Built Different, Built To Last: The Retired Legend Who Came Back to Run Over CS:GO

Unlike many of his French kinsmen, Cedric 'RpK' Guipouy has long been regarded as an altogether unemotional assailant. A silent yet slippery sentinel who’s strong in any position and able to stay calm and collected in even the tensest of circumstances. A reputation that’s led him to being dubbed “The Tank”.
So, how is it that RpK came to embody this vehicular playstyle in the first place, in what sense did his CS:GO career come dangerously close to ending before it even got started and how is it that he’s still able to stonewall zoomers despite being in his thirties?
Written & Hosted by: Dimitri Pascaluta (@DPascaluta)
Edited by: Jason Durante (@JayJay_Durante)
Produced by: Miles Hackett (@miles_hackett)
Animated & Thumbnail by: Fermin Mulett
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[@theScoreesports]

Do you think RpK will eventually become the oldest player to win a Major? Hit that like button to pay your respects to Le Tank!

[@battlerog_fr]

5:57 wtf google , why dos it sound so inacurate and why dose the french version google do it whay more acuratly what the hell XD

[@battlerog_fr]

i can say that cause im french , i know that the one you got aint fricking close to reality

[@battlerog_fr]

still nice video

[@Triantalex]

no.

[@leemarquez8995]

Yes

[@RpKTANK]

Thank you for making this, but you should work on your French

[@enomiellanidrac9137]

I was wondering "why's this guy thanking him?", then got a look at the name... oh ok. Ne soyons pas trop sévère, il fallait s'y attendre La langue de Molière, n'est pas facile à apprendre

[@Z-Twinturbo]

haha, dis plutot à Dan de bosser son anglais! 😂

[@anFy81]

classic French attitude ;-)

[@dsa43fsdf]

Only French word I know is surrender

[@enomiellanidrac9137]

@@dsa43fsdf sounds like English to me

[@sillysheep3042]

Just after the loss against Navi. Talk about timing.

[@whyjustwhy0]

HAHAHa IKR

[@avalino]

Perfect timing

[@akkurl]

F

[@wihihihihihihihihi]

xd

[@iJarib]

I'm saying, Zywoo looking a little scared in D2 there

[@divitagrawal9022]

I find RPK to be one of the most underrated player ever. His mechanics and plays are absolutely legendary.

[@tao123451]

True. He’s the only player I see who can still make sick plays as a support player and playing in shitty spots no other player wants to play. He’s also very clutch as well

[@mukherjee4217]

@@tao123451 everything you just said spells out "Xyp9x" to me lol support player : check plays shitty positions for his team : check makes sick plays : check is clutch as hell : (you know it) check

[@tao123451]

@@mukherjee4217 well thats true. Then can't they both share the same credit? Lol

[@sunbae-nim]

@@mukherjee4217 Except Xyp9x isn't underrated, one of or if not the greatest support player and clutch player of all time.

[@mukherjee4217]

@@tao123451 oh no no no. I was just pointing to the fact that you said "He's the only player" ,referring to RpK, when it's not at all true. There are many other sick support players in the scene too. That's all i'm saying xD. And Xyp9x definitely tops that list imo.

[@sourouxluckfucian3303]

RpK is literally my favourite csgo player and i loved that video..whether he wins a major with vitality or not ,for me,he is counted to those players who deserved a major but havent gotten (s1mple,karrigan,NiKo and more)..i love his robotic aim and his calmed attitude

[@elvisg7]

Everybody loves Le Tank, because what else can you do against him? Walk into his bombsite & get wrecked.

[@nox1633]

Nice timing , as soon as vitality lost it .

[@bigjimboonthemic9352]

Rpk was so trash in the first map

[@DickinsonStrength]

damn beat me to it

[@satoshialvez4452]

They didn't lost, they won the 3rd place

[@xodus3592]

wtf

[@VincentHablan]

ez for astralis ez for navi lol

[@GabrielOliveira-bm2el]

"then I saw all the fans" looks at the crowd and sees fer, fallen and boltz

[@GabrielOliveira-bm2el]

@AIDAN ORMSBY they must be fans themselves as well

[@edwinleechuanhao]

yeah did not expect that wow

[@merouln700]

5:57 as a frenchie, that's nowhere near how I would pronounce it 8:02 at least Dimitry doesn't butcher it the way Google translate does 9:23 literally RpK says that you would "earn the equivalent of a Snickers and a Mars", I found it funny to point it out Anyway, that was a nice vid

[@KopsiCS2]

mais si google trad a capté qui cédou venait du sud xD

[@merouln700]

C'est vrai qu'RpK a bon accent du sud, ça s'entend bien mdr

[@enomiellanidrac9137]

Le Mars et le Snickers m'ont fais sourire aussi.

[@bennyandersson7770]

RpK has the thing that most players miss. The ability to remove emotions from a professional match. Respect for le Tank. A true competitor.

[@slnation7317]

12:53 swear its Fallen, FNX, BOLTZZ AND TACO in the crowd ngl

[@jonatasschmitz8202]

Fallen, fer, steelga, ?, Boltz

[@joca8129]

Its fallen, fer, zqk,boltz and steelega The former KEYD roster

[@hariznaim388]

that time fallen was thinking "should i play major?"

[@reepieces]

Dmitri is the GOAT of the channel IMO, I love the other guys but his energy is just superb

[@kroooassant9899]

he has sparks in his eyes when he speaks csgo lol

[@dariusbobar810]

we should be thankful for old cs veterans, they did it while literally being paid dirt man, thats passion.

[@maximes4428]

There is a 45 minutes long video of RpK (where he basically talks about his whole career) in which he said they were paid around 200-300€ a month (France minimum wage is 1200€) when LoL players were earning tons of money.

[@zdx197]

Happy for RpK getting some recognition. One of the most underrated CSGO pro's out there.

[@MarchuxProductions]

The RPK is an LMG variant of the AK47, and it's strangely fitting haha

[@Helvanic]

The dude is already a legend and he still spends 2 years working on his mechanics. That's next level dedication right there.

[@pol44r]

Rpk has been for long my favorite player ,not because he is extremely flashy ,not because he is extremely smart,but because he always smiles and does the job even when he plays the worst roles and positions ingame

[@alexsabev2038]

Poor thing he left Vitality. There will never be someone like him again.

[@harambe9461]

Now he’s officially retired from CS

[@totallynormalperson2915]

@@harambe9461 sadly.

[@harambe9461]

@@totallynormalperson2915 still sad

[@eragonrank5303]

RpK: “I have been called, I must answer. Always...”

[@aanakk]

"Zywoo. This beautiful, baby-faced assasin is so talented..." Dimitri. Show us your search history.

[@vitormilioli7560]

Great content as always, didn't know his history, more respect than ever for him now

[@DeletedTaters001]

RpK might not always be the best fragger, or the most consistent fragger, but he's "good enough", while bringing the whole package. He's always willing to be the guy who runs in first (and dies), be the anchor, the guy who saves for ak round 1, etc. He's the perfect "team player". It's also amazing that he keeps his from up at 31 (where others usually drop off) and recovered from that sickness/medical condition he had. It's amazing to see what he's overcome. It's also unique to see a Source player rise up. (In CSGO) Edit: the timing might be kind of funny, but it's worth noting that RpK was a part of team Vitality's success in 2020 :)

[@satoshialvez4452]

The results of today doesn't mean anything for an esports carreer of a man that has 31 and still beeing in to the top teams. He deserves respect

[@therealyou2495]

And they just lost to navi KEKW THE TIMING

[@kennymccormick1660]

He did the awp was broken

[@mohsinp3459]

and navi beat astralis, lmaooo

[@kemicoal6771]

I leave HLTV because of the toxicity and people on youtube comments are doing the same thing, gosh you really cant escape it can you

[@satoshialvez4452]

Who cares about navi rpk deserves respect

[@juanencabo3084]

@@kemicoal6771 you'll get used to it at the point that either you don't even care or you become what you hated the most To me its both

[@Uexo910]

thank you for this documentary about the legend that le tank is !

[@SporadicallyOrdinary]

These videos really make me appreciate the pro counter strike scene and the players

[@senshai1267]

I still watch " the story of Get_ Right " video .... I just love it so much , it is one of the best videos from this channel. Thank you

[@headsh0tpker]

Really well written script in this video, keep up the quality!

[@baguspratamaputra2571]

NAF eye's just like "yo wtf, i've never been open my eyes this wide before"

[@rodolfogomes9425]

RPK skill in holding bomb sites is simply unmatched, never in my life i've seen a player do what he was doing so well and consistent has he was doing.

[@ImSh1ni]

I'd happy to watch some kind of documentary video of the dominating trio of teams for 2020, Vitality, Astralis, Na'Vi. The whole year of CS was just theirs, many teams were trying to shine as bright as them, but none could pull the victory of all of them. Heroic and BIG were at the top for a moment, but they were trashed as soon as they meet one of these teams. And it was always just after starting a moment of their shine. None can compete with all of them, and it's amazing to watch.

[@matthewmuehleck8580]

Sad to see those ELeague clips and think about how Kenny lost some of the years of his prime to his smoking addiction.

[@GeekyNerd_FTW]

What?

[@symb0llls220]

Huh

[@IKKAIWINS]

@Cheerio Box you haven't gotten out of a smoking addiction to understand how it impacts your brain and energy levels.

[@beltionbambie1239]

@Cheerio Box thats so god damn stupid to say

[@matthewmuehleck8580]

@Cheerio Box look at the clips of his hands shaking from withdrawals and tell me that wouldnt affect you

[@korosu96]

15:18 they are not friends, my friend , they are brothers , my friend!

[@Polored1066]

yOOO LE TANK got his video :O

[@savk0n1]

Can't wait to see a video on Nexa.

[@kgandrala]

"I thought it would go okay, I knew how to aim" me every time i play a game and than go 12-47

[@BossDemo]

Le tank and Zeus in one team. I would love to see this happen

[@iaimen865]

"Hard to cover day to day expenses" When he says you barely get paid a mars or snickers bar

[@user-cc3ef7qh1x]

That timing is soooo good

[@RpKTANK]

Member this guy??? he's back !

[@simptrix007]

I dont usually like your outro stuff but this one was special :D

[@ipavan]

Bro I swear to god, just yesterday I was thinking it would be nice if theScore esports (you guys) made a video on RPK, and now I see the video, you guys awesome

[@DarkGenesisSo2]

One of the most underrated players of all time. Le Tank!!!

[@jessesnyder4246]

Any one else realize that's Boltz, Steel, Taco, Fer, and FalleN at 12:50?

[@jarodcouprie2165]

I'm french and I'm glade to see that you did not say Baguette too many times. That was a good video, as always!

[@alexhuwe4169]

I love the mindmap of Virtus Pro❤️ But it needs one arrow with "not my friend, my brother my friend 🔥

[@Rosterized]

Returning to such high level after a 2 year break is just mind boggling to me, I cant stay even a week away from my pc and I feel I completely lose the feeling to aiming, cant imagine 2 years

[@cylgshlat]

Finally! A video about RpK

[@Hidefjazzkitten8]

At 20:42 the SG is making Aug noises

[@Mint-mf5up]

Bold to post this after they lose to Na'Vi

[@josefwakeling7103]

11:28 he definitely had "the gear"

[@uwulynn]

Nice timing bro

[@smokeychickenwings1038]

I looooove the VP poster at 15:17! Made me laugh for half a minute straight :D

[@Uexo910]

He just got benched... Man...

[@StormyOneShot]

This was amazing 👍

[@hl9279]

just been waiting for someone to make a story on thus hunk

[@Hahny]

2:35 the guy in the backround only wanted a fist bump

[@huhwhat7527]

1:15 wow zywoo is so good he got a 6k

[@adamsamuel5076]

Brilliant video

[@frozens8796]

I know this Video is about RpK but seeing Fallen, fer, boltz and steel in the crowd at 12:53 is funny af xD

[@Kickjess]

Great timing guys!

[@varresa4495]

Waiting for a story on the boys, from Vox Eminor to 100 thieves and now Extremum. Would be a good one

[@harmless-kun]

@12:40 *"I Must Go, My People Need Me"* :D

[@crumbs7826]

If only this guy was in the Maginot line.

[@andrew1xfnbr]

A legend that wouldn’t be forgotten

[@yalchi13]

Best video ever. Le_tank my fav

[@AkhilArya]

Fallen and Fer sitting in the audience at 12:57

[@zardi9083]

12:55 fer and fallen casually sitting in the crowd Pog

[@uniikkiz]

Never been passionate about french cs or the typical stars like kennys and the like. However, I have always loved rpk and the way he plays.

[@ScieSawSciss]

finally a video about my favourite player LE TANKK

[@DarkKnight15935]

Happy retirement

[@sonofbarrel361]

Great video but it’s such a shame that the subtitles don’t represent the subtleties of what he’s saying because the beauty is in the details with his delivery (Edit: still really appreciate the effort put into the subtitles, really gets his basic message across every time)

[@JacobA666]

Omg, I didn't know you guys know The Sopranos ;D my favorite show!

[@Mightyfish_]

Did anyone just see Shox have his arm out for his teammate but never got it. I felt the pain

[@eusticerubberduckyninerone9129]

That sopranos reference was amazing

[@Europa_GG]

1:27 NODDERS Bill Dipperly

[@fffffffff25]

Love thag I got his autograph at MLG CBUS him and scream and Shox were so cool to see

[@Exot1c_FPS]

RPK VIDEO LETS GO!!!

[@BPKPhoenix]

While some people has choice words with CS: Source, I will forever miss it because it was the first online game I ever played and will keep having nostalgic memories, especially watching all the pro matches, all of the legendary fragmovies like those made by ClaYmaN aka rechyyy, enigma, slink, phoon and dare I say, LOLYOU. It was definitely fun watching VERYGAMES, probably the #1 team in the entire world at that point with an all-star roster: RPK, NBK, Ex6TenZ, Shokkk and RegnaM and watching them just steamroll everyone.

[@Fabsh27]

12:50 some promising players there in the crowd

[@tbzwinch860]

6:10 tenZ cameo look at killfeed

[@wasyaname]

Definitely a very underrated player.

[@yazal9884]

i like how you always begin with " it's no secret" LOL

[@ahellicopter1396]

RPK:I knew how to hit headshots, that wasn't a problem My teammates: 👁 👄 👁

[@enomiellanidrac9137]

Says the hellicopter about the tank... is that like the pot and the kettle?

[@ahellicopter1396]

@@enomiellanidrac9137 No im saying my teamates in silver cant aim

[@enomiellanidrac9137]

@@ahellicopter1396 I just found amusing that both your username and RpK's nickname are both military used vehicules, which evoked the idiom in my mind, it had no futher meaning. Sorry about the lousy humor.

[@ahellicopter1396]

@@enomiellanidrac9137 ah true

[@adryana9]

RPK is literally a type of tank. So yeah, the nickname is probably from there

[@SausageandWine]

He first played at DoD 1.3 I think RpK means RapeKing :D

[@peeeachuwu]

15:20 ahh i see what you did there with VP

[@roKr55]

Legend

[@denzline9876]

18:44 Xi wuu way of dragon clutch

[@edosakasambodo6413]

arguably the best anchor

[@akshayganeshkumar5645]

12:55 Fallen and his boys watching events live

[@roee7102]

is that fallen and fer? 12:54

[@kfcmanagertrihard4505]

no thats boombl4 and f0rest

[@DarkGenesisSo2]

It is

[@Corrupted]

Time goes by so fast, feels like yesterday that I was rooting for the young newcomers and now I'm the same age as "old veterans" lmao, esports rosters make you feel old real quick

[@mafia7378]

crisp clean lock boys.

[@dead_ins1de.b1t73]

I think dimitri should hav at least mentioned scream even though he doesn't play Cs anymore

[@abdullahibrahimhassan7301]

Scream is belgian but played for french teams so he isnt a french player technically

[@mohammedmahathir7536]

@@abdullahibrahimhassan7301 thanks for clearing that up. I was kinda upset when I did not see his name there

[@saiya1322]

20:43 That Krieg sounds like a AUG lmao

[@wortenheimmer]

The guy even sounds like a tank

[@av1ceee703]

RpK just saved vitality`s ass so often

[@mynames7664]

no zywoo carries that team on his back so hard im surprised he doesn't need surgery by now

[@chlumped2081]

@@mynames7664 needs a back massage

[@mynames7664]

@@chlumped2081 he needs a god damn chiropractor by now

[@Cboom96]

@2:40 Legend has it to this day Shox is still hanging there :/

[@sim-is-cool]

rpk just won the paris major 2023

[@wattaaaonbeat2506]

I never took off the sticker from usp-s....much love to one of the best players

[@Mence1809]

12:54 Katowice 2015 from right to left: Boltz, zqk, Steel, Fer and Fallen