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Mira Ashford

Mira covers the competitive gaming scene with a focus on CS2, from tier-one tournaments to the mechanics that make the game worth watching. She is interested in what esports reveals about teamwork, pressure and preparation.

Esports and competitive gaming writer, page 4 of 8

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Verifying Secret Settings Shared Around CS2

Every competitive game eventually develops a culture of secret settings, the launch option nobody talks about, the config file...

Mira AshfordOct 13, 20264 min read
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Doing Well on a Small CS2 Gear Budget

There is a persistent idea in competitive gaming that you need expensive gear to compete at a decent level, and it quietly...

Mira AshfordOct 13, 20264 min read
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Tips for Playing Ranked Shooters

Ranked shooters put your skill on the line against players of your level, rewarding those who improve with a climb up the...

Mira AshfordOct 11, 20264 min read