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HLTV Confirmed S5E29 | karrigan talks FaZe return, Major goals, relationship with NiKo & ropz Mar 02, 2021

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karrigan explained why he left mousesports, how difficult it was to part ways with ropz, why he rejoined FaZe, and what his goals are in 2021 after returning to the organization. The Danish in-game leader compared the FaZe squad with NiKo to the one that now features Twistzz, spoke about rain and broky, as well as IEM Katowice and the breaking news of Ethan's departure from EG to play VALORANT.

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0:00 - Podcast intro

Hot seat with karrigan

3:42 - What’s up with the LAMP?

4:33 - The decision to leave mouz

11:14 - Roles and team chemistry in FaZe

15:24 - Last chance to win Major?

18:00 - Did karrigan play a role in Twistzz signing?

19:50 - Bringing ropz to FaZe?

21:10 - Would karrigan go to NiKo's FaZe?

22:17 - Kjaerbye and 6-man lineup

23:11 - IEM Katowice debut

25:23 - FaZe 2021 roster vs. 2018 roster

28:07 - broky as an AWPer

30:27 - karrigan calling style in new FaZe

33:11 - woxic and Cloud9

34:55 - Coach, psychologist, bootcamp, org help

37:29 - Goals for 2021

39:25 - Playing with Twistzz

Recent news

42:00 - Ethan leaves EG for Valorant

46:11 - Is top CS player = top Valorant player?

49:32 - NA players switching to Valorant - is that an issue?

1:01:50 - “Do you want the hard thing that you love or an easy way out?” - SPUNJ

1:08:36 - OG bench NBK-, in talks with niko

1:16:47 - Heroic remove b0RUP, niko; add sjuush, refrezh

1:24:23 - MAD Lions to go international

1:26:39 - suNny to stand in for FPX

IEM Katowice

1:30:42 - Gambit’s unlikely victory

1:36:50 - VP choked the final?

1:44:46 - Astralis and NAVI fall short

1:54:05 - How will the CIS teams rank in 3-6 months?

1:59:31 - Liquid’s streaky form

Playtime:

2:05:47 - karrigan on Danish offers, free agents, teams

2:07:42 - Is FalleN left to IGLing only?

2:10:35 - RobbaN ban, coach role in FaZe

2:16:40 - Final words

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HLTV Confirmed S5E28 | Aleksib talks OG issues, ISSAA criticism, roster change & bootcamp plans Feb 23, 2021

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Aleksib joins HLTV Confirmed during a poor period for his team, talking about the criticism leveled at OG, the calls for player changes and a map pool overhaul, and explains what is stopping them from having a bootcamp at the moment. The Finnish caller also talks about the ENCE situation, games at IEM Katowice, and the most underrated players in the scene.

0:00 - Podcast intro

Hot seat with Aleksib

3:15 - Introducing Aleksib, OG reaching #6 in the world

7:15 - Player break and preparations

14:37 - 2021 slump (summit, BLAST, Katowice)

17:04 - ISSAA’s ping issue and playing in the online era

19:47 - 6-man roster, bootcamp, org’s capabilities

23:15 - ruggah’s ban and the coach situation

28:13 - Making comms public - is it good?

30:50 - Aleksib’s role and OG’s map pool

34:40 - ENCE situation & the Finish scene

Recent news

37:54 - suNny leaves ENCE, new project incoming?

43:15 - Omaken acquires Heroic

44:08 - apEX return to Vitality roster

IEM Katowice

50:42 - IEM schedule & format

58:01 - Play-in: mouz’s performance

1:02:53 - Complexity falter

1:05:16 - NiP’s great start at IEM

1:15:07 - CIS teams continue to impress

1:25:17 - Liquid to semis with FalleN’s calling

1:30:51 - Astralis in playoffs, Bubzkji out of the picture?

1:36:11 - FaZe’s first impression with karrigan

1:46:47 - How will the playoffs go?

Playtime

1:54:26 - Underrated players & SANJIing utility

1:58:51 - When should you make a player change?

2:02:45 - Final words

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nexa explains NiKo's role, kennyS' slump, and G2's goal to become #1 | HLTV Confirmed S5E27 Feb 17, 2021

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G2 leader nexa opens up about getting burnt out, reaching their peak with the previous roster, JaCkz' English, and other issues that plagued the French-Balkan team in 2020. He also explains NiKo's roles on the team and discards comments about big ego.

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HLTV Confirmed S5E26 | YEKINDAR about CIS teams, unique playstyle, Virtus.pro's return to top Feb 08, 2021

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The Latvian star YEKINDAR that reignited Virtus.pro's CS:GO team joins the HLTV Confirmed podcast to talk about the rise of teams from his region (NAVI, Spirit, Gambit, forZe), his team's goals, and more. The show also touches on Astralis' failed BLAST showing, autimatic leaving to VALORANT, North shutting down, and GODSENT, EXTREMUM, and ENCE's new rosters.

0:00
- Podcast intro

Hot seat with YEKINDAR

4:16
- Why do people speak Russian everywhere?

6:37
- YEKINDAR's path to Virtus.pro

9:44
- When did YEKINDAR realize his potential?

12:30
- Players who influenced YEKINDAR

14:27
- Reaching #6 in the world

18:46
- Grinding and motivation within the team

24:00
- Analyzin YEKINDAR's style

31:45
- 2021 - year of CIS?

36:51
- Virtus.pro's plans for 2021

39:02
- CIS players to shine next

Recent news

41:53
- North are done

49:43
- MAD Lions release peacemaker

1:03:03
- autimatic off to Valorant, Gen.G gone

1:09:42
- poizon returns to Complexity

1:20:08
- GODSENT’s Brazilian team

1:24:54
- EXTREMUM’s reunion

1:30:37
- ENCE’s international squad

BLAST Premier

1:40:31
- Astralis don’t live up to expectations

1:49:16
- BIG are here to stay

1:55:05
- NIP better without twist?

2:00:03
- Predicting outcomes for Group B & C

Playtime

2:03:21
- Why YEKINDAR quit FPL?

2:05:06
- Food after officials, greatest achievements, hours before Faceit level 10

2:06:51
- Where is Baltic superteam? Buying mom a car?

2:08:37
- Resolution & configs. Who’s the funny guy in VP?

2:11:31
- Roles in Virtus.pro

2:14:34
- Final words

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HLTV Confirmed S5E25 | flusha explains leaving fnatic, desire to IGL, team situation Feb 02, 2021

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"I really want to be the IGL for the rest of my career", flusha said in his appearance on the HLTV Confirmed show, during which he explained why he once again left fnatic. Clashes with Golden, who "wasn't the first choice, but he was the right choice" for the Swedish team, prompted him to step down and look for new opportunities when poor results started in 2020. The three-time Major winner talked about the planned team with suNny and autimatic, which doesn't seem to be happening, previous offers from FaZe and mouz, and what he hopes to have in his next project.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Podcast intro

Hot seat with flusha

4:30 - flusha rejoining fnatic with Golden

8:04 - Leaving fnatic, IGL clash

11:37 - Going into online era

17:04 - Rumored team with suNny & autimatic not happening

22:52 - Why flusha wants to IGLing

26:10 - Offers from mouz and FaZe

28:49 - Potential of the Swedish scene

Recent news

33:21 - SPUNJ on his swearing…

34:22 - FaZe sign Twistzz

38:54 - FaZe after NiKo - what’s their potential?

48:12 - EPL teams and format announced

59:37 - Should we unify all formats?

1:06:11 - RMR, coaching update

cs_summit 7

1:14:13 - Jackinho’s successful debut with fnatic

1:23:00 - VP with third title in a row

1:29:09 - C9, MIBR, mouz impressions

DreamHack Open

1:39:02 - Spirit impresses in debut with degster

1:48:41 - FPX still fighting

Playtime

1:51:49 - Knifing and JW Revolver - why?

1:53:02 - #1 of 2014 - flusha or GeT_RiGhT

1:55:10 - flusha supporting FalleN’s KaBuM

1:57:11 - Chances of rejoining fnatic

1:58:20 - The best team ever? (NiP, fnatic, SK-LG, Astralis)

2:01:00 - flusha's most memorable playes

2:03:04 - Final words

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HLTV Confirmed S5E24 | MAJOR COACHING CHANGE: how will CS:GO be affected? Jan 29, 2021

Show notes

A special episode featuring kassad, Devilwalk, and messioso covers Valve's Major announcement regarding changes to coaching in online RMR events and what that means for teams and coaches. The show also touches on the permanent bans handed to Rejin, Apoka, zoneR, and others, and finds out how the sticker money is going to be distributed for 100 Thieves and FunPlus Phoenix members.

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0:00 - Podcast intro

3:03 - 2021 RMR Update and Major qualification

14:31 - Substitutes rules change

19:14 - Looking into what Valve said

31:42 - messioso joins; how coach limitations will work

45:47 - Sticker money - how does it work?

50:45 - Why are the coach rules unenforceable?

1:00:45 - Devilwalk joins; Valve’s reaction to coach bug abuse

1:21:04 - Problem of Valve communication

1:34:00 - Are all coaches punished by the change?

1:50:17 - The problems behind the drama

1:57:03 - Does the punishment of coaches fit the crime?

2:03:46 - Could Valve do better?

2:10:33 - kassad joins; "This isn't going to stop shady teams"

2:21:54 - How to prevent abuse?

2:32:49 - RMR, stickers, substitute rules changes

2:45:45 - Summarizing the episode, final words