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Developer Mediatonic did not expect Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout to become as popular as it did . It initially came out for free on PS Plus, which helped its play count on day one. The simple premise also helped it spread, since almost anybody could play and understand its ru

Fans were suspicious that Destiny 2 came out at all, considering the game has always been more of a service rather than a traditional FPS. After developer Bungie left Activision and became independent — before eventually being bought by Sony — they made Destiny 2 a free-to-play title. This meant that everybody's discs mean noth

Now, Counter-Strike has overhauled the system, allowing the game to respond the exact moment it receives an input. This will more accurately follow the player’s movement and shooting, as well as making special maneuvers like bunny hopping easier and more consistent to pull

The Source engine really does seem to be inextricably tied to games that have shaped the industry, and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines is no exception. One of only a handful of games developed by Troika, Bloodlines is a cult classic role-playing game inspired by the creative leads' work on the original Fallout ga

When lined up perfectly, click the Left Mouse Button to throw the smoke right in front of the Pit. Enemies standing in the Pit and under Balcony will not be able to spot you when you push in from A Sho

Move your crosshair slightly to the left until it's in line with the bottom point of the yellow building. Press Left Mouse Button to throw the smoke grenade perfectly on the right side of the Top Mid . It will block the view of the enemies on A Short, and you can go from A Long towards Arch, Library, or A S

It seems to have worked though. Even though the game has since migrated off of the Source engine and onto Source 2, it still sees hundreds of thousands of players each day, and the International is still the biggest event of the esports calendar every y

CS:GO Twitch case rewards those who listen carefully, and the next title in the series should be no different. So much information can be discerned from the smallest of noises, and attentive players should be able to profit from their vigila

With Counter-Strike 2 recently being announced as a free and game-changing update to CS:GO , players should be preparing themselves for the next iteration of the franchise. While many welcome changes will no doubt be made, CS:GO was already a great game in its own right. Here are all the things that Counter Strike 2 should keep from its predeces

The game had a relatively normal life until 2018, when a Battle-Royale mode was added and the game was made free-to-play. Now, most of the income comes from cosmetics. With a game as hardcore as Counter-Strike , it is positive to get more players in there so that not only experts jump into ga

Smoke will be affected by lighting, and can be dispersed to create gaps of visibility by firing through the smoke or detonating a grenade. This adds a whole new tactical dimension to the game, as players will be able to interact with the smoke and use it to their advantage on both the offense and defense . Players should be ready for some cunning new plays with this revolutionary new feat

Mirage is one of the maps in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive which requires a lot of practice to get used to it. This is especially true if you are playing on T-side and want to rush to either A or B Bomb Site, as you will have to plan your rush accordin

Alongside the nicer-looking maps, visual effects have also received a boost in Counter-Strike 2 . Explosions, fire, smoke, muzzle flashes, blood spatters, water, and more have received upgrades, making the game more vibrant and colorful than e

With so many iconic maps such as Dust II, Mirage, and Inferno , Counter-Strike 2 should continue the tradition of bringing back and updating old maps from previous games. They are not only beloved by the community, but the layout of these maps has been so refined that they are ideal for competitive p

Valve has showcased some of the new features that will be introduced, and while more changes are yet to be announced, there are already plenty of things for players to get stuck into on the newly released limited test. Here are all the things that Counter-Strike 2 changes from the base g

Team Fortress 2 was the multiplayer component for The Orange Box. It also stood out for its cartoonish art style. The PC version saw regular updates for years while the PS3 and Xbox 360 releases remained largely the same. In 2011 a huge change was implemented once the title went free-to-p

If you want to play one of the most well-refined and balanced Battle Royales out there, with constant updates every 90 or so days, a die-hard community, and an inclusive ecosystem fostered by a diverse group of devs, then Apex Legends is the best non-Valve Source game out ther