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The keychain-like, dangling little Charms in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) are dynamic cosmetic items that players can add to their weapons. Just like skins, CS2 Charms add no gameplay advantages. That hasn’t stopped players from debating which Charms are the best,...
On Sept. 27, 2023, Valve officially replaced Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO) with Counter-Strike 2 (CS2). By dubbing the move the “next era,” the developer ensured the iconic series could thrive for many years to come, thanks to a huge technical...
BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 (aka BLAST Open Spring or Open Season 1) is the fifth S-Tier Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) tournament of the season. It’s also the halfway point to the IEM Cologne Major, so the tournament carries significant weight as...
In this 2nd part of an exclusive interview with Thunderpick, Minh Le, Counter-Strike’s legendary co-creator talks about how teams have exceeded the game’s strategies and gunplay more than initially intended, and how that needs to be looked at as a...
Minh Le, otherwise known as Gooseman, the legendary co-creator of Counter-Strike spoke on becoming a fan of the pro scene again, his new game Alpha Response, and why he is proud to see CS2 thriving. He has backed Falcons to...
To reach the peak of your potential as a Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) player, you’ll want to use the perfect crosshair to complement your playstyle. For many gamers, including some pros, that’s the CS2 dot crosshair setup. Let’s discuss how you...
In the middle of an intense battle on the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) servers, with bullets flying and the bomb ticking away, your view suddenly snaps back like an elastic band, almost as if you’ve travelled back in time a few...
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 is the third S-Tier LAN event of the calendar year, following the events of IEM Kraków. We expect to see some sparks flying in Romania when many of the top Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) teams and the best...
February has that very special day coming up, and no matter how you’re spending the 14th, Valentines, Galentines or Palentines, we’ve got something to get involved with. The Thunderpick Community has had all kinds of fun challenges in the Thunderpick...
This May, we’ll witness 16 of the best Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports teams converge on Atlanta, Georgia, to compete at the next big Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) event. Thirteen teams have received direct invites to IEM Atlanta 2026, and three...
Dubbed the “third chapter” in the iconic Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) annual winter championship event, IEM Kraków 2026 follows Hannover and Katowice. It’s set to feature the best Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) teams, an immense line-up of talent, and all the...
On Dec. 14, 2025, Team Vitality lifted the coveted StarLadder Budapest Major trophy after smashing FaZe Clan 3-1. The dramatic conclusion of the second Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) Major Championship of the year marked the end of the season, and the...