Corey Sims

Counter-Strike is an incredible and thrilling experience. Players have lots of engaging encounters and are always seeking a competitive experience. However, sometimes things can go wrong. You may struggle to get kills, or simply have toxic teammates and want to leave the match. Leaving a competitive game is always a bad idea, as you can get cooldowns and your trust factor can decrease as a result. If you want to...

For a franchise as old and historic as Counter-Strike, it comes as no surprise that it had its highs and lows when it comes to the Counter-Strike player count. Old players tend to explore newly-released titles as a kind of break from CS, but for each veteran of the game that lets their AK and AWP rest, a new set of young players emerge. Over the years CS has competed...

The Glock-18 is one of the most used weapons in all of Counter-Strike, and how could it not be? It is the default starting pistol of the Terrorist side and the singular option in that weapon slot, making it an inevitable part of every single CS match. With such an extremely high usage rate, it becomes no surprise as to why players look for different weapon finishes for the Glock-18....

Looking to see if Counter Strike 2 is available on Xbox consoles? You’re in luck. Valve dropped Counter the new game Strike 2 for PC in September 2023, in a somewhat unexpected update that replaced Counter-Strike: Global Offensive entirely – offering all sorts of new features and gameplay elements. Considering Valve’s history of releasing games on consoles, the question arises: will they bring this first-person multiplayer shooter to Xbox? Here,...

CS:GO has an official PEGI (Pan European Game Information) age rating of 16, meaning it’s considered suitable for players who are aged 16 and older – mainly due to its violent and realistic content. However, it’s also essential for parents or guardians to assess whether or not it aligns with their child’s maturity and values. About CS:GO CS:GO, short for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, is one of the most popular First...

Chances are, if you’re reading this page, you have had the same problem – the same awful problem as us. Crashing. It may be that you have spent hours playing CS:GO without any interruptions or technical issues. Then, suddenly, CS:GO started crashing every time you were loading maps, particularly near the end of it – no matter what game mode. This is the same issue we’ve had. If the term...

While CS:GO is still working on supporting virtual reality (VR), there are also a number of third-party tools and methods available to give you the opportunity to play the game in VR. Interested in taking one of the best and most exciting levels to the next experience? Then read on to find out how you can play CS:GO in virtual reality: Getting Started with Counter-Strike VR So, with that being...

Many players, while playing CSGO – or just before they play a round, want to find out the ranks and the skill level of their opponents. Obviously, there are a couple of reasons for wanting to know – the desire to gauge the game’s challenge level or simply out of curiosity. There are a couple of ways in which you can find out the levels… First Method You can wait...

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, try out various different skin combinations, or you simply want to enjoy some fun time with friends, community servers are a great way to play CS:GO. Often, for the most established players, these servers provide a much more laid-back experience compared to the intense competition of standard game modes. However, if you have tried them out, you’ll be aware that they do come...

When looking at the duration of a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) match, there are all sorts of factors that can influence the length of the game – making it variable rather than fixed, so there’s no definitive answer to that question. A typical CS:GO match consists of multiple rounds played between two teams, the Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists, with each round lasting up to two minutes. However, the total duration of...