Modders in the Counter-Strike community announced CS:Legacy, a fan-made remake of the classic 1.6 version of the originalCounter-Strike with modern visuals, as seen in a new trailer. After Counter-Strike 2 launched in 2023 and officially replaced Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, this fan remake is billing itself as an old-school experience for hardcore Counter-Strike players who miss how Valve's tactical shooter series used to feel, while including modern technical enhancements. 2e59m

Following nearly a decade of work, the developers behind a remake of the original Counter-Strike through a mod on Counter-Strike: Global Offensivehave had the release blocked through Steam. The creators shared a post on X detailing their disappointment after Valve denied its inclusion through Steam, following years of discussion and cooperation, according to the developers behind Classic Offensive.

While gaming has been known to be a solo experience for some, for others, it's a great way to connect with friends via complex narrative-driven titles like Baldur's Gate 3 or visceral FPS games like Counter-Strike. In fact, for those who live far from each other, gaming is a convenient way to reconnect and spend time with friends they wouldn't otherwise see in person. With the popularization of VoIP programs like Discord, talking to friends while playing games has never been easier.

Players looking to get started in competitive CS:GO will need to customize their settings for better framerate and performance. How the settings are configured can vary from player to player, depending on the power of the computer they use to run the game, but there are some best general practices. Through customizing these settings in CS:GO, players can achieve higher framerates that will allow them to be more effective in their gameplay.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, popularly known as CSGO, has been a staple in the gaming community since 2012. Unlike other games from that era, CSGO has continued to thrive to this day whilst receiving regular updates and content patches without ever losing their ever-so-faithful audience.

YouTuber Basically Homeless has turned his toilet into a fully functioning gaming computer to be able to play games like Counter-Strike from the comfort of his bathroom. Basically Homeless' YouTube channel features many videos on unique and interesting PC builds, which has led to weird creations in the past.

There are many unique skins available for a variety of weapons in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, but the Karambit Marble Fade is one of the most difficult, and most sought after, cosmetics to obtain. This skin can be purchased from other players via the Steam market, but it's very expensive, ranging from around $900 to over $2,000 depending on the seller and how worn the item is. Players also have the option of trading with others for the Karambit Marble Fade, but they will likely need to have something of equal or higher value to offer.

A Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Twitch streamer has been banned by the live streaming service for revealing themselves during a match. It is not uncommon for popular streamers to be banned on the platform. In fact, just this month, both popular streamers Disguised Toast and Pokimane have been reportedly suspended from Twitch due to violations. Now, another streamer has been banned for an arguably more severe violation.

It's possible to surf in CS:GO, and it functions as an entirely different experience from the main game. CSGO has been one of the most popular first-person shooters for several years. With millions of active players and a dedicated esports community, CSGO continues to evolve with new content. The game features community servers where players are pushed to create their custom maps. Although, this has created a fun fan-made hobby within the community called Surfing. It's a fun little distraction that breaks away from the main game modes but can also help players improve their mouse accuracy.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev was voted the best Esport athlete of 2021 at The Game Awards 2021. The best Esport Athlete category saw five top Esports athletes, including professional Valorant player Tyson "Tenz" Ngo and pro Call of Duty player Chris "Simp" Lehr, try to gain the most votes. Votes were cast by fans and the winner of the was judged to have the best performance and conduct for year, independent of their games and genres. The award was announced in what was one of gaming's most-watched shows of the year.