HLTV.org Raising Its Game For 2008

Congratulations and thank you. Because of you readers HLTV.org is one of the top eSports websites in the world. As a reward we're now going to raise our game to meet the new demands of eSports.

First, we've brought Richard "Myers" Millington aboard to head up our content. Myers is a prominent eSports journalist with experience at many top gaming websites and magazines. Myers will be assuming a Community and Business development role here to help us provide you with an even better experience.

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Most importantly, we're going to have a great focus on the matches we show. Our coverage is going to delve deeper. You're going to read weekly previews and post-match interviews about our biggest games before any other website. And, if you're busy, we're going to give you a weekly round-up of the most exciting action. Are you interested in knowing the top ten Pistol frags of the week (and where to see them?) - then HLTV.org will duly provide.

So why are we doing this? There are two reasons. First, we don't feel just showing games is enough. We owe you much more. eSports is at a stage where gamers really want to know more about the upcoming matches, and much more detailed, expert, opinion. To be blunt, you deserve these changes dear readers. Second, it's part of our long-term strategy. We know many other organisations are coming close to offer what we do, and we know we need to raise the bar to stay ahead. If not just for the benefit of ourselves, then to increase the competition amongst all eSports organisations to stay great. A rising tide lifts all boats.

Now is also the time to have your input. What more do you want to see at HLTV.org? Is there something you want that we haven't yet offered? Is there something you think might work well at HLTV.org? Then let us know - we'll make it worth your while.

All things considered, it's a great time to be a fan of eSports.

#3
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Serbia Nandor Lj.
gj on all these changes ur planning to make, i completely support the ideas. the pistol shots thing is awesome, id like to add something to it... there should be a special compilation of best pistol, rifles and awp shots and stuff, and it should be collected like for 3/4 weeks or even a month, and then presented in a special topic. something like the top10 moves in the nba, just with every single class of the weapons. and of course the top10 "moves" of the week, 1vX situations with bomb planted/defused stuff... it would be excellent if this could be implemented...
2008-01-12 16:44
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#4
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United Kingdom Myers
Hi Nandor, that sounds like a fab idea! We're looking to rotate it a little at the moment - but could do a monthly roundup of it all, rather than weekly. Depends on the workload of our .avi guys really. Do you have any more ideas?
2008-01-12 17:14
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#5
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Spain deBurrows
I remember long time ago I talked with Neville about making match reviews bcause I've always enjoyed reading the highlights of a match and then download the demo to check them. There are very few sites capable to do this in a good way. If you say that hltv.org is improving the coverage I'm sure we all will enjoy your next features. In addition this will help keeping the spirit of cs 1.6 alife.
2008-01-12 17:19
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#6
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Romania TheBat.B
wow nice work and aspirations :D:D gg
2008-01-12 17:31
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#8
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Romania TheBat.B
foget, we whant POV from players :D:D:D
2008-01-12 17:44
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#9
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Denmark xerP
HLTV is teh shizzle!
2008-01-12 17:52
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#10
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Greece trib
nice nice "First, we don't feel just showing games is enough." although , its your first priority , am i right ? "What more do you want to see at HLTV.org?" - the live scorebot would be a nice idea to stick around. Is it buggy or sth ? I may be wrong, but i have not seen it for quite a long time. - what about a "search forums" option ? :) - btw, do you remember the "ASK mibr" thread ? (where is it :P) well how about everytime you guys interview a professional player we get the chance to ask him anything we want? Ofc you cant ask him 500 questions, just like "mibr", you select the top 3-5-10 and we all stay happy :)
2008-01-12 18:28
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#11
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Denmark Nix0n
Yes, its our main priority to showing you the best games from around the world. But mixing the two will hopefully make things even better. The scorebot still has a few tweaks left, but it's working just fine. The bot will be added for those matches where we can get rcon. For matches such as Extreme Masters, NGL-One and other top leagues will feature the scorebot. The mibr interview got delayed due to Christmas and New year, everybody from mibr traveled during the holidays, but the interview should be added within far too long.
2008-01-12 18:36
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Spain deBurrows
I'm sad to inform you that NGL-ONE is not related to CS anymore.
2008-01-13 17:44
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#31
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Denmark Nix0n
Still up and running for some time. Missing 5 matches in the groupstage and the theres the finals left. So related for some time still, but not for ever :(
2008-01-13 17:46
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#12
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Denmark Nomad - HLTV.org
We are working on a search engine for the forums, we could do a half assed one now, but we'd rather have a proper one.. And don't worry, our main priority is still HLTV. :)
2008-01-12 19:04
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#14
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Brazil Mvin
GJ Nix0n, Martin, Nomad, HLTV.org in general and all membres. I visit HLTV.org dialy, gr8 site. D: BTW, Waiting the MiBR interview. 8)
2008-01-12 19:40
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#15
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Serbia Nandor Lj.
actually, i do have more suggestions. get up a hltv.org CS 1.6 server and get some showmatches going with people from the website, the hltv.org team versus people who applied to the showmatch (randomly pick them before that), im sure there are a lot of ppl willing to kick your ass :d imply the thumbs system in the posts, the posts with for example -3 thumbs would be marked as spam and would be hidden. i think that there was no prize-giving contest here for a loooong time, and making one could be an another good way for saying thanks to your community (i just want new headphones so i made this up on purpose, evil me ^_^). oh yeah, more interviews with pro gamers so i dont have to go to sk-gaming just to read carmacs i-views -.-
2008-01-12 19:43
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#16
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Denmark Nix0n
Taking the thumbs system would be ripping SK-Gaming. However we will be adding a more structure on the forums, as it's way out of control at the moment.
2008-01-12 19:46
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#17
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Denmark Danny D3
Meh i don't like the YouTube, GotFrag kind of thumb system.
2008-01-12 19:46
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Nah... it is more based on the man rather than the text.
2008-01-13 12:42
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#18
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Belgium smiTTe
Ok nice things to see that will be working out in future, but i'm still waiting on the guestbook Nomad(K), but nvm ;) G_L in future I <3 HLTV.org keep checking it.
2008-01-12 23:47
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#19
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United Kingdom atticus
tbh i never got a mention like this :< HMPH
2008-01-12 23:57
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#20
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Denmark Nix0n
I'm sorry. Who are you?
2008-01-13 00:05
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#35
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Germany ferret
Attii!!! Don't you remember, he was the one who lived in cyprus for half a year or smth?
2008-01-22 10:06
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#21
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Israel FerasX
demos forums and score box like how in gotfrag.com
2008-01-13 00:46
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#22
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Denmark Nomad - HLTV.org
As far as i know we already have all those things, we even have live scorebot on the page as well, coupled with past results for teams, and relevant demos.. :)
2008-01-13 00:52
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#23
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Denmark Danny D3
Since you have Scorebot, isnt it possible to store player frags and deaths?
2008-01-13 01:00
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#24
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Denmark Nomad - HLTV.org
It sure is, we will have some news about that later in January I hope.. :)
2008-01-13 01:28
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#25
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Serbia fffuuu
i agree with Nandor (des Srbine!)there should be some tournaments by HLTV on their own servers ... something kinda like pr0s vs randomly picked HLTV members...(including me!) <<just kidding.. gj 4 all (nix , martin , Myers, Nomad ... and many, many others)... :D
2008-01-13 01:32
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#26
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United States AIR_CAV
cant wait!
2008-01-13 05:15
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#27
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Denmark Nix0n
How you holding up John? Long time no see!
2008-01-13 06:10
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#29
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Switzerland MadeInLondon
this site is just great.. and with the mentioned further steps it's even going to be better:D (almost impossible:P) and i also think that POV-demosection would be awesome:P keep on going guyz:D love the site.. 1-2 hours every day checking it :P
2008-01-13 15:24
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#32
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Romania Truuuust
pov, frags of the week, frag of the month, lots of interviews, and maybe some short videos of the players in important moments of the match :) that would be perfect ...but it needs a lot of work
2008-01-13 18:36
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#33
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United Kingdom Myers
POV demos seems to be what everyone is asking for. We'll see what we can do. The avi stuff will take a little time, so be patient with that - but it's coming along. Keep any further suggestions coming, we love hearing them.
2008-01-14 01:50
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#34
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Germany J4kob
Hey when I first read the headline I thought you´re goin´ to change the game, to source(:O{{{ ) maybe (EVERYONE IS BUYABLE!) Fine to hear that I was wrong. But OT: Sometimes I wish that there´s something that shows that Hot Matches are Live right now. You know, I join the site and see that there´s a top match running right now, like a red box around the matchlink if its Live. Than ( and if I like the Teams :P) i´m gonna join right in. PoVs are also a really nice idea. Btw : How do you like the puking smiley? I came to me one day at work when I was thinking about Source...
2008-01-14 19:27
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#36
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Portugal iNfected_PT
HLTV.org FTW!
2008-01-24 10:46
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