A whole lot of followers reward the CS:GO commentators for the job they do at skilled tournaments whether or not it’s casting or evaluation, however in accordance with s1mple, the greatest player ever, they don’t understand how FPS video games work.
“I take heed to English and Russian-speaking analysts and casters, and I got here to the conclusion that they don’t perceive how Counter-Strike works in any respect,” s1mple mentioned on his Telegram channel following the conclusion of BLAST Paris Major Europe RMR A. “I’ve been enjoying for 10 years, and so they did the identical for 20 years or studied the sport, and so they nonetheless don’t understand how FPS video games work.”
S1mple has been a part of CS:GO‘s aggressive scene since 2013 and has developed into the perfect participant on this planet since becoming a member of NAVI in 2016. Since then, the Ukrainian was named the perfect participant by specialised media HLTV in three different years, named the participant of the last decade by ESL, and received quite a few titles, together with the PGL Stockholm Major in 2021.
Not like what many individuals suppose, although, mechanical talent just isn’t the important thing to success in FPS video games. The important thing, in accordance with s1mple, is to be able to outplaying an opponent together with your thoughts, as an alternative.
“There are CS, VALORANT, and CoD: Warzone, and for me, they’re roughly the identical factor,” s1mple mentioned on Telegram. “Not shooting-wise, as the sport mechanics are all the time completely different, however understanding how an individual thinks and decides is key to me. When you’ll be able to outplay your opponent utilizing your thoughts, that is the important thing to success of any FPS recreation. This is without doubt one of the tricks to keep in mind for the remainder of your life: in any recreation, regardless of which one, every thing is set by your mind.”
S1mple has just lately helped NAVI safe a spot in BLAST Paris Major, the final Valve-sponsored event for CS:GO forward of Counter-Strike 2‘s imminent full release this summer in Could. The CIS workforce will be a part of the occasion alongside seven different squads as soon as the Legends Stage kicks off.
