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

One of the most prominent CS:GO casters Anders Blume joins the panel to discuss Ancient replacing Train in the map pool, community's reaction to it, problems of the CS:GO content, Liquid & Heroic coach updates, and Anders' projects Skybox & Double Scope. ➡️ 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​ Anders' projects: https://twitter.com/DoubleScopeCSGO​ https://skybox.gg/​ 0:00​ - Podcast intro Hot seat with Anders 4:21​ - Introducing Anders 6:19​ - Double Scope - what is this? 9:47​ - Problem with CS:GO content 18:49​ - What does Skybox have to offer? 23:41​ - The issue with CS:GO casting 29:08​ - Caster’s role in the broadcast Recent news 41:32​ - moses out, adreN returns to Liquid 51:33​ - HUNDEN returns to coach Heroic 55:31​ - O PLANO go independent 1:03:47​ - NBK to play for DBL PONEY, conflict of interest talk Ancient talk 1:11:07​ - Initial reactions 1:14:49​ - The community outcry 1:19:10​ - Valve communication 1:25:53​ - Is Ancient good? 1:29:29​ - Playtesting the map, tactical approach 1:54:13​ - Winner and loser teams of the map change FP3, IEM, DHM 1:58:30​ - DHM: Natus Vincere with B1T 2:02:16​ - DHM: Vitality with Kyojin 2:10:26​ - DHM: Astralis impressions 2:16:19​ - FP3, IEM Qualifier: who stood out? Playtime 2:22:22​ - Parimatch Matchmaker (feat. aliens & moses) 2:31:15​ - Favorite Star Wars movie 2:32:12​ - “Hinduism and Buddhism are Sci-Fi philosophies” 2:34:26​ - 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/OnFireAnders​ https://twitter.com/DoubleScopeCSGO​ https://skybox.gg/​ ​ @Double Scope #HLTVConfirmed​ #podcast​ #csgo

5 Maj 20212h 36min

The breaking news edition dedicated to device's move to NIP. Why did it happen? Why NIP? How much it was worth? Who's gonna replace device in Astralis? What will happen to the Danish scene? SPUNJ, Striker, and Professeur try to answer these and more questions in this episode of HLTV Confirmed. ➡️ 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 2:30​ - device to NIP… What!? 4:33​ - The reasoning behind device's change to NIP 9:15​ - “There’s no way this is about money” - Striker 13:03​ - What will happen to Astralis? 18:21​ - Reading the device’s statement 23:25​ - Is this transfer the biggest ever? 28:30​ - Who should Astralis pick? 43:19​ - NIP & nawwk 44:55​ - Who should Astralis pick? (part 2) 50:13​ - Going through the Danish players 58:42​ - “This could cascade into entire org leaving” - Striker 1:07:03​ - What will be the final NIP’s roster? 1:16:17​ - “There must be additional reasons for the move” - Professeur 1:21:21​ - “This must be the end for Astralis” - Professeur 1:32:49 - 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

24 Apr 20211h 25min

HLTV Confirmed panel talks the CS:GO mid-season: VAC-related rules change, RMR, big leagues status, Gambit vs. Heroic rivalry, and roster changes. In the second half SPUNJ, Striker, and Professeur predict how the scene will develop in the coming months regarding LANs & Major, Astralis' roster, 6-man rosters, the rising CIS star players, and more. ➡️ 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 8:12​ - tarik leaves EG - what’s next for him? 13:37​ - EG bring in MICHU 20:00​ - ALEX leaves Cloud9 25:20​ - FPX sign emi as IGL 29:00​ - LAN Sweet LAN event announced for 2022 34:00​ - Valve update rules for VAC-related bans 42:30​ - RMR madness starting 48:30​ - ex-Winstrike, BNB qualify for EPL S14 BLAST Showdown & FunSpark ULTI 52:00​ - Gambit - Heroic rivalry established 59:10​ - Dark horses to look out for 1:03:00​ - Astralis in crisis 1:10:20​ - G2 fight through 1:16:45​ - How to assess Spirit 1:21:05​ - Dignitas show promise 1:30:10​ - What to expect from $250,000 FunSpark ULTI? Mid-season recap & hot takes 1:35:25​ - Oversaturation of CS is no more 1:42:38​ - Is CS:GO scene actually great now? 1:51:42​ - Open circuit in danger? 1:59:20​ - How the rankings are looking in 2021 2:08:35​ - Team power ranking - how it will look in the end of 2021? 2:14:45​ - Is Major happening in 2021? 2:20:30​ - Are 6-man rosters dead? 2:26:32​ - Astralis to change a player? 2:30:30​ - Map pool change after the Major? 2:32:55​ - New top-1 player? Playtime 2:37:00​ - Parimatch matchmaker 2:39:33​ - BLAST pause situation in OG vs. G2 match 2:44:22​ - E-frag burning a cheque & 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

20 Apr 20212h 48min

MSL took part in the HLTV Confirmed show in which he talked about his exit from North, time on the sidelines, and what he is looking for in a new team. The experienced IGL weighed in his opinions on breaking roster news, which includes flamie put on the sidelines in NAVI, RpK being benched in Vitality, and the reported Evil Geniuses exit for tarik. The podcast touches on Astralis' shaky form as well as Heroic's win in the grand final of ESL Pro League Season 5. Timestamps and topics below: ➡️ 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 MSL 4:45​ - Introducing MSL 5:13​ - What went wrong in North? 15:51​ - MSL’s teammates' future 19:40​ - What’s next for MSL? 24:31​ - How does MSL use his time now? 26:41​ - AWPing or rifling? 27:53​ - Chance to recreate North’s core to play RMR? Recent news 30:09​ - flusha team unveiled 38:18​ - Vitality swapping RpK for... who? 56:21​ - EG change again, MICHU inc.? 1:04:45​ - NAVI to field B1T over flamie 1:11:24​ - flameZ completes OG 1:15:49​ - MAD Lions cut keen, add SPELLAN 1:17:26​ - RMR EU, NA, Asia announced ESL Pro League 1:20:52​ - Online vs. LAN discussion 1:32:04​ - Gambit and Heroic go all the way BLAST Showdown 1:44:22​ - OG vs. Astralis clash 1:48:09​ - Who needs to qualify the most? 1:57:34​ - Dark horses to look out for Playtime 2:01:12​ - Parimatch matchmaker game 2:08:02​ - Are BO5s too long? 2:09:35​ - Best possible 5-man Danish lineup? 2:14:52​ - 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/MSLcsgo​ #HLTVConfirmed​ #podcast​ #csgo​

13 Apr 20212h 16min

Vitality leader apEX took part in the HLTV Confirmed show to talk about his team's struggles in 2021. The Frenchmen explained how a number of issues hit the team in a small period of time, on and off the server, which resulted in a slump for the ZywOo-powered squad. He also spoke about the criticism regarding his emotional responses, why he wasn't a part of Vitality's active roster for a couple of matches, and how the team is looking to rebuilt after the 6-man roster is off the table. ➡️ 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 Hotseat with apEX 4:12 - Introducing apEX 5:02 - How was 2020 for Vitality? 6:31 - Plans for 2021. What went wrong? 9:03 - BLAST & Vitality conflict over voice comms 11:47 - Stream-sniping drama 17:41 - apEX on taking a break 21:55 - Dropping 6-man roster and Nivera 26:31 - How do 6-man rosters work? 28:29 - Why should Valve support 6-man rosters? 31:47 - Has the event schedule improved? 34:19 - Roles in Vitality 41:49 - IGLing and calling in Vitality 50:03 - French scene at the moment 53:37 - Is there a new generation of French players? 59:12 - What’s up with ALEX? Recent news 1:01:27 - ESL Pro League player council launched 1:05:04 - Details regarding MDL matchfixing unveiled 1:14:02 - OG trial flameZ 1:19:03 - Nemiga sign iDISBALANCE ESL Pro League 1:21:00 - FURIA surprise in playoffs 1:29:51 - Does G2 roster make sense now? 1:37:14 - Complexity finds success 1:41:27 - NAVI fall short 1:48:01 - Final week of playoffs, who needs the title the most? Playtime 1:54:51 - Parimatch matchmaker: weapons 2:01:51 - Where could Nivera, NBK-, kennyS go? 2:03:27 - BLAST/ESL partnership, Vitality ranking next week 2:06:06 - Best way to handle emotions in a tough match 2:09:20 - Is apEX IGLing going to be a long-term thing? 2:11:20 - "Vitality are losing because apEX is malding" 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/Vitality_apEX #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #csgo

8 Apr 20212h 13min

FunPlus Phoenix rifler STYKO took part in HLTV Confirmed, the CS:GO talk show where he broke down the team's issues and opened up about their search for an in-game leader, which he hopes will be ChrisJ. Cloud9 putting their CS:GO roster on hold was the biggest news topic discussed on the show, with the panelist trying to determine what went wrong with the Colossus project. ➡️ 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 5:20 - Introducing STYKO 6:23 - Career changes since 2020 9:28 - Signing with FPX 11:25 - chrisJ and sunNy situation 15:02 - Recents results and team performance 17:30 - IGL’s role on the server 22:05 - Farlig’s role in FPX 24:36 - Roster situation at the moment 27:14 - IGL stand-in - is this viable? 30:52 - NoChance 33:21 - Top teams losing to top-50 - why? Recent news 37:41 - Cloud9’s CS:GO division on hold 41:23 - STYKO’s experience in Cloud9 42:47 - Why did it happen? 53:23 - What’s next for the ex-C9 players? 58:37 - Were high expectations the problem? 1:12:20 - exit enters MIBR 1:15:10 - gade, aizy, Kjaerbye to team up 1:23:45 - OG close in on MICHU, STYKO’s insight EPL update 1:26:00 - Group D results 1:27:38 - Astralis back on track? 1:33:47 - Liquid good to go for top-1? 1:35:24 - What do VP lack? 1:42:09 - Endpoint living up to expectations 1:43:56 - Status on fnatic 1:50:51 - What to make of EG? 1:57:00 - Assessing the playoff bracket Playtime 2:12:30 - Parimatch matchmaker 2:17:55 - The point of STYKO's YouTube 2:20:15 - Is STYKO open to IGLing? 2:23:55 - Making a Czechoslovakian team? 2:28:15 - STYKO’s health tech advice 2:31:25 - 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, 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/STYKOcsgo @STYKO #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #csgo

31 Mars 20212h 33min

Why did Snappi join the "sinking ship" of ENCE and how did the Finnish organization turn things around with an international roster and the leadership of their coach, sAw? Find out on HLTV Confirmed S5E32, where the Danish IGL together with the panelist debates the issues of the round robin format, issues of NAVI and Vitality, the ZywOo vs. s1mple debate, and more. ➡️ 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: http://bet3.pm/hltv 0:00 - Podcast intro Hot seat with Snappi 4:53 - Introducing Snappi 6:01 - Offer to lead Asian TIGER 11:16 - Why didn’t c0ntact work out? 23:30 - Joining ENCE despite the turmoil 32:15 - Who’s in charge of ENCE’s roster? 35:03 - dycha, doto, Spinx as players 39:18 - Snappi’s blueprint for reaching top-20 44:42 - Was EPL an overperformance? Recent news 54:11 - Brollan extends fnatic contract until 2024 1:01:11 - niko officially joins OG, who’s the 5th? ESL Pro League 1:07:04 - Possible scenarios in Group C 1:11:30 - What is the problem with round-robin? 1:23:41 - Addressing the "FURIA threw the game" conspiracy 1:25:11 - Back to round-robin issues 1:33:07 - Group B: Is Vitality in trouble? ZywOo vs. s1mple discussion 1:37:43 - Group C: Gambit are back on track 1:41:42 - Group C: Cloud9 showing promise 1:48:03 - Group C: Experiments in the NAVI camp 1:53:27 - Group D: What to expect? Playtime 1:59:50 - MAD Lions with Woro2k & tudsoN 2:02:21 - mouz lose 16-3 to PACT 2:04:14 - Parimatch matchmaker (new segment!) 2:12:00 - International rosters & speaking English 2:15:36 - Snappi’s playstyle 2:18:37 - Going back to the Danish scene? 2:20:20 - Are 6-man rosters viable? 2:21:31 - 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, 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/SnappiCSGO #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #csgo

24 Mars 20212h 23min

➡️ 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://parimatch.com/ Jakub "kuben" Gurczynski was unveiled as MAD Lions coach live on the HLTV Confirmed and revealed details about the organization's new approach. They will build a European roster with 7 players and focus on the coaching staff and elevating the level of rookies and youngsters. The former Virtus.pro coach and Polish CS 1.6 legend also touched upon his previous jobs, the situations in Vitality and G2, as well as teams moving away from six-man rosters. ESL Pro League S13 was the final topic the panel touched on, breaking down the runs of Heroic, BIG, and FPX. 0:00 - Podcast intro Hot seat with kuben 6:02 - Introducing kuben 7:03 - Joining MAD Lions: how it happened? 10:07 - kuben’s role & team’s direction 12:56 - Reassembling the roster 19:54 - Is kuben fully in charge? 22:18 - Status of the roster 29:43 - MAD Lions goals for 2021 35:12 - Envy & VP coaching experience Recent news 41:10 - Nivera steps down from Vitality 54:31 - Are six-man rosters done? 1:00:15 - OG bench ISSAA ESL Pro League 1:13:23 - Heroic flawless with MAD Lions backbone 1:21:05 - BIG problems for the Germans 1:29:37 - FPX reach Playoffs 1:36:53 - Are G2 better or worse? 1:53:13 - How legit are ENCE? 1:58:36 - Checking in on Vitality Playtime: 2:09:04 - Coaching from home - how is it? 2:12:17 - The state of the Polish scene 2:18:21 - MAD Lions roster detail and announcement info 2:21:57 - 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, 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/kuben_tt #HLTVConfirmed #podcast #csgo

17 Mars 20212h 25min