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As esports continues its rapid ascent into mainstream recognition, the unique mental demands placed on professional players remain largely unexplored. Dr. Ben Sharpe, a senior lecturer specializing in cognitive psychology, has been investigating these cognitive challenges through groundbreaking research. His...
Can you feel the hype, the pageantry, the absolute cinema? That’s what we expect from IEM Cologne, also known as the “Cathedral of Counter-Strike!” We’re incredibly excited for IEM Cologne 2025 to start on July 23, as it is the...
The Thunderpick World Championship (TWC) 2025 South America Series 2 was the fourth regional qualifier leading to our Valve-sanctioned Closed Qualifier. Just like the SA Series 1 event, the SA Series 2 exceeded expectations. Sparks flew in close matches throughout...
At the Thunderpick World Championship (TWC), we’ve seen some great comebacks, upsets, and dominance from top teams on the server, as contestants battle it out to ensure a spot in our upcoming Valve-sanctioned Closed Qualifier. We’ve witnessed NAVI Junior rising...
Sparks flew at the Thunderpick World Championship (TWC) 2025 South America Series 1, as 12 teams from the region competed for a piece of the $25,000 prize pool, and a spot at the upcoming, Valve-sanctioned Closed Qualifier. From June 27...
In the second part of the conversation, we go beyond just gameplay. We explore how Counter-Strike can evolve, the growing tension between Valve and the community, and what it really takes to balance pro play with streaming. From up-and-coming talent...
In the world of competitive Counter-Strike, few stories are as grounded and inspiring as that of Fredrik “roeJ” Jørgensen. From humble beginnings playing casually with his brother to competing on some of the biggest stages in esports, roeJ’s journey is...
We’re bringing a layout change for the match pages and more as part of a new Thunderpick Update. Here’s all you need to know about the new look for Thunderpick and how we’ve streamlined navigation for players on desktop and...
Lock in for another week of edge-of-your seat CS2 action, it’s time for the Thunderpick World Championship: SA Qualifier.Following a strong fight from the first two regions, it’s finally South America’s turn. And with 17 matches on your horizon, you’ve...
It’s time for the Thunderpick World Championship: SA Qualifier, so lock in for another week of edge-of-your seat CS2 action. It’s been fierce in the CS2 world during the EU and NA Series, but it is not done yet. It...
We’ve seen some jaw-dropping plays on the road to the Thunderpick World Championship (TWC) so far. The teams are absolutely lighting up the server in the regional events leading up to our upcoming, Valve-sanctioned Closed Qualifier. Next up on the...
Speaking to Thunderpick, the former UFC star questions Jon Jones’s GOAT status, reveals the personal toll of his ongoing legal proceedings against the UFC, and compares preparing for a fight with training for a Counter-Strike tournament. Jon Jones will be...
