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No more popular bomb trick in CS2. Valve has just nerfed it

No more popular bomb trick in CS2. Valve has just nerfed it

Counter-Strike 2 players don't quite agree on whether they welcome one change from a new update.

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Jacob Blazewicz

October 15, 2025

No more popular bomb trick in CS2. Valve has just nerfed it
New feature in CS2 raises mixed feelings. „Exploding” cases can contain skins for $1,500

New feature in CS2 raises mixed feelings. „Exploding” cases can contain skins for $1,500

The new CS 2 update isn't huge, but it has generated a lot of excitement. Not necessarily positive, if you don't count one new feature from the patch.

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Jacob Blazewicz

September 19, 2025

New feature in CS2 raises mixed feelings. „Exploding” cases can contain skins for $1,500
„A beautiful thing is happening.” Valve claimed victory in the great battle against cheaters in Counter-Strike 2

„A beautiful thing is happening.” Valve claimed victory in the great battle against cheaters in Counter-Strike 2

It looks like Valve has managed to crack down on even the most advanced cheats in CS 2. There has been a stampede in the cheat community.

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Jacob Blazewicz

September 15, 2025

„A beautiful thing is happening.” Valve claimed victory in the great battle against cheaters in Counter-Strike 2
Overpass map returns in CS2, but for many players it’s a disappointment

Overpass map returns in CS2, but for many players it’s a disappointment

Are you disheartened by the lack of Cache in Premier Season 3 in Counter Strike 2? Here you will find a short analysis why Overpass was chosen, instead.

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Aleksander Kartasinski

July 16, 2025

Overpass map returns in CS2, but for many players it’s a disappointment
CS2 Premier Season 3 is coming, but you’ll have to wait

CS2 Premier Season 3 is coming, but you’ll have to wait

Are you waiting for Premier Season 3 in Counter Strike 2? You'll have to wait a bit more, but check out this article to not miss it!

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Aleksander Kartasinski

July 15, 2025

CS2 Premier Season 3 is coming, but you’ll have to wait
CS2 Premier Season 3 has arrived and players are quick to share their thoughts

CS2 Premier Season 3 has arrived and players are quick to share their thoughts

Season 3 of Counter-Strike 2's Premier mode has launched today, removing one map, bringing back another, and introducing a few key gameplay changes.

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Matt Buckley

July 15, 2025

CS2 Premier Season 3 has arrived and players are quick to share their thoughts
„Prepare for a massive market crash” CS2's new trade protection feature concerns fans

„Prepare for a massive market crash” CS2's new trade protection feature concerns fans

Counter-Strike 2 has a massive economy centered around trading its in-game items, but a new feature introduced today could have a major impact on that.

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Matt Buckley

July 15, 2025

„Prepare for a massive market crash” CS2's new trade protection feature concerns fans
Valve is making ridiculous money on CS2 cases. Thanks to them and Steam, the company doesn't have to care about fast pace of game development

Valve is making ridiculous money on CS2 cases. Thanks to them and Steam, the company doesn't have to care about fast pace of game development

Counter-Strike 2 players continue to eagerly open cases, generating tens of millions of dollars in revenue for Valve in March alone.

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Jacob Blazewicz

April 9, 2025

Valve is making ridiculous money on CS2 cases. Thanks to them and Steam, the company doesn't have to care about fast pace of game development
CS 1.6 scores a comeback as CS: Legacy, it might be a return to Counter's best days

CS 1.6 scores a comeback as CS: Legacy, it might be a return to Counter's best days

A group of modders is working on CS: Legacy, a remake of Counter-Strike 1.6 built on the latest version of the Source engine.

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Adrian Werner

March 18, 2025

CS 1.6 scores a comeback as CS: Legacy, it might be a return to Counter's best days
Steam continues to break record after record. Valve's platform and its biggest hit have never attracted so many players

Steam continues to break record after record. Valve's platform and its biggest hit have never attracted so many players

Valve's platform has broken another record for user activity, and its biggest hit - Counter-Strike 2 - is not far behind. Much of this is due to the Spring Sale on Steam.

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Michal Harat

March 17, 2025

Steam continues to break record after record. Valve's platform and its biggest hit have never attracted so many players
Valve blocked CS mod launch on release day. Devs investigate

Valve blocked CS mod launch on release day. Devs investigate

The release of Counter-Strike: Classic Offensive failed to happen due to Valve, forcing the mod's developers to investigate.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 12, 2025

Valve blocked CS mod launch on release day. Devs investigate
CS 2 record on Steam. Valve's new game spotted by dataminers?

CS 2 record on Steam. Valve's new game spotted by dataminers?

CS 2 players are complaining, but they are still crowding Valve's shooter, which may be testing some new, unknown title.

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Jacob Blazewicz

February 17, 2025

CS 2 record on Steam. Valve's new game spotted by dataminers?
Counter-Strike 2 is returning to the Esports World Cup!

Counter-Strike 2 is returning to the Esports World Cup!

The industry-defining tactical first-person shooter (FPS) Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) is returning for another round at the Esports World Cup this year!

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Webedia Group

February 17, 2025

Counter-Strike 2 is returning to the Esports World Cup!
Valve fixed hilarious ragdoll in CS2 but fans want it back

Valve fixed hilarious ragdoll in CS2 but fans want it back

If you were enjoying the out of propoportions ragdoll in CS2, you might be sad that it's already gone. Many players want it back.

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Aleksander Kartasinski

January 10, 2025

Valve fixed hilarious ragdoll in CS2 but fans want it back
21 Years Ago Valve's Future Was Saved by Counter-Strike 2 Deal. Gabe Newell Made Knife Out of Joy

21 Years Ago Valve's Future Was Saved by Counter-Strike 2 Deal. Gabe Newell Made Knife Out of Joy

The contract to develop a game called Counter-Strike 2 was signed back in 2003. To celebrate this success, Gabe Newell - the founder of Valve - handmade a knife with the name of the game.

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Maciej Gaffke

November 22, 2024

21 Years Ago Valve's Future Was Saved by Counter-Strike 2 Deal. Gabe Newell Made Knife Out of Joy
CS2 Fixes Legs, But Players Are Left Disappointed by Latest Update

CS2 Fixes Legs, But Players Are Left Disappointed by Latest Update

Counter-Strike 2 finally received a major update. It's just a shame that most of the changes are minor, and the new battle pass has severely annoyed players.

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Jacob Blazewicz

October 3, 2024

CS2 Fixes Legs, But Players Are Left Disappointed by Latest Update
CS2's Iconic Dust 2 Map Gets Small Change with Huge Gameplay Impact

CS2's Iconic Dust 2 Map Gets Small Change with Huge Gameplay Impact

Dust 2, one of the most popular maps for Counter-Strike 2, received a minor update. The change, however, could have quite an impact on the game's balance.

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Martin Bukowski

July 24, 2024

CS2's Iconic Dust 2 Map Gets Small Change with Huge Gameplay Impact
CS Making a Killing for Valve Through Case Shop

CS Making a Killing for Valve Through Case Shop

Trading virtual items in Counter-Strike is a vein of gold for Valve. Players spent nearly $1 billion on this alone in 2023.

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Jacob Blazewicz

January 23, 2024

CS Making a Killing for Valve Through Case Shop
End of CSGO Era; Valve Finally Abandons the Game After 10 Years

End of CSGO Era; Valve Finally Abandons the Game After 10 Years

Valve has kept its word. After more than a decade, support for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, which had already been replaced by CS 2, has ended.

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Jacob Blazewicz

January 3, 2024

End of CSGO Era; Valve Finally Abandons the Game After 10 Years
Valve Accidentally Reveals Left 4 Dead Prototype in New Problematic CS 1.6 Update

Valve Accidentally Reveals Left 4 Dead Prototype in New Problematic CS 1.6 Update

Counter-Strike 1.6 has received news in Half-Life's anniversary update. The patch annoys players with bugs, but also includes a secret gift: a Left 4 Dead prototype.

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Jacob Blazewicz

November 24, 2023

Valve Accidentally Reveals Left 4 Dead Prototype in New Problematic CS 1.6 Update