The Las Vegas Sphere is the eSports hotspot. Well, considering the events of the last few hours, the fierce ‘advertising war’ isn’t ending anytime soon. And just when the fans thought the contest couldn’t get any wilder, CS2 made its way on the gigantic sphere structure and lit up the ‘Sin City’. However, there’s a twist in the tale.
The ongoing year has arguably been the best year to be a gaming enthusiast. The last two nights in Las Vegas have been a visual spectacle for the video game industry. To see your favorite game lighting up the night sky is a visual of a lifetime. Apparently, the glaring visuals have just begun! Starfield, Cyberpunk 2077, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and now CS2 has made its way to the Vegas Sphere. Or has it?
CS2 features at the Las Vegas Sphere but it’s not what you think!
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In the latest viral video, fans witnessed CS2 the recently released sequel to the classic FPS franchise taking center stage in Las Vegas. Surprisingly, it wasn’t any visual or graphic from CS2 that made it to the structure. It was rather a stream case opening for a knife.
CS2: LIVE ON TWITCH -> TV/OHNEPIXEL pic.twitter.com/25F1h2q8HH
— ohnePixel (@ohnePixel) October 21, 2023
Opening a chest case in Vegas sounds like an ideal plan, though. The twist here is this viral video is actually edited and just made with the intention to interject on the trend. Although the video is edited, it’s exciting to catch a completely unorthodox advertising pitch for a game. Evidently, it worked for most gaming fans.
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A fan adding to the fun stated that only a personality like Neymar can take CS2 to the Vegas Sphere. Considering the Brazilian superstar is a huge fan of the CS franchise, it’s not impossible. Also, advertising at the structure might cost around half a million dollars for a day, so another reason why the fans bank on the soccer star.
Neymar has the cash to do it and he is CS addict too
— SntMarc2001 (@Shuvo05957217) October 21, 2023
Another user who is impressed with the hilarious prank thinks the deal of opening a 100-dollar knife on a 2 billion dollar screen doesn’t sound like a fair deal.
2.3B$ screen to unbox a 100$ knife 💀 pic.twitter.com/2Zcqwzw82N
— AtomiX (@AtomiX_CS) October 21, 2023
The question that this viral edit has fueled makes a strong case in the context of the next phase of console rivalry. The world is asking,
Big Win for the gaming community
The battle between Xbox and PlayStation is on! Microsoft Xbox has been in the headlines for a while for a variety of reasons. The list includes the release of Bethesda’s Starfield, the Activision deal, and the goal of expanding Xbox Game Pass.
And right after the sphere featured Starfield, it featured Spider-Man 2. If that doesn’t scream competition, what does?
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Fortunately, as long as the limelight stays with the eSports community, fans won’t mind. With all the visual spectacles, it’s ultimately a delight for all gamers. And even if the CS
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Which big game would you like to see on the Vegas Sphere? No pranks.
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