Corey Sims

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...

CSDB.GG Quick Facts About Counter-Strike’s Release 📅 When was it released?: August 21, 2012 🎮 What Platforms?: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, macOS, Linux 🔄 Any Major Updates?: Operations, skins, and engine upgrades 🔥 Current Version: CS2 (Released in 2023 as a free upgrade to CS:GO) 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...

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...

While playing CS2/CSGO it’s incredibly crucial that you can control your spray patterns. A crouch spray can be a bad habit and will make you an easy target as you won’t be able to control your movement. We recommend that you try not to crouch while in a gunfight, and only use the crouch feature to avoid your head being seen by enemies by getting into cover or to silence...

A player’s mechanics are everything in Counter-Strike. CS is unlike a lot of modern esports in the sense that there are no additional abilities or power-ups to potentially bail someone out of a tricky situation, left with only yourself, your keyboard, and the weapons in your loadout. Movement and controlling a weapon’s spray pattern are pivotal components of the gameplay and are key differences between a complete beginner starting out...

Counter-Strike is one of the most popular five-versus-five competitive games, but sometimes, it is too difficult to gather four friends or to work with many others. Some people seek quality time with their best friend, partner in crime, or perhaps wingman. A great addition to the game mode catalogue is Wingman, which is a 2v2 game mode allowing for a more exclusive competitive game mode.  What Is Wingman In CS:GO?...

Within Counter Strike 2 you can apply stickers to your weapon skins, enhancing the look of the weapon. Below is a guide on how you can apply stickers and remove stickers in Counter-Strike 2. CS2 has completely replaced CSGO, and with its new engine update, skins and stickers now look even better. Counter-Strike is one of the biggest franchises for a competitive FPS shooter. It is known for its tactical...