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CS2 Finally Opens Up to Community Maps

CS2 Finally Opens Up to Community Maps

Counter-Strike 2 has received an update that will enabled you to play on fan-made maps and no longer confuse birds with grenades on Inferno.

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Jacob Blazewicz

November 3, 2023

CS2 Finally Opens Up to Community Maps
Counter-Strike 2 is Currently Valve's Worst-rated Game Ever

Counter-Strike 2 is Currently Valve's Worst-rated Game Ever

CS 2 debuted at the end of September and has garnered so many negative reviews on Steam that it has become the worst-rated game from Valve.

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Maciej Gaffke

October 11, 2023

Counter-Strike 2 is Currently Valve's Worst-rated Game Ever
Counter-Strike 2 Tarnishes CSGO's Reputation; Steam Ratings Plummet

Counter-Strike 2 Tarnishes CSGO's Reputation; Steam Ratings Plummet

The debut of Counter-Strike 2 continues to generate considerable excitement, though not necessarily positive in the face of the game's shortcomings and pains.

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Jacob Blazewicz

October 3, 2023

Counter-Strike 2 Tarnishes CSGO's Reputation; Steam Ratings Plummet
Half-Life Devs Live in Their Own Time; 'Summer' Release of CS 2 is No Exception

Half-Life Devs Live in Their Own Time; 'Summer' Release of CS 2 is No Exception

CS 2 debuted in the summer. At least according to the so-called Valve Time, and that, as usual, has little to do with actual calendar.

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Jacob Blazewicz

September 29, 2023

Half-Life Devs Live in Their Own Time; 'Summer' Release of CS 2 is No Exception
CS 2 is the Biggest Technical Leap in Counter-Strike History; Valve Lists New Features, Fans Review

CS 2 is the Biggest Technical Leap in Counter-Strike History; Valve Lists New Features, Fans Review

Players are still getting acquainted with Counter-Strike 2's new features, but some fans are not thrilled with the changes, let alone the complete removal of CSGO.

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Jacob Blazewicz

September 28, 2023

CS 2 is the Biggest Technical Leap in Counter-Strike History; Valve Lists New Features, Fans Review
Counter-Strike 2 Launches

Counter-Strike 2 Launches

After a prolonged wait, Valve has finally finished beta-testing Counter-Strike 2 and, rather abruptly, officially released the successor to CSGO.

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Jacob Blazewicz

September 28, 2023

Counter-Strike 2 Launches
Big Changes in CS 2; Beta Opens to More Players

Big Changes in CS 2; Beta Opens to More Players

Counter-Strike 2 is now available to Prime users, and the new update introduces further significant changes to the game.

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Jacob Blazewicz

September 1, 2023

Big Changes in CS 2; Beta Opens to More Players
Counter-Strike 2 Takes Significant Step Towards Release [Update: Possible Release Date]

Counter-Strike 2 Takes Significant Step Towards Release [Update: Possible Release Date]

A new update for Counter-Strike 2 suggests that Valve is already finishing testing the game and the full version should be released soon.

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Adrian Werner

August 21, 2023

Counter-Strike 2 Takes Significant Step Towards Release [Update: Possible Release Date]
Astonishing Project Brings Rocket League to CS

Astonishing Project Brings Rocket League to CS

Thanks to a streamer, millions of viewers have discovered a crazy mod that recreates Rocket League in good old Counter-Strike 1.6.

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Adrian Werner

August 7, 2023

Astonishing Project Brings Rocket League to CS
CS2 Changes Maps and Modes; Adds Swimming Chickens

CS2 Changes Maps and Modes; Adds Swimming Chickens

The test version of Counter-Strike 2 has received a new update. One of the changes is teaching chickens to swim.

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Jan Kopacz

August 3, 2023

CS2 Changes Maps and Modes; Adds Swimming Chickens
Iconic Gameplay Mode and Two New Maps Coming to Counter-Strike 2

Iconic Gameplay Mode and Two New Maps Coming to Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2 has received another update. This time Valve has introduced a popular mode and two well-known maps to the game.

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Maciej Gaffke

July 18, 2023

Iconic Gameplay Mode and Two New Maps Coming to Counter-Strike 2
Counter Strike 2 Development Accelerates; Valve Adds Grenade Inspection

Counter Strike 2 Development Accelerates; Valve Adds Grenade Inspection

Valve is likely to have significantly increased the pace of Counter-Strike 2's development. The beta game recently received two updates, one of which adds grenade inspection, among other things.

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Maciej Gaffke

July 4, 2023

Counter Strike 2 Development Accelerates; Valve Adds Grenade Inspection
Here's a Collection of 50 Never-seen Artworks From Unreleased Valve Games

Here's a Collection of 50 Never-seen Artworks From Unreleased Valve Games

Fans of Valve and those interested in the history of the gaming industry have quite an opportunity to celebrate. Never-before-released, archival concept arts from series such as: Half-Life, Left 4 Dead and Counter-Strike, have been released on the web.

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Adam Celarek

June 27, 2023

Here's a Collection of 50 Never-seen Artworks From Unreleased Valve Games
Player Loses Valuable 15-year Old Steam Account Because Valve Makes Absurd Demands

Player Loses Valuable 15-year Old Steam Account Because Valve Makes Absurd Demands

A former Counter-Strike and Valorant pro learned why it's better not to throw away old game keys, even after a dozen years.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 29, 2023

Player Loses Valuable 15-year Old Steam Account Because Valve Makes Absurd Demands
Accessing Counter-Strike 2 Beta Isn't Easy; Valve Dispels Doubts

Accessing Counter-Strike 2 Beta Isn't Easy; Valve Dispels Doubts

You can't get access to the CS2 beta tests just like that - not even by playing CS:GO. Valve has made it clear.

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Hubert Sledziewski

March 28, 2023

Accessing Counter-Strike 2 Beta Isn't Easy; Valve Dispels Doubts
Counter Strike 2 May Go One Step Further in Battle Against Cheaters

Counter Strike 2 May Go One Step Further in Battle Against Cheaters

Mentions of a new, much more aggressive anti-cheat system have been found in CS2 files.

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Adrian Werner

March 27, 2023

Counter Strike 2 May Go One Step Further in Battle Against Cheaters
CS2 Announcement Launched CSGO's Popularity to Unprecedented Levels

CS2 Announcement Launched CSGO's Popularity to Unprecedented Levels

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive continues to amaze. The game has just set a new activity record on Steam, helped by the surge in interest in the brand caused by the announcement of Counter-Strike 2.

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Adrian Werner

March 26, 2023

CS2 Announcement Launched CSGO's Popularity to Unprecedented Levels
Counter Strike 2 Coming to Mobile? Gamers Inquire

Counter Strike 2 Coming to Mobile? Gamers Inquire

Fans are speculating about Valve's next interesting moves regarding CS2. The latest rumors concern the mobile version of the FPS. The mentions have one rather solid argument.

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Wiktor Szczesny

March 24, 2023

Counter Strike 2 Coming to Mobile? Gamers Inquire
CS2 Beta Leaked; Build Offers Offline Mode

CS2 Beta Leaked; Build Offers Offline Mode

We didn't have to wait long for Counter-Strike 2 to appear off Steam, probably thanks to one of the beta test participants.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 24, 2023

CS2 Beta Leaked; Build Offers Offline Mode
12 Years Ago Gabe Newell was Asked About CS2 and He Did Not Lie

12 Years Ago Gabe Newell was Asked About CS2 and He Did Not Lie

Some fans waiting for CS2, thirsty for facts and trivia, unearthed an interesting interview. Gabe Newell, asked during IEM 2011 about CS2, already revealed Valve's release plan for the coming years.

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Jakub Tarchala

March 24, 2023

12 Years Ago Gabe Newell was Asked About CS2 and He Did Not Lie