Corey Sims

For any video game to be created, there must be a platform to base the entire thing around. Like a motor vehicle or a steam locomotive way back from the industrial age, the focal point of the whole thing is what is called the game engine. This is arguably the most crucial point of any video game’s development process as the end product will be shaped completely around the capabilities...

Have you seen players in your Counter-Strike games with moving profile pictures in the form of GIFs? If you’ve ever wondered how they animated their CSGO PFP, you’ll learn everything about it here. How To Get Animated PFP In CS2? On Steam, you cannot upload a GIF as a profile picture; it has to be in PNG or JPG file format. The only way to get an animated CSGO PFP...

The global ecosystem of Counter-Strike skins can really stand on its own, completely separated from the main game. As a matter of fact, it can be said that there are a decent number of CS users that never even touch the matchmaking menu of the game and merely use it as a platform to trade skins and make money in the real world. The Arms Deal update brought the concept...

Nothing screams Counter-Strike quite like a CS Major Championship. There are usually two in a calendar year and it comes as no surprise to anyone when it becomes the most hyped event not just in the CS community, but in the esports ecosystem as a whole. Take, for example, the PGL Major Stockholm in 2021. It was the first Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major to be held since the COVID-19 pandemic...

The Kilowatt Collection is the newest Counter-Strike weapon case released in the game, and is also the first case introduced since the launch of Counter-Strike: 2. As a result, the Kilowatt Case has the “CS2” writing etched to the design.  The Kilowatt Case appears bigger in size compared to other weapon cases. On top of a handful of new weapon skins, the new case also features a brand new CS2...

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive did not only introduce the concept of custom weapon finishes, but also extra pins and tokens you can equip on your in-game profile for everyone to see. These can vary from pins based on the design of a map logo, trophies or coins that showcase one’s successful predictions at a CS:GO Major Championship, and the ever-iconic Service Medal. New players may often check out an opponent or...

Throughout its years of being in the mainstream, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive became one of the most respected and influential esports titles in the whole world. The game’s mechanics, particularly its focus on strategic weapon purchases, economy management, and round-based gameplay, laid the groundwork for tactical shooters across various genres. So just exactly when was CS:GO released? Let’s take a look at one of the longest-standing installments of a franchise that...

Counter-Strike is such a dynamic and challenging game that barely anything is ever consistent. No two rounds play out exactly the same way, especially with factors such as spawn locations, team economy, and basic human error getting in the way of what could have been a flawlessly executed plan on paper. The weapons each player brings to the battlefield usually dictate how the round goes especially when the resources on...

In a competitive game like Counter-Strike, it is essential for players to optimize their settings to meet their preferences. Settings can be used to enhance gameplay, or increase performance on a low-end computer. However, it can be extremely confusing for newer players to go through CS2’s hefty amount of settings, which is why we’re here to help.  In this guide, we’ll cover the best settings for CS2 so you don’t...

One of the biggest changes in the introduction of Counter-Strike 2 is its new Competitive Mode, the Premier Mode, making it the new go-to game mode for players to queue. The new Premier Mode features a handful of changes that have been enjoyed by the Counter-Strike community. In this article, we’ll answer the common question of, “What Is Premier CS2?” What Is CS2 Premier Mode? The Premier Mode in CS2...