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Hot Take Point Made

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CS:GO
NAVI
Counter-Strike
Falcons
Donk
Team Liquid
Kassad
Niko
Hooxi
Faze Clan
Brazilian Esports
Vitality
ESL
Spirit
S1mple
Astralis
Snax
Monesy
Blast
Zywoo

Hot Take Point Made is a CS:GO talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes54Founded3 years ago
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Video GamesLeisure

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In this episode of Hot Take Point Made, the hosts dive deep into some of Counter-Strike's hottest takes, wild fan submissions, and heated esports debates. From removing friendly fire from CS, to shutting down FACEIT entirely, to questioning rain's fu... more

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In this episode of Hot Take Point, the panel dives deep into the state of FaZe Clan, player transfers, and some of the most debated performances in Counter-Strike 2. From questioning coach NEO's impact and leadership issues with Karrigan, to evaluati... more

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Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on whether donk will be the GOAT of CS2, ZywOo's performances for Vitality in Major Finals, a potential move for s1mple and BC.Game to acquire EliGE, and how Spirit could have an era with tn... more

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Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on rain's status in FaZe, donk's achievements compared to The MongolZ, NiKo and Falcons, and NiP's potential to become a top 10 roster.

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Hosts

Duncan "Thorin" Shields
An expert commentator and esports historian, well-regarded for his opinions on competitive gaming and player analysis. He often brings insightful critiques and humorous takes on the evolving landscape of esports.
Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg
A charismatic co-host with a focus on strategic analysis in esports and a passion for competitive gaming. Known for his engaging insights and lively debates with fellow hosts.
Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović
A well-known figure in the CS:GO community, offering deep knowledge of team dynamics and player abilities, often sharing his hot takes with humor and conviction during discussions.

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#50
India/Leisure/Video Games
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#153
Austria/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#162
Poland/Leisure/Video Games
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#184
Denmark/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#191
Hong Kong/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#222
Brazil/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#235
Finland/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#236
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FALCONS WILL BE TOP 4 AT THE AUSTIN MAJOR / S1MPLE SHOULD GO TO G2 - Hot Take Point Made 42
Q: Is he the best player in Astralis?
No, he's the best in his role, but other players like Device could be the actual best.
FALCONS WILL BE TOP 4 AT THE AUSTIN MAJOR / S1MPLE SHOULD GO TO G2 - Hot Take Point Made 42
Q: When you ask, you said he's the best player in his role, like what does that mean?
Staehr is doing his role the best in the team compared to others.
DEV1CE WON'T BE A TOP 20 PLAYER AGAIN / TL MUST CHANGE 60% OF THEIR ROSTER
Q: What do you think of Device's transition to IGL?
It's going to be stressful and could harm his performance.
WHY STEWIE2K IS THE BEST PICKUP / NIKO TO VITALITY???
Q: Do you have a point that you want to present to us?
Even if you look at how G2 performed in terms of firepower beyond that, there's a lot of ways you could piece up that G2 run at Dallas.

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Focused on the competitive landscape of CS:GO, this talk show features in-depth discussions about players, teams, and evolving strategies within esports. Episodes highlight debates over player performance, roster changes, and tournament implications, ensuring a lively exchange of perspectives, often sprinkled with humor and light-hearted banter. The hosts dissect high-stakes situations, providing insights into both individual talent and team dynamics while analyzing the impact of recent developments on the current and future state of CS:GO competitions. Unique for its focus on generated 'hot takes', the discussions often stir passionate debates and provide listeners with a range of opinions from knowledgeable participants in the esports fie... more

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