Epitácio “TACO” de Melo and Marcelo “coldzera” David offered different responses on the Flow Podcast when asked whether they still love Counter-Strike after many years in the scene. TACO plainly said that he still loves CS. coldzera said he likes the game but no longer feels the same enthusiasm for playing.
The discussion showed contrasting present-day perspectives from two players who achieved major results together in Brazilian Counter-Strike. Neither is currently competing. TACO reaffirmed his affection for CS, whereas coldzera said he has been enjoying life away from the game’s routine and hassle.
Their careers started at different times: TACO’s earliest team record is from 2011, and coldzera’s is from 2013. Together, they won Brazil’s 2 Majors in 2016 and also claimed 7 other major events, including IEM Sydney 2017 and BLAST Pro Series Copenhagen 2017.
TACO and coldzera were each asked about their connection to CS rather than about a return to an active lineup. The available account places the focus on how they individually experience the game after years of competition. TACO’s response was emphatic: he still loves Counter-Strike.
coldzera offered a more qualified answer. He said that he likes the game, but explained that he no longer feels the same enthusiasm when playing. Since stepping away from competition, he said he has been able to live more of his life outside the game and has enjoyed being free of a demanding routine.
He also described continuing to play occasionally with friends, laughing during those sessions, and doing streams. However, he said he can no longer commit to serious play and spend hours playing in the way required by a competitive routine. The distinction in his answer was between casual contact with CS and the sustained commitment of playing competitively.
Different answers from former teammates
The Flow Podcast exchange provides comments from both players about their current relationship with Counter-Strike. TACO gave a direct answer, saying that he still loves CS despite spending many years in the scene. The report does not attach that answer to a declared intention to resume competition.
coldzera expressed a position distinct from TACO’s. He said he is enjoying his current period with greater distance from the game. He also mentioned doing occasional livestreams. The report identifies March 2026 as his most recent tournament, when he played for Magna at FERJEE In House, and places him away from the competitive scene at the time of publication.
The statements address how each player relates to Counter-Strike personally rather than assigning them the same competitive circumstances. At the time covered by the report, both TACO and coldzera were away from competition. Their careers began in 2011 and 2013, respectively, and the report credits them with 13 and 14 LAN titles.
- TACO said he still loves Counter-Strike during the podcast conversation.
- coldzera said he still likes the game but no longer has the same desire to play seriously.
- coldzera said he sometimes plays with friends and streams, while saying he cannot spend hours playing seriously anymore.
- Both players are described as away from competitive play at the time of the report.
The players’ shared history gives context to the contrast in their answers. TACO and coldzera were teammates in Brazil’s 2 Major titles in 2016. The evidence also credits them with 7 other major tournament victories together, including IEM Sydney 2017 and BLAST Pro Series Copenhagen 2017.
Their individual career records also show lengthy involvement before that shared period. TACO is credited with 13 LAN titles and coldzera with 14. Those totals are reported alongside the podcast discussion, but the players’ current comments remain personal accounts rather than a comparison of their achievements.
A chronology of their recent official appearances further establishes that neither is currently presented as active in competition. TACO’s last official match was in May of the previous year with SóJoga at Odyssey Cup Brazil. coldzera’s latest tournament appearance was in March 2026 with Magna at FERJEE In House.
Career background and latest recorded matches and tournaments
Records place TACO’s first team in 2011 and coldzera’s in 2013. The report says both have competed in Counter-Strike for more than a decade, crediting TACO with 13 LAN victories and coldzera with 14.
The career title totals are presented separately from their current situation. According to the report, both players are presently away from competitive Counter-Strike.
TACO’s most recent official match was for SóJoga in the Odyssey Cup Brazil in May of the previous year. coldzera’s latest tournament was with Magna at the FERJEE In House in March 2026.
| Documented subject | Documented fact |
|---|---|
| TACO | He said he still loves Counter-Strike and his last official match was for SóJoga at Odyssey Cup Brazil in May of the previous year. |
| coldzera | He said he still likes the game but no longer wants to play seriously for hours; his last tournament was for Magna at FERJEE In House in March 2026. |
| Shared history | They won Brazil’s 2 Majors in 2016 and were credited with 7 other major tournament wins together. |
The conversation presents different current views of Counter-Strike: TACO said he still loves the game, while coldzera said he is enjoying his current period farther from it.
The report credits TACO with 13 LAN titles and coldzera with 14, and states that both are away from competitive Counter-Strike. It identifies TACO’s latest official match and coldzera’s latest tournament separately.
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