Fariha B, Author at TalkEsport

How Gaben became Paris Major’s highlight without even attending it

Fariha B — Sun, 28 May 2023 19:52:19 +0000

Gaben just let its final chance to redeem years of CSGO neglect slip through by not appearing at the major. But is it really that big of a deal? If you grew up playing Counter-Strike and eventually watching the esports like your life depended on it, chances are, you’re uber-pissed that Gabe “Gaben” Newell wasn’t […]

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CSGO Paris Major recap: Everything that went down at Accor Arena

Fariha B — Tue, 23 May 2023 18:20:43 +0000

If you live under a rock and didn’t follow only the biggest CSGO event ever, here’s a full recap of CSGO Paris Major and everything that led to Vitality’s clean sweep against Gamer Legion at Accor Arena. On May 21, the CSGO history book was reopened to lock in all accomplishments for one last time. […]

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Heroic is out of Danish rivals’ shadow, courtesy of CadiaN

Fariha B — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:03:42 +0000

Astralis spearheaded the Danish counter-strike for years. So, when the team hit a snag, fans looked at Heroic, but Astralis’ shadow loomed. It seems Heroic has finally broken the hegemony, with CadiaN shepherding the young through Blast Premier Fall Finals. Heroic isn’t a dark horse by any stretch. It hasn’t been for the past few […]

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Will Valve celebrate CSGO’s 10th anniversary?

Fariha B — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:13:14 +0000

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is turning ten in August, and Valve may have something planned to mark the event. CSGO has played a crucial role in chiseling the first-person shooter genre since its release in 2012. The number one go-to game has curated an FPS ecosystem that continues to give. In 2022, there are many contemporary […]

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Valorant agent 20 kit leaked: Is Bounty Hunter better than Sova?

Fariha B — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:08:17 +0000

Bounty Hunter is entering as Sova and Cypher’s direct competitor. Now that the leaks have revealed the Valorant agent 20 kit, players wonder if they’re actually the better intel-gatherer. The upcoming Valorant agent enters the fray after strong-arming the entire protocol with vague dossiers. While this mysterious character ensured that everyone received their fair share […]

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Players report connection issue in Valorant Mumbai servers

Fariha B — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:48:09 +0000

There’s been a spike of reports from users experiencing issues playing in Valorant Mumbai servers. The connection problem is gaining traction, and it may be a client issue. Since the game’s release in 2020, Riot Games has been proactive in dealing with glitches and server-related cases. But, a recent connection issue has been tarnishing the […]

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Classic CS 1.6 maps that are missed in CSGO

Fariha B — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 20:07:21 +0000

Valve has refreshed the counter-strike franchise with new maps, but dedicated players still look back at CS 1.6 maps with nostalgia. Some of the classic locations are impossible to forget. Shooter games come and go, but CSGO is evergreen. Valve’s first-person shooter is one of the oldest five-versus-five games with a dedicated player base that […]

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All we know about Valorant mobile and its release date

Fariha B — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:24:32 +0000

Valorant’s blockbuster success in the PC esports scene within its first year is hard to state. Riot Games is now eyeing mobile gaming for Valorant. Mobile gaming is the future, and Riot Games is making sure it has all the bases covered. The developer is now gearing up to release Valorant mobile for a modern […]

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How many people play CSGO in 2022?

Fariha B — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:56:42 +0000

Nine years after its release, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive still matters! New stats show growth in active CSGO player count in 2022. Fresh rivals may have impaired some of CSGO’s popularity, but Valve’s shooter is recovering quickly. The classic shooter game continues to attract new players, despite a lengthy slump triggered in 2021. According to steam […]

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Valorant player count tracker 2022

Fariha B — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 20:40:00 +0000

Valorant has quickly bloomed into the go-to shooter within one year of its release. The game’s player base continues to grow in 2022. First-person games are easily the reigning genre in the realm of gaming. However, the five-versus-five category of the shooter was known for its realistic appeal and death-dealing arsenal. Riot Games’ Valorant transformed […]

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