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All About Counter-Strike Podcast

Devilwalk and James Banks
Counter-Strike
Mongols
Katowice
Na'vi
G2 Esports
Eternal Fire
Faze
Vitality
Falcons
Cluj
PGL
Kazakhstan
Astralis
Ropz
Zywoo
3D Max
PGL Bucharest
CS2
Esports
FURIA

Your go-to podcast for expert Counter-Strike (CS2 & CS:GO) esports discussion. Join renowned host James Banks (ESL, BLAST, PGL, Valve Majors) and two-time Major champion Jonatan “Devilwalk” Lundberg – uniquely winning Major trophies as both a player and coach.

Get unparalleled insights, tournament analysis, tactical discussions, and unique stories from two Counter-Strike veterans. From key tourna... more

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Also in this episode:

* BC Game and s1mple’s Performance;

* Astralis and Tournament Reflections;

* karrigan to join Falcons.

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Also today:

* The Liquid Controversy;

* Chaos in Asia;

* The Role of HLTV & Valve;

* NIP’s New Deal;

* IEM Rio Preview.

Guest: Finn (@MischiefCS2)

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Also today:

* More transfer news;

* ESL Playoffs changes for 2027;

* PGL Bucharest Preview;

* Answering your questions from Discord!

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Today in the episode:

* EPL Season Review;

* The TO Arms Race;

* Roster Shuffles;

* Industry News;

* and more!

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Recent Guests

William Merriman
Professional Counter-Strike player known as Mezi
Vitality (current at time of interview)
Episode: Episode 53 — The Greatest UK Player of All Time? mezii Tells Us About Major Glory & Vitality
Jonatan “Devilwalk” Lundberg
Two-time Major champion, player, and coach
Vitality
Episode: Episode 43 — How Vitality Beat FaZe In Grand Finals, Best IGL of All Time Debate & More!
Jay Legend
Episode: Episode 42 — FaZe Outlast NAVI, donk is TILTED, jL & TACO Reactions & More!
Jonatan "Devilwalk" Lundberg
Former professional CS player and coach
NAVI
Episode: Episode 41 — How NAVI DOMINATED Furia, fl0m & GeT_RiGhT Predicts Finals & More! Day 2 of Playoffs at StarLadder Major
Maui Snake
Expert analyst guest on CS esports
Episode: Episode 34 — Which Teams Will Qualify For Budapest Stage 2?
Finn Mischief
VRS expert and data analyst in Counter-Strike
VRS Community
Episode: Episode 27 — Invites To The Major ft. Mischief
Jonatan 'NQZ' Lundberg
Professional Counter-Strike player and rising star from Brazil.
paIN
Episode: Episode 17 – nqz Interview & Austin Major Play-Offs Deep Dive

Hosts

James Banks
Host of the CS esports podcast; long-time presenter with extensive coverage of major events and player insights.
Jonatan "Devilwalk" Lundberg
Co-host with championship pedigree; veteran player and coach, known for tactical insights and playoff experience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
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Episode 55 — BLAST Rotterdam Playoffs, Vitality's Era, and Road to Cologne 2026
Q: Which team has the highest floor to challenge Vitality and how can they raise it?
The discussion centers on FURIA as the most reliable in the top tier after Vitality, with Falcons also highlighted for peak capabilities. The consensus is that a mix of consistent early-game starts, improved in-game leadership, and organizational stability will raise any team's floor closer to Vitality's level.
Episode 56 — Is Counter-Strike’s Ranking System Broken? (feat. Mischief)
Q: Does the current system incentivize pay-to-win behavior among top teams, and how can that be mitigated?
The concern is that wealthier teams with bigger budgets can attend more events and influence rankings, potentially crowding out smaller teams; mitigation could include public ranking transparency, caps on event participation, or mandated open qualifiers to keep opportunities accessible for lower-ranked teams.
Episode 56 — Is Counter-Strike’s Ranking System Broken? (feat. Mischief)
Q: What improvements could make the VRS more equitable for lower-tier teams and maintain top-tier competitiveness?
Possible improvements include more open qualifiers throughout the year, a reliable public standings and pending-approval site, targeted wildcard slots for Tier 2 events, and a balanced weighting system that rewards consistent performance across both high-profile and regional events without over-penalizing teams that face unavoidable disruptions.
Episode 56 — Is Counter-Strike’s Ranking System Broken? (feat. Mischief)
Q: Should Valve create a formal regulatory body for VRS or keep governance as a human-driven, flexible process?
There is a case for a public, centralized process with defined guidelines and venue ranking transparency to reduce gray areas, while acknowledging Valve's preference for a hands-off approach; a formal body could standardize rulings but would need resources and clear governance to avoid bureaucratic delays.
Episode 56 — Is Counter-Strike’s Ranking System Broken? (feat. Mischief)
Q: Why did Liquid's region swap become such a flashpoint in the discussion of fair play and ranking integrity?
Because switching regions mid-season can artificially boost or protect a team's Major chances, distorting regional balance and potentially elevating teams with historical points over those who have built momentum within a single region, prompting calls for clearer rules or penalties for strategic region changes.

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