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According to HLTV, Dust 2 is the second most balanced map. It's simple, easy to learn, has hundreds of tips and tricks, and allows for so many different lines of attack. However, due to recent updates, the map has received several changes to the middle of the map, making it harder to kill off the spawn and allowing for more CT rotation. Dust 2 is well-balanced and approachable, bringing out the best in play

According to HLTV, Vertigo is the second least played map (excluding outliers with abnormally small sample sizes) and leans more towards the terrorists' favor. Many maps in CSGO tend to be very heavily CT dominant due to balancing issues or, in Vertigo's case, slightly in favor of

To outplay your enemies or deny them from trying to outplay you, you should learn the most popular one-way smokes. Knowing where these tricky smokes pop up will have you shoot enemies through the smokescreen, or catch unaware enemies off gu

Resource management is part of what makes the game so enjoyable, leading to tactical decisions such as running ‘eco rounds’ to save up for better weapons and armor for a ‘buy round.’ This adds an extra dimension to the game, and makes winning that first pistol round all the more import

In a game as competitive as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive , it's important for the developers to make sure that both sides have an even playing ground. Map layout is crucial with the primary game mode requiring terrorists to attack while counter-terrorists have to defend and def

Many players have been in a 1v1 clutch situation, with the bomb ticking down and their final opponent nowhere to be seen. Then, a soft footstep or reload can be heard, giving away their enemies’ position and ensuring a swift vict

The game holds over thirty Game of the Year awards and holds a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records as the highest-rated FPS PC game. Half-Life 2 is mostly worth it for its gameplay but breaks the mold with its interactive story that takes players on a mind-bending journey. New Players will fall 2012 In Gaming love with the interesting take on this first-person sci-fi shoo

bind N noclip - Your "N" key becomes noclip, which means you can fly and clip through walls. With this, you'll be able to see where the Smoke lands. Bind the noclip button to whatever you prefer by replacing "N" in the command with your preferred

Knowing how to use the environment can win you a round when it seems like all is lost. You can even the odds and clutch a 1v2 or 1v3 by picking fights one at a time. Dust2 has lots of boxes, doors and mini walls to help you with t

Mirage leaves room for solo play and meta tactics because of how frequently it is played. It has become the most played map according to HLTV and has developed a predictable set of tactics. However, that doesn't make it unbalanced. Aim and strategy are required to succeed in this map that tests your knowledge of map control and rotations through its tightly structured lay

Throw the Smoke and it will land on the wall, providing you with a gap on the left side from where you can peek at the enemies pushing from Top Mid. The person pushing from Catwalk and Top Mid will not be able to spot you through the

Terrorists need to have good enough hiding spots while planting bombs but counter-terrorists have to be able to access those points as well. Both sides must be able to reach either bombsite quickly and navigate through chokepoints with similar levels of cover and difficu

On the T side, using your utility as a team is even more important. Whether you’re storming site A or B, you’ll need to pop smokes in key areas and they’ll have to pop all at the same time. Smokes alone can’t win you the bomb sites, though, flash grenades are also needed for more effective executions. Molotovs can also make a huge difference, but learning when and where to throw them requires more practice than the oth

Mirage stands out as a well-balanced CSGO map as its layout favors neither side and leaves players enough room to get creative with their strategies. While both bomb sites and the middle area favor the CT side, clever utility play will instantly change the odds for the T s

Some are suited to particular tactics, such as laying down suppressive fire with the high ammo negev, or skulking around in a tight corridor with a shotgun. They are no doubt a risky buy, but if used wisely, can be highly reward

Many players will know the map and its callouts off by heart, making for faster and easier communication. Some will also know the precise area and angle to throw a grenade from to ensure it gets across the map and ends up in a key location. Safe to say, removing many of the fan-favorite CS:GO maps will not go down well with the community, so Valve should ensure they make an appearance in Counter-Strike

First things first, gaining control of mid will make a huge difference for either team. Giving it up without a fight should only be an option if your opponents are regularly outshooting you or they have an obvious advantage against your weaponry. Leaving mid uncontested means the T players can easily pile up on either bombsite and even hit you in the back jumping into the window r