Hot Take Point Made
Hot Take Point Made is a talk show focused on the competitive Counter-Strike (CS:GO) scene. It is hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović. In every episode, the hosts each bring their most controversial or spirited hot takes about the game and discuss them as a group. The show offers opinions and debate about players, teams, and developments in esports.
Episodes
kyxsan Has ZERO Excuses Left
Thorin, Mauisnake and Pimp open on an in-game leading hot take that tilts the room inside thirty seconds, then spend the rest of the episode on whether Counter-Strike 2 is actually broken for everybody who is not a pro.Raycon: Celebrate Raycon Month with the Open Earbuds, 25% off right now. Get yours at https://buyraycon.com/hottakeopenPrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HOTTAKE a
HLTV Top 20 Needs To Be SHUT DOWN
Thorin, Mauisnake and Pimp open on a listener take demanding the HLTV top 20 be shut down for warping Counter-Strike history, and Thorin ends up defending the list he has argued with for a decade. From there: whether m0NESY can ever be crowned number 1, G2's roster future, paiN's prodigy problem, and a GOAT argument built on dupreeh.PrizePicks: Play daily fantasy lineups and use code HOTTAKE to ge
BC.Game Did NOTHING Wrong?!
Thorin, Mauisnake and Pimp open on BC Game swapping electroNic out and argue the move was correct, because electroNic's switch to in-game leading destroyed one of the best riflers Counter-Strike has ever had. From there: broky's disappearance, FUT's ceiling at PGL Masters Bucharest, and whether Team Liquid are the worst return on investment in CS2.Hims: Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://him
FalleN in the 2020's is the Most OVERRATED IGL EVER
Thorin argues that Fallen is the most overrated in-game leader of the 2020s in Counter-Strike, and Mauisnake is not letting that slide without a fight. FURIA's post-retirement freefall, Legacy's rise in Brazil, and Aurora's broken T side round out the show.Hims: Ready to reach your goals? Visit hims.com/hottake to get a personalized, affordable plan built for you.PrizePicks: Play daily fantasy lin
Most CS Teams Are Too DUMB To Play This
Thorin, Mauisnake, and Pimp argue that most Counter-Strike teams are too dumb to play the hyper-proactive style they keep copying, and that NiKo has one move left if he ever wants the GOAT title.Raycon: Essential Open Earbuds with an open-ear design that keeps you aware of your surroundings, 20% off right now. Get yours at https://buyraycon.com/hottakeopenHuel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy ea
Why zonic Is STILL The GOAT Coach In CS
Thorin, Mauisnake, and Pimp make the case that zonic is the GOAT coach in Counter-Strike despite the fraud narrative, and why Vitality are still a title team even with a stand-in.
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FALCONS SHOULD GET RID OF KARRIGAN
Thorin, Mauisnake, and Pimp debate whether Falcons should bench karrigan as IGL and hand the reins to NiKo before 2027.
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FINALLY Settling the Astralis vs Vitality GOAT Debate
The new-look Hot Take Point Made debuts with Pimp joining Thorin and Mauisnake, and the crew come out swinging: was Astralis's legendary dominance actually less impressive than Vitality's?
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Mauisnake's INSANE CS2 IGL Rankings
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad go to war over their CS2 IGL rankings, debate Spirit's title odds, and ask if donk can ever be the GOAT.
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Why m0NESY Will Be The Player Of The Year
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad debate whether m0NESY can beat ZywOo and donk to HLTV's 2026 Player of the Year.
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karrigan PROVED He Cannot Be Replaced
kassad, Mauisnake, and Thorin debate whether karrigan's Cologne Major win was IGL genius or a perfect storm of anomalies.
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THIS Is the Missing Piece for NAVI?!
karrigan is posting the worst fragging numbers of his career, the Cologne Major bracket was built wrong, and Mauisnake just put boombl4 in the top 5 IGL conversation. kassad and Thorin have a few things to say about all of it.
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kassad FIRES SHOTS At HooXi and Astralis After Cologne Exit
kassad opens with the definitive verdict on Astralis at Cologne: HooXi is the worst leader competitive Counter-Strike has ever seen. The post-match interviews, the Instagram victim posting, the passive listen-in communication, the players who needed more from the man in charge. It all adds up.
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Why The Falcons Project Was DOOMED From The Start
We deliver three hot takes on Falcons' CAC final loss, the all-time rifler debate, and whether Team Liquid CS should just shut it down.
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KARRIGAN WILL NOT DO WELL ON FALCONS
Takes on karrigan's future at Falcons, who's actually top-3 in competitive CS right now, and what happens at IEM Cologne.
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IS THE VRS SYSTEM TOO COMPLICATED?
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake argue the VRS is the best thing to happen to CS in years — then debate whether FaZe Clan's roster is already cooked.
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MAKAZZE IS BETTER THAN KYOUSUKE
Will FaZe win a Tier 1 event in 2026?! Counter-Strike debates explode in this episode of Hot Take Point Made as Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad tackle some of the boldest, most divisive takes in the current CS2 scene. From questioning FaZe’s future at the top to brutal IGL rankings and player ceilings, this episode is packed with sharp analysis, disagreement, and unapologetic opinions.
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dev1ce NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM 100T
Does dev1ce need to be removed from 100 Thieves?! Counter-Strike drama heats up in this episode as we break down whether dev1ce is officially washed, how FaZe vs. Aurora is being mispriced, why CS2’s MR12 rules change everything, and why FUT Esports might instantly become elite with s1mple. We also look ahead at IEM Cologne Major qualification, discuss why G2 is nowhere near a top-10 team, and rev
WHY VITALITY NEED TO LOSE TO BE THE BEST TEAM
Vitality needs to lose to MOUZ in order to be the best team! This episode dives deep into Counter-Strike history, era legitimacy, and the ongoing debates around Vitality’s dominance, MOUZ’s lack of S‑tier trophies, and whether rival strength shapes how eras are remembered. The hosts also break down why Falcons are struggling, heavily critique Zonic’s coaching style, and discuss leadership, communi
jL SHOULD NOT BE AN ANALYST...
jL should not be an analyst for any more matches at IEM Krakow! This episode delivers some of the hottest and most chaotic takes in Counter-Strike, starting with a bold claim that jL shouldn’t be an analyst at IM Krakow until he proves himself at smaller events. The hosts dive into MOUZ’s struggles, arguing the team is “too soft,” lacks energy, and may be held back by an overly polite internal cul
NIKO RUINED COUNTER-STRIKE
We break down whether NiKo ruined CS by pioneering the super‑team era, analyze PARIVISION’s rise and why Jame’s teams may never reach another Major playoff, reveal why modern rivalries lack the identity of classic era matchups, and discuss how today’s meta pressures every young talent to chase super teams instead of building long-term cores.
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WHY SPIRIT GOT WORSE... THEY WON'T WIN!
The crew breaks down why claiming apEX isn’t a Top 3 IGL is a “stupid take” and argues he’s actually the best leader in Counter‑Strike right now. They also revisit the s1mple BC.Game saga, explaining why his late‑season burnout may not matter now that he finally has a real roster behind him. The discussion turns to soulfly’s tough start with Aurora and why he may be labeled a “bust” despite the is
WHY FURIA HAD THE WORST FAIL IN CS2 MAJOR HISTORY
Close out the year with the final 2025 episode of Hot Take Point Made as Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake go off on fan hot takes, Counter-Strike’s best IGLs, and the future of CS talent. The boys start by absolutely dismantling a viewer suggestion to play the “decider” map first in best-of-threes, using it as a springboard to talk about MR12, series pacing, and why format changes aren’t the solution
FALCONS WILL WIN THE BUDAPEST MAJOR
In this episode of Hot Take Point Made, the crew dives deep into the CS2 Major and deliver some of the spiciest roster and tournament predictions yet. Raycon audio products are up to 20% off this holiday season! Go to https://buyraycon.com/hottakeopen to save on Raycon audio products sitewide. Order by December 15th guarantee delivery by Christmas because great gifts shouldn’t show up late. US
WHY SENZU SHOULD GO TO NAVI | HOW DO YOU FIX AURORA?!
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WHO IS THE GREATEST CS PLAYER FROM NORTH AMERICA?
In this episode of Hot Take Point Made, the crew dives deep into controversial Counter-Strike debates! From ranking national CS teams to dissecting HLTV's Rating 3.0 and MVP awards, no topic is off-limits. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
HOW FACEIT RUINED EVERYTHING (IT SHOULD BE DELETED NOW)
In this episode of Hot Take Point Made, the hosts dive deep into some of Counter-Strike's hottest takes, wild fan submissions, and heated esports debates. From removing friendly fire from CS, to shutting down FACEIT entirely, to questioning rain's future in the top tier, nothing is off-limits. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HOTTAKE and use code HOTTAKE and get $50 in lineups when you pl
TWISTZZ TO FAZE IS WORSE THAN YOU THINK...
In this episode of Hot Take Point, the panel dives deep into the state of FaZe Clan, player transfers, and some of the most debated performances in Counter-Strike 2. From questioning coach NEO's impact and leadership issues with Karrigan, to evaluating FaZe’s roster struggles, the hosts don’t pull any punches. They also tackle a spicy fan take claiming ZywOo will never win another Major — breaking
"EVERY TIME I GO TO SLEEP I THINK ABOUT DONK"
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on whether donk will be the GOAT of CS2, ZywOo's performances for Vitality in Major Finals, a potential move for s1mple and BC.Game to acquire EliGE, and how Spirit could have an era with tn1r! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
THIS IS RAIN'S LAST YEAR IN FAZE
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on rain's status in FaZe, donk's achievements compared to The MongolZ, NiKo and Falcons, and NiP's potential to become a top 10 roster. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
ZYWOO IS THE PLAYER OF THE YEAR / FALCONS WILL NOT WIN A SINGLE EVENT
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on ZywOo, donk, Team Spirit at the Budapest Major, and Falcons' chances at winning any big events this year! Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/hottake TODAY to get up to 20% off the fan-favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da
FAZE'S CURRENT TEAM WILL ONLY MAKE 1 PLAYOFFS / MOUZ HAVE PLATEAUED
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on FaZe Clan's bleak outlook with this broky lineup, why sAw to G2 was the best offseason roster move, MOUZ not reaching the same heights this season, and more! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code HOTTAKE at https://www.shopmando.com! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm
HOW S1MPLE WILL WIN A MAJOR IN CS2 / G2'S REVIVED ROSTER WILL BE TOP 5
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on how s1mple will win a Major in CS2, G2's roster with sAw and SunPayus becoming a solid top 5 team, the eventual legacy of this FlyQuest roster, and more! The Last Free Nation merch shop is open! Show off your fandom and support us and by purchasing the high-quality items on our merch shop. Check our website for more info on shipping!
WHY MAJORS ARE THE WORST TIER 1 TOURNAMENTS / MAUISNAKE NEEDS TO BE FIRED
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on the Major, apEX's status as a top player, FaZe's lineup at the BLAST Austin Major, the BESTIA drama, and Mauisnakes role on Hot Take Point Made! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
ZYWOO WILL BE WORSE THAN m0NESY!? / MEZII IS BETTER THAN NIKO?!
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on ZywOo vs m0NESY, kyousuke and donk, mezii and NiKo, skullz, and how MOUZ will triumph over Vitality at IEM Dallas! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SWAPPING iM WITH ELIGE WILL FIX NAVI & FAZE / CAN ZYWOO EVER BE THE GOAT?
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on iM and EliGE swapping spots on FaZe and NAVI, kyousuke going to Falcons, b1t, Aurora and MongolZ choking in Playoffs, G2, Team Liquid, and Bo1's at the Austin Major! Shop the Into the AM Memorial Day Sale with up to 70% OFF sitewide until June 1. Save an additional 10% by using our link: https://intotheam.com/LFN. Also, visit the Last
SPIRIT WON'T WIN TITLES BECAUSE OF DONK / NIKO & M0NESY WON'T WIN A MAJOR
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on the Astralis era, Jame, VP, donk and Spirit, G2, NiKo, m0NESY, and Falcons! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
WHY m0NESY SHOULD HAVE STAYED ON G2 / AURORA (EX-ETERNAL FIRE) FALLING OFF
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on m0NESY, Falcons, G2, Aurora, the CS Austin Major, FaZe, broky, and degster! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
FALCONS WILL BE TOP 4 AT THE AUSTIN MAJOR / S1MPLE SHOULD GO TO G2 - Hot Take Point Made 42
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on s1mple, G2, Team Falcons, Staehr, Astralis, and the CS Austin Major! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
FALCONS NEED TO FIRE ZONIC / APEX WILL BE A TOP 3 IGL IN CS2
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on zonic, Team Falcons, Brollan, apEX, Team Vitality, Valve, and The MongolZ! Shop the Into the AM Sitewide Sale with up to 60% OFF until April 6. Save an additional 10% by using our link: https://intotheam.com/LFN. Also, visit the Last Free Nation Discord to give feedback on our latest t-shirt design collaboration! Control Body Odor ANYW
WHY VITALITY ARE THE GOAT CS2 TEAM / INFERNO IS THE WORST MAP RIGHT NOW
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on Vitality, the CS esports map pool, BIG, ZywOo, and tabseN! Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/hottake TODAY to get 20% off the best-selling Everyday Earbuds! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
WHY ZYWOO IS BETTER THAN DONK / SNAX IS BETTER THAN TWISTZZ AT IGLING
Welcome to another episode of 'Hot Take Point Made' with Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad! In this riveting episode, the hosts explore the performance of top tier players like ZywOo and donk, the impact of coaches on G2 and GamerLegion, the ups and downs of Eternal Fire and paiN Gaming, and discuss whether popular player Twistzz is outclassed as an IGL. Tune in for heated debates, insightful analysi
WHY FALCONS ARE DESTINED TO FAIL / TEAM SPIRIT WILL DISAPPOINT...
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake swap Counter-Strike hot takes on Falcons, HLTV, sh1ro, Team Spirit, ESL Pro League, Astralis, and cadiaN!Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/hottake TODAY to get 20% off the best-selling Everyday Earbuds!Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code HOTTAKE at https://www.shopmando.com! Hosted by Simplecas
THIS IS NIKO'S FINAL YEAR AT TOP 10 / WHY PISTOL ROUND NEEDS TO BE REMOVED
Hot takes on NiKo, EliGE, frozen, Astralis, BLAST, ESL, CS2, and the state of IGL's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
TESES IS A TOP SPRAYER IN CS2 / IMPERIAL ARE 2X BETTER THAN VALKYRIES
Counter-Strike hot takes on Astralis, Snappi, Imperial, TeSeS, 3DMAX, and MOUZ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
NAVI SHOULD GIVE S1MPLE A TRYOUT! / M0NESY IS NO LONGER TOP 5?...
Hot takes on FalleN, s1mple, NAVI, FURIA, apEX, ropz, NiKo, eternal Fire, and m0NESY!Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code HOTTAKE at https://www.shopmando.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect
WHY PLAYERS SHOULD NOT GET STICKER MONEY / THIS G2 LINEUP IS FINISHED
Hot takes on MOUZ, G2, Ax1Le, zonic, Astralis, NAVI, jks, ropz, b1t, HLTV, and HeavyGod!MeUndies sponsored this episode of Hot Take Point Made. Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at https://www.meundies.com/hottakeGo to https://www.buyraycon.com/hottake TODAY to get 20% off your Raycon order!Thank you to INTOTHEAM for sponsoring this week's episode! Take part in their Anniversary Sa
THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE WORLD ARE OBVIOUS / SNAX IS THE MOST OVERRATED IGL
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake swap Counter-Strike hot takes on Snax, Team Spirit, donk, Valve, Team Falcons, Vitality, FaZe, and end-of-the-year awards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
DEV1CE NEEDS TO RETIRE NOW... / WHY BLAMEF WAS F**KED OVER AND UNDER-VALUED
Hot takes on the PW Shanghai Major, NAVI, dev1ce, Astralis, nafany, ESIC, blameF, and Fnatic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
THERE IS NOTHING GOOD TO SAY ABOUT CS RIGHT NOW! / MOUZ SHOULD SPLIT UP?!
We swap takes on MOUZ, Astralis, BLAST and ESL, FaZe, The MongolZ, DRILLAZ, and Team Falcons! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S1MPLE AND FALCONS WILL BE TOP 8 / WHY YOU DON'T NEED IGL'S ANYMORE
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M0NESY AND DONK ARE NOT TOP 5 PLAYERS / HOOXI TO BLEED??
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake swap Counter-Strike hot takes on donk, Team Spirit, ultimate, NAVI, Falcons, BLEED, HooXi, and Astralis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
TEAM LIQUID WILL NEVER MAKE A FINAL / NIKO IS THE BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD
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Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake swap Counter-Strike hot takes on Team Liquid, YEKINDAR, NertZ, Jame, NAVI, Team Spirit, ZywOo, and NiKo!
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HOOXI IS FULL OF S**T / G2 ARE WORSE WITH SNAX
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake swap Counter-Strike hot takes on G2, Team Liquid, snax, HooXi, ZywOo, xertioN, and more!
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ELECTRONIC IS A TEAM RUINER / JL IS BETTER THAN NERTZ!?
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake react to the HooXi benching announcement and swap hot takes on electroNic, cadiaN, Team Liquid, Furia, s1mple, Team Falcons, Heroic and NAVI.
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WHY STEWIE2K IS THE BEST PICKUP / NIKO TO VITALITY???
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake swap hot takes on Stewie2K, G2 and NiKo, Hallzerk and Complexity, Vitality, NiP, s1mple, and more!
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JAME WILL BE FIRED IF VP DON'T WIN AN EVENT SOON / NIKO IS STILL TOP 20
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake swap hot takes on ESL Pro League results, Jame and Virtus.pro, NiKo, Team Liquid, G2, MAJ3R, and Eternal Fire.
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SPIRIT WILL NEVER WIN A CS2 MAJOR / EITHER HOOXI OR TAZ NEED TO GO
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake review takes made during the PGL Copenhagen Major and swap hot takes on G2, Falcons, Boombl4 and Cloud9, Team Spirit and donk, Thorin's eye for talent, and NAVI.
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JAME'S PC SAVED HOOXI'S CAREER / NAVI COULD WIN THE MAJOR WITH S1MPLE
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake swap hot takes on the PGL Copenhagen Major, VP Jame's PC crashing vs G2, Cloud9's lack of AWP, NAVI and s1mple, Furia, CS2, and more!
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G2 WON'T MAKE THE MAJOR PLAYOFFS / NIVERA WILL NEVER BE A STAR IN CS2
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake swap hot takes on the PGL Copenhagen Major, FalleN and Furia, G2, Nivera, Grayhound, Sprout, the RMR system, and more!
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DEV1CE WON'T BE A TOP 20 PLAYER AGAIN / TL MUST CHANGE 60% OF THEIR ROSTER
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake swap hot takes on HeavyGod, the PGL Major, dev1ce, Imperial, Vitality, Team Liquid, Heroic, and more!
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S1MPLE WILL BE AWPING FOR NAVI BY APRIL / KASSAD WAS RIGHT ABOUT FALCONS
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake review more past Counter-Strike hot takes and swap new takes about s1mple, Virtus.pro, Falcons, Eastern European CS, the state of Major qualification, and more.
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ASTRALIS WILL NEVER WIN A CS2 MAJOR! / REVIEWING PAST HOT TAKES!
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake review their past Counter-Strike hot takes and swap new takes about m0nesy, Brazilian CS, Falcons, Team Liquid, Astralis, s1mple, and Spirit.
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FALCONS WON'T MAKE THE NEXT MAJOR / VITALITY WILL WIN THE MOST TITLES IN '24
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake discuss whether Falcons will be at the first CS2 Major (or even have a lineup in time for it), w0nderful's effect on NAVI, the current level of play from VP, BLAST's impact on CS history and rankings, and more.
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JABBI & STAVN CONSPIRACY THEORY / TWISTZZ IS STILL BEHIND ELIGE IN CS2!
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake discuss a conspiracy theory on the recent roster drama between Heroic and Astralis, FalleN's unshakable status as the best Brazilian AWPer, s1mple's response to Mauisnake on nafany, potential moves for Fnatic, and more.
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THIS NIP LINEUP IS A WASTE OF TIME! / KSCERATO NEEDS TO JOIN TEAM LIQUID!
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake discuss Valve's handling of CS, potential (necessary in kassad's case) moves for FURIA and KSCERATO, the current NiP roster, whether coldzera deserves another shot, and more!
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ENCE is the best team in the world! / Spinx will be Vitality's best player!
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake discuss their thoughts on veteran players going into CS2, the best player on Vitality, the impact that Snappi would make on G2, why the golden era of CS broadcasting is over, and more!
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HooXi still isn't a top 3 IGL! / Heroic are not a top 3 team in 2023!!
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake discuss their thoughts on Vitality's performance at IEM Cologne, fan reactions to previous takes on G2 and HooXi, ZywOo's status as GOAT contender, frozen's place on the rifler tier list, and more!
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YEKINDAR made the BIGGEST MISTAKE of his career / NiKo should BENCH HIMSELF
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake discuss their thoughts on YEKINDAR's move to IGL of Team Liquid, the mezii vs dexter debate, expectations for Cloud9 and G2, the poor state of NA CS:GO, and more!
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Snappi is the #1 IGL / Valve NEGLECTS CS / Mental health in esports
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake discuss ENCE's rise in the power rankings, whether FaZe would be better or worse without karrigan, thoughts on Valve and CS2, ways we can improve mental health services in esports, and more.
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NiKo is the biggest MAJOR CHOKER! / FaZe are not a top 5 team!
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake discuss G2 NiKo and HooXi's performances, cadiaN's ranking as an IGL all-time, the narratives around dupreeh after Vitality's Major win, and more!
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Cloud9 vs Heroic: who are the bigger CHOKERS?!? / sh1ro is the best player!
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake discuss sh1ro's place in the "greatest player in the world" debate, the relative weakness of the teams in the upcoming Major, whether Heroic or CLoud9 are the bigger chokers at big LAN events, and more!
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s1mple isn't always right!?! / KSCERATO is the best rifler this year!
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake discuss d3vice's unfortunate timings on leaving Astralis and NiP, who the best rifler in 2023 is, whether FaZe deserves to be at the Paris Major, what will happen to the pro landscape after CS2's launch, and more!
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WHO is a top 5 IGL?!? / NA is WEAKER than Asia in CS:GO?!?
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake discuss the degree to which FaZe is weaker this year than they were in 2022, who the best player on G2 currently is, whether hampus should return to play for NiP, and more!
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BIG and Astralis will miss the Major! / Can FaZe or G2 achieve a Grand Slam?
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake discuss whether G2 or FaZe will achieve a Grand Slam, nuances to Richard Lewis's epic takes about G2, why nexa is the most underrated current player, and more!
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buster is a BUST! / Outsiders' crucial weakness
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake discuss why OG will drop its CS:GO division, the Boston Major Final is overrated, mezii should stop being the IGL for Fnatic, Outsiders' biggest weakness, and more.
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S1mple will NOT be top 3 in 2023! / Cloud9 will miss every big LAN final!
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake discuss why NAF should leave Team Liquid and join a European squad, the surprising reason why ZywOo is about to have his best showing at IEM Katowice, why we currently have the worst map pool, and more.
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FaZe NEED to make this change! / ZywOo is NOT a top 5 player of all time! - Hot Take Point Made 3
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake discuss potential roster moves at FaZe and Vitality, ranking statuses of gla1ve and ZywOo, Imperial and FalleN's influence on the Brazilian scene, and more.
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G2's BLAST win will harm NiKo's legacy?!? / Heroic should sign k0nfig!
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake discuss Na'VI's recent decline, potential roster moves at FaZe and Heroic, the possible negative effects of G2's BLAST World Finals win, the top players of 2022, and more.
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S1mple's GOAT status challenged! / VERTIGO is necessary?!?
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake cover challenges to the S1mple GOAT debate, Complexity's current level of play, HUNDEN's potential effectiveness as a coach, and more.
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