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AwaykeN sets CS2 LAN kill record in a single map
The Bulgarian's 62-kill performance was not enough to carry INFURITY in a sextuple-overtime match at Urban Riga Open S7.
A pro CS2 player told me he ditched his Superstrike gaming mouse for the older Superlight 2 because it was 'inconsistent'
That's the same loveable potato shape, though, in the Superlight.
CS2 chickens explained: How to get, hatch, & feed
Chickens have been added to CS2, bringing adorable animals into the extremely popular FPS game. So, here’s all you need to know about them.
Counter-Strike 2’s Wildest New Update in Years is Officially Live
Counter-Strike 2's new patch brings chicken pets to the game alongside the new Rush Hour mode, Valve reveals.
Counter-Strike 2 update adds 3v3 mode, music, and chicken eggs, but fans want "better anti-cheat"
Valve, take notes
Valve offers CS2 players eggs
Valve offers CS2 players eggs
How to get a chicken in CS2 and all variants
Counter-Strike 2 added pets in its latest update, so here’s how to get a CS2 egg and how to hatch it into your very own chicken companion.
CS2 adds pet chickens that players can hatch, raise and collect
Counter-Strike 2 players can now get their own pet chickens, with Valve quietly introducing the new feature in the latest update on September 22.
Counter-Strike 2 Rush Hour Update Adds Silent Reloading
It's time to shake the cobwebs off your decade-old CS2 muscle memory.
Valve shadow dropped chicken pets into CS2
The egg came first.
Valve's CS2 Chicken Egg steals the update thunder from new 3v3 mode Rush
A new CS2 update introduces 3v3 mode Rush to Valve’s multiplayer FPS, but it’s the Chicken Egg drops and pets system that’s winning hearts.
Why CS2 Fracture Cases Are So Interesting To All Players
Fracture Cases are some of CS2's most popular today due to how affordable they are and what they offer in terms of drops. Why CS2 Fracture Cases Are So Interesting To All Players is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News
New CS2 update tackles 'slur leaderboards' and adds new Cache spawns
Valve’s new Counter-Strike 2 update encrypts chat logs, while the FPS game’s patch notes include fixes and extra spawns for the Cache map.
Counter-Strike 2 Update Blocks Slur Tracker
Amid the new CS2 slur tracker, Valve has encrypted chats.
Bot or P2P: Picking a CS2 Trading Site in 2026
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Stewie2K gets called out for old skin stealing scandal, but public shaming is the only solution in CS2 right now
Last week, a video of North American Counter-Strike trash-talk went viral, as SportsBetExpert’s Shane “shane” Dressler was recorded yelling at Without a Roof’s Jake “Stewie2K” Yip after winning a series 2-0 at FRAG Midwest St. Louis 2026. In this (primarily) one-sided altercation…
Counter-Strike 2 Slur Tracker Reveals 200 Million Said Every Year
Over 200 million slurs are said each year in Counter-Strike 2, showing just how toxic the game is.
dako sets new CS2 regulation kill record
The Kazakhstani rifler broke both poiii's online and donk's LAN record.
Counter-Strike 2 vs. Call of Duty: How does the meta determine which esport is best?
The most effective tactics (the meta) in esports heavily influence how certain titles are played. Whether it’s a game-changing update impacting popular weaponry in a first-person shooter or an overpowered champion in a MOBA receiving a nerf, the world’s top players are constantly…
CS2 players’ in-game chat logs are now being exposed publicly
Counter-Strike 2 players have discovered that messages they send during matches can be viewed publicly online, with some profiles showing hundreds or even thousands of old chat messages.
The Ultimate Guide to Winning More CS2 Case Battles
CS2 case battles turn normal case opening into a multiplayer format where several players compete for the outcomes of the same set of rounds. A case battle can be between two players, several opponents, or teams (depending on the format). There is no way to guarantee a win, but k…
All Major Championship winners in CS2 and CS:GO
In Counter-Strike, few achievements carry the same weight as winning a Major Championship. These Valve-sponsored tournaments represent the absolute peak of play, capable of defining a player’s career and cementing an organization’s place in the esports history books. Since the in…
OLED gaming monitors have finally gotten so good that a Counter-Strike 2 tournament is using one
The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace is the first OLED to make it into a CS2 Major.
Where Should You Buy and Sell CS2 Skins? Steam Community Market vs. Third-Party Marketplaces
Steam or third-party marketplaces? Compare CS2 skin fees, cashouts, prices, and liquidity to find the better place to buy and sell skins in 2026. Where Should You Buy and Sell CS2 Skins? Steam Community Market vs. Third-Party Marketplaces is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Te…
“It’s on life support”: Women’s Counter-Strike 2 scene is struggling to stay afloat, and there is little hope left if things don’t change
On August 8th, one of the most prominent players in the women’s Counter-Strike 2 scene, Mayline “ASTRA” Champliaud, made waves by announcing her transition from CS to VALORANT esports. According to HLTV’s Women’s Player of the Year 2025, “the recent news of female CS falling apar…
'Counter-Strike 2' Guide: How to Make a 'CS2' Server
Be familiar on how to create a "CS2" server with automated hosting or manual setup, including SteamCMD, GSLT, configuration, security, and player management.
Palworld 1.0 briefly overtook the king of Steam, Counter-Strike 2, and devs can't help but bask in the victory: "Let me enjoy this moment for just a little longer"
Pocketpair publishing lead Bucky just wants to "pause" for a minute
Is Counter-Strike 2 going soft? Esports fans react to new comms rule and debate hate speech vs. trash talk
Leading tournament organizer ESL has just updated its Counter-Strike 2 rulebook, adding a bunch of changes. However, one that stuck out was a new clause regarding internal team communications during a live match. The newly-added Clause 2.30 states that what you say to your own te…
Counter-Strike 2 for Console Gamers: What Xbox Players Need to Know
Counter-Strike 2 is one of the biggest PC games in the world.
Valve has rewired Counter-Strike 2's bomb to make it more spectacular, but potentially less deadly
Bomb has been supplanted.