The legendary Cologne tournament is less than a week away, and this time Valve have given us plenty of time to lock in our Pick'Em Challenge selections. While the way you earn cosmetics (team stickers and player autographs) has changed significantly with the introduction of the Major Shop replacing the old capsule system, Pick'Em itself remains untouched. The one key difference — correct predictions now reward you with tokens instead

Something unhinged is happening outside. The thermometer crossed the threshold where all you want to do is lie on the floor and never move again. The pavement is melting, the fan stopped helping weeks ago. In moments like these, everyone looks for relief — some head to the fridge, some to the AC, some to the nearest body of water. We found ours exactly where we should have: in CS2.We

With IEM Cologne 2026 around the corner, Valve dropped the new Major merchandise — and for once, they actually gave us more than 24 hours before the tournament kicks off. That said, they still managed to sneak in a curveball: stickers are now purchased through the redesigned Major Shop using tokens. We covered the full breakdown in a separate piece, so if you're confused about why everything is priced in

On May 22, 2026, VALVE shipped an update for IEM Cologne Major 2026 — and without exaggerating, it's the biggest shake-up to the Major item ecosystem in years. Capsules are dead. Tokens run the show now, and you craft your own souvenir. Here's a full breakdown of what changed, why it happened, and what it means for traders, collectors, and everyday players. Context: Why Now? While everyone was busy waiting