Valve has quietly raised the price for the Steam Deck by $200 as PC parts and memory chips continue to climb in price amid shortages caused by AI hyperscalers. A Steam Deck OLED 1TB device now costs ...

On top of those three, CS2 also features Profile Ranks starting from Private Rank 1, which feeds into the annual Service Medal reward. The Competitive ranks of CS2. Image via Dot Esports CS2 ...

Counter-Strike 2 is a 5v5 competitive FPS featuring two opposing teams: Terrorist (T) and Counter-Terrorist (CT). You'll play the first half of the match on one team, then the two teams will swap over ...

If you’ve played Counter-Strike for any length of time over the years, then you’ll no doubt be aware of the flashy skins available from CS2 cases. These varied containers can feature anything from a ...

"We all love the Steamdeck!" That was the ringing endorsement Larian Studios exclaimed during its recent Divinity AMA. Acknowledging just how popular Baldur's Gate 3 is on Valve's handheld, the ...

If you find yourself losing valuable rating in Counter-Strike 2 despite training for hours, it may be time to start watching replays to catch minor mistakes. Watching CS2 replay can help with that.

One of the great things about any really popular device, whether a car, a gaming mouse, or a gaming handheld, is that a critical mass of users means you not only often get lots of great accessories ...

Anthony is a writer who's worked in the games industry for four years. He's a competitive gamer with a soft spot for retro titles. Anthony enjoys speedrunning a few titles, but Simpson's Hit & Run is ...

Does CS2 or VALORANT have a higher player count? VALORANT and Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) are two of the most popular games around right now with very high player counts. They have some key differences, ...

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