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CS:GO and Old Age - When Are Pro Gamers at Their Best?

Michal Ciezadlik, 21 April 2022, 17:31

A recent study has helped determine how the passage of years affects form in professional CS:GO competition. The statistics resolve whether youth has an advantage over experience.

No Head Bug CS:GO Has Been Haunting Players for a Year Now

Michal Ciezadlik, 14 March 2022, 15:18

Bizarre bugs in CS:GO are nothing new, but this one makes the players lose their heads. And it's been in the game on for nearly a year.

Top CS:GO Ranks Spend Over 60 Hours Per Month in the Game

Michal Ciezadlik, 09 March 2022, 16:58

What is the average number of hours players spend playing CS:GO? Leetify conducted a survey, the results of which may come as a bit of a surprise.

CS:GO Pro Warns: Flashbang Noise Can Damage Hearing

Michal Ciezadlik, 27 January 2022, 17:33

It turns out that long hours spent playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive can take a negative toll on our hearing. At least that's what one pro gamer says.

What is Trust Factor in CS:GO And How to Increase It

Michal Ciezadlik, 13 January 2022, 16:47

CS:GO players are finding ways to increase their Trust Factor for better matchmaking. If you'd like to find out what these methods are, read on.

New Year Brings New Service Medals for CS:GO Players

Michal Ciezadlik, 30 December 2021, 14:25

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will be adding Service Medals 2022 in the New Year.

Steam Deck Without Further Delays; CS:GO and Half-Life Will Get Updates

Jacob Blazewicz, 17 December 2021, 14:46

Steam Deck won't be experiencing another delay, despite continued issues with component availability. In the meantime, Valve is preparing updates for Half-Life, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and other games with the upcoming console in mind.

Battlefield 2042 Stickers in CS:GO; Surprising Collaboration Between Valve and EA

Michal Ciezadlik, 18 November 2021, 16:02

A day before the official release of Battlefield 2042, we learned of a collaboration between Valve and DICE. Stickers advertising the latest installment of Battlefield will appear in CS:GO.

CS 1.6-inspired Mod CS: GO Classic Offensive Gets New Update

Adrian Werner, 10 October 2021, 21:23

An important update has been released for the Classic Offensive mod. This project replicates the feel and solutions of classic Counter-Strike 1.6 in CS:GO.

CS:GO Regains Bestseller Throne Thanks to Operation Riptide

Adrian Werner, 27 September 2021, 13:07

Last week on Steam belonged to CS:GO - Operation Riptide. Also New World, Naraka: Bladepoint, Deathloop, Timberborn and Gas Station Simulator were doing pretty well.

New CS:GO Operation Taking Flak for Fortniteesque Skins

Michal Ciezadlik, 24 September 2021, 18:09

The topic of operator skins in CS:GO is a recurring one. Some players believe that the skins from the latest operation, Riptide, completely do not fit the game's style. They are even compared to those from Fortnite.

CS:GO Operation Riptide Available; New Maps, Missions and Game Mode

Hubert Sledziewski, 22 September 2021, 17:37

CS:GO - Operation Riptide is now available on Steam. New maps and missions await players, as well as changes to existing game modes, including private queues to make playing with friends easier.

Top CS:GO Team Knew of Coach Bug; Ex-coach Slams Former Teammates

Michal Ciezadlik, 06 September 2021, 15:47

The CS:GO coach bug scandal continues. According to esports media, not only the coach, but also all the players of HEROIC were supposed to have known about the bug enabling teams to gain an unfair advantage.

Cheats Can Disconnect You From a CS:GO Server

Michal Ciezadlik, 27 August 2021, 14:50

A video has surfaced on Reddit, suggesting that there are CS:GO cheats that enable cheaters to disconnect opponents from the server. As it turns out, the problem has been around for some time.

Player Provided Solution to a Critical CS:GO Bug; Valve Keeps Ignoring It

Michal Ciezadlik, 03 August 2021, 17:18

A Reddit user has found a way to fix a bug in CS:GO that causes poor accuracy when crouching. The forum user decided to publish a post every week to finally bring the issue to Valve's attention.

Top CS:GO Team Sues Its Former Coach

Michal Ciezadlik, 29 July 2021, 21:12

Another scandal in the professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive scene. Danish team Heroic has terminated the contract of its former coach and filed a lawsuit against him. The reason was that he had leaked sensitive information about the team's strategy.

More FPS in CS:GO - Steam Overlay May be Causing Drops

Michal Ciezadlik, 20 July 2021, 16:58

As Reddit users have discovered, an overloaded Steam overlay may be causing fps drops in CS:GO. There are several solutions, including reducing your friends list.

Counter-Strike Maps on Unreal Engine 5

Adam Krolak, 18 July 2021, 21:10

This is what Counter Strike: Global Offensive could look like on Unreal Engine 5. A modder ported Inferno and Dust 2 to the popular engine.

CS:GO Needs Shorter Matches; Pros Want Changes

Michal Ciezadlik, 14 July 2021, 17:26

Recently, there has been a heated discussion online about the length of pro Counter-Strike: Global Offensive matches. According to many pro gamers and experts, currently the duels last too long.

Average Number of CS:GO Players Drops Following the Introduction of Paid Prime Accounts

Ignacy Ziarkiewicz, 06 July 2021, 10:44

CS:GO lost a lot of players when it began requiring a $14.99 Prime account to fully experience the game.

Source 2 Finally Coming to CS:GO? New Clues

Michal Ciezadlik, 24 June 2021, 16:27

More rumors have surfaced regarding the introduction of the Source 2 engine to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Clues can be found in the new Dota 2 update.

CS:GO Pro Player Numbers Dominated by Russians, Reports HLTV

Michal Ciezadlik, 08 June 2021, 16:31

HLTV, a statistics website for the professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive scene, collected data on the representation of each country in the TOP 30 of the best eSports teams. The most numerous nation in this group are Russians.

CS:GO Partially Paid; Ranked Matches Only for Prime Accounts

Agnes Adamus, 05 June 2021, 18:26

A new update has been released for CS:GO, changing the status of Prime accounts. Prime status can now only be obtained by purchasing a special upgrade. Non-Prime players will no longer have access to ranked matches and other game features.

No More Cheating Coaches in CS:GO? Valve Has a Solution

Hubert Sledziewski, 30 May 2021, 21:08

In the latest update for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Valve introduced a new feature - coaches' positions will be recorded in the round's backup files to prevent future cheating on their part.

Sad Condition of CS: GO's Ancient Map Showcased by Pro Player

Michal Ciezadlik, 27 May 2021, 16:11

Pro CS:GO player Martin „STYKO” Styk recently presented new bugs found on the Ancient map. The technical condition of the arena leaves a lot to be desired before the launch of first eSports tournaments where it is scheduled to appear.

Paid Subscription to CS:GO Stats Annoys Players

Michal Ciezadlik, 05 May 2021, 16:11

Among other changes, the latest update to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive includes CS:GO 360 Stats, a subscription service that gives players access to detailed stats. It costs $1 per month, but that seems like too much for the community.

CS:GO Cheaters Can Get Away With Almost Anything it Seems [UPDATED]

Michal Ciezadlik, 30 April 2021, 15:00

Despite Valve's best efforts to weed out cheaters in CS:GO, it seems that trying to catch up is the best the company can manage. As one Reddit user has shown, changes to anticheat are necessary.

Gothic 2's Khorinis Recreated in CS:GO

Michal Ciezadlik, 19 April 2021, 17:18

Another example of CS:GO community's creativity emerges from Steam Workshop. One modder created a map that replicates the port district of Khorinis from Gothic 2.

Valve Partially Fixed the Data Theft Bug in CS:GO

Hubert Sledziewski, 18 April 2021, 23:19

The disclosure of the existence of a bug in Valve's games, which could enable hackers to steal data, prompted the company to partially fix the flaw.

48 Hours of Turmoil in CS:GO Scene

Michal Ciezadlik, 16 April 2021, 17:47

Recent days have brought a number of interesting developments in the professional CS:GO scene. Highlights of the past 48 hours included a change in Valve's policy on VAC bans and problems with major CS teams.

Dangerous CS:GO Exploit Enables Hackers to Steal Data Using Steam Invites

Michal Ciezadlik, 12 April 2021, 17:18

A dangerous exploit in CS:GO and other Source engine-based games has been revealed. The vulnerability allows for stealing passwords, skins and many other data. Valve was supposed to have known about it for two years and didn't react.

Counter Strike 1.6's de_dust2 Overhauled by a Fan

Paul Musiolik, 07 April 2021, 14:18

The new design of the iconic _de_dust2 map from CS 1.6 was created by one of the fans. In addition to improved graphics, the structure has been significantly expanded.

Valve Makes Premier Matchmaking Available to All CS:GO Players

Michal Ciezadlik, 31 March 2021, 15:31

CS:GO's Operation Broken Fang launched in December with a number of new features, including Broken Fang Premier matchmaking for those who purchased the pass. A month before the event's end, Valve decided to make the mode available to all players.

New CS:GO Bug Changes Mouse Sensitivity, Gamers Found a Solution

Michal Ciezadlik, 29 March 2021, 19:01

The CS:GO community has recently been hit with another bug that is making the gameplay difficult. The bug relates to spontaneously changing mouse sensitivity. Fortunately, players have found a temporary fix for the issue.

Agent Skins Remain a Problem in CS:GO. Characters Blend in With Surroundings

Michal Ciezadlik, 22 March 2021, 18:59

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is known for its skins, which can be astronomically expensive. As much as weapon skins remain a cosmetic item, the same cannot be said for some character skins, which are a recurring problem.

Game Code Suggest Refreshed Overpass Coming to CS:GO

Milosz Szubert, 16 March 2021, 15:46

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive received a new minor update. One Reddit user noticed that there are a lot of references to the Overpass map in its code. This may suggest that Valve is preparing a refreshed version.

CS: GO Modder Creates Destructible Map

Michal Ciezadlik, 15 March 2021, 21:25

Here's an interesting example of the creative powers of CS: GO's modding community. Polish modder LionDoge has created a model of the Inferno map, which is fully vulnerable to damage from grenades, bullets and explosives.

Magic Molotov Bug in CS:GO Defies Laws of Physics

Michal Ciezadlik, 12 March 2021, 15:35

Finding bugs in CS:GO has become something of a sport for some players. Yesterday, one of them shared an interesting new bug concerning Molotov cocktail on Reddit.

CS:GO Removed from Steam? Valve Might be Up To Something [UPDATED]

Bart Swiatek, 09 March 2021, 09:41

The popular shooter CS:GO disappeared from Steam. For now, the reason for this is unknown – is it technical maintenance, or are the developers preparing some big announcement?

CS:GO Player Demonstrates Valve's Sluggishness

Michal Ciezadlik, 08 March 2021, 16:03

Valve hasn't been doing much to fix CS:GO lately. One Reddit user highlighted a bug that has gone unnoticed by the developers for the past year.

CS:GO Patch Fixes Ping and Foosteps Bugs

Jacob Blazewicz, 18 February 2021, 15:26

Valve released a new patch for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The update fixes two major bugs related to ping and footstep sounds.

Up to 8 Years in Prison for Stealing CS:GO Skin

Bart Swiatek, 05 February 2021, 17:54

A Czech CS:GO player was robbed of a rare Talon Knife | Fade skin while trying to sell the virtual item. The perpetrator of the crime faces up to eight years in prison.

How Crouching Still Messes Up Accuracy in CS:GO

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 January 2021, 17:21

Reddit user Birkir reported on a bizarre bug in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, related to aiming while crouching. The bug sparked a lot of interest (and annoyance) among players, despite (or perhaps because of) the fact that it's not the first time the issue has been reported.

Valve Draws Consequences for Stream-sniping and Coach Bug in CS:GO

Michal Ciezadlik, 28 January 2021, 15:22

Last year's CS:GO scandal involving the so-called coach bug, as well as stream-sniping phenomenon that spread across the eSports scene, are still fresh in our minds. After four months, Valve began to take action against the coaches.

Bans in CS:GO for Betting on Matches

Michal Ciezadlik, 25 January 2021, 17:45

New examples of unfair behavior in esports have come to light. This time ESIC (Esports Integrity Commission) has targeted CS:GO players for betting on matches. Some have been banned for as much as 5 years.

Another CS:GO Scandal; Team Vitality Caught Stream Sniping? [Updated]

Michal Ciezadlik, 23 January 2021, 23:35

Vitality beat Team Liquid 2:0 in yesterday's BLAST Premier CS:GO tournament, and it wouldn't have been that big of a deal if it wasn't for the fact that a monitor that showed a stream of their match was seen in Vitality's room during the game.

CS:GO Gets Randomly Generated Map With 30 Million Variants

Michal Ciezadlik, 20 January 2021, 14:18

The CS:GO community continues to impress. This time, outstanding creativity was demonstrated by Russian moderator OrelStealth, who prepared a 100% procedurally generated map in Steam Workshop.

CS:GO Players Recall Best Plays by Bots

Arkadiusz Strzala, 10 January 2021, 20:30

The new update for CS:GO eliminates bots from ranked games. How did players react to this change? They aren't happy, but some of them recall what was worth remembering in those artificial enemies.

New CS:GO Update Removes Bots From Tournament Matches

Michal Ciezadlik, 08 January 2021, 17:34

The latest CS:GO update introduced a controversial change in ranked matches. The gaming community has not responded with enthusiasm, to put it mildly.

2020 Was a Bad Year for CS:GO and Many Pros are Leaving

Paul Wozniak, 18 December 2020, 18:03

In 2020, more than 200 professional CS:GO players ended their careers. Journalist Richard Lewis explains what could be the reason for this.