FEED THE TROLLS Ep 22 ft Thorin & KingT: Falcons in CS2: S1mple, Team Origins & Financial Fallout

The Falcons’ Entry into CS2: Roster Moves, S1mple, and Competitive Impact | Counter-Strike Podcast Recorded 25 September 2024 Join  @Thooorin   @KingT_CS2  and me as we dive deep into the Falcons’ entry into Counter-Strike 2 (CS2). We break down their ambitious roster plans, player salaries, and how key decisions could shape the future of their team. We discuss how the Falcons’ influence compares to teams like ENCE and Heroic, and the role of agents in the evolving CS scene. The conversation also explores the broader effects on competitive CS, especially with a rumored S1mple loan deal, and whether the Falcons’ unlimited budget is hurting the ecosystem. Don’t miss our analysis of BOROS, Snappi, and Nertz, and what the future holds for Team Falcons. Find Thorin on X: www.x.com/Thorin Find KingT on X: www.x.com/KingTCSGO Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & KingT’s expertise in Tier 2 CS 01:19 – Falcons' entry into CS2 02:53 – Initial roster and player aspirations 08:55 – BOROS: A marketing decision or regional representation? 12:16 – Snappi’s leadership: What does he bring to the table? 17:25 – ENCE & Heroic: Rise, fall, and their future 20:57 – Gla1ve to ENCE? Could ENCE’s core move to Heroic? 28:59 – Nertz analysis and rating 32:29 – Team Falcons' unlimited budget: How it’s impacting the CS2 scene 36:05 – Is Falcons responsible for damaging competitive CS? 48:15 – Falcons' management: Are they their own worst enemy? 51:20 – SunPayUs in CS2 54:02 – S1mple to Falcons? Predictions and insights Find me on the socials: Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlza Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlza Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlza Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlza Discord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4 TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IYV9R777HMQK/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1 My gear (shop it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE) - Canon EOS M50 Mark ii - My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor - TUF Gaming VG27VH1B