Ruslana Berest, better known by her nickname DKLana and the manager of Team Spirit's Dota 2 roster, attended a CS:GO/CS2 major in Budapest for the first time and shared her impressions of the event. Her observations highlight how the scene and atmosphere at a CS major feel distinct from what she is used to in the Dota 2 world.

29-year-old professional Dota 2 player Arthur "Arteezy" Babaev spoke about the possibility of resuming his competitive career in an interview with RosesaGaming. He discussed his attitude toward rejoining the pro scene and assessed his present level of play.

On 09.12 at 22:05 the owner of VP commented on the distinctions between the esports scenes of Dota 2 and CS2. In a brief statement, he assessed the two communities and the professional cultures that surround each title.