Esports journalism, backed by data
Long-form esports journalism grounded in data. The Broadcast treats every round as a data event with human consequences — the stories behind the stats. From the mathematics of CS2 economy rounds to historical prize pool analysis, from agent meta shifts to regional talent pipelines, every piece begins with a question that data can help answer.
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How CS2’s Economy System Creates Drama from Mathematics
Every CS2 round begins with a spending decision. Buy rifles or save for the next round? Force-buy with pistols and utility, or full eco? The economy system creates a mathematical framework that generates narrative tension. We model the expected value of each buy decision and show how the best teams turn economy management into a competitive advantage.
How CS2’s Economy System Creates Drama from Mathematics
Every CS2 round begins with a spending decision. The economy system creates a mathematical framework that generates narrative tension.
The International: 12 Years of Prize Pool Data
From USD 1.6 million in 2011 to USD 40 million in 2023 — the most spectacular financial story in esports.
First Blood Wins: Opening Duels in Valorant
The team that gets first blood wins the round 68% of the time. Decomposed by agent, map, and position.
Meta Shifts: How Patch Notes Rewrite the Data
When developers change a weapon’s damage or buff an agent, the competitive meta shifts — and the data shifts with it.
LAN vs Online: Does the Venue Change the Data?
Online matches have different statistical profiles than LAN events. We compare 2,000 online matches with 500 LAN matches.
The UK Esports Scene: Where the Data Says We’re Heading
The UK has produced world-class individuals but never a tier-1 team. We analyse the talent pipeline data.
“The UK esports scene piece was uncomfortable reading in the best way. Data-driven, honest about the talent pipeline gaps, and not trying to sell a narrative.”
— B.