77-year-old Russian streamer 'Grandma Olga' wins esports award for Counter-Strike 2 moment

A 77-year-old Russian streamer, 'Grandma Olga,' has clinched the NYMN New Year Show award for 'Best Gaming Moment of the Year' in Counter-Strike 2. Her viral clip showcased her single-handedly winning ...
The Escapist

It’s never too late: FalleN wins Tier 1 Counter-Strike 2 tournament at 34 years old

Yes, 34 is old in esports. You may feel you’ve just reached your prime and you are doing CrossFit and just got a great new job and your back barely hurts. But in esports, 34 is ancient. So it’s ...
The New York Times

The Billion-Dollar Game Built in a Dorm Room

Counter-Strike changed first-person shooters forever with its deliberate team-based combat. Twenty-five years after the game’s official release, one of its college creators reflects. By Calum Marsh ...
Forbes

Counter-Strike 2 Gamers Warned As Skin Hackers Strike

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, March 28, 2025: This story, originally published March ...