What is the Recent CS2 Ban Wave All About? In an attempt to reclaim Counter-Strike 2 from the clutches of cheaters, Valve has unleashed a massive ban wave that has reportedly taken out at least 26,000 accounts in just under two weeks. According to data shared by CS2stats with content creator Gabe Follower, the bans…
Valve has answered the calls of left-handed players with a new Counter-Strike 2 patch. The update allows gamers to switch between right and left-handed viewmodels on the fly, providing a much more immersive experience. But that’s not all – there are also handy new buy menu features aimed at improving gameplay and strategy. Can I…
Valve has recently updated its refund policy for games purchased through its Early Access and Advanced Access programs on Steam. Previously, players could request a refund for these games within 14 days of purchase, regardless of how many hours they had played before the official release date. However, the new policy now counts the playtime…
Whose Matchmaking Reigns Supreme? FACEIT or Valve Counter-Strike 2 is one of the most popular and competitive first-person shooter games in the world. However, there is always a heated debate surrounding its official matchmaking system as most of the pro gamers suggest third-party servers like FACEIT over Valve’s official MM. Recently, former CSGO pro player…
The esports scene in Counter-Strike is about to witness a significant resurgence with the return of a classic tournament organizer, StarLadder. After a hiatus of several years, StarLadder has announced its plans to host multiple seasons of Counter-Strike 2 tournaments in 2025 and 2026, capitalizing on the changes introduced by Valve’s new CS2 licensing rules. Why…
On the finale day of PGL Copenhagen Major 2024, event organizer PGL has unveiled plans to host an impressive lineup of 11 Tier 1 Counter-Strike 2 tournaments in 2025 and 2026. This bold initiative is the direct result of Valve’s recent changes to the CS2 licensing rules, which will be in effect from 2025. The updated licensing rules have…
Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto series has been one of the most popular and best-selling video game franchises for over two decades. With the massive success of GTA 5, which has sold over 190 million copies worldwide, anticipation for the next numbered entry in the series, GTA 6, is incredibly high. But when will GTA 6…
Valve is infamous for leaving fans hanging when it comes to the Half-Life franchise. The beloved sci-fi shooter hasn’t seen expansion since 2007’s Half-Life 2: Episode Two (Portal, Portal 2, and Alyx were spin-offs and Black Mesa was a remake). But a discovery in a recent Counter-Strike 2 update suggests Valve could finally be working…
You won’t believe it if I tell you that the CS: GO developer raked over a billion dollars by just letting players have to key to open cases. But it is true! According to the 2023 Year in Review by CS: GO Case Tracker, Counter-Strike developer Valve generated nearly $1 billion last year from loot boxes…
A new controversy has erupted in the Dota 2 community over third-party Russian software called Overplus that provides users an unfair advantage during the all-important drafting phase. Let’s break down how it works and why many fans are calling for developer Valve to ban it. What Does Overplus Do? Overplus is effectively a successor to…
