The Austin Major is just a few weeks away, and we finally have the two things that make Majors even more exciting. Viewer passes and Stickers are an integral part of the Major League culture that fans eagerly wait for, given they help them connect to the festival of Counter-Strike in ways that make these events a phenomenon.
The Major is returning to the USA after a long time, and Texas has always boasted an amazing crowd, as witnessed in past IEMs. Given that the Major is being held at a place of rich cultural heritage, Valve has decided to put some Texas “flair” into the stickers. With a plethora of finishes to look out for, these stickers move away from the usual designs and are quite refreshing to look at.
Pick’Ems are another fun element that becomes very rewarding when paired with the viewer pass. Correctly predicting the outcome of the matches gives you bragging rights among your friends for your crafty analytic ability. Having the viewer pass lets you get the rewards if you get your prediction on point.
With Stage 1 set to begin on June 3rd, we are a week away from the first Major of the year. While recently, results have caused more than a few favorites to emerge, Team Vitality is the big dog that everyone will have their eyes on, and now it will be up to Falcons, MOUZ, and Spirit to stop them.