Tag Archives: Counter-Strike
Mon, Feb 11, 2013 | 22:26 GMT
Half-Life, Counter-Strike now available on Linux
Valve has released Linux versions of Half-Life, Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Source on Steam. Steam’s Linux client, which is designed for use with Ubuntu, now boasts support for 93 titles and DLC packages, including Crusader Kings II, Serous Sam 3, FTL, Waveform, Trine 2 and Dungeons of Dredmor.
Thanks, PC Gamer.
Sat, Jan 26, 2013 | 18:53 GMT
Half-Life, Counter-Strike now available for Mac through Steam
Half-Life has finally been released for Linux and Mac, and is now available through Steam for $9.99. At the moment it only shows a Windows logo – at least on our end – but Cult of Mac has confirmed the news is legitimate. Also, the orginal Counter Strike is available for Linux and Mac as well (thanks, Fin). Go nuts Mac boys and girls.
Thu, Nov 15, 2012 | 15:17 GMT
Gabe Newell announced as next Academy of Interactive Arts and Science Hall of Fame inductee
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Science has announced Gabe Newell will be the 17th inductee into the AIAS Hall of Fame. Valve’s co-founder and president will also headline the D.I.C.E. 2013 Summit stage as Thursday conference keynote speaker.
Mon, Aug 27, 2012 | 00:51 BST
Counter-strike map copied in new Webzen title – report
Counter-strike’s de_dust2 map has apparently been reproduced in free-to-play shooter, Arctic Combat.
Fri, Aug 24, 2012 | 13:26 BST
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive PC update out today, patch notes here
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive launched on PC this Tuesday and Valve has already addressed some issues with another update that went live last night. Check out the full patch notes here:
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 | 19:42 BST
CS:GO missing from EU PS Store, Sony working to “resolve the issue”
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is missing from the weekly EU PS Store update, as you may have noticed.
Tue, Aug 21, 2012 | 12:49 BST
Counter-Strike Global Offensive: Launch patch notes revealed, zombie mod supported
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive developer Valve has revealed a long list of its launch patch notes. The game goes on sale today on PC, and tomorrow for both PS3 and Xbox 360.
Mon, Aug 20, 2012 | 17:27 BST
Counter-Stike Global Offensive hits Xbox 360 on Wednesday
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive launches on Xbox Live Arcade and PSN this Wednesday, the 22nd of August. Just a friendly reminder.
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 | 21:37 BST
GTTV heads to Valve headquarters to chat with Newell, talk Steam and CS:GO
Tonight’s latest episode of GTTV with Geoff Keighley features the host at Valve headquarters speaking with Gabe Newell regarding new updates coming to Steam, Project Greenlight, Big Picture Mode as well as an exclusive trailer from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Catch a preview of the episode here. It’s also being rumored the episode may discuss with Valve the possibility of it creating a “movie” due to the firm’s recent domain registrations for “gamerlifemovie.com” and “gamerlifethemovie.com.” Today, added a new set of features to Steam which can be previewed. The update focuses on organizing and showing off gamer collected screenshots, videos, and Workshop items.
Tue, Aug 07, 2012 | 14:01 BST
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive pre-orders go live today
CS:GO will be available to pre-purchase at some point today for a modest sum of $15, Valve has revealed, along with an August release date.
Fri, Apr 20, 2012 | 21:22 BST
CS:GO SDK to be released within three months of game’s launch
Valve has said the SDK for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will be released within three months of the game’s initial release.
Sat, Mar 17, 2012 | 17:59 GMT
Counter Strike: Global Offensive gets beta update
Valve has released an update on Steam for the CS: GO beta
Tue, Mar 06, 2012 | 16:01 GMT
Cross-play multiplayer cancelled for Counter Strike: Global Offensive
Valve has cancelled cross-platform multiplayer between PC, Mac, and PS3 in Counter Strike: Global Offensive based on data received from the game’s beta.
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 | 11:59 BST
Eurogamer Expo 2011 – Showfloor video, every game
Battlefield 3, Mass Effect 3, Modern Warfare 3, Counter-Strike, Uncharted 3, RAGE, Skyrim and more is on the EG Expo 2011 showfloor today. See for yourself.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011 | 14:02 BST
Valve releases six CS:GO screenshots from PAX – look
Valve has released some nice screenshots of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to go along with yesterday’s video. A beta for the game starts in October, and those attending PAX and the upcoming Eurogamer Expo will be handed codes. Upon release in early 2012, the game will be made available for Mac, PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.
Sat, Aug 20, 2011 | 20:25 BST
Cross-platform play with CS: Global Offensive is “certainly our goal”, says Newell
Gabe Newell has said one of the goals Valve has set with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is the inclusion of cross-platform play.
Fri, Aug 12, 2011 | 08:16 BST
Rumour – Valve to release new Counter-strike game
Comments from play testers and eSports figures suggest Valve may have an unexpected release up its sleeve.
Mon, Jul 04, 2011 | 06:20 BST
Monday Shorts, overnight edition – Metroid design notes, PSOne imports, Katamari video
On holiday weekends, those with post quotas to meet spend a lot of time weeping quietly over their empty inboxes, RSS feeds and IM contact lists. To save you time, I’ve rounded up the barrel-scrapings which result.
Fri, Apr 08, 2011 | 16:00 BST
Tactical Intervention closed beta begins in Europe May 6
Tactical Intervention, the multiplayer shooter designed by Counter Strike co-creator Minh Le, will begin a closed beta test in Europe on May 6.
Thu, Nov 18, 2010 | 00:13 GMT
Labour MP blames shooting in Sweden on Counter-Strike

Another day, another politician blaming someone’s murderous tendencies on a videogame. It never seems to end.


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