Shuffle the NA roster in CSGO for a fresh matchup.
Shuffle the NA roster in CSGO for a fresh matchup.
Cloud 9 has officially added Skadoodle and fREAKAZOiD. This move impacts not just C9 but the entire NA CS landscape. There were whispers about a "super team" of five top players with the mindset needed for Hiko, but that lineup collapsed once Skadoodle joined C9. Now, without Skadoodle, it seems there aren't enough seasoned talents to form a strong winning group. Still, bringing in Skadoodle and Freak solidifies C9's position as the top lineup in NA. It’s unclear if this advantage will translate into real-game success. Hiko, Shahzam, Flowsick, and PTR are currently available for free agency.
Cloud 9 just signed Swag!!! Unfortunately he can't compete in any valve sponsored event, or on ESEA or Faceit servers. Nevertheless he is an amazing young player and hopefully his ban is revoked sometime soon!
Latest updates show PTR has been signed by Luminosity. They recently took over from the previous IGL who guided them to the top tier of North American CS, with Ayra from area51 joining as a part-time specialist. The move sparked strong reactions initially but quickly drew positive attention due to successful outcomes. Luminosity also secured Swedish player Pyth, enhancing their roster with valuable talent. Current squad members include PTR, fl0m, anger, Pyth, and LeX. Although I wasn’t a fan of Luminosity before, the addition of four players who have previously excelled at top levels is promising. Hiko, Shahzam, Flowsick, and Ayra are currently available for free agency. Meanwhile, in JDM news, the second or third best AWPer in North America has temporarily replaced CLG until a replacement is found. JDM recently exited SKDC after a disappointing period, but there’s optimism about them joining CLG permanently—especially since they assisted Netcodeguides/Mousspaz in their recent success.
Hiko has assured he will be part of Nihlium gaming. The team now features: SEMPHIS Hiko Valens Sancz Autimatic. I’m impressed by how effectively Nihlium has recovered from this lineup adjustment. C9 clearly leads with the best roster, but Nihlium seems to have improved significantly since the changes.