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On this week’s episode of All About Counter-Strike, BanKs and Devilwalk break down MOUZ’s impressive victory over Team Spirit at BLAST Bounty 2026. Was this Donk’s worst performance, and is the Spirit coaching staff putting too much on his shoulders? The duo also talk about Team Liquid’s new positive vibes, FaZe Clan’s struggles, and PR’s unfortunate trophy lift injury. Later in the episode, we discuss the big news of jL joining Vitality as a stand-in, Perfecto’s free agency, the massive EWC Open Qualifier LAN setup, and the update on Valve’s sticker offering for Cologne Majo...

In episode 76 of All About Counter-Strike, BanKs and Devilwalk dive deep into the new Major Sticker System catastrophe and how it’s affecting tier 2 organizations and player contracts. We then recap a wild week of BLAST Bounty 2026 online matches – from massive upsets by Liquid and DENDELE, to donk unleashing a 2.84 rating against 100 Thieves. We wrap things up with predictions for the BLAST Bounty Season 2 Finals, insight on the Fissure Shenzhen LAN, and community Q&A.

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In Episode 75 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast, BanKs and Devilwalk bring you everything you need to know about the latest rostermania and the Blast Bounty 2026 Season 2 draft!

We start with some heated World Cup banter before breaking down the biggest roster news: ECSTATIC benching players, FL4MUS returning to form with GamerLegion, and Groove’s terrifying new TDK mix team. The second half of the episode is dedicated to the BLAST Bounty Draft Show. We analyze the spicy opening matchups, discuss Liquid’s strange roster lock situation (including ultimate standing in), and laugh at the renewed JW v...

BanKs and Devilwalk are back with Episode 74 of All About Counter-Strike! After surviving the heat and chaos at the XSE Pro League in China, we break down what really happened on and behind the scenes and BanKs’s hilarious showmatch performance.

Then, we jump straight into Rostermania, analyzing the wildest moves of the off-season. S1mple’s shocking new international roster with electronic and Magisk, SAW’s masterclass roster moves, MOUZ shaking things up and much more! We wrap up with a community Q&A.

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In Episode 73 of All About Counter-Strike, James Banks and Jonatan “Devilwalk” Lundberg unpack a massive week of Counter-Strike news. The map pool gets a shakeup as Cache returns and Overpass exits, setting the stage for the rest of the season. We also break down an insane Rostermania, from FaZe benching broky and loaning JBOEN, to G2 signing r1nkle and benching SunPayus. We also discuss KRIMZ joining EYEBALLERS to reunite with JW and preview the highly anticipated XSE Pro League in China. Tune in for all the tier 1 and tier 2 roster moves!

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Join James Banks and Devilwalk in Episode 72 of the All About CS Podcast as they review the record-breaking IEM Cologne 2026 Major! From the blistering heat of the Lanxess Arena to Falcons’ dominant championship victory, we cover all the biggest storylines. Hear our analytical breakdowns on NiKo finally lifting a Major trophy, karrigan’s chaotic mastermind calling, zonic’s 6th Major win, and the shocking eliminations of G2 and Vitality. We also shine a spotlight on Furia’s impressive run, Spirit’s valiant effort without their coaches, and the bright future of teams like Aurora and 9z.

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In Episode 71 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast, James Banks and Jonatan ‘Devilwalk’ Lundberg dive deep into the IEM Cologne 2026 Major. With Stage 3 wrapping up, the boys review the biggest disappointments including NaVi’s shocking exit and Parivision’s collapse before turning their attention to one of the most unpredictable playoff brackets we’ve ever seen. Can FURIA make a dream run for FalleN’s final Cologne? Will Boombl4 work his magic with BetBoom? Plus, Devilwalk shares a hilarious story about bypassing coaching rules with hand signals, and Banks gives his take on the new sticker capsule system.

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In Episode 70 of the All About Counter-Strike podcast, Banks and Devilwalk dive deep into everything IEM Cologne! The guys look back at the thrills and spills of Stage 2, discussing Astralis’s shocking early exit, the unacceptable hate directed at HooXi, and Team Spirit dropping just 10 rounds across three maps. They also analyze the impressive runs of Monte, B8, and FUT, before previewing the 8 heavy hitters joining the fray for Stage 3. Will PARIVISION bounce back? Is the apEX “dad buff” real for Vitality? And who will survive the new Best-of-3 format? All this, plus opening matchup predictions, Pick’ems, schedule breakdow...

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Welcome to Episode 69 of All About Counter-Strike! This week, James Banks and Devilwalk welcome Engin ‘MAJ3R’ Küpeli, the legendary IGL currently leading the Turkish superteam under Aurora. MAJ3R discusses everything from the intense preparation required in modern CS to balancing the demanding life of a professional player with being a father.

Discover the team’s rigorous bootcamp schedule (six scrims with no breaks!), the challenges of facing NAVI, and MAJ3R’s favorite career moments. Whether you’re interested in the tactical side of CS, the me...

In Episode 68 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast, James Banks and Devilwalk recap an insane Stage 1 of the IEM Cologne 2026 Major! We discuss BIG Clan’s miraculous 12-0 comeback, the heartbreaking early exits of Liquid and Heroic, and give our full preview and Pick-Ems for Stage 2. We cover all the new teams joining the fray, including Spirit’s coaching woes and FUT Esports’ hyped rookie squad. We wrap up by answering community Q&A and debating the greatest comebacks in Counter-Strike history. Tune in to get fully caught up on everything Cologne 2026!

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Join James Banks and Jonatan ‘Devilwalk’ Lundberg for Episode 67 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast, featuring paiN Gaming’s in-game leader, biguzera! They discuss his relationship with the paiN organization, the sacrifices required to be a top-tier IGL, and the struggles of the Brazilian CS scene, including why massive buyout contracts are holding the region back. Biguzera shares what it’s like adapting to new players like snow and saffee, hilarious stories from LAN, and his emotional journey balancing a professional CS career with his family life. A must-listen before IEM Cologne 2026!

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Welcome to Episode 66 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast with James Banks and Jonatan ‘Devilwalk’ Lundberg! Our special guest today is none other than G2’s HeavyGod. We discuss his career progression from Endpoint to Cloud9 to G2, the difficulties of changing roles and communicating in different languages, and the recent changes within the G2 roster with the addition of NertZ. HeavyGod also opens up about his personal practice routines, the mental fortitude required to stay consistent as a top-tier player, and his thoughts on G2’s preparations for the upcoming Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major.

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In Episode 65 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast, James Banks and Jonatan ‘Devilwalk’ Lundberg prepare you for the legendary IEM Cologne Major 2026! We go over the broadcast talent, discuss the Swiss format, and preview all 16 teams battling it out in Stage 1. We also debate Team Liquid’s recent struggles, reflect on the legacy of Cologne as the Cathedral of Counter-Strike, and share Devilwalk’s official Pick’ems. Who goes 3-0? Who goes 0-3? Tune in to find out!

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Welcome back to episode 64 of All About Counter-Strike! This time, Banks and Devilwalk welcome M80’s in-game leader, Elias ‘s1n’ Stein. Join us as s1n takes us through his fascinating career path, starting from BIG Academy to his brief stint as BIG’s main roster IGL, and his eventual move to North America to join M80. Hear firsthand about the grueling tournament schedules, the mental toll of crucial qualifiers, the challenges of practicing in the NA region, and M80’s triumphant qualification for the IEM Cologne Major. Plus, we talk about the hilarious teammate dynamics, Swisher’s hidden Mines...

James Banks and Devilwalk are joined by BIG Clan’s Johannes ‘tabseN’ Wodarz for a special episode ahead of the Cologne Major. tabseN gets personal about his mental health struggles during BIG’s rebuilding phase, his unwavering loyalty to the German organization despite offers from heavyweights like FaZe and Liquid, and the shift from a German core to an international powerhouse. We also dive into BlameF’s incredible work ethic as an IGL, the pressure of grinding lower-tier tournaments, and the concerning state of match-fixing in the scene.

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The IEM Cologne Major is right around the corner, and we are kicking off our special run of episodes with none other than Yasin ‘xfl0ud’ Koç! Banks and Devilwalk sit down with the Turkish star to discuss his roller-coaster year with Heroic.

From the shock of being benched to stepping back into a chaotic rebuild, xfl0ud holds nothing back. We dive into the team’s grueling schedule (11 events in 5 months!), the transition of yxngstxr to the AWP role, the impact of their new performance coach, and why they sometimes struggle against Tier 1 teams despite dominating Tier 2...

In Episode 61 of the All About Counter-Strike podcast, BanKs and Devilwalk cover the back-to-back CS events. From Parivision’s struggles to MIBR’s dominant form and insani’s record-breaking match, we break it all down.

We also discuss the new CS2 sticker economy, test the market for a $515,000 Dragon Lore, and take fan questions regarding the Cologne Major and the origins of BanKs and Devilwalk’s friendship.

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Episode 60 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast is here, and Banks and Devilwalk have a lot to unpack! We’re breaking down everything that happened at PGL Astana, from the legendary “Anti-Raiders” forming human shields around talent, to Team Spirit lifting the trophy with a stand-in coach (is hally in trouble?). We expose The Mongols’ secret private chef and medic setup despite their lack of practice, discuss Aurora’s playoff choke, and review that insane Falcons vs. Furia match.

We also dive into the latest CS news: ESL trying to hide their Pro League Season 25 move to Saudi Arab...

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From sharing a single family PC in Birmingham to becoming a Major Winner. In this episode, we sit down with mezii to chart his incredible journey through the ranks of Counter-Strike.

We dive deep into the “Subtle Rise” of the UK’s greatest player: from the early days of lying to his dad about homework just to play officials, to the high-pressure reality of joining the world’s #1 team. mezii opens up about the “imposter syndrome” he faced at Vitality, the hilarious truth behind apEX’s “crash outs, and why he never gave up.

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A short one, where we are taking a look into DraculaN Season 5 and previewing EPL S23!

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Join us in Episode 49, where we gather all the news from Kraków, analyzing Stage 1 and Groups and predicting the Play-Offs!

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Valve has revealed the future CS Major locations, including the first ever major in Argentina! We dive into Counter-Strike’s global expansion and what it means for the future of the game. We also recap BLAST Premier Bounty Season 1, including FaZe’s shocking loss to EYEBALLERS, which teams impressed us the most, and the online vs LAN debate. We also recap some of the recent roster moves and call ups, including B8 replacing headtr1ck, and some South America roster moves.

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In Episode 46 of All About Counter-Strike, we break down everything from the HLTV Awards fallout to the biggest storylines shaping Counter-Strike in 2026.

Fresh off the HLTV Awards, we discuss why the event has become the gold standard for esports award shows, debate Donk vs ZywOo, and break down the biggest winners, snubs, and talking points from the night.

We also dive deep into why CS roster mania has completely stalled — from inflated buyouts and poor ROI to why teams are afraid to make big moves. Plus, we cover Vitality’s dominance, Molodoy’s rise, Hall of Fam...

Discussing the 2026 Start of the Year Roster-Mania!

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We are back with Episode 44, again from our homes. Talking about our time in Budapest and some unexpected roster moves going on already!

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Join host James Banks for an exclusive roundtable discussion featuring three of the most electrifying young talents at the Major: Ilya “m0nesy” Osipov, Danil “donk” Kryshkovets, and Danil “molodoy” Golubenko.

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The Grand Finals of the StarLadder Major in Budapest have concluded, and to close out the event, we bring you a very special final episode of All About Counter-Strike from the Major’s Grounds. In this episode, we break down the epic grand final showdown between Vitality and FaZe Clan.

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Day 3 of the StarLadder Major in Budapest gave us some great semifinal action. We break down the matches with jL from NAVI and TACO discussing how being eliminated affects the players, how clutch FaZe were in their match, as well as favorite memories from Counter-Strike’s past. We also give predictions for the Vitality vs FaZe Grand Final!

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Day 2 of the StarLadder Major in Budapest delivered more insane moments, and in this episode, we break it down with players from NAVI iM and makazze and content creators fl0m and GeT_RiGhT. The NAVI players talk through how they feel during their game agianst Furia, while fl0m & GeT_RiGhT give their prediction on who they think will make it to the finals of the StarLadder Major in Budapest.

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Day 1 of the StarLadder Major in Budapest delivered huge moments, and in this episode we break it all down with CS legend TaZ. We recap Spirit’s impressive structure, G2’s struggles, Vitality’s dominance, and the MongolZ’ fight despite last-minute roster changes. TaZ also shares expert insight into team mentality, player development, and why chemistry still wins championships in CS2.

We also look at what’s next for TaZ as he discusses his coaching future, lessons from G2, and how the current CS2 meta is evolving. To close out, we preview tomorrow’s massive matchups—MOUZ vs FaZe and FU...