Another group stage of a tier-1 event has come to an end, which means it's time to look at the leaders, discuss the results of recent matches, and make a prediction for the winner of BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026. Out of 16 teams, only 6 will make it to the arena in the Netherlands to compete for the trophy and the lion's share of the $1,100,000 prize pool. We'll also

On March 13, Valve closed submissions for the sticker contest for The Armory Pass — this time artists competed in two themes: racing and fruits/vegetables. Very soon the developers will choose the winners whose works will officially appear in CS2. Recently we covered skins, and in this roundup we've gathered 10 stickers that don't just fit the themes, but offer interesting ideas, strong visuals, and high crafting potential. Some of

On March 13, Valve closed submissions for The Armory Pass on the themes of Arabesque Art & Arabian Mythology and Spy Tech. This means that within the coming days (up to 2–6 weeks at most), an update will drop with new collections, where winners will receive money and their skins will appear in the game. Arabesques bring the luxury of Eastern mosaics, djinns, ifrits, and golden patterns against desert sands.

VALVE has released one of the most talked-about updates in recent memory — and it's not just a balance patch. The "Guns, Guides, and Games" update overhauls a fundamental shooting mechanic, introduces built-in guides directly into competitive matches, and significantly streamlines how players interact in custom modes. In effect, it's an attempt to simultaneously:raise the skill ceiling at high and professional levels;lower the barrier to entry for newcomers and ease