IEM Cologne Major Stage 1 Recap & Stage 2 Preview - All About Counter-Strike #68

Описание: Welcome back to Episode 68 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast! James Banks and Devilwalk are still at the IEM Cologne 2026 Major, breaking down the craziest moments from Stage 1. Did we just witness the greatest comeback in CS history from BIG Clan against NRG? Plus, we dive into the struggles of Liquid, Heroic's needed roster changes, and the massive flop from Gaming Gladiators.

Then, the boys give their Stage 2 Pick-Ems and preview all the upcoming matchups including G2, Spirit's coaching situation, and the new FUT Esports rookie squad. We also answer your community questions at the end!

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00:00:00 Intro & Banks the Red Lobster
00:03:55 Stage 1 Overall Thoughts
00:07:30 Sinners' Disappointing Run
00:11:55 Gaimin Gladiators Massive Flop
00:15:35 Thunder Down Under
00:20:35 Sharks
00:23:29 Heroic Struggles & Needed Changes
00:27:50 Lynn Vision
00:32:04 Liquid's Major Disaster
00:52:49 TyLoo
00:55:47 FlyQuest
01:04:08 BIG Clan's Insane 12-0 Comeback
01:12:16 GamerLegion
01:17:38 MIBR
01:24:06 M80
01:42:24 Stage 2 Preview Begins
01:43:10 Monte
01:47:51 9z
01:53:27 paiN Gaming
01:57:34 G2 Esports
02:00:44 FUT Esports' Hyped Rookies
02:05:18 Astralis
02:09:36 Legacy
02:12:44 Spirit & Their Coach Situation
02:17:58 Opening Matchups & Pick-Ems
02:29:00 The Pick-Ems Argument
02:30:59 Community Q&A
02:42:25 Outro