The man famous for his array of Counter-Strike accolades including a staggering nine CPL titles was the next person in the 'Syndicate interview series' seat by compLexity. With questions regarding how his team is doing out of the equation, the interview delves into a more casual look at HeatoN's lifestyle and his views on Counter-Strike as a whole.

A topic rarely brought up in interviews but often spoke about is why Sweden consistently throws out top Counter-Strike teams, and HeatoN thinks it is due to the game "being very popular" and Swedish internet connections: "Everyone has had amazing broadband connections for several years now, it really assists in the development as a player."

Why is Counter-Strike 1.6 still alive? "The reason for that is simple! There simply isn't a better game out there," according to the Swede.

Where does HeatoN see esports at now? When compared to his favourite year of 2003, he likes how it is "getting bigger and bigger and has more professional tournaments than when I played," and ranks it "pretty close behind" his famous 2003 campaign despite not even playing.

CS Promod gathered mixed opinions from the professional community and HeatoN falls on the 'liked' side. "I actually liked the initial version of it," he said. "Lets just hope that they make it as good as we all want it to be because that is what the Counter-Strike scene needs right now."

He also cannot figure out why Valve haven't made Counter-Strike 2 yet, and thinks it's a "terrible move." Should they eventually create the game, will it back up HeatoN's claim of new games being fitted with "weird stuff?"

Who does he see as the current best player? Read the full interview over at compLexity's website.

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