Hot Take Point Made
Hot Take Point Made is a CS:GO talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss
Episodes
We deliver three hot takes on Falcons' CAC final loss, the all-time rifler debate, and whether Team Liquid CS should just shut it down.
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Takes on karrigan's future at Falcons, who's actually top-3 in competitive CS right now, and what happens at IEM Cologne.
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Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake argue the VRS is the best thing to happen to CS in years — then debate whether FaZe Clan's roster is already cooked.
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Will FaZe win a Tier 1 event in 2026?! Counter-Strike debates explode in this episode of Hot Take Point Made as Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad tackle some of the boldest, most divisive takes in the current CS2 scene. From questioning FaZe’s future at the top to brutal IGL rankings and player ceilings, this episode is packed with sharp analysis, disagreement, and unapologetic opinions.
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Does dev1ce need to be removed from 100 Thieves?! Counter-Strike drama heats up in this episode as we break down whether dev1ce is officially washed, how FaZe vs. Aurora is being mispriced, why CS2’s MR12 rules change everything, and why FUT Esports might instantly become elite with s1mple. We also look ahead at IEM Cologne Major qualification, discuss why G2 is nowhere near a top-10 team, and revisit why the old Astralis 6 and 7-m...
Vitality needs to lose to MOUZ in order to be the best team! This episode dives deep into Counter-Strike history, era legitimacy, and the ongoing debates around Vitality’s dominance, MOUZ’s lack of S‑tier trophies, and whether rival strength shapes how eras are remembered. The hosts also break down why Falcons are struggling, heavily critique Zonic’s coaching style, and discuss leadership, communication, player culture, and what’s ...
jL should not be an analyst for any more matches at IEM Krakow! This episode delivers some of the hottest and most chaotic takes in Counter-Strike, starting with a bold claim that jL shouldn’t be an analyst at IM Krakow until he proves himself at smaller events. The hosts dive into MOUZ’s struggles, arguing the team is “too soft,” lacks energy, and may be held back by an overly polite internal culture that avoids conflict or accoun...
We break down whether NiKo ruined CS by pioneering the super‑team era, analyze PARIVISION’s rise and why Jame’s teams may never reach another Major playoff, reveal why modern rivalries lack the identity of classic era matchups, and discuss how today’s meta pressures every young talent to chase super teams instead of building long-term cores.
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The crew breaks down why claiming apEX isn’t a Top 3 IGL is a “stupid take” and argues he’s actually the best leader in Counter‑Strike right now. They also revisit the s1mple BC.Game saga, explaining why his late‑season burnout may not matter now that he finally has a real roster behind him. The discussion turns to soulfly’s tough start with Aurora and why he may be labeled a “bust” despite the issues being out of his control. Fina...
Close out the year with the final 2025 episode of Hot Take Point Made as Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake go off on fan hot takes, Counter-Strike’s best IGLs, and the future of CS talent. The boys start by absolutely dismantling a viewer suggestion to play the “decider” map first in best-of-threes, using it as a springboard to talk about MR12, series pacing, and why format changes aren’t the solution.
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In this episode of Hot Take Point Made, the crew dives deep into the CS2 Major and deliver some of the spiciest roster and tournament predictions yet.
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In this episode of Hot Take Point Made, the crew dives into some of the spiciest Counter-Strike talking points yet!
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In this episode of Hot Take Point Made, the crew dives deep into controversial Counter-Strike debates! From ranking national CS teams to dissecting HLTV's Rating 3.0 and MVP awards, no topic is off-limits.
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In this episode of Hot Take Point Made, the hosts dive deep into some of Counter-Strike's hottest takes, wild fan submissions, and heated esports debates. From removing friendly fire from CS, to shutting down FACEIT entirely, to questioning rain's future in the top tier, nothing is off-limits.
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In this episode of Hot Take Point, the panel dives deep into the state of FaZe Clan, player transfers, and some of the most debated performances in Counter-Strike 2. From questioning coach NEO's impact and leadership issues with Karrigan, to evaluating FaZe’s roster struggles, the hosts don’t pull any punches. They also tackle a spicy fan take claiming ZywOo will never win another Major — breaking down why that perception is heavil...
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on whether donk will be the GOAT of CS2, ZywOo's performances for Vitality in Major Finals, a potential move for s1mple and BC.Game to acquire EliGE, and how Spirit could have an era with tn1r!
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Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on rain's status in FaZe, donk's achievements compared to The MongolZ, NiKo and Falcons, and NiP's potential to become a top 10 roster.
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Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on ZywOo, donk, Team Spirit at the Budapest Major, and Falcons' chances at winning any big events this year!
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Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on FaZe Clan's bleak outlook with this broky lineup, why sAw to G2 was the best offseason roster move, MOUZ not reaching the same heights this season, and more!
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Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on how s1mple will win a Major in CS2, G2's roster with sAw and SunPayus becoming a solid top 5 team, the eventual legacy of this FlyQuest roster, and more!
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