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Counter-Strike Modder Brings Procedurally Generated Aim Training Map to CS2

A vital proof-of-concept for full roguelite mods? Ever since I watched a 3kliksphillip video breaking down a procedurally generated Counter-Strike: Global Offensive map that could be different every time you play it - down to the inclusion of roguelite elements and a new HUD - I've been excitedly awaiting the same tech to arrive in Counter-Strike 2. Today, the original author of this map released their first CS2 project, which evolves the tech to produce a unique training map for sharpening your

Digital Foundry
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Counter-Strike 2 adds an intense fast-paced 3v3 'Rush' game mode

This new Rush mode might be my favourite way to play Counter-Strike 2, giving you a faster-paced experience with shorter matches. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

GamingOnLinux / Liam Squires-Hand
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'People Enjoy Surprises' — Valve Is Trying to Dismiss New York's Counter-Strike Loot Box Lawsuit

Valve has moved to dismiss the New York Attorney General’s lawsuit against the company, which claims loot boxes in its games such as Counter-Strike 2 promote illegal gambling and threaten to addict children.

IGN / Wesley Yin-Poole
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Cache arrives in Counter-Strike 2 while Valve continue working on ANIMGRAPH 2

A return of a classic, the popular Cache map has finally returned with the latest Counter-Strike 2 update that's out now. Nice to see more content arrive! Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

GamingOnLinux / Liam Dawe
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Counter-Strike 2 Player Banned

A Counter-Strike 2 tournament has slapped a player with a 10-year ban after he punched his opponent live on-stage at a local German LAN.

IGN / Wesley Yin-Poole

Counter-Strike 2 gets a Beta with a fancy new animation system

While I still sit here waiting for Danger Zone to return (please Valve), Counter-Strike 2 just got a big Beta upgrade with a new animation system. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

GamingOnLinux / Liam Dawe
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Counter-Strike 2’s new reload system could upend the entire game

Full-magazine reloads throw out muscle memory in favor of "higher stakes" decisions.

Ars Technica / Kyle Orland
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Valve responds to NY Attorney General lawsuit: "We have serious concerns with the alterations the NYAG claims are necessary to make to our games"

Valve has responded to New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit against the firm, stating it does not believe that lootboxes in its Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2 games unlawfully encourage minors to gamble, adding it was "disappointed" to see the action go ahead despite efforts to "educate" the NYAG about virtual items since "early 2023."

GamesIndustry.biz / Vikki Blake
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