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Hunt: Showdown is one of the most unique first-person shooters on the market. It tasks players to go into a monster-filled 1870s bayou with nothing but break-action shotguns, lever-action rifles, and many other historical weapons . It plays unlike nearly any other competitive shooter, as it lacks fully automatic weapons and prioritizes patience and accuracy …
The title is pretty self-explanatory, as you play an average-joe-turned-freedom-fighter as the Soviet Union vies to ‘liberate’ America. You lead a rag-tag group of citizens through a quest to halt the invasion no matter what the odds – the storyline was great, the level design well-done, and the soundtrack phenomenal and very memora The Half-Life …
By far the most common mistake that many new players make in Danger Zone is redeploying in heavily contested areas on the map. These are zones where several teams may be fighting at once, making it a dangerous area to redeploy i Consequently, players must be mindful of their choices to engage or not to …
For context, Team Fortress and Counter-Strike started as fan-made Half-Life spin-offs that Valve eventually roped into its own official library; fans and mods have always been at the epicenter of Valve’s business model. With how integral the community has been to Half-Life throughout its history, it’s no surprise that the scene is still thriving despite …
The competitive multiplayer game market spans nearly every genre, from shooters like Call of Duty to puzzle games like Tetris 99 . Games like Fortnite and Mario Kart pride themselves on being accessible and fun for people of all ages and skill levels. They’re easy to get into, and often simple to pick up and …
As the name implies, this weapon skin features the iconic Greek gorgon . Players with this skin will find Medusa’s green face on one side of the AWP’s stock — with the back of her head present on the other side. The purple snakes that make up her hair are sent out in tendrils along …
Its recoil is ridiculous, making its handling hard, and taking the quality of the weapons itself into consideration, it’s not worth the hassle. Of course, this weapon is not a giant fail, it’s perfectly usable, but more experienced players will soon realize that most of the time it’s in fact, usel “Moving to Twitter and …
The beginning of Danger Zone games usually consist of players scanning the environment while deploying to look for the first small red supply crate that they see. The reason for this is that small red supply crates contain weapons and have no prerequisites to open (such as molotov grenade upgrade cocktails or melee weapons), which …
Maps in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive are mostly new, but some of the classics from Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Source have been remade for CS: GO . If you’re like many CS: GO players, you’ve played the game for over 100 hours. This is ranking the 10 best Counter-Strike: Global Offensive m It’s worth mentioning that not …
One of these is its CT-sided nature, which is likely what Nuke is most known for. While it was always a popular map despite this reputation, the casual and professional scene responded very positively to the changes. While many would argue it remains largely CT-sided, strong teams, structured or not, have options to be effective …
Agency is a newer Counter-Strike: Global Offensive map that was released on November 13, 2017. It seems like they did a good job making the map since only a few changes are needed. The map is pretty balanced, and the atmosphere of the level is enjoya For many people, Counter-Strike is the most competitive and …
As a result, DotA 2 is overwhelming for newcomers. Playing the game is like learning a new language. Nothing really makes sense, and the terms and strategies don’t really carry over from any other game (except other MOBAs). Like Counter-Strike , this game has a large pre-established player base that will probably be toxic to …
Until it’s a rush round or an economy round, it’s never a bright idea to carry the spike while leading the team from the front. If you die, the bomb basically is now in CT’s territory, and reclaiming it can be a has As it stands the map is heavily CT-sided, especially at the casual …