Vitality's 2nd Major: best season ever, ZywOo GOAT? (YouTube special) | HLTV Confirmed S7E31

HLTV Confirmed crew together with Maniac talk about the long-awaited IEM Cologne on LAN: who'll make it from the Play-in, candidates for Playoffs, and a handful of teams to challenge Gambit. Recent news are also discussed: zonic leaving Astralis rumor, NBK- and Kjaerbye abandoning CS, CIS RMR with Akuma not living up to expectations, and Gambit-NAVI rivalry heating up. ➡️ Connect with us: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed 📺 Join the discussion and watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg 🎧 Listen to audio podcast (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv HLTV Confirmed is presented by Xtrfy, Parimatch, and Bitskins. 🖱️ Xtrfy: https://xtrfy.com/ 📗 Parimatch: https://b.link/hltv 🔫 Bitskins: https://bitskins.com/?hltvconfirmed=1 0:00 - Podcast intro 6:20 - Introducing Maniac Recent news 9:14 - zonic considering leaving Astralis 26:11 - NBK- transitions to VALORANT 33:55 - Kjaerbye retires from CS 43:27 - HYENAS disband - player options? 44:55 - Sinners qualify for EPL 49:28 - Who wants to be a SKINIONAIRE? By BitSkins CIS RMR 1:00:00 - VP in Major danger. YEKINDAR performance? 1:08:32 - Akuma don’t repeat the success 1:14:00 - NAVI - Gambit rivalry continues IEM Cologne 1:19:50 - We’re back at LAN! 1:21:40 - Explaining event setup & player quarantine 1:44:57 - Best part of LAN return? 1:48:53 - Play-in predictions: who’ll flop in the upper? 2:02:40 - Play-in lower bracket overview 2:17:32 - Main stage: who’ll go through? 2:31:30 - “CS is the only discipline where not being #1 is unacceptable” - Maniac Playtime 2:34:40 - Parimatch matchmaker 2:41:10 - Viewership & calendar 2:44:40 - Did Maniac’s degree help his career? 2:48:24 - Final words HLTV Confirmed is a CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as TaZ, GeT_RiGhT, device, karrigan, Maniac, Pimp, HenryG, YNk, JW, smooya, seang@res, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike. https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed https://twitter.com/LukasWiinholt https://twitter.com/SPUNJ https://twitter.com/professeur_cs https://twitter.com/StrikerHLTVorg https://twitter.com/maniac_csgo #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #csgo

5 Juli 20212h 50min

nafany joins HLTV Confirmed to talk about Gambit and his personal story: starting his career, teaming up with sh1ro, getting Hobbit on board, and becoming undefeatable. Besides that, the show touches on Stockholm Major being under question due to COVID, G2 gaining consistency, Akuma situation, and upcoming CIS RMR. ➡️ Connect with us: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed 📺 Join the discussion and watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg 🎧 Listen to audio podcast (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv HLTV Confirmed is presented by Xtrfy, Parimatch, and Bitskins. 🖱️ Xtrfy: https://xtrfy.com/ 📗 Parimatch: https://b.link/hltv 🔫 Bitskins: https://bitskins.com/?hltvconfirmed=1 0:00 - Podcast intro Hot seat with nafany 5:39 - Introducing nafany 6:55 - Early days of nafany's career 12:20 - Being called a cheater 17:38 - Joining Gambit Youngsters in 2019 20:53 - Starting IGLing career 26:02 - Becoming top-40, CIS Minor 29:43 - Hobbit addition 35:10 - Burnout, work, and ambitions 41:11 - Hobbit’s role in the young team 47:44 - Becoming top-1, best and worst moments 55:08 - Gambit's biggest rivalries 58:39 - Return to LAN and player break Playtime 1:06:12 - Parimatch Matchmaker 1:12:00 - Did sh1ro deserve the MVP more than Hobbit? 1:13:58 - The impact of interz 1:15:13 - Gambit’s bootcamp and team chef 1:17:41 - Boombl4 and IGLing Recent news 1:23:45 - Major in Stockholm under question? 1:33:00 - woxic teases new team 1:38:05 - daps back to CS:GO 1:42:47 - mouz academy announced BLAST Spring 1:48:20 - Upper bracket advantage - what should it be? 1:53:07 - Plans for other events, partnered teams fail 1:59:10 - G3-4th Esports 2:09:44 - Assessing NIP with device CIS RMR 2:16:50 - Akuma situation - nafany’s take 2:25:51 - VP, Spirit, Entropiq vs. Kazakh teams Leftover topics 2:28:24 - ‘Gambit clutch’ - is that a thing? 2:29:41 - Inspiration & saying hello to Rushly 2:30:47 - Addressing harmful comments from community (GuardiaN & interz) 2:33:57 - Is Ax1Le the best rifler in the world? HLTV Confirmed is a CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as TaZ, GeT_RiGhT, device, karrigan, Maniac, Pimp, HenryG, YNk, JW, smooya, seang@res, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike. https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed https://twitter.com/LukasWiinholt https://twitter.com/SPUNJ https://twitter.com/professeur_cs https://twitter.com/StrikerHLTVorg https://twitter.com/nafanygod #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #csgo

23 Juni 20212h 36min

HLTV Confirmed with valde discussing OG's roster development: recent changes, roles, and approach to communication. In addition to that, the participants talk about FaZe problems, ESIC's statement on Akuma, BLAST returning to LAN, and NIP's 5th player controversy. ➡️ Connect with us: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed 📺 Join the discussion and watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg 🎧 Listen to audio podcast (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv HLTV Confirmed is presented by Xtrfy and Parimatch. 🖱️ Xtrfy: https://xtrfy.com/ 📗 Parimatch: https://b.link/hltv 0:00 - Podcast intro Hot seat with valde 3:55 - Introducing valde 4:59 - Reasons behind the roster shuffle 12:22 - NBK-, ISSAA departing, niko, flameZ join 19:08 - Firepower and roles influence 26:48 - Impact of niko & flameZ 32:15 - Language in international teams Recent news 40:31 - FaZe bring olof back (again) 44:43 - coldzera’s situation 50:55 - What’s wrong with FaZe? 57:26 - ESIC and Akuma betting fraud 1:06:41 - StarLadder RMR anti-cheat measures 1:14:27 - GuardiaN standing in for Trident 1:17:13 - BLAST announce arena event 1:22:02 - The meaning of LAN IEM Summer 1:28:00 - Gambit grind out another title 1:39:35 - Ancient: how good is it? 1:42:51 - How did G2 fool us again? 1:50:00 - Grand Slam status BLAST Spring 1:51:19 - NIP’s 5th uncertainty and SPUNJ drama 1:58:43 - Switching players on the go - good or bad? 2:08:00 - Gambit vs. NAVI for #1 2:11:00 - What’s up with Complexity? Playtime 2:18:18 - Parimatch matchmaker game 2:27:41 - Breaking down a call on Dust 2 vs. Vitality 2:31:36 - Comparing Aleksib with MSL other IGLs 2:33:10 - flameZ performance in IEM playoffs 2:35:35 - Does physical fitness affect CS performance? 2:38:38 - Rumors of fer joining OG - true or false? 2:39:17 - Final words HLTV Confirmed is a CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as TaZ, GeT_RiGhT, device, karrigan, Maniac, Pimp, HenryG, YNk, JW, smooya, seang@res, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike. https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed https://twitter.com/LukasWiinholt https://twitter.com/SPUNJ https://twitter.com/professeur_cs https://twitter.com/StrikerHLTVorg https://twitter.com/officialvalde #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #csgo

15 Juni 20212h 41min

HLTV Confirmed's hosts SPUNJ & Professeur talk to hampus about NIP: device's effect on the roster, bringing ztr in and out, IGLing, and the recent results. Besides that, the participants discuss the ways to improve Ancient, FURIA & EG roster changes, IEM Summer results & predictions, and CIS vs. Akuma drama. ➡️ Connect with us: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed 📺 Join the discussion and watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg 🎧 Listen to audio podcast (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv HLTV Confirmed is presented by Xtrfy and Parimatch. 🖱️ Xtrfy: https://xtrfy.com/ 📗 Parimatch: https://b.link/hltv 0:00 - Podcast intro Hot seat with hampus 4:02 - Introducing hampus 5:10 - How did hampus become an IGL? 9:02 - NIP’s year as a top-10 gatekeeper 10:57 - Signing device - player’s POV 19:13 - IGL responsibilities and ztr 23:11 - Flashpoint 3 result 27:31 - Why NIP are playing Mirage 30:20 - Top-8 at IEM Summer 38:27 - device lacking star flair? 42:36 - flusha doesn’t understand NIP’s roles - hampus response 44:04 - Building a hypothetical Swedish roster with flusha & nawwk Recent news 48:15 - FURIA part ways with Junior, add assistant coach 55:09 - zews exits Evil Geniuses (and they improve?) 1:02:00 - CIS teams call on Valve to investigate Akuma 1:05:50 - Cheats market on the rise 1:13:20 - “The world’s not falling down, it just sucks that players could be cheating” - SPUNJ 1:16:00 - mertz to Astralis?! Options for the team 1:20:30 - “Having a consistent rifler is better than a consistent AWPer” - hampus IEM Summer & BLAST Spring 1:22:00 - Ancient: what to improve? 1:33:20 - Is G2 going to win their 1st big trophy in 4 years? 1:40:37 - Are Vitality back? 1:47:20 - OG on a hot streak 1:51:10 - Playoffs preview 2:02:15 - $425k on the line in BLAST - who’ll take it? 2:11:41 - Striker vs. SPUNJ bet revisited Playtime 2:15:10 - Parimatch matchmaker 2:20:07 - New NIP logo opinions 2:21:52 - What's it like playing with device? 2:24:00 - What’s up with twist? 2:25:45 - NIP’s daily schedule and practice 2:28:44 - Final words HLTV Confirmed is a CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as TaZ, GeT_RiGhT, device, karrigan, Maniac, Pimp, HenryG, YNk, JW, smooya, seang@res, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike. https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed https://twitter.com/LukasWiinholt https://twitter.com/SPUNJ https://twitter.com/professeur_cs https://twitter.com/StrikerHLTVorg https://twitter.com/hampuscsgo #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #csgo

9 Juni 20212h 32min

In this episode of Confirmed the panel together with NAVI coach B1ad3 talk about the accusations against Akuma, EPIC League's massive problems, the coldzera benching, AGO "stream-sniping" case, and RMR results. In addition to that, the head of NAVI delivers insights on the situation within the team, aspects of coaching s1mple, and the situation with B1T and flamie. ➡️ Connect with us: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed 📺 Join the discussion and watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg 🎧 Listen to audio podcast (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv HLTV Confirmed is presented by Xtrfy and Parimatch. 🖱️ Xtrfy: https://xtrfy.com/ 📗 Parimatch: https://b.link/hltv 0:00 - Podcast intro Hot seat with B1ad3 4:14 - CIS RMR issues overview 8:15 - NAVI - Entropiq match problem 13:19 - No anti-cheat or GOTV delay??? 17:01 - Akuma cheating accusations 19:09 - “I think they were cheating. 100%” - B1ad3 41:10 - Start of 2021 - why are NAVI inconsistent? 51:08 - Bringing in B1T, flamie’s future 59:10 - Coaching s1mple and NAVI goals 1:10:29 - Why don't NAVI bootcamp for officials? Recent news 1:19:57 - StarLadder to host CIS RMR in June-July 1:34:25 - coldzera benched in FaZe 1:42:40 - What’s next for cold? 1:49:07 - AGO “stream-sniping” punishment 2:01:22 - NIP rotate academy players RMR events 2:09:24 - mouz surprise Europe 2:17:43 - How will LANs affect the scene? 2:23:55 - Liquid title in NA, EXTREMUM revival 2:30:25 - Parimatch matchmaker IEM Summer 2:40:02 - Ancient competitive debut 2:45:40 - Favorites for the event 2:48:01 - NAVI skipping IEM Summer - why? Playtime 2:59:00 - NAVI’s biggest rivalry? 3:02:51 - s1mple or ZywOo - who’s better? 3:05:35 - Final words HLTV Confirmed is a CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as TaZ, GeT_RiGhT, device, karrigan, Maniac, Pimp, HenryG, YNk, JW, smooya, seang@res, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike. https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed https://twitter.com/LukasWiinholt https://twitter.com/SPUNJ https://twitter.com/professeur_cs https://twitter.com/Navi_B1ad3 #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #csgo

2 Juni 20213h 8min

HLTV Confirmed crew accompanied by YNk go in-depth on the CS:GO ecosystem: the roles of tournament organizers, Majors, teams, players, and Valve are dissected and discussed. In addition to that, the panel talks about RMR results (G2, mousesports, Astralis, Evil Geniuses) and problems (point systems, admin decisions) are discussed. ➡️ Connect with us: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed 📺 Join the discussion and watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg 🎧 Listen to audio podcast (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv HLTV Confirmed is presented by Xtrfy and Parimatch. 🖱️ Xtrfy: https://xtrfy.com/ 📗 Parimatch: https://b.link/hltv 0:00 - Podcast intro Recent news 7:13 - NIP vs Anonymo rematch 18:04 - peacemaker joins Imperial 22:44 - roeJ & HooXi to CPH flames The GBU: RMR edition 28:22 - The Good: mouz & G2 lead the pack 34:00 - Why do FaZe fail? 39:06 - G2 finding their game 44:08 - Coaches’ absence in RMR events 49:13 - The Good: CIS stacked bracket 56:15 - The Bad: EG hit rock bottom 1:00:15 - EG + Liquid dream team 1:05:20 - moses leaving Liquid - YNk’s perspective 1:07:00 - The Bad: Liquid and FURIA slip-ups 1:12:10 - The Ugly: RMR points problems 1:21:05 - The Ugly: Overtime or over the top? 1:24:37 - The Ugly: Late match finishes 1:32:00 - FACEIT ELO to determine RMR seeding… What? Major news 1:35:35 - Majors for 2022-2023 lined out 1:40:32 - What’s wrong with the dates? 1:44:55 - Players’ role in deciding the schedule CS:GO ecosystem 1:49:50 - Establishing ecosystem basics 1:53:43 - Open circuit vs. franchising 2:09:11 - Pyramid of CS:GO events’ importance 2:35:55 - Decreasing salaries & raising prizes? 2:38:55 - World Rankings - is there a problem? 2:57:25 - Tournament circuits' effect 3:05:39 - Main takeaways & solutions Playtime 3:11:00 - Parimatch Matchmaker 3:15:50 - FaZe & G2 future 3:17:11 - Ways for events to earn money 3:30:50 - Dota Pro Circuit to CS:GO? 3:34:41 - Final words HLTV Confirmed is a CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as TaZ, GeT_RiGhT, device, karrigan, Maniac, Pimp, HenryG, YNk, JW, smooya, seang@res, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike. https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed https://twitter.com/LukasWiinholt https://twitter.com/SPUNJ https://twitter.com/professeur_cs https://twitter.com/ynk

25 Maj 20213h 36min

In this special episode of HLTV Confirmed the panel accompanied by maLeK talks the NIP vs. Anonymo match drama. Who's right? Who's wrong? Why did it happen? What to do? These and other questions are brought up on the show, in addition to talking about G2's multiple role and roster changes, including NiKo's AWPing. ➡️ Connect with us: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed 📺 Join the discussion and watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg 🎧 Listen to audio podcast (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv HLTV Confirmed is presented by Xtrfy and Parimatch. 🖱️ Xtrfy: https://xtrfy.com/ 📗 Parimatch: https://b.link/hltv 0:00 - Podcast intro Hot seat with maLeK 3:54 - Introducing maLeK 5:11 - Acquiring NiKo 13:17 - Initial AmaNEk - JaCkz dilemma 21:07 - kennyS change, AWPing question 31:40 - What is the future of G2? 39:20 - Parimatch Matchmaker Recent news 46:21 - allu takes leave 53:55 - Ancient to be played in June RMR events 1:05:37 - CIS: everything as expected, including NAVI loss 1:09:08 - Why CIS is so good now 1:18:41 - EU: fnatic’s despair 1:27:02 - EU: FaZe on the way down NIP - Anonymo drama 1:32:25 - Timeline of what happened 1:37:25 - What went wrong in that match? 1:51:16 - Players’ and community reaction 1:53:15 - “We’re killing our game” - SPUNJ’s monologue 2:01:51 - Flashpoint’s position 2:07:19 - Replaying the match - pros, cons & precedents 2:11:27 - maLeK on the rulebook application 2:17:02 - “We need to come together” - SPUNJ’s 2nd monologue 2:26:07 - Striker supports the rematch, Prof opposing 2:35:25 - Saying goodbye to maLeK 2:38:15 - Competitive integrity, FURIA - MIBR case 2:44:14 - What’s gonna happen in the end? 2:47:53 - Striking Flashpoint? Possible solutions 2:53:08 - The point of true competition 2:55:44 - Schedule & player break 3:03:52 - Does CSPPA have to be involved? 3:11:52 - Summing up HLTV Confirmed is a CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as TaZ, GeT_RiGhT, device, karrigan, Maniac, Pimp, HenryG, YNk, JW, smooya, seang@res, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike. https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed https://twitter.com/LukasWiinholt https://twitter.com/SPUNJ https://twitter.com/professeur_cs https://twitter.com/G2maLeK_ #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #csgo

18 Maj 20213h 15min

SPUNJ, Professeur, and Striker are catching up with the CS tournament circuit: the results of DreamHack Masters, NAVI vs. Gambit in the long run, surprising first matches of Flashpoint 3, and the problems of CSPPA, formats, and players' approach. ➡️ Connect with us: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed 📺 Join the discussion and watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg 🎧 Listen to audio podcast (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv HLTV Confirmed is presented by Xtrfy and Parimatch. 🖱️ Xtrfy: https://xtrfy.com/ 📗 Parimatch: https://b.link/hltv 0:00 - Podcast intro 4:26 - SPUNJ delves into HLTV forums 9:00 - The TRUTH behind SPUNJ's showmatch loss on Ancient Recent news 11:17 - ex-North to play RMR 17:11 - Entropiq sign EPG Family 22:39 - Asia: NG cease operations, Wings Up disqualified DHM Spring 30:35 - How do we explain NAVI’s win? 32:25 - BO5 vs. BO3 38:34 - Are matches too slow now? 42:50 - Reasons behind Gambit’s success 51:22 - SPUNJ’s monologue on dedication 1:00:49 - Are NAVI going to keep it up? 1:12:35 - Why did Gambit lose? 1:23:23 - Heroic show weakness FP3 starts 1:30:38 - RMR standings 1:35:57 - Vitality lose to DBL Poney… How? 1:46:43 - Astralis prevail over OG 1:51:51 - FaZe in trouble 1:56:23 - device’s NIP debut Playtime 2:03:31 - Parimatch Matchmaker (GuardiaN's Major) 2:11:03 - What’s wrong with NaToSaphiX? 2:14:50 - CSPPA problem 2:32:50 - Final words HLTV Confirmed is a CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as TaZ, GeT_RiGhT, device, karrigan, Maniac, Pimp, HenryG, YNk, JW, smooya, seang@res, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike. https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed https://twitter.com/LukasWiinholt https://twitter.com/SPUNJ https://twitter.com/professeur_cs #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #csgo

13 Maj 20212h 34min