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Why is s1mple not in Tier 1?

Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev is currently not on a Tier 1 Counter-Strike 2 team primarily due to a combination of a high buyout, lack of immediate top-tier interest after taking a break, and a desire to build a new project, leading him to sign with BC.Game Esports. While his mechanical skill remains high, his move in 2025 followed a period of inactivity and a challenging transition to CS2. Reddit +4
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What happened to s1mple?

S1mple would be benched and be replaced by broky on July 9th, following the Major. On 28 July 2025, Natus Vincere announced that s1mple was released from the organization after having received offers from multiple teams. That same day, BC.Game Esports announced that they had signed s1mple.
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Is ZywOo or s1mple better?

S1mple is a more aggressive player. He has done more overall damage than ZywOo, including more pistol-round wins. This has caused him to die a little more often (16.75 average deaths per match versus 15.93) but it has usually paid off.
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Is s1mple still part of NAVI?

After 9 incredible years, s1mple has decided to leave Natus Vincere. We're grateful for the unforgettable moments, numerous accolades, and his legacy as the greatest of all time.
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Why simple left NAVI?

According to NAVI officials, after the major, the club received multiple transfer offers for s1mple, all of which were “forwarded to him for consideration.” In other words, s1mple personally chose BC. Game Esports from among several options to continue his career.
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The Story Of Counter-Strikes Greatest Player

Is CS2 growing or dying?

You can check how many people play CS2 via third-party websites like SteamDB or Steam Charts. CS2 is not dying, and continues to grow in popularity.
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Why did jL quit NAVI?

In a video posted to his YouTube channel, jL gave more insight into his decision. He revealed that he was "not happy playing anymore, purely of my own thoughts, and how I felt about the game and about myself."
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Is s1mple joining FaZe Clan?

With a finance background and a multicultural lens, he loves talking about business as much as macro. FaZe Clan has signed Oleksandr 's1mple⁠' Kostyliev from Natus Vincere on a loan deal.
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Has NAVI ever won a CS:GO major?

On 7 November they won their first CS:GO Major, PGL Stockholm 2021, defeating G2 Esports 2–0. Team Na'Vi placed 1st at BLAST Premier Fall Final 2021 and BLAST Premier World Final 2021.
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Who are s1mple's biggest rivals?

42 players have chosen s1mple, while his biggest rival, Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut, got only 12 supporters. Others pointed at f0rest and donk. Some players were also named once or twice and weren't included in the list. For example, players also named dupreeh, dev1ce, FalleN and ropz.
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Who is better, Sindhu or Saina?

Sindhu is undoubtedly the best badminton player in the country now. Saina's Olympic bronze has been upped by her own Olympic silver. She has her own Superseries title too.
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Did FaZe buy s1mple?

S1mple to reinforce a struggling FaZe for IEM Dallas, Austin Major. FaZe's shocking acquisition of s1mple comes after an abysmal run from the team so far in 2025 following the departure of Robin “ropz” Kool for Team Vitality.
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Why is s1mple in jail?

S1mple is not currently in jail; rumors stem from a 2021 controversy where an old stream clip was taken out of context, leading to speculation about potential legal issues in Ukraine, but these were unsubstantiated, and he addressed it by reaffirming his Ukrainian patriotism, while more recent "jail" talk refers to his temporary benching from NaVi in 2023 and his departure in 2025 due to personal reasons and disagreements, not actual incarceration.
 
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Who is the 34 year old CS player?

Several prominent professional Counter-Strike players are 34 years old, including Brazilian legends FalleN, fer, Turkish IGL MAJ3R, Swedish veteran xizt, and British player dephh, demonstrating that experience, leadership, and strategic understanding remain vital in high-level CS2, even as reaction times naturally decline. 
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What team will s1mple join?

BC. Game have announced that they have completed the surprise signing of s1mple on a permanent transfer from Natus Vincere. The three-time HLTV Player of the Year will take over AWPing duties from Tim "⁠nawwk⁠" Jonasson, who was moved to the bench in June after six months on the roster.
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Is NAVI Russian or Ukrainian?

NAVI (Natus Vincere) is a major Ukrainian professional esports organization, founded in Kyiv, known for its teams in games like Counter-Strike, Dota 2, and Valorant, and often competes proudly as a Ukrainian entity.
 
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Who has the most kills in CS?

The player with the most kills in CS:GO is Janusz “Snax” Pogorzelski. He managed to beat Jesper “JW” Wecksell for the record in the last possible moment. In late August 2023, Snax reached a record-setting 43,531 total CS:GO kills, moving past JW's 43,506 kills.
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Has NiKo ever won a Major?

NiKo and G2 would go on to be eliminated in the Legends stage by Fnatic in a 1-2 elimination game, thus ensuring NiKo would never win a CSGO major. G2 became the champions of IEM Cologne 2023, where NiKo earned his eighth MVP award.
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What did Tfue Sue FaZe for?

In his lawsuit, Tfue sought to undo his allegedly oppressive three-year contract with FaZe Clan and asserted that the company had deprived him of business opportunities and failed to pay him his share of sponsorship revenues.
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What race is s1mple?

Oleksandr Olegovich Kostyliev (Ukrainian) or Aleksandr Olegovich Kostilev (Russian) (Ukrainian: Олександр Олегович Костилєв , Russian: Александр Олегович Костылев); born 2 October 1997), better known as s1mple or Sasha, is a Ukrainian professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player for Natus Vincere.
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Did s1mple replace Broky?

s1mple joins FaZe Clan to replace Broky before IEM Dallas and the BLAST Austin Major!!!
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Why did John Shedletsky quit Roblox?

He resigned from his full-time position in May 2014 in order to pursue establishing a new business venture, although he continues to work on an as-needed basis with the corporation.
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Will C9 come back to CS2?

With their departures, C9 is taking a step back from Counter-Strike 2. While we have no immediate plans to re-enter, we love CS and are always on the lookout for opportunities.
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Why did Swag get banned from CSGO?

He was widely considered to be one of America's best young talents during his time in compLexity Gaming and iBUYPOWER before being permanently banned from Valve events for participating in the 2014 North American match fixing scandal.
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