharest-Chengdu clash1:20:34 - VRS-LAN rants1:28:51 - elec out! New era starting?1:32:43 - Astralis change ownership1:37:02 - Magisk for stavn: temporary or?..1:43:33 - zont1x statement: weird?..1:55:03 - MIBR following FURIA1:56:56 - kl1m controversyFPG 22:00:31 - FISSURE Playground overview2:02:51 - Expectations-Importance chart2:03:28 - Liquid2:06:05 - Falcons2:07:28 - VP2:09:03 - G22:10:23 - Heroic, FURIA & Mongolz2:12:50 - Aurora2:15:43 - FaZe2:16:40 - GamerLegion2:17:46 - Astralis2:18:50 - paiN, TYLOO & LV2:21:16 - 3DMAX & Legacy2:24:23 - WATO: FPG winnerHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://twitter.com/SPUNJhttps://twitter.com/Professeur_CShttps://twitter.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://twitter.com/LukasWiinholt

zonic and Falcons CEO Msdossary оoin HLTV Confirmed to talk about Dane's move from Vitality, building a superteam, money game, NiKo negotiations, Major ambitions, the organization's funding & Saudi Arabia. In the second half of the show, NER0 joined to discuss in detail the reported and announced changes in FaZe, Vitality, Cloud9, EG, 9INE as well as NiKo's U-turn and Major changes. ➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed 📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg 🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv HLTV Confirmed is presented by SteelSeries, 22BET, and TradeIt.gg. 🎧 SteelSeries: https://steelseri.es/s12 📗 22 Bet: https://ad.22betpartners.com/redirect...https://tradeit.gg/?aff=HLTV 🔪 TradeIt.gg: https://tradeit.gg/?aff=HLTV 👕 HLTV Merch: https://shop.eslgaming.com/collection...0:00 - Introduction 2:58 - Introducing zonic & Msdossary Hot seat with zonic & Falcons CEO 4:30 - Leaving Vitality 8:28 - Signing zonic from Falcons perspective 12:05 - Falcons goals & ambitions 19:07 - Are Falcons ready to outspend others? 23:31 - “NiKo approached us” & buyout amount 28:02 - Community on Falcons - Vox Pop by 22BET 32:31 - Falcons funding & Saudi Arabia 41:51 - Paris Major sticker money 43:25 - zonic on Falcons previous roster 51:06 - Magisk & building the team 55:38 - “We’re here for the long run” - zonic Recent news 1:06:06 - NiKo stays with G2 1:12:02 - Falcons effect on the scene 1:22:04 - “Snappi is a better IGL at fragging” 1:25:08 - FaZe -Twistzz? Complexity conflict of interest 1:35:10 - FaZe +frozen? 1:40:51 - mezii for Magisk - is it good? 1:43:08 - GG for EG? 1:45:01 - 9INE bench mynio 1:47:27 - BoombI4 joins Cloud9 1:51:21 - NRG exploring CS comeback 1:56:30 - Awful new Major stage names 1:58:44 - Ranking to decide seedings at Major 2:01:53 - BetBoom Dacha issue 2:10:34 - Skinionaire: [n i k o] themed 2:17:10 - CS Asia Championships preview HLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike 2 talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, shox, TaZ, GeT_RiGhT, HenryG, JW, smooya, YNk, Maniac, Pimp, seang@res, CarlosR, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike. https://twitter.com/zonic https://twitter.com/Msdossary https://twitter.com/NER0cs https://twitter.com/Professeur_CS https://twitter.com/StrikerHLTVorg https://twitter.com/LukasWiinholt #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #cs2

Connect with us: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed 0:00 Hotseat with MSL 1:47 - Welcoming MSL 3:00 - Running through the MSL’s history at Rogue and OpTic 7:11 - What were MSL’s goals in NA and what MSL experienced there 9:20 - MSL talks about rejoining North 12:40 - The role of the performance coach in the game 14:37 - MSL on AWPing  17:55 - MSL about device, acoR, and JUGi and their applications in the game 20:49 - MSL’s approach to using a coach 26:40 - North’s results at EPL and Road to Rio Recent news 29:27 - Major coaching rule vote 32:30 - Is bigger involvement of coaches an issue? 34:40 - SicK retires from competitive play 38:50 - ENCE add Jamppi as sixth 40:10 - 6-man rosters - do they make any sense? 42:05 - Conflict of interest ruling 47:50 - SPUNJ smashes Valve for throwing TOs under the bus Danish scene 49:57 - What is the Danish secret to success?  54:42 - Does a high recognition level among the general population of Denmark play a role?  56:47 - Danish scene power rankings 1:00:45 - What’s the potential for HUNDEN? Smarter than the Twitch chat quiz 1:02:24 - MSL vs. the Twitch chat Map pool 1:09:40 - MSL’s take on the map pool 1:11:40 - Discussing Dust 2 1:17:00 - Which map should be removed from the map pool?  1:21:00 - Which map should be brought to the map pool? Discussing Cobblestone Playtime 1:29:45 - FPL drama 1:35:34 - MSL about sports psychologist 1:37:35 - What does North need to become championship contender?  1:41:12 - MSL on salary speculations  1:45:04 - Why are mousesports dropping off? 1:51:00 - Some last words from MSL

NA expert Nohte joins HLTV Confirmed to talk recent news & RMR: Brazilians thrive in Americas, Liquid & Complexity go through, and 9z's Major that cost them blood. In the EU part, the crew predicts every single match of the groups. FaZe's victory in EPL is also discussed: will they remain at the top 1? As a bonus, the appearance of DAVEY in the end of the show!  ➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed 📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg 🎧 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv HLTV Confirmed is presented by Xtrfy, N1 Bet, and Bitskins. 🖱️ Xtrfy: https://xtrfy.com/ 📕 N1 Bet: https://n1betpartners.com/a8c177e1d 🔫 BitSkins: https://bitskins.com/?hltvconfirmed=1 0:00 - Podcast intro 4:29 - Introducing Nohte Recent news 7:38 - FaZe win EPL 16:04 - Striker vs. SPUNJ bet 19:04 - “rain is the X factor of FaZe” - Striker 23:08 - IEM Dallas teams 28:39 - Renegades not invited; ESL rankings issue 33:30 - N1 Moment: 9z celebrate winning Americas & Asia RMR 39:35 - Asia RMR takeaways 50:22 - FURIA finish first 58:04 - Liquid's not-so-smooth run 1:03:53 - messioso vs. stickers drama 1:10:51 - Complexity performance 1:17:05 - MIBR’s surprising success 1:27:09 - Bad News Bears 1:30:05 - EG: what’s wrong? 1:39:51 - “I FIX EG” by Prof 1:43:43 - Who wants to be a Skinionaire? By BitSkins Europe RMR 1:49:49 - Group A overview 2:01:30 - Group A - match-by-match prediction 2:11:27 - Group B round 1 & 2 2:16:53 - Group B round 3: NIP vs. Flames? 2:24:07 - Group B round 4 & 5 Playtime 2:31:48 - Prof desk gigs 2:33:20 - Why Americas RMR matches start early? 2:40:26 - PGL’s HUD 2:45:46 - DAVEY occupies Prof’s room 2:49:34 - Final words HLTV Confirmed is a CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, shox, TaZ, GeT_RiGhT, HenryG, JW, smooya, YNk, Maniac, Pimp, seang@res, CarlosR, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike. https://twitter.com/Nohte https://twitter.com/SPUNJ https://twitter.com/Professeur_cs https://twitter.com/StrikerHLTVorg https://twitter.com/LukasWiinholt #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #csgo

NOW AS VIDEO ON SPOTIFY! Vitality: what's left to do for them (and for us) with so much won? Talking through that, NAVI's return to being a top contender, controversial ropz MVP, PARIVSION's strength, possible Falcons solution in NiKo, upcoming PGL and small LANs shaping up the Major invite list.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - IntroRecent news2:00 - ROG event & MOUZ slander5:21 - Top Comment11:29 - Passion UA woes13:43 - BLAST events get announced 16:31 - Thomas retires & MiGHTYMAX assistant18:30 - ESL 8-team playoffs25:44 - Arena integrity issue27:47 - “The breakfast drama”BLAST concludes & VITALITY GLAZE30:13 - BLAST naming question31:03 - Rotterdam arena impressions36:50 - Close final vs. NAVI 40:25 - Round breakdown by SPUNJ56:52 - ropz MVP explained1:00:15 - Not just a "Grand Final MVP"1:04:45 - Vitality vs. everyone streak1:10:20 - What’s next to achieve?1:21:50 - Weak scene?1:26:23 - Mismanaged teams?1:30:30 - Are NAVI securely second fiddle?1:35:43 - NiKo IGL Falcons - RIGHT NOW1:41:12 - Aurora fight back vs. TheMongolZ1:45:40 - PARIVISION: never roll over?1:49:43 - SkinionairePGL Bucharest & small LANs1:55:55 - Tier 1.5 event?2:00:23 - BCGame: hopeful or outsiders?2:03:35 - WATO: PV/MongolZ in GF?2:10:43 - Major odds: BIG, FaZe, Alliance, M80…👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt

We look into the results of BLAST Open Groups with MOUZ, FURIA, and most notably Spirit fumbling: looking into what the issue is (with a quick apperance from OverDrive) trying to predict how the playoffs are going to play out in this episode of HLTV Confirmed! Bonus: CS teams pyramid by SPUNJ.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro1:39 - Birthday wishes & mixups4:02 - Top Comment7:26 - The cheating situationRecent news8:45 - BC game to host 11 events12:50 - fnatic UA takeover continues15:50 - Skinionaire21:25 - Mid-season check-in26:44 - FURIA, B8, PassionUA falloff30:18 - Team results overview36:00 - Changes overviewBLAST Open Groups40:12 - Pause drama43:21 - What if a mouse breaks?45:12 - Scheduling issue54:31 - Are Spirit a contender?58:10 - “So bad OverDrive didn’t tweet for 3 days”1:02:50 - hally’s system, hally’s fault?1:08:51 - donk’s role1:11:32 - zont1x and CT sides1:15:10 - OverDrive joins: “magixx needs time”1:24:35 - We NEEDED MOUZ to lose1:29:01 - Coach role1:32:03 - Jimpphat denies considering Falcons?1:35:50 - xKacpersky on loan?1:37:15 - FURIA missing playoffs1:43:00 - Playoffs previewBuilding a pyramid1:46:45 - Chad builds his pyramid 1:51:42 - NAVI: they rise or everyone fell?2:00:12 - Aurora XANTARES issue2:03:02 - More playoffs takes2:13:46 - WATO: Vitality glaze (and MVP race) 👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt

Ammo update controversy and potential gun balance shift, malbs-NertZ swap, NAVI win EPL, and BLAST storylines: MOUZ's potential demise, FaZe next coach question, XANTARES potential replacements, Falcons' FACEIT issue, and more!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro2:00 - Top CommentAmmo update10:04 - Update first impressions13:01 - Skinionaire: CS updates23:18 - Reload update27:02 - Can Valve backtrack?29:42 - M4A1-S nerf vs. M4A4?43:13 - AWP impactRecent news55:26 - malbs-NertZ57:01 - Region swap controversy1:04:23 - How will they fit in?1:12:31 - NAVI win EPLBLAST Open Rotterdam1:15:37 - Rotterdam preview1:18:02 - The stories hierarchy1:22:32 - MOUZ’s potential demise1:26:02 - TheMongolZ maaRaaless1:27:46 - TYLOO Major prospects1:29:41 - FaZe’s next coach: ash or karrigan?1:43:17 - Spirit need to bounce back?1:49:43 - Falcons kyousukeless; FACEIT issue?1:55:49 - NAVI: back to title race?1:59:15 - Aurora: XANTARES the problem?2:04:38 - FURIA & Vitality: testing the gap2:07:54 - Liquid with malbs expectations2:09:00 - PARIVISION expectations2:15:05 - WATO: NAVI top 4?2:23:23 - frozen status👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt

As EPL reaches playoffs, it's clear that Liquid and FaZe are in a big trouble: their Major changes, problems, and the future of both teams are the main topics along with G2, FUT, and more takeaways from EPL. In addition, SPUNJ's overview to 2027 calendar and respective positions of PGL, BLAST, and ESL and our takes on the Inferno update.➡️ Follow us for updates: / hltvconfirmed 📺 Watch live: / hltvorg 🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro3:42 - EPL casting7:30 - Top Comment Recent news13:03 - Inferno update18:45 - FISSURE cancels 3 events22:25 - BLAST-PGL clash in '27-2832:26 - 2027 calendar preview46:26 - More PGL events for us?48:38 - SkinionaireEPL Groups conclude59:48 - No more online!1:01:28 - Best background stream?1:06:42 - 8-team ESL bracket!1:08:25 - FUT make playoffs!1:11:49 - PARIVISION: no concern1:12:35 - G2: SunPayus was not enough1:15:55 - G2-Liquid swap?1:19:49 - Online is not good1:23:40 - Liquid or FaZe: missing Major?1:28:45 - FaZe: last season for whom?1:32:17 - frozen leaving: inevitable?1:37:51 - No Major for Liquid & WATO1:51:31 - EPL Playoffs prediction1:57:03 - Spirit MUST be winning?👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt

PGL Cluj concludes with another Vitality win: are we fed up? PARIVISION grand final run, Falcons losing unlosable rounds, MOUZ "in the BIG category", PassionUA bringing in try and Senzu, and more. ➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro2:31 - WHOOP epidemicRecent news5:31 - PassionUA try Senzu10:32 - PassionUA future16:00 - Istanbulan to Roman Imperium Cup20:10 - EWC Open qual VRS LAN22:01 - Atlana loses to Astana24:50 - IEM Cologne Stage 3 BO329:30 - Top Comment31:02 - How casters are selected38:05 - SkinionairePGL Cluj47:00 - Vitality glazing48:02 - Are we fed up?51:12 - Jame ninja & nades harassment1:00:27 - Era = weak scene?1:03:12 - “Vitality built a perfection” - Striker1:08:58 - PARIVISION: contender?1:12:12 - “I’m a BELCHONOKK guy” - SPUNJ1:15:35 - “Sublime from the divine” quote1:17:21 - Falcons: how long will it go on?1:19:46 - “This is dogshit” - SPUNJ analyzes rounds1:32:43 - torzsi situation1:34:50 - MOUZ: BIG category?1:41:02 - MOUZ grand final in EPL?👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt

Right after IEM Krakow 2026 grand final, we went live to discuss the playoff bracket (with the grand final specifically) to see how the results affect the standing of Vitality, FURIA, Spirit, MOUZ, and more, with the impressions from the new event location. ➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro0:52 - Live from Krakow!1:24 - Grand Final first reactions5:58 - ZywOo MVP performance11:15 - Cultural impact?14:39 - One event away from Grand Slam18:42 - FalleN: retire while at the top?22:02 - Showmatch vs. 3rd place decider24:47 - WATO: Vitality win Cluj?31:16 - Skinionaire37:28 - Disappointing donk?43:36 - tN1R nowhere to be seen?48:02 - Spirit grand final drought?51:38 - Aurora54:41 - G257:12 - No one likes MOUZ?!1:01:46 - MOUZ vibe issue1:04:50 - “Roster or attitude change needed” - SPUNJ1:10:08 - Krakow impressions1:15:35 - Show improvement?1:21:02 - Tournament legacy1:36:02 - Top Comment1:40:31 - jL on the desk1:41:38 - Cluj-Napoca next1:44:02 - Astana vs. Atlanta, VRS strategies👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt

IEM Krakow reaches playoffs: group stage impressions with takes on BCgame, Astralis, Aurora, FURIA, Falcons, and more in this episode of HLTV Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro1:45 - Krakow shenanigans5:45 - Top CommentRecent news8:54 - Pop-up LAN surge15:25 - February VRS invites20:51 - VirtusPLUMMET24:02 - Mismanagement tierlist27:45 - SkinionaireIEM Krakow36:09 - Expectation tierlist38:02 - Legacy: lux situation41:45 - NRG43:57 - 3DMAX45:02 - FaZe: “it’s just sad man”49:07 - BCgame: good surprise?56:01 - FUT: as expected?!1:02:20 - PARIVISION1:05:32 - B8: s1zzi donk’s bold prediction?1:07:40 - paiN, HEROIC, NIP1:09:05 - GamerLegion1:11:52 - Jimmi to Falcons: why not?1:14:17 - PassionUA1:15:30 - Astralis1:17:02 - TheMongolZ: not that bad?1:19:37 - Liquid1:21:38 - Aurora: big show up1:26:43 - NAVI: fine?1:28:30 - VIT, G2, Spirit1:29:40 - FURIA1:31:02 - MOUZ1:33:38 - Falcons: bad rounds lost1:39:02 - 2v5 vs. Aurora1:44:00 - Anubis impressions1:47:20 - WATO1:53:13 - Playoffs predictions2:01:23 - Broadcast improvement2:04:30 - jL on desk👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/Professeur_CShttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt

Surprising BLAST victory by PARIVISION, ahother Falcons top 2 finish, NiKo MVP explained, Vitality & Spirit losses analyzed, new Anubis takes, IEM Krakow preview with teams ranked, and more in this episode of Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro1:20 - Gaps & cats5:39 - Top CommentRecent news9:30 - FlyQuest win in China11:24 - BIG climbing, MIBR grinding22:20 - Anubis changes analyzed!38:50 - WATO: Anubis play count in Krakow42:55 - Update overall: good? BLAST Bounty44:45 - PARIVISION triumph47:24 - LanDaLan over BLAST?!53:24 - Falcons vs. PARIVISION1:01:32 - Dust 2 round analysis1:06:20 - Are PARIVISION title contenders?1:08:12 - Why NiKo is MVP?1:12:52 - Falcons fly and fumble1:17:20 - Was BLAST a big event?..1:19:47 - Vitality & FURIA1:25:15 - donk cares about #1?1:27:05 - Spirit first impressions1:32:50 - Skinionaire: Kato historyIEM Krakow preview1:47:28 - Teams overview1:51:15 - Vitality: the top dog?1:55:20 - Challengers?1:57:12 - Any given Sunday?1:59:10 - Good & VRS hungry2:02:50 - Hakuna Matata (inshallah)2:07:00 - Breakout potential2:10:28 - Stage 1 preview: competitive!2:18:12 - BCGame: 0 time together?👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt

ash joins to discuss FiRE Major in Argentina announcement, Anubis late reintroduction, BLAST Bounty impressions (boring!), and event attendance strategy for the season.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - IntroRecent news1:55 - ash to leave GL (breaking!)6:30 - Anubis (late) reintroduction11:25 - Dream CS2 update16:01 - FiRE Major in Argentina20:54 - Valve’s idea for Argentina Major?29:58 - ash takes Skinionaire38:31 - EWC mad formatSeason strategy40:30 - Team rank event importance52:41 - BLAST Bounty issue & solution58:24 - Event attendance strategy w/ ash1:15:57 - Top CommentBLAST Bounty1:20:40 - First impressions: boring!1:24:42 - “I’m worried for Aurora” - ash1:26:50 - ash’s take on PR1:30:39 - New Spirit1:32:30 - FaZe & NAVI1:34:31 - Falcons kyousuke: visa explained1:37:04 - Playoffs draw1:43:12 - WATO: Vitality at BLAST1:50:32 - blameF to BIG - why?1:54:01 - Desired lineup change👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/ashhhcshttps://x.com/Professeur_CShttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt

2025 wrap-up, Top 20 explained, and expectations for 2026: this and more in this episode of HLTV Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about🔺 Play smarter with Refrag: https://in.refrag.gg/FUCZNJ🔫 Support Esports with 10% bonus from Skin.Club: https://l.skin.club/HLTVCONFIRMED0:00 - Intro3:00 - Top Comment9:29 - EYEBALLERS win over FaZeHLTV Awards & 202511:24 - Awards impressions18:02 - Top 20 list20:10 - donk vs. ZywOo24:01 - Critique of Top 2038:15 - Skinionaire: 2025 wrap54:46 - VRS in 20251:01:22 - “2025 is a roaring success” - Striker1:05:28 - State of the game2026: Season ahead1:09:22 - Off-season changes1:10:50 - ECSTATIC, 9INE, paiN1:12:25 - ash, NIP, Astralis -Magisk1:16:00 - GL bench ztr, add Snax1:18:52 - BC.Game, M801:22:01 - Spirit change1:29:09 - magixx as IGL1:31:17 - Falcons no changes1:34:30 - Aurora -jottAAA +soulfly1:36:02 - BC.Game SAW coer1:42:02 - PARIVISION1:44:11 - cobrazera joins MongolZ1:45:20 - Mail09, Astrlais international1:48:37 - TaZ BC.game, 100T1:51:02 - messioso 300IQ1:54:02 - Fluxo, blameF to BIG1:57:21 - WATO: Vitality don’t win BLAST Bonty2:03:25 - WATO: top 10 team to change?2:11:41 - WATO: 2025 is NiKo last top 20Time Capsule2:20:20 - Team of the season?2:22:35 - Major MVP?2:23:19 - Best change?2:24:54 - Team to change?2:26:40 - Breakout of the season?2:29:24 - Disaster of the season?2:30:49 - Retirement of the season?👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/Professeur_CShttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt

HLTV Confirmed went live from Belgrade the morning after HLTV Awards featuring Vitality's apEX and flameZ to talk about their successful 2025 that ended with the team receiving a plethora of awards, and plans for 2026.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about🔺 Play smarter with Refrag: https://in.refrag.gg/FUCZNJ🔫 Support Esports with 10% bonus from Skin.Club: https://l.skin.club/HLTVCONFIRMED0:00 - Intro1:23 - Awards party5:10 - Vitality best year?9:12 - Pressure & expectations12:34 - "We take most time off" - Vitality18:42 - Most important wins22:16 - No more changes?24:22 - apEX on Spinx about to leave27:27 - Are MOUZ a threat?31:20 - 2026 Vitality events46:51 - Anubis is back52:30 - "Let's give our best all the time" - apEX53:42 - Top Comment👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/Vitality_apEXhttps://x.com/flamezcsgohttps://x.com/luismmirahttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt

Vitality win Budapest Major: first impressions straight after the final, including the era talk, FaZe story hijack, the arena impressions, NAVI and MOUZ rumored changes, and some insight on donk vs. ZywOo race.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about🔺 Play smarter with Refrag: https://in.refrag.gg/FUCZNJ🔫 Support Esports with 10% bonus from Skin.Club: https://l.skin.club/HLTVCONFIRMED0:00 - Intro3:41 - FaZe-Vitality final9:52 - FaZe no changes12:30 - donk's post13:08 - Vitality era?18:15 - Map change19:29 - FaZe underdog story20:47 - Aura & no aura teams23:05 - FaZe standing24:19 - jcobb step up27:52 - "FaZe run" Major29:00 - Team of the Year33:24 - FaZe: changes or not?36:57 - NAVI: exam passed or failed?39:25 - Aleksib's last NAVI game?45:32 - MOUZ "need a change"47:19 - Jimmi out?49:02 - Snax to GamerLegion52:11 - Top Comment54:45 - NiKo: will he win a Major?58:08 - Skinionaire1:07:17 - Arena impressions1:12:02 - Biggest arena ever?1:13:19 - Security issues1:15:09 - The merch sale problem1:17:02 - "StarLadder beat expectations"1:22:34 - Vitality vs. Astralis era1:26:42 - ZywOo vs. donk for #1👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/Professeur_CShttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt

Budapest Major playoff bracket set... and it's stacked! Reviewing all the winners and losers of Stage 3, as well as trying to predict the run of the playoffs with Falcons, Spirit, Vitality, MongolZ, FURIA, NAVI, MOUZ, and FaZe battling for the title. In other news, Singapore Major announcements and early hints of roster changes.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about🔺 Play smarter with Refrag: https://in.refrag.gg/FUCZNJ🔫 Support Esports with 10% bonus from Skin.Club: https://l.skin.club/HLTVCONFIRMED0:00 - IntroWhip around8:14 - PGL Singapore 202610:21 - “Shift [to Asia] by Valve” - SPUNJ14:53 - Future Majors leaked?!17:00 - Wishes for Major18:04 - NIP: -ewjerks +cairne?20:02 - Thinking VRS during… the Major?!23:16 - HLTV interview drought29:15 - 5 out of top 15 to change?!33:45 - Valve prize money cap?39:52 - Top comment47:51 - Skinionaire (by SPUNJ!)Stage 3: winners & losers1:03:48 - B8: VRS surge1:09:30 - Passion UA: above expectations1:12:10 - Imperial: try future?1:13:48 - PARIVISION: VRS vindicated1:17:18 - G2: disappointment1:22:37 - Liquid: nothing working1:30:45 - paiN: changes looming1:32:00 - 3DMAX: playstyle issue?Playoffs1:39:25 - JUICY PLAYOFFS1:45:02 - 4 quarters, 4 stomps?1:47:03 - Most stacked bracket ever?!1:52:58 - WATO? First Major winners2:00:08 - Playoffs Pick’Ems!2:03:00 - donk: bad vs. Falcons?2:08:35 - Spirit vs. Falcons2:13:49 - Vitality vs. The MongolZ2:20:20 - FURIA vs. NAVI2:25:36 - MOUZ vs. FaZe2:36:21 - Semi-finals & Grand Final👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/Professeur_CShttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt

As Stage 2 neared completion, we continued to talk about key Budapest Major results: Aurora eliminated early, FaZe bounce back with 3-0 performance, NAVI are through swiftly, PARIVISION continue their dream run, and more!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about🔺 Play smarter with Refrag: https://in.refrag.gg/FUCZNJ🔫 Support Esports with 10% bonus from Skin.Club: https://l.skin.club/HLTVCONFIRMED0:00 - Intro2:03 - SPUNJ’s morning hair routine4:27 - npl’s hit on PimpRecent news6:29 - BLAST Bounty VRS invites 11:55 - EPL changes - LAN, ESEA17:48 - DH Knockout - Monte win24:31 - Skinionaire: Women’s scene29:52 - ESL Impact concludes35:36 - Refrag: Striker mode leaderboard40:00 - SPUNJ’s knife round tipBudapest Major Stage 2 & 340:55 - Top comment42:34 - Humiliation ritual & horrible music48:41 - Lake IS in favor of BO1!51:12 - Abolish stages?! Major format1:00:39 - FlyQuest hero to zero1:05:50 - FaZe 3-0: still lacking?1:12:02 - Twistzz’s voice in FaZe1:15:34 - jcobbb & “donk delusion”1:19:29 - NAVI: playoffs contender?1:24:46 - Region slot for Cologne 1:30:51 - Aurora disaster1:35:58 - Aurora to change: but who?!1:38:05 - B81:41:38 - Imperial1:45:50 - MIBR1:47:28 - PARIVISION1:50:40 - WATO: Stage 3 openes1:58:23 - 2-2 Stage 22:07:30 - JT Mirage streak👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/Professeur_CShttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt