Tag: CS:GO
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Stories of Iconic Plays » TalkEsport
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) isn’t just about competition; it’s about etching yourself into gaming history. While stickers can commemorate Major participation, there’s an even more elite club within CS:GO – players who’ve earned personalized graffiti immortalized on iconic maps. These graffiti mark extraordinary, unforgettable moments in CS:GO esports history. Graffiti Legends: The Who and How…
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CS2 Update Adds New Major Hub, Pick’Ems & More
Valve has recently shipped a new update to Counter-Strike 2, and it brings an all-new hub for the upcoming Copenhagen Major alongside the heavily anticipated Pick’Ems for the tournament. The revamped Major Hub for the first CS2 Major is significantly different from the ones we’ve seen in CS:GO, and it enables players to check out…
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CS2 Hits Record Player Peak on March 9th » TalkEsport
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) has been a whirlwind of controversy since its unexpected launch, replacing the beloved CS:GO and dividing the player base. But while many critics called it a flop, a recent spike in player count tells a different story. Could this be a sign of CS2’s rise, or is there something more deceptive happening?…
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ZywOo Stays with Vitality! French Star Signs Massive Contract Extension
Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, the undisputed king of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, has cemented his loyalty to Team Vitality with a groundbreaking new contract. This extension will see the legendary AWPer remain with the French powerhouse through 2026, solidifying his place as a true CS:GO icon. In light of this monumental deal, here’s a breakdown of ZywOo’s…
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Counter-Strike 2 review – despite everything, it’s still you
If Counter-Strike is so good, why did it take 24 years to make Counter-Strike 2? Counter-Strike 2 is Counter-Strike. The formula hasn’t really changed since the 1999 original – terrorists and counter-terrorists sparring to eliminate the other side or plant/defuse a bomb at one of two designated locations – but Valve’s 2023 release runs better…
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CS2 Cache First Look Revealed By Map Developer » TalkEsport
Prominent Counter-Strike 2 map developer FMPONE has just shared the first look at the revamped version of his iconic CS:GO map ‘Cache’, sparking fervent anticipation within the community. For the uninitiated, Cache was previously a part of the Active Duty map pool before being removed and replaced by Vertigo on March 28, 2019. However, Cache…
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How To Change Bob in CS2?
With the recent Counter-Strike 2 update that was shipped to the game on February 14th, Valve has finally addressed the community’s repeated complaints about the missing bomb commands in CS2. For the uninitiated, back in the days of CS:GO, players used to be able to assign custom values to their bob. In case you’re unfamiliar…
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Baldur’s Gate 3 hits half-a-million Steam reviews, and reading them has been ‘pure joy,’ says Swen Vincke
Larian founder Swen Vincke is reading our Baldur’s Gate 3 Steam reviews, but if he hasn’t read all of them, it’s nothing personal: Even at a pace of five seconds per review, it would take the armor-clad CEO a month without breaks to get through every one of them. There are now over 500,000 reviews…
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Meze 99 Neo review: stylish headphones with a warm, detailed sound profile
I’ve always been a fan of underdog brands, and Romanian headphone maker Meze definitely counts as one. The company has been making wave amongst audiophiles, and today we have in for review their most affordable headphones – the £185/$199 Meze 99 Neos. These are far from cheap headphones at that price, but when the other…
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Counter-Strike 2 major update sees return of Arms Race
Arms Race has returned to Counter-Strike thanks to a new CS2 patch. “Grab your guns and brace yourself for a chaotic race to the top,” the Counter-Strike 2 team implored. “Work your way up to the knife stage and earn the final kill to secure the win. Go! Go! Go!” This…