by on April 18, 2026
The map creator, ZelezoBeton, notes that the map is not a perfect, 1:1 replica, but a specific transformation made with CS:GO in mind. The map requires the Trouble in Terrorist Town plugin to run, which is an alternate game mode where terrorist forces have secret traitors seeded in their ranks. Despite this requirement, the map supports the standard, classic multiplayer modes as well as other custom modes. The map will likely never be featured in official competitive play, but it seems to stack ...
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by on April 18, 2026
This has been a big year for high-profile bans. Dozens of high profile accounts have been hit with temporary and permanent bans in 2020 for inappropriate behavior including the use of sexist, homophobic, and racist slurs. For example, the extremely popular German Twitch Partner and YouTuber MontanaBlack88 was banned for posting videos of himself harassing women last mo Those outside the Overwatch community may recognize xQc from the numerous amount of controversies he has been involved in. This ...
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by on April 17, 2026
There are 18 ranks split among six tiers: Silver, Gold Nova, Guardian, Eagle, Supreme Master First Class, and Global Elite . Players receiving a rank for the first time after the introductory period can only be placed in the first four tiers, while Supreme Master First Class and Global Elite have to be earned after the initial placement. Here is the full list of all 18 ranks in order of lowest to highest r New players to the Competitive playlist will first have to win 10 games before they get ra...
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by on April 17, 2026
While this means that the second major event of 2023 has been canceled, the extended waiting period is expected to allow Valve to fine-tune the new game and ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for players and fans al The Paris Major 2023 will undoubtedly be an emotional and unforgettable event for CS:GO fans as they bid farewell to the game's biggest Esports event. Despite the sadness, fans can look forward to the new opportunities and innovations that Counter-Strike 2 will bring . With Val...
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by on April 17, 2026
CS:GO is a staple title in the competitive shooting scene, but like any long-running game, the game's standard levels eventually wear thin. Modders help keep the game fresh for casual play by injecting extra mechanics, weapons, models, and arenas into the popular tactical shooter. Homage maps that port settings from other titles into the game are especially popu While this means that the second major event of 2023 has been canceled, the extended waiting period is expected to allow Valve to fine-...
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by on January 20, 2026
It's currently unclear why Valve moved forward with these changes in France, in particular. So far France has not enacted any new regulations to account for loot boxes in video games, though French courts did recently rule that Steam has to allow users to resell their digital games . In 2018, the French online gambling regulatory body even assessed that loot boxes were not gambling under the country's current regulation. Perhaps Valve is using France as a testing bed or perhaps the decision is i...
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by on January 20, 2026
It's currently unclear why Valve moved forward with these changes in France, in particular. So far France has not enacted any new regulations to account for loot boxes in video games, though French courts did recently rule that Steam has to allow users to resell their digital games . In 2018, the French online gambling regulatory body even assessed that loot boxes were not gambling under the country's current regulation. Perhaps Valve is using France as a testing bed or perhaps the decision is i...
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by on January 20, 2026
Oleksandr ‘S1mple’ Kostyliev, arguably one of the best CS:GO players in the world, was banned on October 30 for saying a Russian slur. The leading player of Natus Vincere's CS:GO squad, S1mple has been banned for aggressive behavior and the use of slurs before, as recently as July 30. Some fans are concerned that S1mple's fourth strike-out will put him at risk of incurring a permanent The announcement of the final CS:GO Major marks the end of a remarkable era in the gaming world. This game has ...
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by on January 20, 2026
Although CS:GO (now CS2 ) is widely regarded as one of the best multiplayer first-person shooters on PC, many of its fans yearn for the series' early days, which inadvertently gave rise to the team behind the Counter-Strike: Classic Offensive mod. Having commenced development in 2016, Classic Offensive seeks to recreate the nostalgic feel of Counter-Strike 1.6, complete with classic weapons, physics, audio effects, etc., all within the modern rendition of Valve's Source engine used for CS:GO . T...
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by on January 20, 2026
With March's huge reveal of Counter-Strike 2 weapons|https://counterstrike2zone.Com/ 2 , the hype has continued to build for the release of the sequel. Right now, many players are taking part in the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test, and gamers seeing their friends enjoy the new game has only made the wait more agonizing for many out there. Its increase in popularity has seen many streamers join in on the fun as of late, with case openings being a key part of that. In fact, streamer Dr Disrespect re...
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by on January 20, 2026
Everyone loves to win, especially when playing against others, but cheating ruins the game for all players . Cheaters end up with no challenge, players using fair-means lose out and get frustrated, and ultimately developers and publishers lose, as fed up gamers stop playing games they would otherwise still be enjoying. It is a shame that some people still want to cheat, but with people like ScriptKid on the side of fair players, perhaps eventually they can be stop While Valve and others have tri...
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by on January 19, 2026
CS:GO is a staple title in the competitive shooting scene, but like any long-running game, the game's standard levels eventually wear thin. Modders help keep the game fresh for casual play by injecting extra mechanics, weapons, models, and arenas into the popular tactical shooter. Homage maps that port settings from other titles into the game are especially popu At time of writing, no duration has been provided for S1mple's ban. As with all Twitch bans, visiting the Counter-Strike: Global Offens...
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