HLTV Confirmed - Counter-Strike Podcast

BLAST Rivals Fort Worth end with another Vitality win, FaZe show up to entertain, alarming FURIA, Cache in competitive, Saudi EPL & EWC questions, and Astana/Atlanta preview 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 - Intro2:12 - Limbo period?4:12 - Top Comment11:08 - SkinionaireRecent news19:02 - Cache added to competitive23:02 - What map will be removed?27:48 - ESIC activity overview34:47 - EPL to Saudi: who will go?44:43 - EWC 2026 dubious future55:32 - BIG female team on pauseBLAST Rivals59:27 - Vitality don't give up!1:03:10 - Another Vitality win streak1:07:32 - 0-11 comeback on Nuke1:17:02 - FaZe entertain!1:25:24 - Alarming FURIA1:28:52 - molodoy issue?1:36:43 - Should FURIA change… now?!1:38:55 - Arena & attendance1:41:36 - Format & broadcast1:50:23 - SPUNJ caster rantAstana vs. Atlanta1:53:01 - Astana: the best of the rest1:57:32 - Who's the favorite?1:58:28 - Falcons with karrigan2:05:12 - Atlanta: top 2 & murky waters2:09:04 - Vitality "free win"?2:14:03 - NAVI: the 2nd best👕 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

stavn joins us to talk about the break and the comeback as well as his perspective on the Astralis-Heroic-cadiaN scandal; Cache returns, Animgraph2, BCGame Senzu, ash's potential move to Aurora, Vitality second Grand Slam and their case for GOAT, and Spirit's S0tf1k buff - this 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 - Introstavn!1:43 - stavn joins!3:04 - Last months with Astralis6:12 - stavn candid on "stabbi" saga11:47 - IGLing or AWPing options13:32 - "We f-ed up all HEROIC" - stavn17:43 - Taking a break21:05 - Coming back 24:32 - Becoming an AWPer30:28 - Playing with Snappi33:26 - Reuniting with exes & Danish NIP37:58 - stavn's AWP style39:53 - Debut with NiP50:36 - Cache takes55:45 - Plans for the future57:52 - Takes on international Astralis1:02:35 - Reuniting with sjuush Recent news1:07:11 - Running Confirmed is intricate!1:10:10 - Skinionaire: Cache1:17:08 - Cache soon: impressions1:22:02 - The new meta1:30:34 - Animgraph2: "5% difference?"1:36:51 - ash departs GL… for Aurora?!1:40:21 - Senzu to BCGame: just marketing?1:45:43 - Stake circuit announcement1:49:28 - Top CommentLeftovers1:53:45 - Are Vitality the goats?2:06:51 - Spirit uptick of form: closed GF?2:12:02 - S0tF1K buff or hally problem?!BLAST Rivals2:20:15 - Brief overview2:22:22 - WATO 2:28:41 - Little wins for each team👕 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/stavnCShttps://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt

Loudest news cycle of the year just hit the scene: Falcons sign karrigan from FaZe, FalleN announced his retirement in the end of the year, MOUZ to enter overhaul while trialing jL - these moves and their consequences discussed in detail 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 - Intro1:42 - Real rostermania!3:11 - Revelations of audio listeners4:11 - Top CommentFalcons karrigan8:43 - karrigan joins Falcons - shocking?!16:43 - Whose idea was it?20:41 - Will Falcons be good?24:18 - “Replace TeSeS next” - Prof28:32 - “zonic should let karrigan steer” - Striker 33:41 - Age issue: year-long deal?39:49 - karrigan ship jumping: “he was on the plank”42:03 - Teammates disappointed: the soap drama46:12 - “Everyone would do this” - Striker48:01 - kyxsan’s options (right now)52:11 - BCGame kyxsan?!53:12 - G2 kyxsan?54:28 - Aurora international future56:08 - FaZe’s future & enkay J coachMOUZ roster1:02:26 - Overhaul explained1:07:23 - sycrone’s case for changes1:11:01 - Is… Spinx a problem?!1:16:23 - jL: MOUZ trial while NAVI sub?1:21:26 - Is… Spinx the only one safe?1:22:51 - sycrone’s good track record1:25:31 - “jL isn’t gonna be a bitch” - SPUNJFalleN retirement1:27:48 - How it happened1:31:02 - New FURIA storyline1:34:01 - FalleN’s future 1:35:33 - Skinionaire’s FalleN career1:43:57 - FalleN’s next role1:45:43 - “FalleN is irreplaceable” - SPUNJ1:47:38 - Why YEKINDAR can’t be an IGLOther changes1:50:00 - HOTU & Gaimin drama 1:52:16 - r1nkle replaced by stavn on AWP1:56:31 - Animgraph2 release1:58:52 - WATO: Falcons win this 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/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt

Cologne Major team list is set, and FaZe are not in it... Breaking down what went right and wrong with the VRS-based Major qualification process across regions, Singapore Major update, Aurora roster rumors, BCGame problem (it might be s1mple), FaZe's future and frozen options.➡️ 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 - Intro1:26 - Striker & Prof at PGL Bucharest3:51 - Top CommentRecent news & Bucharest8:20 - nqz is replaced by saffee10:03 - hally to miss Astana and Rio14:50 - huNter- out with injury17:10 - Aurora to sign ash, molodoy?!22:10 - Magisk to MOUZ? BCGame?23:02 - 3DMAX Neityu?24:41 - Singapore Major deadline & decider39:50 - Skinionaire50:49 - BCGame: “career suicide?”56:02 - Nobody wants to play with s1mple?58:32 - PARIVISION early elimination1:07:08 - WATO: MongolZ-FUTMajor1:13:51 - Small TOs - good quality!1:16:12 - Major list: who’s missing?1:23:42 - VRS works: as intended!1:31:24 - Who deserved the Major?1:40:31 - Did Aussies abuse VRS?1:48:12 - Lynn Vision LAN scandal1:54:02 - Asia VRS doesn’t work?2:05:45 - Playing two LANs: ban it!2:08:33 - FaZe’s horrible run2:11:08 - Should FaZe… give up?2:15:37 - Liquid & G2 are as bad?!2:17:39 - Rio storyline: can FURIA do it?👕 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

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

Budapest Major has begun, and in this episode, we're talking all the big topics: tech issues, elimination humiliation ritual, "dogs**t" CS quality, FaZe and GL horrible form, and Stage 2 preview. Last but not least, gla1ve retires.0:00 - Intro4:10 - Why so early?Recent news6:01 - gla1ve retires14:38 - gla1ve’s coach ambition22:01 - HEROIC rumors25:36 - Top comment28:48 - EWIC working with betting?!Major impressions35:14 - Tech issues: “it’s a joke”46:10 - Risky scheduling54:48 - There are good things!56:01 - Elimination humiliation ritual 1:05:00 - HUD impressionsMajor results so far1:08:36 - “Dogshit CS” - SPUNJ1:15:10 - FaZe’s loss to… daps1:17:31 - Why FaZe are so bad1:27:12 - “FaZe need to change” - Prof1:31:11 - FlyQuest: some proper CS1:34:02 - Skinionaire1:45:00 - General team takeaways1:48:43 - GL: why so bad?1:51:55 - 2-2 matches predictionMajor Stage 21:56:50 - Invited vs. qualified1:58:40 - WATO: NAVI, Astralis, Aurora odds2:02:50 - Refrag: Striker mode launched2:06:12 - More Stage 2 takes➡️ 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/HLTVCONFIRMED👕 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

flameZ joins us during the pre-Major week to talk about the team's recent performances in Hong Kong and Chengdu, practice, his inspirations, style adjustments, FURIA, and Stage 1 (including Pick'Ems)➡️ 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 - IntroHot seat with flameZ3:41 - flameZ joins5:22 - Skinionaire11:57 - EPL trophy breaks drought16:52 - Practice in Asia/Europe18:21 - Jetlag routine24:02 - flameZ inspirations28:36 - Grinding at events30:29 - Why pro practice is boring36:02 - “We get bullied by fnatic [in praccs]”37:40 - Trolling in praccs42:37 - The importance of confidence47:22 - Hong Kong final & Ancient54:50 - Losing 1v559:40 - Chengdu & Hong Kong results1:05:28 - ZywOo & flameZ openings1:08:32 - Top Comment: “saideira”1:13:37 - Week with ropz in Estonia1:17:41 - Fame IRL1:19:30 - How good are FURIA?1:22:57 - WATO: flameZ vs. YEKINDAR1:28:03 - Major preparations1:33:14 - apEX performance1:35:16 - Pre-Major plans1:38:10 - Getting motivations1:41:20 - Beard & hair talkMajor Pick’Ems1:51:10 - Legacy, FaZe1:53:02 - B8, GL, fnatic1:54:34 - PARIVISION, M801:56:30 - NIP, NRG, The Huns1:58:30 - Red Canids, FlyQuest, RA2:06:00 - flameZ Major sticker2:16:12 - HLTV Awards👕 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/flameZcsgohttps://x.com/Nohtehttps://x.com/Professeur_CShttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt

FURIA's first big trophy, Vitality and Falcons issues, MongolZ with controlez, Spirit looking cooked, and more takeaways from IEM Chengdu. In other topics: cadiaN's move to OG, tier-1 events getting canceled, and HLTV Hall of Fame drama.➡️ 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 - Intro2:43 - A while no SPUNJ5:11 - Top Comment(Not so) recent news9:42 - cadiaN to OG18:17 - Skinionaire (HoF)31:52 - Hall of Fame class 202536:55 - olofmeister drama40:14 - Red Bul GIBAWAY Journey42:38 - Skyesports Chennai43:55 - Fragedelhia Ultra Mega Jersey49:10 - More events implode?IEM Chengdu & BLAST HK1:03:01 - Grand final veto1:17:21 - FURIA 3-0 Vitality1:29:01 - Infuriating apEX plays1:32:28 - Vitality motivation issues?1:38:27 - WATO: FalleN’s BO5 record1:44:37 - MongolZ with controlez1:49:45 - Falcons Playoffs issue1:59:57 - MOUZ: same problem?2:01:31 - Spirit cooked?2:07:23 - NAVI, Astralis & FaZe2:10:51 - Stock check: buying Falcons?!2:13:30 - BLAST HK preview2:15:00 - Refrag BLAST round feature👕 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/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt

Right after the PGL Bucharest grand final, Mauisnake and Devliwalk joined us to talk about the event's consequences for Aurora, Legacy, Liquid, fnatic, and more teams. In other topics are the reports of 100 Thieves signing rain and OG targeting cadiaN as well as the breakdown of favorites for IEM Chengdu.➡️ 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 - Intro2:22 - Devilwalk & Maui joinPGL Masters Bucharest5:10 - Aurora-Legacy chaotic final10:28 - Implications for Aurora21:00 - “XANTARES top 3 opener”22:31 - “Aurora showed resiliance” 24:32 - Legacy: real level or fluke?34:02 - Legacy’s Major chances35:50 - Liquid’s early exit 40:01 - NAF stepping up41:59 - fnatic: back to fraud watch?43:52 - KRIMZ’s longevity45:04 - jackasmo addition52:50 - Skinionaire: stand-insRecent news1:02:25 - Top comment: Spirit academy scandal1:08:41 - Liquid, GL, Legacy stock check1:16:43 - 100T rain? GL core1:25:16 - GL report effect1:27:57 - 100T AWP: degster? s1mple?1:28:55 - OG target cadiaN1:34:52 - Refrag check-inIEM Chengdu1:37:04 - WATO: MongolZ controlez1:40:37 - MongolZ expectations1:48:13 - Vitality: main favorites?1:54:31 - Spirit: will tN1R activate?1:57:46 - Falcons: is this the time?2:00:24 - NAVI dark horse?👕 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/Mauisnakehttps://x.com/DevilwalkCSGODhttps://x.com/Professeur_CShttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt

Speculating over shock Senzu benching & the future of TheMongolz, electronic and s1mple reunion, two wins for Brazilian teams at CAC and TWC, PGL Bucharest prediction, 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/HLTVCONFIRMED👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro3:02 - Top comment6:43 - Kyousuke’s medal situation11:35 - Value of 3rd placeRecent news14:37 - Skin market crash25:34 - Impact on pro CS31:44 - Skinionaire: electroNic40:33 - electroNic joins s1mple47:25 - Are BC competitive?51:43 - “It’s like trashy TV”53:53 - Senzu’s benching59:50 - Personal reasons?1:08:48 - MongolZ options1:15:03 - “We lost a title contender”1:16:58 - Refrag: our experiencesCAC & TWC1:22:42 - CAC experiences1:25:46 - Legacy surprise title1:20:01 - FaZe fall flat1:35:13 - FURIA reverse sweep NAVI1:39:09 - MongolZ’s controlez: “not excited”1:41:29 - Stock checkBucharest preview1:45:32 - Packed format!1:47:40 - WATO: Legacy vs. Aurora?1:58:32 - kl1m missing out, Snappi’s returnHLTV 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

Vitality era status as they win EPL, m0NESY MVP controversy, kyousuke issue, FaZe rain situation, calendar updates, Major team list early takes, player bans, 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/about🔺 Play smarter with Refrag: https://in.refrag.gg/FUCZNJ🔫 Support Esports with 10% bonus from Skin.Club: https://l.skin.club/HLTVCONFIRMED👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro3:31 - Travel chroniclesRecent news7:30 - Bans (ESIC & Akrros)16:12 - Skyesports, PGL cancelled21:02 - EWC expands to 32 teams30:03 - Ragebaiting forums32:26 - $2mil at FPG35:09 - BLAST Rivals teams40:49 - Refrag check-inEPL47:58 - Vitality-Falcons final58:42 - DHL (final) MVP1:01:47 - m0NESY MVP: controversial?!1:11:08 - Falcons problem: kyousuke?1:17:25 - "NiKo should lead" - SPUNJ1:19:51 - Vitality 8th win: era back?1:24:00 - 3rd place decider1:28:42 - FaZe with rain1:32:04 - VP/Lynn Vision rulingMajor thoughts1:34:09 - Who qualified?1:38:55 - Skinionaire1:45:55 - Do we miss RMRs?1:49:00 - paiN... 6 wins since last Major?!1:51:00 - Small LANsMajor stock check1:53:02 - 3DMAX1:55:55 - paiN, Astralis1:57:19 - Mongolz1:59:32 - Liquid, G22:01:27 - MOUZ2:02:09 - Spirit2:04:27 - FaZe2:05:58 - Aurora, FURIA2:06:53 - Falcons, GL, TYLOO2:09:48 - Vitality2:12:15 - NAVI2:14:58 - WATO: prize money this week2:21:36 - CAC preview2:24:57 - fnatic 6-man roster2:25:58 - VP’s roster loopholeHLTV 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

rain joins HLTV Confirmed after being benched on FaZe to talk about his history with the team, recent struggles, and what the future holds. Other topics include LAN fiesta, the VRS race for Major invites, and surprising EPL Stage 1 results.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Google: https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHot seat with rain0:00 - Intro1:38 - rain joins2:43 - FaZe throwbacks10:12 - “I love the game” - rain on versatility16:19 - Getting benched20:02 - Who’s in charge of FaZe22:12 - rain on IGLing24:03 - Role change for EliGE25:18 - rain’s future: “I’ll have to start somewhere”31:14 - FaZe EliGE - what went wrong35:52 - NAVI rain: would it work?39:18 - CS today44:31 - Ideal team to join46:23 - Age & longevity49:25 - Boston or Shanghai: which hurt more?51:34 - Teammates shoutouts52:46 - A break after 10 years54:15 - Practice routine & settings58:14 - rain leaves, more thoughtsMajor race1:03:36 - VRS points back-and-forth1:05:40 - Asia Major race1:07:12 - Teams withdrawing from FRAG1:08:41 - HLTV coverage issue1:14:32 - messioso VRS mastermind1:19:05 - Draculan impressions1:21:59 - Birch Cup: not so good1:23:40 - “Teams need a union” - SPUNJ1:24:58 - Riga Open: a quick one1:26:41 - LanDaLan impressions1:28:14 - Europe Major raceEPL Stage 11:34:31 - B8, Inner Circle & HOTU surprise1:39:41 - Where are the segments?1:41:12 - EPL winner odds1:42:18 - Was karrigan about to step down?1:45:05 - CS2 update1:49:31 - HLTV newsletter1:51:34 - Spirit documentary takeaways1:54:45 - b1st to play for VP1:55:44 - CCT bansHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guests such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show dives into interviews, analysis, and discussions around the professional and casual sides of Counter-Strike.https://twitter.com/FaZe_rainCShttps://twitter.com/SPUNJhttps://twitter.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://twitter.com/LukasWiinholt

FURIA win FPG2 over The MongolZ and Falcons (m0NESY dropoff to blame?), confusing Twistzz-EliGE swap with rain's future being up in the air, small LAN fiesta as Major VRS ranking deadline nears, and more in this episode of HLTV Confirmed!➡️ 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/about👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro2:21 - Striker cat smuggler6:02 - NAVI win StarLadder9:49 - StarLadder Major implications11:28 - kick-exlcusive Major?FISSURE16:07 - FPG2 takeaways19:00 - FURIA take a title!23:26 - Is FPG2 tier-1 event?27:02 - “Such a deserved trophy” - Prof29:01 - MongolZ keep up consistency33:05 - MongolZ-G2 game35:51 - Falcons top 4: bad?39:35 - m0NESY dropoff?47:00 - Liquid salvage MajorRecent news50:00 - Major invite projection51:58 - Who Twistzz replaces?53:52 - FaZe’s future with Twistzz: no sticker?58:00 - “This signing doesn’t excite me” - Prof59:41 - VRS sub debaccle1:05:24 - rain or jcobbb to go?!1:09:32 - LAN bonanza: good or bad?1:27:45 - Local LANs overview1:37:48 - CS update: good or bad?1:45:41 - FPG2 crowd cheating1:55:05 - Prospects report #1EPL2:00:00 - EPL expectations2:08:10 - WATO: who wins EPL?2:17:16 - “Cheaters surge” - histeria?2:24:21 - Matchfixing issueHLTV 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.  / spunj    / professeur_cs    / strikerhltvorg    / lukaswiinholt  

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

Breaking down the EWC results, including TheMongolZ win, Spirit & NAVI losing their first games, Vitality crumbling, and Falcons going some distances. In other topics, HLTV Rating 3.0 introduced, FaZe replace EliGE with another Polish prodigy, 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/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by Skin Place and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Chad’s post-Saudi hairRecent news4:45 - Rating 3.0 explained17:20 - High & low impact kills23:58 - Gentle Mates enter CS25:16 - Complexity cut CS29:23 - MIBR signs a Russian!33:20 - FUT try lauNx34:22 - BIG: -prosus +prosus36:58 - Chad WON’T coach FlyQuest37:58 - Esports Nation Cup (it will suck)45:07 - Who kicked EliGE from FaZe?50:02 - EliGE deserves better!53:20 - NAVI? MOUZ? NIP? BCgame?59:02 - jcobbb: how good is he?1:08:35 - IEM Chengdu X PGL Bucharest1:14:20 - zont1x will play London (& get sticker)1:17:48 - Fix Your S(h)it: “S-tier”1:22:46 - Skinionaire: the MongolsEWC1:30:00 - MongolZ win EWC1:32:45 - Techno unprecedented MVP1:34:50 - Beating Vitality twice1:37:32 - EWC conclusions1:40:43 - Is Vitality in trouble?1:43:47 - Vitality vs. Falcons match1:52:12 - The state of Falcons1:56:17 - Falcons need a new coach?2:00:02 - Aurora form2:01:04 - kyousuke is not donk2:03:00 - Spirit takeaways2:07:11 - NAVI lose to 3DMAX2:11:20 - karrigan soon to be coach?BLAST preview2:15:23 - The state of the calendar2:19:47 - Online stage coming2:25:13 - fnatic stateHLTV 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

NBK- joins to discuss BLAST Bounty results: Spirit winning again, Vitality miss out on another final, MongolZ show sharpness, and more. In other topics are the rumored EliGE-Twistzz swap and the respective issues in FaZe and Liquid, zont1x's future, the state of Major invites, and EWC. ➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by Skin Place and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro2:01 - What is NBK up to?5:58 - Economy updates7:44 - Where’s SPUNJ?BLAST Bounty8:31 - Spirit go back-to-back12:34 - zont1x didn’t fumble15:25 - tN1R adaptation18:16 - Emotion vs. philosophy approach22:02 - zont1x future?24:18 - donk’s tenth MVP (!)29:37 - MongolZ & MOUZ: contenders?35:04 - NBK- takes Skinionaire43:17 - Vitality’s losses52:36 - EWC54:33 - VP, Aurora, Astralis, LiquidRecent news57:30 - PassionUA to go NA?1:02:38 - Fix Your S(h)it: Bounty Challenge1:07:48 - LANs & quals1:10:55 - Major invites: Iberian Soul?1:16:52 - StarLadder effect1:19:04 - FaZe & Liquid status1:23:00 - Twistzz-EliGE swap?1:31:22 - EliGE+zont1x to… NAVI?!1:35:01 - Liquid: what’s wrong?1:37:53 - NIP: Major this time?1:43:10 - 3DMAX, HEROIC, OG1:45:19 - BC.Game Major chances?EWC1:45:45 - EWC club standings1:47:48 - Falcons expectations1:52:62 → 1:53:02 (kyousuke)1:56:05 - EWC bracket prediction2:03:16 - NAVI impressions2:06:07 - “HIRE ME!” - NBK-HLTV 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/NBKhttps://twitter.com/Professeur_CShttps://twitter.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://twitter.com/LukasWiinholt

YEKINDAR joins HLTV Confirmed to discuss joining FURIA and impressions of playing with FalleN and molody, as well as the hot reports of Spirit getting tN1R instead of zont1x while xfl0ud returns to HEROIC. Other topics are first s1mple with BCGame impressions, BLAST results, VRS cutoff implications, YaLLa going under, while CAC creates a mess.➡️ Follow us for updates: / hltvconfirmed 📺 Watch live: / hltvorg 🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by Skin Place and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro01:52 - YEKINDAR joins!02:42 - “I was depressed last year” - YEKI03:57 - YEKINDAR Liquid11:28 - “I was a terrible IGL” - YEKI16:58 - Comeback after Shanghai21:14 - Enjoying the break24:30 - FURIA teammates impressions29:27 - Playstyle changes35:12 - YEKINDAR takes Skinionaire42:17 - YEKINDAR lizzard43:22 - “molodoy… amazing” - YEKINDAR49:59 - Recent results1:00:13 - molodoy’s English1:01:42 - Map pool1:06:33 - CS2 mechanics1:09:39 - donk vs. ZywOo?Recent news01:11:55 - tN1R to Spirit?!01:19:34 - zweih & tn1R role situation01:27:17 - HEROIC with xfl0ud01:32:05 - “Spirit need 3 sacrificial players” - YEK01:34:02 - October 6: IMPORTANT!01:37:21 - Events timeline01:42:42 - “I don’t think about VRS” - YEKINDAR01:46:09 - CAC VRS mess01:53:51 - YaLLa going under01:56:16 - Fake prize pools01:59:44 - Fragadelphia… RMR?02:03:42 - s1mple BCGame debut02:07:32 - Veto sitation: Fix Your S(h)it02:14:25 - BLAST Bounty02:20:12 - Where can zont1x go?HLTV 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. / professeur_cs / spunj / strikerhltvorg / lukaswiinholt

magixx joins to talk about what he’s up to and discuss Cologne results: Spirit winning with zweih, Vitality fumbling dramatically, and MOUZ stepping up. In other topics are online CS, map update, 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/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by Skin Place and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intromagixx!2:02 - What magixx been up to?5:42 - magixx takes Skinionaire16:40 - Is magixx ready to IGL?18:31 - magixx future & offers23:12 - “I hated off days” - magixx26:00 - magixx on getting benched27:36 - donk: magixx’s impressionsIEM Cologne38:38 - Spirit win Cologne with zweih44:10 - Would Spirit win with magixx?54:05 - Vitality fall flat1:05:53 - MOUZ: mighty or mini?1:13:08 - Anthros ad :)CS update1:14:30 - Gun update1:17:02 - Map update1:20:54 - Train changes in-depth1:35:21 - Inferno changes1:39:24 - Animations updateOther news1:43:23 - Online CS: Fix Your S(h)it1:48:50 - Liquid crisis1:54:58 - Aurora skipping Cologne1:57:08 - Brno Major daydreamingHLTV 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/magixx772https://twitter.com/Professeur_CShttps://twitter.com/SPUNJhttps://twitter.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://twitter.com/LukasWiinholt

Live with audience special from XPERION right before the playoffs of IEM Cologne 2025: debuts discussed, s1mple back with a new team, bracket predicted, and a bunch of quizes!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by Skin Place and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro3:30 - Prof, Striker come out6:02 - YNk joinsYNk & debut rated9:14 - jks with FlyQuest11:33 - flashie coaching Liquid13:56 - xKacpersky with NIP16:22 - kyousuke with Falcons18:40 - sAw coaching G221:23 - SunPayus with G224:00 - MATYS with G225:47 - zweih with Spirit28:10 - makazze with NAVI32:03 - FaZe with broky38:40 - Fix Your S(h)it: German CS44:00 - s1mple joins BC GameMachine52:02 - Cologne map quiz1:05:49 - Rating 3.0 presented!Harry & Hugo1:20:32 - Skinionaire: CS 1.6 nostalgia1:37:32 - Who didn’t make Playoffs?1:40:20 - MongolZ vs. NAVI1:43:49 - MOUZ vs. FURIA1:49:55 - Semis: are Vitality beatable?1:57:56 - Favorite MajorHLTV 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/YNkhttps://twitter.com/MachineGGhttps://twitter.com/HugoTVhttps://twitter.com/JustHarryGGhttps://twitter.com/Professeur_CShttps://twitter.com/SPUNJhttps://twitter.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://twitter.com/LukasWiinholt#HLTVConfirmed #podcast #cs2

TYLOO win a $1mil event despite playing with a coach while top contenders fumble, Overpass replaces Anubis and its implications, and IEM Cologne new team previews in this epsiode of HLTV Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  📺 Watch live:   / hltvorg  🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by Skin Place and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro3:28 - Break flew by!FPG7:03 - Skinionaire: Chinese CS13:38 - FPG viewing experience18:00 - VRS impact: Astralis go high24:10 - TYLOO win: Asian milestone32:20 - Astralis: disappointing 2nd place?34:48 - HooXi top fragging final37:28 - Wildcard debacle43:12 - BetBoom & sAwRecent news45:49 - Falcons skipping BLAST1:00:20 - Fragadelphia & epic451:05:58 - BOROS buys out his contract1:08:57 - oskar joins ALGO1:11:35 - Economy update1:29:14 - New map every 6 months!1:32:02 - Why Anubis? Overpass IEM Cologne1:39:32 - Perma bans overview1:42:25 - Overpass: winners & losers1:51:18 - Debuts1:54:43 - G2 with MATYS1:57:00 - Spirit with zweih1:58:45 - NAVI with makazze2:03:05 - Remaining teams2:09:32 - The cap & chat drama2:13:13 - Fix Your S(h)it: Valve leak?!HLTV 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_CS  / spunj    / strikerhltvorg    / lukaswiinholt  #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #cs2

In this Confirmed, jL joins to explain the decision to take the break and talk about his future as well as G2 complete their roster, broky returned, magixx future in question, jks joins FlyQuest, and FISSURE Playground with Astralis, FURIA, and more team. ➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  📺 Watch live:   / hltvorg  🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by Skin Place and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - IntrojL & his break2:20 - What’s jL up to?4:30 - Why is jL taking a break?8:53 - Chance of no comeback12:13 - NAVI’s downfall16:30 - jL as desk analyst?20:07 - makazze joins NAVI25:12 - jL takes SkinionaireEvent news :nerdemoji:31:22 - Astana prize increase35:19 - Valve issue exceptions to events38:55 - 3rd place deciders41:58 - Katowice… is back?43:51 - More online eventsRoster round-up51:20 - G2 add MATYS & SunPayus1:01:05 - Falcons with kyousuke1:05:03 - zweih joins Spirit: magixx future?1:06:25 - flashie to Liquid1:11:28 - Why Spirit fell off?1:20:10 - FlyQuest get jks1:27:26 - FaZe reinstate brokyFISSURE Playground1:37:39 - Best of the rest1:41:25 - paiN & FURIA1:48:02 - Astralis1:52:51 - VP with Perfecto1:56:35 - GamerLegion2:03:17 - Heroic2:05:50 - Leftover teams2:08:14 - Predicting groups2:16:39 - Fix Your S(h)it - map changeHLTV 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/jLcsgo_  / spunj    / strikerhltvorg    / lukaswiinholt  #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #cs2

Roster changes hit the scene! Analyzing all the moves that have happened and are yet to happen, including makazze to NAVI (for who?), zweih to Spirit, Perfecto to VP, and more in addition to season breakdown.➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  📺 Watch live:   / hltvorg  🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by Skin Place and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop⁠0:00⁠ - Intro Rostermania2:15 - "Rostermania" or "off-season trades"? 6:44 - Heroic add gr1ks, nilo & TOBIZ 12:19 - xfl0ud to Aurora? 17:02 - stanislaw open to coaching 23:02 - FL4MUS future? 26:28 - Perfecto to VP 32:24 - zweih for magixx? 46:23 - s1mple isn’t going to FaZe 48:04 - NAVI add makazze for who?! 56:03 - jL to be a… content creator? 1:00:51 - Swedish moves 1:03:52 - Brazil moves 1:07:30 - YEKI to… G2? 1:10:49 - jks, cadiaN, dexter? Recent news 1:17:11 - 3rd place at ESL events 1:20:45 - Top teams decline FISSURE 1:26:04 - Rare Atom picks up Trash 1:28:43 - We need (proper) CSPPA - Fix Your S(h)it 1:38:26 - VRS region explained 1:48:39 - Core loophole fixes 1:54:35 - Skinionaire Season recap2:01:31 - Time capsule unearthed 2:09:45 - Season reflection with WATO 2:36:41 - Knives giveaway 2:43:04 - Biggest losers of the season 2:46:15 - Biggest winnersHLTV 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.  / professeur_cs    / spunj    / strikerhltvorg    / lukaswiinholt  #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #cs2

In a show recorded on June 25, we discuss the Austin Major and why it was great, Vitality winning and its implications (era, ZywOo GOAT?), TheMongolz' run, MOUZ needing a next step, potential for Spirit changes, and more!HLTV Confirmed is presented by Skin Place and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro3:00 - Not live episode!Chad's Major itinerary9:57 - Austin live impressions16:32 - Major crowd & production24:17 - Great Major?27:35 - dupreeh retiring33:34 - Post-map interviews42:01 - Playoffs scheduling45:67 - In-game souvenirsVitality win the Major50:46 - flameZ, ropz & apEX56:31 - Best season of all time? 1:00:31 - Vitality era?1:17:04 - mezii deserved his flowers1:19:42 - apEX: heat & villain 1:28:01 - MongolZ final run1:31:23 - Mongolia audience support1:35:01 - Mongolz future & academy1:39:14 - Is ZywOo GOAT?1:41:55 - MOUZ: changes coming?2:01:21 - paIN 2:06:14 - Spirit: what's next?2:15:25 - FURIA: YEKINDAR stays?2:18:12 - FaZe: future isn't s1mple2:29:35 - NAVI: weird eventHLTV 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/Professeur_CShttps://twitter.com/SPUNJhttps://twitter.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://twitter.com/LukasWiinholt#HLTVConfirmed #podcast #cs2

HLTV Confirmed comes to Austin! Live with audience show from before the playoffs of Austin Major, featuring moses, dona, DarfMike, launders, Scrawny, and the USA-chanting crowd!➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  📺 Watch live:   / hltvorg   HLTV Confirmed is presented by Skin Place and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro4:05 - Striker & Prof join!5:25 - Watching the Major6:32 - Message from donk, s1mple & ZyWoomoses7:55 - moses joins8:56 - Legacy run9:58 - Falcons’ demise 13:50 - Falcons future: kyousuke? 15:21 - No more MRQs! 19:18 - Jee & Emilia showmanship 22:18 - No more NA loopholes 26:24 - Is s1mple back? 32:36 - Is s1mple not GOAT? 35:04 - Senzu record & Stage expectations 36:55 - Should Major favor underdogs?dona & DarfMike47:50 - dona & DarfMike join49:55 - dona in Valve office50:37 - American food52:30 - ohnePixel stream from the Major54:48 - DarfMike takes map quiz (Europe)1:00:39 - dona takes map quiz (America!)1:06:52 - Audience takes to Fix NA CS!1:11:16 - DarfMike suggests chants1:14:59 - Anthros Jordan talks about the chairScrawny & launders1:19:10 - Scrawny & launders join1:22:27 - Scrawny & lau take Skinionaire1:37:15 - Playoffs prediction1:38:00 - FURIA vs. paiN1:41:00 - Spirit vs. MOUZ1:46:15 - Vitality vs. NAVI1:49:50 - Mongolz vs. FaZe1:56:25 - Semi-finals1:57:58 - Lake predicts the final2:04:05 - Meaning of the US MajorHLTV 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.  / mosesgg    / donacsgo    / darfmike    / launders    / scrawnycg    / professeur_cs    / spunj    / strikerhltvorg    / lukaswiinholt  #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #cs2

The reasons and implications of Falcons' early Major elimination, as well as other Major results: VP, Legacy, MIBR stepping up, FaZe not looking convincing, Aussies & Americans disappointing, and new faces stealing the show. Bonus: a sprinkle of rant and stories from America from Chad "RUNT" Burchill.Watch the podcast live in Austin: https//www.tickettailor.com/events/hltvorg/1718210 ➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  📺 Watch live:   / hltvorg  🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by Skin Place and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro3:38 - Austin live show!5:14 - Hallway story from SPUNJStage 110:10 - Complexity fumble13:23 - FlyQuest disappoint17:50 - Legacy pop off18:21 - Wildcard wobbling21:02 - Redzone chaotic broadcast23:44 - SPUNJ on casting ImpactFalcons Major disaster27:11 - Falcons?! “Inexcusible” Major exit45:13 - “Falcons, what do you need?!” - Prof50:29 - “This is ridiculous!” - SPUNJ52:32 - “That’s why NiKo 0 Majors” - Prof54:38 - Fire zonic?57:12 - “Props to NiKo for interviews” - Striker58:22 - “3v5 is fine, but it all compounds” - Striker1:05:23 - m0NESY & unfortunate nukes1:07:52 - Should staff be held responsible?1:11:42 - NiKo: biggest Major choker?Stage 21:16:32 - Brazilian success1:18:52 - FaZe: not that good1:22:48 - VP stepped up!1:30:41 - Standout players1:36:53 - Trashtalk, Jee, EmiliaQAQ1:39:56 - SPUNJ sad airport storyStage 31:44:24 - Nemiga-HEROIC1:46:31 - Hair transplant1:50:02 - Stage 2 last games1:56:20 - Pick’Em for Stage 32:08:10 - Skinionaire: Confirmed2:14:02 - Fix Your S(h)it #1: OT money2:14:41 - Fix Your S(h)it #2: stars above logo2:18:10 - MRQ dates clash (again)2:20:02 - SPUNJ rants on Asia MRQ2:22:08 - BIG stick to current lineup2:25:49 - PGL Belgrade moved HLTV 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.  / professeur_cs    / spunj    / strikerhltvorg    / lukaswiinholt  #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #cs2

Watch the podcast live in Austin: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/h...Austin Major is right around the corner! All you need to know in detailed overview with Pick'Ems and hot takes featuring HLTV writer King Dempz.➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  📺 Watch live:   / hltvorg  🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by Skin Place and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - IntroRecent news7:02 - IEM Katowice becomes Krakow15:41 - Three Spirit academies17:56 - fnatic win a LAN; Tricked win streak19:37 - Dempz takes SkinionaireMajor preview31:35 - Top Major stories33:41 - 32 teams Major?37:18 - Season overview41:36 - WATO: new format!43:40 - WATO: Vitality winstreak?49:26 - Roster info of note57:35 - Souvenir highlights1:04:00 - Schedule: no day off 1:07:22 - Format1:10:06 - Teams1:11:35 - Rulebook: OTs & seeding1:16:21 - Pick’Em: Heroic1:19:00 - 0:3: Chinggis, Fluxo, Metizport?1:23:04 - 3:0: TYLOO? FlyQuest?!1:26:25 - Advance: B8, BB, coL?1:28:08 - OG & Nemiga chances1:34:30 - Prediction for Stage 21:44:01 - Age check1:46:30 - Austin Major rookies1:49:41 - Major veterans1:51:01 - Conflicts of interests1:55:02 - Confirmed Austin Major1:57:31 - Major is bloated - Fix Your S(h)it2:09:43 - Major cliches2:12:00 - Talent drama2:16:33 - Rewards for top comments! HLTV 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.  / kingdempz    / professeur_cs    / spunj    / strikerhltvorg    / lukaswiinholt  

Vitality win sixth trophy in a row, Spirit did the job in Astana, BESTIA Major visa saga, first s1mple impressions with FaZe, and more in this episode of HLTV Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  📺 Watch live:   / hltvorg  🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by Skin Place and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro5:14 - Working around Dallas timezoneRecent news9:03 - SPUNJ fantasy hack13:22 - Cache is coming?24:59 - BO5s & 3rd place at the Major?28:17 - donk Astana reaction33:23 - What’s next for HooXi?36:15 - NAVI & B1ad3 mastermind plan?40:00 - Aurora get a win45:20 - Skionainaire: visa issues55:52 - BESTIA and BLAST saga1:00:01 - Stickers to blame?1:10:00 - The US to blame?Vitality win Dallas1:18:08 - Fix Your S(h)it - ESL “interviews”1:28:00 - SunpayUs & sAw join G21:33:21 - s1mple is back! Impressions1:42:46 - Liquid: worse with siuhy?1:47:42 - The MongolZ: can they win?1:52:24 - Falclose (again)1:59:51 - Vitality: apEX hunting trophy recordHLTV 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.  / professeur_cs    / spunj    / strikerhltvorg    / lukaswiinholt  #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #cs2

kyousuke Falcons move instead of Spirit upgrade, Astana surprises in NIP, Astralis, and FURIA playoff runs, big G2 visa blunder, StarLadder Budapest Major announced, and urging electronic to give up IGLing in this episode of HLTV Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  📺 Watch live:   / hltvorg  🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by Skin Place and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro0:00 - IntroPGL Astana4:42 - Sick Astana arena!6:38 - Spirit strong showings8:41 - Mongolz & Aurora13:04 - NAVI 7-map20:45 - G2 huNter visa f**k up29:42 - GL & BIG embarrassed33:37 - Astralis: still there!42:42 - NIP LAN debut48:50 - FURIA are… ok?52:10 - FalleN & molodoy impressions54:45 - elec must not IGL - Fix Your S(h)itRecent news1:01:14 - Budapest Major by StarLadder1:08:00 - Skinionaire: StarLadder events1:13:39 - kyousuke: what is this name?1:16:02 - kyousuke Falcons: why not Spirit?1:20:55 - kyousuke roles1:26:28 - How much for kyousuke?1:38:47 - Major visa issues? WATO 1:42:34 - Club incentive check-in1:46:23 - Time capsule check-inHLTV 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.  / professeur_cs    / spunj    / strikerhltvorg    / lukaswiinholt  #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #cs2

FaZe get s1mple for Dallas and the Major in place of broky, Astralis disband looking possible, Vitality continue their dominance streak, Falcons making another final, and Spirit's time to prove themselves - this and more in this episode of HLTV Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  📺 Watch live:   / hltvorg  🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by Skin Place and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro4:40 - Prof's MESA impressions14:00 - VRS updates16:35 - SunPayus & sAw to G2?22:31 - huNter- to IGL?26:25 - Astralis exploring sale?30:32 - Astralis disband prospects34:50 - Skinionaire: broky40:32 - broky benched on FaZe46:34 - FaZe +s1mple solution1:00:46 - EliGE vs. s1mple clash?1:07:52 - FaZe waiting for device?1:10:54 - Cat talk!1:13:12 - WATO: FaZe Major top 8?BLAST Rivals1:21:43 - Fix Your S(h)it: Rivals format1:32:47 - Vitality dominance run1:38:52 - Falcons: flying high1:42:20 - Vitality: 2x Grand Slam goal?1:47:00 - Liquid vs. Vitality streak1:52:51 - Falcons: can they fly higher?1:59:52 - MOUZ running out of cheese?2:03:28 - Spirit: kyousuke time?PGL Astana2:06:55 - Astana set to be fun2:08:02 - Spirit's event to lose2:09:27 - NIP, paiN, Astralis2:14:02 - VP, FURIA, HOTUHLTV 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./ professeur_cs    / spunj    / strikerhltvorg    / lukaswiinholt  #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #cs2

G2 CEO Alban Dechelotte opens up on trying to keep m0NESY & NiKo and how G2 navigated their roster in the past couple of years. In other topics are Astralis getting HooXi and their big troubles, "disaster" FURIA roster, NAVI needing a change, FaZe looking disjointed, and MRQs issues.➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  📺 Watch live:   / hltvorg  🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by Skin Place and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro0:00 - IntroG2 CEO3:32 - G2 CEO: his story6:55 - Losing NiKo & m0NESY10:20 - Decision-making in G214:32 - Feeling betrayed by NiKo19:55 - NiKo’s U-turn on Falcons24:32 - “NiKo IGL in G2” option25:40 - jks departure decision29:50 - TaZ addition33:59 - Where is G2 now?36:22 - “We couldn’t convince m0NESY” - G2 CEO38:58 - G2 s1mple considerations?31:02 - More on m0NESY42:21 - CS salaries - too big?43:42 - CEO G2 defends pecaMajor finalized54:02 - SPUNJ takes Skinionaire (HooXi)1:01:46 - Astralis no Major; in huge trouble1:11:49 - HooXi with Astralis after Major? WATO1:17:58 - MRQs - Fix Your S(h)it1:24:25 - FURIA +YEKINDAR1:25:42 - “KSCERATO should go to Falcons”1:32:02 - Australia too nice for scene & Melbourne hotel1:37:41 - Falcons first impressions1:42:12 - Is Falcons super team?1:44:06 - “NAVI need a change” - Prof1:48:02 - FaZe disjointed1:53:21 - VP: coach cut & yelling1:56:21 - Falcons Vitality final?HLTV 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.  / albandechelotte    / professeur_cs    / spunj    / strikerhltvorg    / lukaswiinholt  #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #cs2

Swani joins to spill the beans on G2: why he left, how NiKo leaving earlier could have been better and m0NESY wanting to leave earlier, transfer mistakes in TaZ, Snax, nexa, and more. In other topics, Falcons future, kyousuke & s1mple speculations, Bucharest concludes, Mongolz disasterclass, fnatic eliminated, and more!➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  📺 Watch live:   / hltvorg  🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by Skin Place and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro2:38 - Prof leads the charge4:20 - Swani: where was he?!7:03 - Skinionaire: m0NESY & degsterSwani on G2 mistakes13:01 - HooXi & jks era16:43 - Swani on joining G222:50 - Why was jks removed?29:46 - Swani on leaving: “I didn’t believe”33:42 - G2 wouldn’t get Swani an analyst38:20 - Krimbo, sjuush considerations40:00 - Swani: “better if NiKo had left earlier”42:02 - Snax & TaZ: mistake signings?47:02 - Cutting HooXi after Dallas54:00 - NiKo departure & issues55:22 - m0NESY leaving… disappointed?1:00:01 - Who will G2 get instead?1:06:26 - “G2 will be Astralis-type team” - Profm0NESY & NiKo in Falcons1:11:45 - How good is the new Falcons?1:19:52 - WATO: Falcons in Major semis?1:24:54 - kyousuke Falcons? & other options1:28:51 - s1mple to G2?!PGL Bucharest1:30:31 - Falcons run & degster MVP1:36:15 - degster future: FaZe, BB, Liquid?1:42:36 - FYS: Striker grills Lars Robl1:47:00 - Mongolz disasterclass1:52:12 - Could Mongolz change?1:54:04 - Liquid: siuhy’s first event1:57:02 - FURIA get molodoy - what?!2:04:32 - Complexity are good?2:06:12 - Is broky the problem?MRQ results2:12:21 - fnatic eliminated2:17:13 - DogEvil forfeit loss2:19:39 - BIG: need a new IGL?2:21:33 - ENCE-Astralis for Major spot?HLTV 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.  / professeur_cs      / strikerhltvorg    / lukaswiinholt  #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #cs2

Talking through Lisbon playoffs takeaways, including another final for MOUZ, G2 looking cooked, Vitality creating room for era conversation, and m0NESY to Spirit speculation. In other topics are joel's ban, Inferno update, Liquid signing siuhy in place of jks (but why not NAF?), more Valve rule debacles, and PGL Bucharest. Featuring voo!➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  📺 Watch live:   / hltvorg  🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by ..., Skin Place, and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro2:50 - voo & the deskLisbon playoffs6:45 - Vitality era in the making?19:23 - MOUZ: top 2 team?28:43 - NAVI final-less & B1ad3 interview37:10 - Spirit m0NESY: CEO responds44:30 - G2 cooked? GG?Recent news52:20 - joel handed a lifetime ban1:01:03 - Inferno update: bigger banana1:07:38 - voo takes Skinionaire on Liquid1:16:30 - siuhy to Liquid: solution found?1:27:45 - jks removed - why not NAF?1:36:57 - CS2 scrim leaks - Fix Your S(h)it1:40:40 - IEM Melbourne EF dropout1:43:07 - YaLLa qual debaccle1:47:35 - Majors announcements: why so late?1:51:00 - “Run LAN MRQ for Asia!” - SPUNJPGL Bucharest 1:55:16 - Studio event this time1:57:00 - Non-English to win Bucharest? WATO2:06:21 - Liquid storyline2:08:40 - G2, FaZe, Falcons storylines2:09:48 - Astralis storyline2:11:05 - VP storylineHLTV 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.  / voocsgo    / professeur_cs    / spunj    / strikerhltvorg    / lukaswiinholt  #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #cs2

Can Astralis, Liquid, FaZe, G2, and NAVI change before the Major? This and more takeaways from BLAST in today's show, including zonic comms drama and jL not shaking hands. ➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  📺 Watch live:   / hltvorg  🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by ..., Skin Place, and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro3:31 - Audio only SPUNJ!Recent news5:50 - Valve roster rule problem 11:02 - fnatic sign for jambo… HOW MUCH?!17:56 - Event schedule conflicts31:14 - HLTV VRS update35:28 - BLAST MRQ TOs36:27 - Guys take Skinionaire!Drama BLAST42:45 - Public team comms - Fix Your S(h)it!50:32 - zonic timeout drama1:06:16 - jL doesn’t shake hands1:12:30 - Pre-Major changes before the Major? WATO1:13:18 - Can FaZe change?1:24:55 - Astralis +HooXi chances?!1:33:09 - G2: +siuhy postponed?1:38:07 - NAVI: w0nderful in question?1:46:20 - Liquid: need proper IGL?1:54:22 - Liquid regional slots situation1:56:08 - VP & Falcons2:00:03 - Playoffs: Vitality EF final?HLTV 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.  / professeur_cs    / spunj    / strikerhltvorg    / lukaswiinholt  #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #cs2

Drawing conclusions from Vitality winning EPL with G2 and NAVI falling through early and checking in on the state of the Major invites: Astralis are almost there, Liquid region debacle, and the state of the regions. Rounding up with the talk about Anubis, T-sided maps, and the 128 tick rate servers being missed.➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  📺 Watch live:   / hltvorg  🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by ..., Skin Place, and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - IntroRecent news2:24 - Earliest show ever at 11 CET?5:05 - FlyQuest -dexter +nettik10:53 - OG win an event?12:01 - VRS update cliff notes18:25 - Liquid get an Asian invite26:15 - Hosts take Skinionaire!EPL 21 wrap-up34:37 - Vitality dominant run46:12 - G2 problems58:26 - Mongolz’s small success1:02:10 - NAVI: not the best lookMid-season check-in!1:05:30 - State of WATOs!1:12:10 - Major invites: who is making it?1:18:19 - Astralis: first Major in years?!1:22:20 - What can change?BLAST Lisbon1:36:02 - IEM copycat format!1:36:45 - Are Vitality favorites?1:45:40 - NAVI and Mongolz1:50:24 - WATO: T-sided maps at BLAST1:56:55 - Is Anubis bad? Fix Your S(h)it2:12:02 - 128 tick servers when?2:16:23 - Plus points for losses in VRS?HLTV 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.  / professeur_cs    / spunj    / strikerhltvorg    / lukaswiinholt  #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #cs2

dupreeh joins to talk about what went wrong in Falcons, what he is up to, EPL takeaways, the state of G2, Falcons, Vitality, and NAVI, including Aleksib's outburst on iM, as well as helping us make a prediction for playoffs.➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  📺 Watch live:   / hltvorg  🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by ..., Skin Place, and Anthros:🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Introdupreeh4:08 - “dupreeh” origin story5:21 - Fatherhood (and an epic fact!)6:57 - Analyst desk experience9:00 - Falcons: “A big mess”16:05 - Playing with s1mple18:00 - Return: “Too many cons”25:05 - dupreeh takes Skinionaire31:42 - Who has it best of old Astralis?EPL35:24 - Vitality & Spinx departure45:42 - Trash talk (& Astralis PR training)48:04 - Aleksib outburst & NAVI’s state59:33 - G2: title contenders?1:09:11 - Falcons: fall short or on par?1:19:35 - WATO: TYLLO to the Major?1:27:32 - EPL Playoffs predictionRecent news1:46:23 - Fix Your S(h)it: VRS seeding1:55:25 - Spirit, NAVI, G2 to Astana2:02:15 - NIP & coL to Fragadelphia2:05:30 - Talon drop CS roster2:06:46 - Atox “suspended” & ganginho banHLTV 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.  / dupreeh    / professeur_cs    / spunj    / strikerhltvorg    / lukaswiinholt  #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #cs2

Pimp joins to discuss EPL results so far, the tournament problems, Cache's reintroduction in CS2, GuardiaN & roeJ retirements, and PGL invite debacle. ➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  📺 Watch live:   / hltvorg  🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by 1xBet, Skin Place, and Anthros:📘 1xBet: https://cropped.link/hltvtwb🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5🪑 Anthros: https://hubs.ly/Q036rPzK0👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - Intro 3:14 - Chatting!EPL8:33 - EPL vibe check16:50 - Format & regional representation24:03 - Problems of EPL28:23 - Saudi buyout impactEPL Stage 1 breakdown29:01 - Mindfreak & Housebets30:30 - GamerLegion: good job31:15 - SAW: exceeded expectations38:00 - NRG: just as expected39:55 - FURIA: “f**king atrocious”44:55 - paiN: they’re trying48:41 - TYLOO: everyone likes Jee!52:10 - Gentle Mates with siuhy, ash & 3DMAX core?!58:00 - 3DMAX: good for them59:32 - Eternal Fire: non-concerning loss1:01:28 - Heroic: very bad look1:07:21 - FlyQuest: getting worse1:18:12 - VRS implications1:23:51 - EPL seeding1:27:41 - Pimp’s take on EPL winnerRecent news1:28:06 - Cache: “not exciting”1:31:10 - Map ownership issue1:34:08 - WATO: Cache is in the MM?1:38:25 - Pimp takes Skinionaire (GuardiaN)1:47:31 - GuardiaN retires1:50:13 - T.c departs coL1:55:48 - roeJ retires1:58:20 - Fix your s(h)it by Anthros2:00:01 - PGL Bucharest deadlines debacleHLTV 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.  / pimpcs2    / professeur_cs    / spunj    / strikerhltvorg    / lukaswiinholt  #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #cs2

malbsMd joins for the middle section of the show to talk about his origin, first teams, joining G2, playing with and without NiKo. Before that, we talk about PGL Cluj results with MOUZ winning the event, and SPUNJ leads a deep-dive into CS ecosystem.➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  📺 Watch live:   / hltvorg  🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltvHLTV Confirmed is presented by 1xbet & Skin Place:📗 1xBet: https://cropped.link/hltvtwb🔪 Skin Place: https://p.skin.place/hltv5👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop0:00 - IntroRecent news5:02 - Valve rulebook update14:46 - Long leagues no longer possible?PGL Cluj Conclusions24:40 --General impresions29:10 - MOUZ win! How?33:23 - FaZe fumble or something more?40:38 - Promise from Astralis42:54 - “Losing to SAW is shameful” - SPUNJ43:36 - VRS implications51:30 - WATO: NAVI to play MRQ?malbsMd58:10 - malbsMd joins!1:01:52 - malbs takes Skinionaire on past teammates1:11:03 - Origin of malbsMd1:18:25 - Three languages of malbs1:20:38 - M80 time, dephh1:25:55 - Joining G2 & rookie season1:28:42 - Change of positions1:39:18 - Post-NiKo role adjustment1:44:22 - malbs rates his positions1:49:13 - TaZ impressions1:50:32 - 2025 roster & expectations1:52:51 - Move & going home1:55:00 - Rating aggressive riflers2:01:26 - Nickname, native food & closing wordsCS ecosystem explained2:05:48 - The basics & Valve rules2:14:33 - PGL, BLAST & ESL incentives2:48:10 - Franchised leagues & talk2:52:40 - Competition between the TOsHLTV 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.  / g2malbsmd    / professeur_cs    / spunj    / strikerhltvorg    / lukaswiinholt  #HLTVConfirmed#podcast#cs2