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Fragpunk characters with weapon drawn

The latest big game on Steam is Fragpunk, or as I like to call it, 'kitchen-sink Counter-Strike'

By Evan Lahti published

FPYES Fragpunk's fun is a reminder that some things are more important than a ruthless devotion to balance.

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marvel rivals

Competitive shooters are at a crucial crossroads in 2025: 'sweaty' teamplay vs. casual fun

By Morgan Park published

2025 Crossover fatigue, high-profile failures, and the rise of Marvel Rivals marked a tumultuous year for shooters.

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Gabe Newell demonstrates smacking a crowbar into a wall

Valve signed a deal for Counter-Strike 2 in 2003 because they were 'running on fumes', and Gabe Newell was so happy he made a celebratory knife with his own hands

By Rich Stanton published

News Of course, "it took us a long time to ship Counter-Strike 2."

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An interior shot of the yard in the counter-strike 2 map train. There are train cars for various industrial purposes. The lighting is grey and moody.

Classic map Train returns in a Counter-Strike 2 update

By Jonathan Bolding published

News With a new look and layout.

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A player shoots a piece of fruit in a Counter-Strike mod that replicates Fruit Ninja.

Inspired modder makes Fruit Ninja but it's a Counter-Strike 2 aim trainer

By Rich Stanton published

Ding ding ding!

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Valve logo with a man with a steam valve for an eye.

Public-facing Valve dev shows why most Valve devs don't have much to do with the public: 'I'm just the only one dumb enough to be on Twitter'

By Rich Stanton published

news Steamed up.

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Counter-Strike 2 gives the people what they want: tiny sausages hanging from their guns

By Rich Stanton published

news The Armoury update is basically a battle with a little more choice.

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The CS2 key art.

Counter-Strike 2 pro falls foul of the SnapTap ban and fesses up: 'embarrassing and amateur'

By Rich Stanton published

news Not so HEROIC.

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Valve says 'we've decided to draw a clear line' and bans Snap Tap keyboard automation from Counter-Strike 2

By Rich Stanton published

news What do you mean I have to press three keys at once?!?

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Valve shuffles some crates around on beloved Counter-Strike map, some fans react like it shot Old Yeller: 'The more I think of this, the more upset I am'

By Rich Stanton published

news Another one bites de_dust.

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