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How Cologne’s record viewership is reshaping the pro scene
How Cologne’s record viewership is reshaping the pro scene

IEM Cologne 2026 did more than deliver a memorable weekend of Counter-Strike....

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July 31, 2026

Why server-side machine learning is becoming the front line against cheating in competitive shooters
Why server-side machine learning is becoming the front line against cheating in competitive shooters

Cheating in competitive shooters is no longer just a problem of suspicious...

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July 29, 2026

Players demand clearer VAC timelines after data miners flag overhaul
Players demand clearer VAC timelines after data miners flag overhaul

Counter-Strike players are once again debating VAC transparency,this time sparked by datamining...

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July 27, 2026

Record tournament audiences highlight pressure on anti-cheat systems
Record tournament audiences highlight pressure on anti-cheat systems

Counter-Strike esports has entered a new era where “big events” have become...

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July 20, 2026

Esports rulebooks harden as manual bans expose anti-cheat limits
Esports rulebooks harden as manual bans expose anti-cheat limits

Esports governance is entering a stricter phase, and the change is becoming...

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July 17, 2026

Souvenir charms and the Major Shop: why collectors are rethinking value
Souvenir charms and the Major Shop: why collectors are rethinking value

In 2025 and 2026, charms have moved far beyond the old role...

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July 15, 2026

Explosive damage overhaul forces teams to rethink post-plant defense
Explosive damage overhaul forces teams to rethink post-plant defense

On July 9, 2026, Valve quietly changed one of the most “solved”...

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July 13, 2026

Community broadcasters adapt after Cologne shatters viewership records
Community broadcasters adapt after Cologne shatters viewership records

IEM Cologne 2026 did more than deliver a memorable Counter-Strike final. It...

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July 10, 2026

Map pool shake-up and explosive damage overhaul change pro pacing
Map pool shake-up and explosive damage overhaul change pro pacing

CS2 Season 5 didn’t just refresh the queue,it quietly redefined what “late...

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July 9, 2026

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