Flashbang is one of the utilities available in the game. When used, it instantly blinds anyone that is looking at it directly for a brief moment. Although it’s a very good tool and can be super effective when used properly, many players blind their teammates, including themselves, instead of blinding the opposing play
It wouldn’t be until November 18, 2022, that the map would be added to the official Valve active map pool, replacing the iconic Dust II. Immediately the player base voiced its confusion and apprehension as while the map received initial positive feedback it went through many changes and issues were highlighted throughout this time. As it is now Anubis has a long way to go before it is fully mastered and players can truly form an opinion on the potential of the
Gameplay-wise, Black Squad certainly boasts decent graphics and sounds for a free title. Despite its graphical strength, the small maps do mean players get into action much faster than in other games, much to the chagrin of some FPS fans. Regardless, the game remains reminiscent of Counter-Strike gameplay, where fast-paced combat is replaced by tactical approaches. This game is a good option for fans who want to get more strategic with their FPS experie
Created by renowned map creator Chris “Narby” Auty for Counter-Strike version 1.1, Inferno would go on to be included in every Counter-Strike game and remain a mainstay of the competitive scene. Since the map has such a legacy it made sense that it would be an ideal candidate for a revision and would get just that on October 13, 2
As one of the few maps created by Valve, Ancient was released on December 3, 2020, as part of Operation Broken Fang. It wouldn’t be until May 3, 2021, when the map was moved to the active map pool replacing Train. While Train was a well-liked and balanced map to the CS:GO community, there was some sentiment that it did start to feel a bit stale despite being one of the first maps to be reworked. This was apparent in the decline in pick rate at the professional level, but especially in casual play which is likely the cause for the remo
When it comes to games that have a history of consistency and familiarity, very few can match what Counter-Strike: Global Offensive brings to the table. When it was released back in 2012, CS:GO was the game to be brought the player bases of Counter-Strike 1.6 and counter-Strike 2 Beginner Guide: Source together. While it mostly succeeded in this endeavor, it wasn’t without gowning pains. Thankfully much of that is in the past, so nowadays most players look forward to the future of the g
CS:GO is a team game, and it takes proper coordination to find success in it. Even though individual brilliance carries a lot of weight, no game is winnable without the help of teammates and a proper game p
Over time Overpass would receive numerous adjustments and tweaks to balance out the map and most would be well-received. Today the map is praised for its balance and unpredictable nature but remembered infamously for the “Fnatic/Olof boost” of 2013. During the fourth CS:GO Major at DreamHack Winter 2013 the professional player Olof “olofmeister” Gustafsson from the Swedish team Fnatic utilized an exploit known as “pixel walking” to gain an advantageous position against the opposing t
Thanks to the game’s extremely straightforward mechanics, Team Fortress remains one of the easiest FPS titles to get into. Its class-based system makes it easy for players to get into sub-genres such as hero shooters, whereas its combat paves the way for more fast-paced tit
If there’s one thing that could make hearing slurs barked into your ear a little easier to swallow, it’s cute anime girls. Picture, then, a challenger to CS:GO and Siege ‘s throne. A bouncier, brighter, and more inviting challenger – but with all the brown and bloom you’ve come to know and l
Platforms: PC
Call Of Duty: Warzone is the much-awaited Call Of Duty take on the battle royale genre. A completely free game for Call Of Duty newcomers and savants alike, Call Of Duty: Warzone is a very grounded approach to the battle royale genre with unique takes on mechanics. Exclusive to Warzone is the Gulag, or a post-death zone where players have to fight to the death to earn the “right” to be respawned back into the battlefi
While CS:GO is the modern iteration of the Surfing concept, it takes a lot of the basic concepts from its previous iterations. These include much of the controls and the core mechanics. Here’s a quick run-through as to how to navigate Surf Maps in CS:
Players take control of their anime teen of choice, then get dropped into 5v5 matches on a variety of claustrophobic maps. While trying to defuse bombs, rescue hostages, and secure tactical areas, the girls will hunt each other down with military-grade weaponry. Upon taking a few slugs from a Type-89 or a face full of SuperNova buckshot, your girl loses an article of clothing and becomes instantly immobilized for the rest of the round. Too many losses, and bam – your skintight clothing is gone, and you’ve lost the ma