Corey Sims

Valve’s new “Trade Protection” system for CS2 skins, coming in mid-June 2025, lets you reverse trades involving CS2 items within a 7-day window—but with some trade-offs. Here’s the full breakdown of how it works, why it matters, and what it means for the CS2 skin market. What is Trade Protection? New feature added in the CS2 Season 3 update on July 15, 2025 When you trade a CS2 skin, it’s...

Sometimes, your friends are waiting for you to join the Premier matchmaking lobby, and once you’ve booted up the game, you get met with the frustrating “Your CS2 client is out of date” message. If you get this warning – you’re not alone. This is a common issue players face in CS2, especially since the game receives rapid patches and hotfixes at random times. In this guide, we’ll break down...

In Counter-Strike 2, the vote kick system is a powerful tool that allows teams to remove disruptive teammates and maintain a positive team environment. However, the feature must be used responsibly, as misuse can lead to consequences. In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about how to vote kick in CS2, as well as when to do it.  What is Vote Kicking in CS2? The “vote kick”...

If you’ve spent any time playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), you’re probably very familiar with ‘net_graph’. It was the go-to console command if you wanted to monitor real-time performance stats like FPS, ping, and packet loss… all very important information when you want to optimise your game or troubleshooting lag. But with the arrival of Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), it may have been that you’re at a bit of a loss...

Smurfing has long been one of the most potent issues in competitive online games, and it is more apparent in shooter games like Counter-Strike 2. Though the upgrade from CS:GO to CS2 has brought numerous changes like improved visuals and engine upgrades, one thing has remained – the disruptive presence of smurfs. Since the smurfing issue is nothing new, Valve has taken several steps to alleviate this problem in CS2,...

While Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) is a game that comes with some of the cleanest gunplay and sharpest visuals in the world of competitive FPS, realistically, bot everything about it is perfect… and there are some things that stand out, but for all the wrong reasons.  There are some seriously beautifully designed weapon skins – but we can’t deny that there have been a few that miss the mark, and so...

If you’ve dove into the Counter-Strike 2 section on Twitch and see professional players streaming their gameplay, they’re most likely playing in the FACEIT Pro League, or the FPL, for short. But, what exactly is the FPL? In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about it and how it works.  What is the FACEIT Pro League? In CS2, the FACEIT Pro League is an exclusive, high-level...

Counter-Strike 2 isn’t just for esports pros – it’s also become a favorite pastime for celebrities around the world. From world-class athletes to entertainers, more and more famous faces are opening CS2 cases or queuing for a competitive match. Here are some of the most well-known public figures who play CS2.  Neymar Jr. Neymar Jr. is easily one of the most iconic footballers of the modern era. From Barcelona to...

In the high-stakes world of Counter-Strike 2, where every second and every millisecond counts, literally any edge can determine the outcome of a round. One of these ‘edges’ that has been quite the talking point since the earliest days of online tactical shooter games is ‘peeker’s advantage’. And while CS2 comes with plenty of technological upgrades… including sub-tick architecture, better netcode, and even smoother movement mechanics— there are still plenty...

Are those flashy bullet tracers in Counter-Strike 2 annoying you? Are they ruining your focus? Then you’re not alone. While the visual effect of bullet tracers might look pretty impressive, they can also be incredibly distracting—especially if you’re concentrating and in the middle of a competitive match.  If you’ve been wondering how to disable bullet tracers in CS2, then look no further. Here, we’re going to guide you through every...