Ich war Teil des Problems, indem ich bereit war 800€ für ein Ticket zu zahlen. Viele meiner Freunde und M8s konnten dieses Geld nicht aufbringen, mit ihnen wäre Köln sicherlich 10x geiler gewesen. Hoffe dass die Tickets nächstes Jahr deutlich günstiger werden!
So proud of this guy, seeing him lift the trophy once again while it being his first major is an amazing story and so well deserved. One of the kindest and most knowledgeable guys when it comes to the game! Huge congrats @NiKoCS_ ❤️❤️
The best players in the world.
The best crowds in the world.
The best talent in the world.
The best events in the world.
The best game in the world.
Thank you all for making Counter-Strike so special.
Working 8–9 hours a day and then going home to about 3-4 hours to yourself, which includes getting ready for the next day, is not living, to be very honest.
This is @phycasts. He's got facts, let's get into it.
The IEM Cologne Major 2026 is a massive event with plenty of Counter-Strike history. Let's find out a bit more shall we?
Meine Zieh-Eltern in der Jugend -> PC hat keine Zukunft
Meine Freunde vor 11 Jahre -> Esoprt hat doch keine Zukunft und es werden niemals Stadien gefüllt
Zum Glück habe ich zumindest nicht auf meine Freunde gehört und habe den Schritt damals gewagt
IST DAS GEIL HIER #IEM
Counter-Strike turns 27 today, and we’re celebrating by watching the best in the world play at the Cathedral of Counter-Strike.
Thank you for playing and thank you for watching. Thank you for your frag movies, nade lineups, silly game modes and videos, jokes, quips, Counter-Strike lore, inside jokes only a CS player would understand, and for your feedback; all of it.
Most importantly, thank you for your passion for the game. It’s all of you who make Counter-Strike your favorite first person shooter’s favorite first person shooter.
Happy birthday, Counter-Strike. 🎉
Woke up glowing from yesterday's experience. The LANXESS really is on a different level and I'm happy I get to stick around all weekend to watch in-person. Catch me hosting the @HLTVorg launch party Saturday - be there or your favourite team loses.
1.3 MILLION PEOPLE ASKED THE EU TO STOP COMPANIES FROM DELETING GAMES THEY PAID FOR.
THE ANSWER WAS NO.
The "Stop Killing Games" initiative wanted one thing: when publishers pull the plug, don't let them remotely destroy copies people already bought.
The European Commission's official response:
- It will not require publishers to keep games playable - says forcing them would go too far
- Reason given: publishers' copyright and IP rights come first. Your purchase comes second.
- The solution: a voluntary code of conduct, developed together with the same industry that kills games
- Plus an awareness campaign reminding you of the consumer rights you supposedly already have
1.3 million signatures. Years of work. Multiple hearings.
And the part that says everything: according to the campaign, Ubisoft got a seat at a closed-door meeting with the Commission before the decision. The 1.3 million people who signed did not.
Publishers can still brick your purchase whenever they feel like it.
If buying still isn't owning, then at least now it's official.