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Crucial Takeaways #3 - Shanghai Major European RMRs A & B

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this blog are purely personal and should not be considered as professional advice, some may contain satire or humor. Please interpret all content with this in mind and enjoy the read. European RMRs: Where Legends Rise... and Fall Spectacularly Welcome back to CS2 Insider! It’s me, Nestum, your loyal overthinker of all things Counter-Strike, here to take you on yet another journey of questionable analysis and borderline hot takes. This time, we’re diving into the European RMRs—a bloodbath of top-tier talent, legendary names, and, of course, a few clowns who showed up for the memes.   From the titans of the scene to the teams who somehow slipped through the cracks, these RMRs had it all: heartbreak, redemption arcs, and more Ancient than any of us asked for. Whether you’re here to learn something or just to laugh at Tier 1 meltdowns, strap in—this one’s going to be a ride.   Let’s jump into Crucial Takeaways #3 and see w...
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Crucial Takeaways #2 - Shanghai Major Americas RMR

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this blog are purely personal and should not be considered as professional advice, some may contain satire or humor. Please interpret all content with this in mind and enjoy the read. Americas RMR: Egos, Vertigo, and Tier 3 Level Plays Welcome back to CS2 Insider! It’s me, Nestum—your self-proclaimed Counter-Strike analyst—here to serve up another helping of mildly educated takes. This time, we’re diving into the Americas RMR, where Vertigo somehow became the most-played map (why?), egos are bigger than the AWP’s zoom range, and raw aim can’t always save the day.   From North America’s eternal quest to justify its hype to South America proving it can play Tier 3 CS on a Tier 1 stage, there’s plenty to unpack. Whether you’re here for insights, a good laugh, or just to feel better about your own FACEIT games, you’re in the right place. Let’s jump into Crucial Takeaways #2 and see what went down!   Wildcard: It’s Texas, b...
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Crucial Takeaways #1 - Shanghai Major Asia-Pacific RMR

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this blog are purely personal and should not be considered as professional advice, some may contain satire or humor. Please interpret all content with this in mind and enjoy the read. First Shots Fired  Welcome, readers, to the very first post on CS2 Insider! I’m Nestum—your not-so-professional commentator who you really, really shouldn’t take seriously (ever).   I’m a huge Counter-Strike fan and love watching the pro scene. CS2 Insider is where I’ll break down tournaments, throw out some questionable predictions, and ramble on about the game we all love. This blog is split into segments, and you’re reading the inaugural post of Crucial Takeaways, where I give my personal thoughts on what I’ve learned from a tournament, a team, a player, or sometimes an entire region.   For this first edition, we’re diving into the Asia-Pacific RMR for the upcoming Shanghai Major. Hope you enjoy the ride!   As the Asia-Pa...
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