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2 Pros on this episode as @BDogCS & I dive into Tier 2 Counter-Strike. We focus in on Passion UA, a Ukrainian CS team founded by Arsenal footballer Oleksandr Zinchenko which recently qualified for the Shanghai Major EU RMRs. Jambo is their stand out AWPer and we focus in on his rise as well as how Passion UA works as a cohesive unit, with a focus on teamwork and systems-based play. We then move on to Permitta Esports and dive into Polish Counter-Strike as well as a look at bnox as a potential player to keep your eye on. 00:00 2 Pros, 1 show and Africa!02:35 Passion UA and footballer Zinchenko06:02 The rise of "traditional athletes" investing in esports09:12 Young Ukrainian players in PassionUA12:58 Standout AWPer Jambo17:29 Teamwork versus Standalone Stars27:37 Sell Me This Pro: Jambo30:13 Permitta's inconsistency36:53 Polish Counter-Strike40:07 Significance of making (or not making) the RMRs42:56 Sell Me This Pro: bnox45:17 Trying to scout for Counter-Strike talentFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IYV9R777HMQK/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1My gear (shop it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE)- Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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North American CS fans have had their hearts broken a lot. Complexity's current performance adds to that heartache. In this episode @launders joins @Thooorin & I to chat about Complexity's current struggles. We look at the decline of the North American scene because of factors like iBUYPOWER match-fixing scandal, the impact of COVID-19 and the migration of players to Valorant. We analyze Complexity;s lack of form and inability to capitalize on their potential. Expect a conversation around the team's performance, a lack of roster changes and the need for better scouting. We hype up EliGe a lot too! 00:00 Introducing launders - again00:57 What the hell happened to North American Counter-Strike08:04 Do you have to move to Europe to be competitive in tier 1 CS?12:00 Launders rants about Complexity14:16 Sam rants about Complexity15:28 Why can't Complexity find their form?20:34 EliGe tilting in Team Liquid AND Complexity29:09 Which teams don't do pre-game huddles. Virtus Pro memes begin.30:45 Complacency from Complexity with their results31:58 No more refrag for you!33:38 Roster changes: lack of talent in North America is a BS excuse40:07 Rebuilding North American Counter-Strike41:04 Next steps for CoL43:01 Can this CoL roster make playoff runs?45:15 Pro CS players who could go to Complexity48:35 Scouting new Counter-Strike talent53:23 What does EliGe's future look like with this lineup?Find me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IYV9R777HMQK/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1My gear (shop it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE)- Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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Here's a whole new SELL ME THIS PRO and EVERYTHING IS DIFFERENT. @BDogCS and I are doing a special episode to focus in on the results (and drama) surrounding the European RMR Closed Qualifiers for the Perfect World Shanghai Major. We touch on the PARIVISION cheating scandal, the weird on again off again transfer of r3salt between Aurora and 9 Pandas and focus in on the teams who didn't make the RMR: ENCE, Monte and Bleed (which aged well didn't it). We also look at some of the Tier 2 teams who qualified and how we think they'll do in the tournament. The plan here was to generate some excitement for the upcoming RMRs and the competitive scene in CS2 leading into the Major at the end of the year. Let's hope we delivered! 00:00 The PARIVISION cheating scandal explained02:32 Introduction and the Aurora 9 Pandas r3salt shuffle14:01 Struggles of ENCE & Monte in the EU RMR Closed Qualifiers17:28 Sam blames Falcons for ENCE & Heroic's downfall23:24 OG fails to qualify for the RMRs27:53 GamerLegion is building a young strong team. ztr IGLing on POINT!35:33 Heartbreak for BLEED. Joy for Kassad haters.38:53 Notable CS2 teams who qualified for the European RMRs42:04 B8 is Bdog's team to watch44:04 SELL ME THIS PRO: alex66647:49 Normal show next week and a focus on Passion UA! Find me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IYV9R777HMQK/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1My gear (shop it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE)- Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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It's the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne recap and we've got A LOT to cover. What a vibe having @RLewisReports join @Thooorin and I to recap the entire tournament. We talk about the Vitality and NAVI final, the impact of MR12 in CS2 and the overall performance of the likes of Liquid, Spirit, FaZe, G2 and SAW. There is a LOT crammed in. But certified banger, guaranteed. 00:00 Introduction... Richard Lewis is here!00:34 By The Numbers joke flies over Sam's head01:01 IEM Cologne Final: NAVI versus Vitality02:07 MR12 versus MR1509:17 Pimp's comments about NAVI17:14 What the hell happened to Spirit?28:39 IEM Cologne funny moments - this one's for Swisher34:05 CadiaN and that balls line (off topic)38:31 The Thorin jL beef origins explained42:32 SAW's Cinderella run50:13 Counter-Strike coaches - Is zonic a fraud?!53:08 Reviewing other teams: G2, Liquid, Astralis59:02 MOUZ and their big stage nerves01:04:17 Vitality's victory. Lineup changes or a Major win?01:11:08 apEX victory and IGL styleFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IYV9R777HMQK/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1My gear (shop it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE)- Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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The slow burner Pro! @BDogCS & I discuss rifler AW from DMS. Part of the conversation includes taking a look at the current state of competitive Counter-Strike in the CIS region and the rise of young talent. We analyse how AW performed with his team at their first LAN: The skyesports event recently held. You can find BDog in X: http://www.x.com/BDogCS00:00 Introduction01:41 DMS03:16 The ride of young talent in the CIS region05:02 The challenge of finding information on Tier 2 players06:33 The online Tier 2 Counter-Strike grind: the good, the bad & the ugly10:06 DMS results - a mixed bag for AW13:20 Consistent riflers versus stand out performers16:28 AW positions, roles and playstyle19:09 skyesports and AW's performance on LAN24:20 DMS challenges: lack of experience & support staff26:34 AW's good decision-making and multi-kill potential32:15 LAN experience and nerves (a little personal anecdote from Sam too)37:04 SELL ME THIS PRO: AWFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IYV9R777HMQK/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1My gear (shop it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE)- Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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CS2 team Sangal has dominated the Tier 2 online space, winning back-to-back tournaments. Their IGL is non-other than LNZ, who you may remember from NIP awhile back. Sangal recently qualified for ESL Pro League Season 20 so it seemed like a good time to focus in on LNZ and why he may be a pro that has shown resilience, growth and the potential to re-enter the Tier 1 Counter-Strike space. @BDogCS pleads his case on this episode of SELL ME THIS PRO and highlights the capabilities and strengths of the current Sangal lineup. Find me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IYV9R777HMQK/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1My gear (shop it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE)- Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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Ugly Haters come here! @DonaCSGO joins @Thooorin and I to talk about THAT X argument with Launders and criticising pro players online. The conversation starts with an explanation about what happened and expands into the role content creators and broadcast talent play in the competitive Counter-Strike community. We talk about A LOT of things in this one and share a ton of personal anecdotes. This one is hard to summarise. Just know you should listen. It's a really interesting conversation! 00:00 Introduction to Dona and that Launders argument07:03 The Problem with Criticizing Players11:17 Creating Engaging Content and Building Narratives15:28 The Toxic Trend of Hating and its Impact19:16 The Responsibility of Content Creators and Broadcasters21:12 The Impact of Social Media23:03 Unfair Criticism Towards Players23:39 Why G2 gets so much hate (Snax example)25:07 The Role of IGLs and Support Players27:57 Calling Thorin out for jL hate33:33 Ropz criticism and underlying issues at FaZe 42:25 The Power of Support46:47 Learning from Different Perspectives48:59 Influencing the Community with Context52:51 Adding Spice to the Conversation56:50 Challenging Assumptions and Double Standards59:57 Embracing Banter and DramaFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IYV9R777HMQK/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1My gear (shop it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE)- Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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All new episode of Feed The Trolls is here. @Thooorin & I are joined by Allan Hender to take a look at the drop in performance from two of Counter-Strike's biggest teams: Vitality & FaZe. We explore the expectations placed on both these lineups, the constant roster change discussions which plague the scene and the possible fixes to the drop in form from both teams. Find Thorin on X: http://www.x.com/ThorinFind Allan on X: http://www.x.com/allan_henderSkip to your favourite parts:00:00 Introduction & Tech Girl's budget set up00:30 Introducing Allan Hender & some banter02:00 Vitality's performance in the first half of 202404:28 Vitality's potential roster changes06:25 Thoughts on XTQZZZ09:43 The role of a coach14:31 Defining a good coach17:59 Demanding consistent excellence from teams19:36 ZywOo's performance22:42 Vitality expectations25:02 FaZe's recent drop in form30:30 Sam's headset dies, Thorin gives us the TLDR33:36 Concerns about karrigan's future39:49 The role NEO fills as coach42:55 The risk with roster moves48:59 2025's open circuit and the effect on teams53:07 How does FaZe improve?58:16 Building a dream roster from the Vitality and FaZe lineups Find me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IYV9R777HMQK/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1My gear (shop it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE)- Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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SELL ME THIS PRO is a show where @BDogCS & I discuss up and coming pro players in the competitive CS2 scene. In this episode we're chatting about the young Brazilian Counter-Strike player snow. We chat about the criteria BDog uses to look for a player, with a focus on consistency, longevity and the ability to perform under pressure. We also examine the South American competitive scene and its evolution and then take a look at snow's journey from streaming to joining professional teams. 0:00 Introduction0:13 The criteria to feature on SELL ME THIS PRO03:02 Factors which could determine potential in a player04:57 Evolving playstyle in South America07:01 How we're separating Tier 1, 2 & 309:05 snow's journey and early career11:20 Picking up streamers from pug performances13:10 South American esports culture14:45 snow's move to paiN gaming17:16 roles snow plays on teams18:02 rumours of snow going to wildcard20:14 paiN gaming's potential & snow's role22:34 performance on Case Esports 24:49 What makes a good rifler?26:22 paiN gaming adjustments & role clashes in the team32:31 snow's career trajectory34:10 SELL ME THIS PRO : snow Find me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IYV9R777HMQK/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1My gear (shop it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE)- Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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@Thooorin & I are joined by @fl0m to discuss the recent changes in Team Liquid's CS2 roster. We go through all the variables which make it difficult to pinpoint the cause of any potential failure. The addition of an unknown player, ultimate, raises questions about the org's decision-making process. We weigh in on Twistzz desire to IGL and what impact this could have on his career. There's a lot of other points: Cadian, mithR as coach, YEKINDAR's form drop.... SO. MUCH. STUFF. Find Thorin on X: http://www.x.com/thorinFind fl0m on X: http://www.x.com/fl0mtv0:00 Introduction and welcoming fl0m01:27 Team Liquid's changes & variables03:31 Why ultimate?08:17 Are Team Liquid being unfair to ultimate?15:53 Stop gap lineup23:42 Clash of leadership styles: Cadian & Twistzz38:28 Role of leadership and communications in CS241:18 MindBodyEsports has his work cut out for him41:56 The return of jks48:44 with YEKINDAR find his form53:00 Uncertainty surrounds YEKINDAR and ultimate53:25 new coach mithR56:48 The impact of ego and confidenceFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IYV9R777HMQK/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1My gear (shop it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE)- Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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Welcome to the first episode of SELL ME THIS PRO. It's a show where @BDogCS and I discuss up-and-coming players in the competitive Counter-Strike scene and evaluate their potential. In the first episode we focus on two players: Ultimate, recently picked up by Team Liquid, and ICY, who gained attention at the PGL Copehagen Major before signing to Cloud9. We chat about the strengths and weaknesses of Ultimate, highlighting his aggressive playstyle and lack of experience against top-tier teams. We analyse the impact of ICY on Cloud9 as a systems-based AWPer and his ability to set up his teammates for success. Know of a player in the Tier 2 or 3 scene we should try sell you? Let us know in the comments.Find BDog over on X: http://www.twitter.com/BDogCSSkip to the best parts: 0:00 An Introduction to Sell Me This Pro01:20 The Wolf of Wall Street reference02:45 SELL ME THIS PRO: ultimate08:17 Is ultimate ready for Tier 1?10:20 Playing against m0nesy and Zywoo12:15 Predictions for ultimate's performance15:05 The better Tier 2 AWPer list18:16 Does Liquid know something we don't?21:39 ICY25:47 How he plays with top tier players28:20 Why Cloud9 signed ICY32:04 The ICY AMKHAL C9 drama36:30 SELL ME THIS PRO: ICYFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IYV9R777HMQK/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1My gear (shop it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE)- Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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In this episode of Feed the Trolls, Sam and @Thooorin are joined by vENdetta to discuss the new Cloud09 roster. vENdetta does not rate the lineup. We discuss the potential trajectory of the team and what the addition of HeavyGod and ICY could bring. We then jump into the history of C9 and the troubles the CS team has faced since winning the Boston Major in 2018. The recent departure of key players like ElectroNic and Perfecto aise questions about player buy-in and team dynamics but maybe now finally having a dedicated AWPer could be the difference. Here's a break down on the conversation:00:00 Introduction and welcoming vENdettaCSGO00:34 Initial thoughts on the new C9 roster03:21 Can this lineup win a Major?07:57 Groove's decision to mix young talent with more tenured players19:15 The history (& fumbles) of Cloud923:03 Why are so many C9 players benching themselves?32:13 What is not working at Cloud9?37:32 Cloud9 and refusing to get a damn AWPer41:34 ICY44:56 HeavyGod with better players around him48:20 Communications in Russian explained53:15 Can Cloud9 play in the RMRs53:50 Does this roster move make sense with no Major for the team56:15 vENdetta kills the hopes and dreams of C9 fans Find me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My gear (shop it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE)- Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1BMy wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IYV9R777HMQK/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1
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hooXi is out and.. Snax is in? WTF. G2 announced Snax as IGL for their CS team, joining new signing malbsMd. In this episode of Feed The Trolls @vooCSGO joins @Thooorin and I to try figure out what the hell the G2 management were thinking. We chat about Snax and his impressive past playing career, the potential of malbs and how it might all fall to pieces in this new roster. We touch on the role overlaps, fantasize about how this might work and turn the spotlight on Tax. Here's links to some of the source material we discuss in episode:That HLTV interview https://www.hltv.org/news/39351/hooxi-interview-benching-dealing-with-criticism-and-post-g2-futuremalbs interview with @Darfmike https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgKDIeV3cy4Pimp's tweet https://x.com/PimpCS2/status/1808843734135554116Find voo on X http://www.x.com/vooCSGOFind Thorin on X http://www.x.com/Thorin00:00 Introduction with voo joining the chaos00:04 Thorin the fortune teller01:14 Reacting to the G2 Snax signing02:31 Why Snax?03:47 Snax's competitive history08:44 MalbsMd signing and potential role clashes12:07 Is huNter the problem?16:42 Can G2 win with this roster18:24 Changing up play styles21:15 HooXi come back please27:23 Why is G2's PR so bad?28:33 Snax performance in Gamer Legion34:11 Were we too hard on hooXi?36:04 coach and IGL clashes40:35 G2 communication issues in the server42:50 Too many issues in G247:03 malbsMd at risk50:55 how important are player roles in CS2?53:36 pour one out for m0NESY Find me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My gear: - Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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We're not talking about Snax, G2 or HooXi for this one. Instead we're taking about MOUZ! @KingDempz joins @Thooorin and I to discuss the performance of MOUZ in 2024 so far. Despite their success and consistent performance MOUZ are often overlooked in conversations about the best teams in Counter-Strike. The team is young and talented but seem to struggle on the big stage and have a reputation for choking in arena match ups. We explore MOUZ's approach to developing young talent through their academy league and the challenges they might face with this roster (and keeping it together). Find Thorin on X:http://www.x.com/thorinFind Dempz on X:http://www.x.com/KingDempz0:00 Introducing Dempz and the reason for the MOUZ conversation0:50 What we think about MOUZ 2024 performance so far04:36 MOUZ ability to find new talent08:05 Is sourcing new talent profitable for organisations10:56 Building Academy teams14:26 Why do organisations not invest in potential new talent16:18 MOUZ consistency and why they're not in the top teams conversation often19:10 Are MOUZ choking on the stage?21:33 The PGL Copenhagen Major23:23 Torzi on HLTV confirmed - we were told someone was stabbed27:35 How long before the current MOUZ results are no longer good enough29:10 Can MOUZ win in an arena?31:53 Young Talent - Donk proves players can deliver33:09 Does this lineup stay together?36:05 Thoughts on Brollan replacing frozen41:35 Who gets credit for the MOUZ success? Siuhy, Sycrone or both?44:16 Xyp9x as MOUZ assistant coach52:49 MOUZ must deliver at IEM Cologne57:44 Jimpphat fans COME Find me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My gear: - Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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At the start of 2024 Team Liquid's lineup of YEKINDAR, NAF, skullz, Twistzz and cadiaN seemed to be a winner. A few months in rumblings began that IGL cadiaN was on his way out and fans were surprised... and a little bit shocked. Fast forward to the player break: cadiaN is gone, skullz is heading to FURIA and coach zews has been let go as well. YNk joins @Thooorin and I to talk about what went wrong at Liquid and how (more like if) they can fix this before the next Major... or if fans need to wait another year to see their team rise up again. 0:00 Introduction with YNk and the Team Liquid conversation01:50 Why we loved the Liquid line up 06:25 cadiaN's villain to hero to villain arcs12:04 Where does cadiaN go from here? 18:14 Liquid's team building pre-season19:29 Is Liquid's management to blame?27:21 Was skullz the wrong pick up?33:09 How to coach super star Counter-Strike players40:55 The partnership and working relationship of IGL & coach as well as team hierarchy45:07 Thorin explains the internal workings of Team Liquid48:36 nitr0 returns to CS252:23 Twistzz as an IGL56:30 The Liquid roster moving forward58:05 America RMRs spot01:00:18 +s1mple +jks Follow YNk on X:http://www.x.com/YNkFollow Thorin on X:http://www.x.com/thorinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My gear: - Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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NAVI's decision to form an international roster around a year ago was met with some concern. The team faced language barriers and cultural differences. With the move to CS2 NAVI also saw super star S1mple take a break which raised concerns about the future. However, despite most people labelling it a "fluke" NAVI's CS team would go on to win the 2024 PGL Copenhagen Major. In this episode of Feed The Trolls @Thooorin and I are joined by @PimpCS2 to discuss this line up, the expectations moving in to the second half of the year, the (potential) return of S1mple and whether or not this lineup, as it stands, can win another Major. 0:00 Introduction and the formation of NAVI's international roster07:14 Did anyone think this current lineup could win a Major?14:38 Does S1mple come back to Counter-Strike?20:41 Was NAVI winning the Major a fluke?29:26 The power of B1ad3 as a coach and Aleksib as IGL.34:52 Managing expectations and budgeting for the future42:46 Can S1mple return to NAVI?48:13 Debate: who to remove from the lineup50:20 The uncertainty around the current NAVI lineup55:56 Thorin throws Sam under the bus59:34 iM & jL performance conversationFollow @Thooorin on X:http://www.x.com/thorinFollow @PimpCS2 on X:http://www.x.com/pimpcs2 Find me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My gear: - Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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Complexity wins the whole damn thing. Du Preeh pops off for Falcons. The Aurora manager shouts insults at ELiGE... @Darfmike and I have got together to chat about all the best bits of ESL Challenger Jönköping 2024 and to see how our predictions panned out from the BEFORE video we did. We'd love to hear if your predictions panned out as well so be sure to let us know in the comments. 0:00 Introduction02:19 Behind the Scenes at ESL Challenger & broadcast team dynamics04:02 Complexity's victory and the significance of the win for the team06:26 Bravado Gaming & Project Destiny 2.0 13:20 The ENCE surprise and Podi's performance16:46 Let's talk about Team Falcons20:45 Falcons line up changes?22:38 Sam embarrasses herself in front of Snappi29:50 What happened to the Mongolz?35:14 Is Yalla an S Tier tournament?35:42 Aurora gets to the semi finals38:52 The problems in Aurora40:32 Aurora Manager shouting insults at ELiGE42:51 Best parts of the eventFollow Mike on X: www.x.com/darfmikeFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My gear: - Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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At the end of May 2024 Valve announced some changes to the qualification and regional slot distribution for the Shanghai Major being hosted by Perfect World at the end of the year. The trolls were not impressed with the European, North American and South American open qualifiers for the RMRs being done away with... but it made little sense because the changes seemed... positive maybe? Complexity's CS General Manager & well known scene figure messioso joins @Thooorin & myself to chat about the changes. We share the good, the bad, the ugly and to speculate why folks got so damn tilted about all of this. Find Thorin on X:http://www.x.com/thorinFind messioso on X:http://www.x.com/messioso0:00 Introductions from Yalla in Abu Dhabi01:42 Old Major Qualification Format and RMR open qualifiers06:29 New Major Format Qualification Format explained09:12 Pros & Cons of the new format14:38 The impact of the changes on top teams and the schedule21:37 The need for regional specific considerations24:26 The future of the qualifiers and ensuring fairness27:24 The Importance of the RMRs for regions with limited domestic play30:12 The distribution of slots for the Major33:01 Flaws in the previous system and the need for improvement37:37 The need for more communication from Valve43:45 Striking a balance between circuit ranking and the RMRs Find me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My gear: - Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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This is a new Counter-Strike series called CHALLENGED. DarfMike and I realised we work the same events but never get to work together, so we made a thing so we could. CHALLENGED is a series focused around the ESL Challenger Events for 2024. We’ll do a pre and post event video showcasing what to expect from the teams competing and then what we got wrong about those expectations. The first episode is ESL Challenger Jönköping Part 1. In it we share some war… we mean work, stories and give our opinions on the teams you’re going to see compete at Dreamhack Summer.0:00 Introduction to our new show CHALLENGED02:23 Mike’s fun GeT_RiGhT story from IEM Dallas03:50 Sam’s Jonkoping Travel nightmare06:25 ESL Challenger Jonkoping, last chance for Team Falcons?10:26 Complexity’s chances12:16 The question marks around hallzerk14:40 Party Astronauts and the American dream16:45 ESL Challenger format 19:35 ENCE’s new line up and what to expect from sdy & podi22:17 The MongolZ - back to back LAN winners25:01 Last Challenger’s winners MiBR26:44 Sam doesn’t have faith in Aurora29:20 Sweden’s home town rep is Alliance31:10 Final Predictions25:51 Some more on potential Complexity roster changesFollow DarfMike on X:https://x.com/DarfMikeFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My gear: - Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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After months of question marks concerning their performance, G2 beat Vitality in the finals of IEM Dallas 2024, with a stand in. HooXi is attending his sister’s wedding, Major winner Stewie2K who hasn’t competed in ages, stands in. The final is arguably the best CS2 final of the year. So where to go for G2 now? Were the pundits like Kassad who called for HooXi’s head correct? Should the IGL be removed from the lineup? Is Niko’s career about to shift towards IGLing much like Dev1ce? Can m0NESY continue to dominate on the server for the remainder of 2024? There are so many questions around this team and their future. So Moses joins @Thooorin and myself to try to answer all of them and guess future moves for the team.0:00 Introduction01:19 HooXi’s sister announced MVP09:38 Do G2 play better when the pressure is removed?13:09 HooXi as a coach or analyst versus player15:06 NiKo as IGL19:20 No quick fix for G2 21:01 m0NESY fan club24:18 Should G2 build a roster around m0NESY29:14 Will we see G2 make roster changes soon?38:02 HooXi, TaZ and Nexa need to prove everyone wrong40:04 Here’s a random chat about Donna & Launders to break up this discussion41:16 TaZ as a coach46:11 HooXi deserves more credit as an IGL48:40 Can this team do something as the roster stands53:00 Can G2 win the Perfect World Shanghai Major? Find Thorin on X:http://www.x.com/thorinFind Moses on X:http://www.x.com/mosesggFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - / techgirlza Twitter - / techgirlza Facebook - / techgirlza Twitch - / techgirlza Discord - / discord TikTok - / techgirlza My gear: - Canon EOS M50 Mark ii- My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor- TUF Gaming VG27VH1B
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