alexametrics
Counter-Strike

Counter-Strike

Developed by Minh "Gooseman" Le and Jess "Cliffe" Cliffe as a Half-Life mod, Counter-Strike IP was bought by Valve, who transformed it into a global powerhouse and a rock-solid standard by which all shooters are eventually measured.
Counter-Strike Articles

Is CS:GO getting a Battle Royale mode?

Valve News Network has posted a video claiming the stage is set for Counter Strike: Global Offensive to get a Battle Royale mode, similar to the one you have in PUBG and Fortnite. Apparently, traces of this mode have been found in the game’s updates dating back to as far as May 31st 2016, although we wouldn’t get overly excited since this is not the first time a dormant CS:GO mode has stayed dormant.

Skin betting is luring 11 year olds into the world of online and offline gambling

A man playing online poker in front of a laptop on a green table with chips all around
UK Gambling Commission's annual report for 2017 has a new section devoted to gambling with in-game items. The section brought attention to the problem of skin gambling among young people. Of the 11 percent of 11-16 year olds who had ever bet with in-game items, more than a third (36 percent) had done so in the past seven days.

Most PUBG players come from the CS:GO crowd

It's no wonder that PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has overtaken Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Steam's most played games list, since most of the current PUBG players are coming to the game straight from CS:GO. H1Z1 players are also slowly moving over to PUBG.

UK gamers have started a petition for loot box regulation

Concerned individuals are petitioning the UK government to consider regulation for loot box systems in video games. The rationale behind the petition is that various loot box systems represent a form of gambling embedded into video games and should be regarded as such by the law.

ECS season 4 - teams for the CS:GO league revealed

Faceit’s premiere Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) league, today revealed the full lineup of teams for season 4. The action will be streamed on Faceit's official YouTube channel. Season 4 kicks off on 06 October.

Genvid SDK is now publicly available

Genvid SDK has been made publicly available for all major engines and platforms. With the SDK, developers can map viewer interactions from a game onto the video itself in real-time. Games, esports tournament providers, and platforms have already entered Genvid’s integration pipeline.

Counter-Strike GO: Operation Hydra: all you need to know

Counter-Strike GO's Operation Hydra is bringing all kinds of fun content for the players to enjoy until September rolls around. There are new game modes, community-created maps and more. The event is free for everyone.

Dust2 removed from competitive play

Dust2 replaced with Inferno on Active Duty

Counter-Strike: Classic Offensive bringing back 1.6 glory

A decent approximation of 1.6 with updates to style
    Most Popular

    Caliber operator top tier list: five best picks in each role11

    article image

    Caliber operator top tier list: five best picks in each role

    Just like in any other game with different characters, some are above to rest in Caliber. Here are some of the best picks you can grab in the game.

    Hogwarts Legacy: Henrietta's map treasure location and puzzle solution11

    article image

    Hogwarts Legacy: Henrietta's map treasure location and puzzle solution

    The third treasure map in Hogwarts Legacy is Henrietta's map. In this guide, we will show you how to find the map as well as the treasure by solving it.

    Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic Remake release window revealed by the publisher11

    article image

    Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic Remake release window revealed by the publisher

    According to the Embracer Group who are handling the Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) Remake, this highly anticipated RPG is expected sometime in 2024/2025.

    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - How to find Force Tear in Gorge Crash Site11

    article image

    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - How to find Force Tear in Gorge Crash Site

    One of the Force tears in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, located in the Gorge Crash Site, is particularly hard to find. If you are having trouble locating this Force teat, we have a guide for you.

    League of Legends: MSI 2023 Clash Cup Tournament11

    article image

    League of Legends: MSI 2023 Clash Cup Tournament

    Mid-Season Invitational 2023 starts today! Because of that, Riot made a League of Legends MSI 2023 Clash tournament. Win the MSI 2023 Clash Cup with your friends to receive a lot of great rewards!

    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - How to obtain a treasure in the stables11

    article image

    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - How to obtain a treasure in the stables

    The treasure that is located inside the stables in Rambler's Reach Outpost in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is simply nowhere to be found, no matter what you do. If this puzzle is giving you a headache, here is the solution.

    Dead Island 2: Randgate building service entry 7 location11

    article image

    Dead Island 2: Randgate building service entry 7 location

    In Dead Island 2, you frequently just get vague directions as to where a mission is, so you'll need to figure it out for yourself. Finding the hidden laboratory in The Search for the Truth is one of those assignments. If you cannot find the entrance to the lab, check out our guide.

    How to save Trever in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous11

    article image

    How to save Trever in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous

    Trever Vaenic is an enigma that is mentioned in Act 2 but the culmination doesn't happen until Act 4. However, you will need to be careful at all times not to pick wrong choices if you want to save him.

    FIFA 23: Bundesliga Year in Review solutions - Marcus Thuram TOTS objectives11

    article image

    FIFA 23: Bundesliga Year in Review solutions - Marcus Thuram TOTS objectives

    Here is an ultimate guide on how to acquire TOTS Marcos Thuram while solving the FUT Bundesliga year in review riddles! Follow these steps in order to successfully get the rewards.

    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - How to blow Derelict Dam11

    article image

    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - How to blow Derelict Dam

    Blowing up Derelict Dam in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is one of the first puzzles you will encounter early in the game. Here is how to solve it without too much trouble.