Analysis

Riot’s Tier 2 VALORANT spotlight highlights vulnerability across VCT’s Tier 1 ecosystem

Riot’s Tier 2 VALORANT push placed it in the spotlight—revealing how exposed Tier 1’s partner scene can be when Tier 2 isn’t fully supported.

8/24/2026

Lake Says Team’s Macros Are Improving, Even If Scores Don’t Yet Reflect It

HLTV quotes Lake on improving macro and strategies, while admitting individual micro mistakes are still holding the team back in results.

8/14/2026

Heatmaps spotlight the most popular bomb plant spots at the IEM Cologne Major

Dust2.us breaks down heatmaps showing attackers’ favorite bomb plant sites at the IEM Cologne Major—revealing which positions drew the most visits.

8/6/2026

Aurora’s “sensible” transfer moves raise questions as they leave their country behind

Aurora add Jimpphat and kyxsan with experience, but can the roster keep its level when leaving its country behind?

7/14/2026

Monte surge into Inferno advantage as sidde targets in-game pressure

Monte’s Inferno comeback delivered an 11-1 first-time lead, while coach sidde highlighted how pressure and frustration can spiral during matches.

6/12/2026

Dastan on easing pressure for young players ahead of a Major amid Counter-Strike’s next wave

Kazakh coach Dastan says his squad is “very young,” and he’s adjusted his approach to keep motivation high and pressure manageable ahead of a Major.

6/10/2026

kyousuke credits karrigan for improved motivation as Major slot picture tightens for Singapore

kyousuke says karrigan lifts the team’s mood, boosting his performance. Meanwhile, Europe’s Major slot gain for PGL Singapore is tied to Stage 3 outcomes.

6/10/2026