Tarik, a prominent figure in the gaming community, has recently begun playing CS2, following its global release. This move has generated substantial conversations in both the Counter-Strike and VALORANT communities. This article aims to delve into Tarik's statements, his prior involvement with VALORANT, and the ripple effects of his newfound preference for CS2.
Tarik's New Endeavor in CS2
Recent Livestream
Tarik, known previously for his prowess in CS:GO and later as a prominent VALORANT content creator, initiated a livestream on September 28 and 29. During this session, he made it clear that he will likely be dedicating more time to CS2 in the coming days.
His Statement
In his own words, Tarik indicated, "Tomorrow [in his next stream], I'm going to get on CS2 earlier, I might play like a little VALO and switch to CS2 pretty quick. Because this [CS2] is more fun than VALORANT, I'm not going to lie. This is way more fun."
Tarik's Influence in VALORANT
His Role
After retiring from professional CS:GO in 2021, Tarik established himself as a notable voice in the VALORANT community. He has been actively involved through his gameplay streams and by hosting VCT watch parties.
Streaming Hours
According to data from Sullygnome, Tarik has streamed over 1,000 hours of VALORANT content in the past six months. During the same time period, he streamed just a bit over 30 hours of Counter-Strike content on Twitch.