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technology3 days ago•4 min saved

N.Y. Sues Valve Over Loot-Box Gambling Ties to Teen Players

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Valve Corp., alleging its loot-box system in popular games such as Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2 promotes illegal gambling by charging players to open containers for randomly awarded cosmetic items that can be sold for cash, with some items fetching millions. The lawsuit seeks to stop the gambling features, disgorgement of ill‑gotten gains, and fines, citing addiction risks for youths and the ease of cashing out via Valve’s Steam marketplace and third-party sites.

via New York State Attorney General (.gov)|

#counter-strike-2 #gambling #letitia-james

gaming4 months ago•2 min saved

Counter-Strike 2 Trade Update Causes $2 Billion Market Crash

Valve's recent update to Counter Strike 2 allows players to trade five covert skins for a rare cosmetic, significantly increasing the supply of knives and gloves on the market. This has caused a 28.11% drop in the overall skins market cap, equating to nearly $2 billion lost in value, which benefits casual players but harms investors who previously bought skins as assets.

via Eurogamer|

#counter-strike-2 #gaming #knife-skins

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Surprise Discovery: Hidden Half-Life Games Uncovered in Counter-Strike 2 Update"

Hidden files in the latest Counter-Strike 2 update suggest the existence of new Half-Life games, including Neon Prime and Citadel, with potential references to Half-Life X. Data miner 'GabeFollower' discovered game files labeled Citadel and a single reference to 'HLX,' indicating ongoing development related to the Half-Life universe. While the elusive Half-Life 3 remains a mystery, these findings offer hope for fans eagerly awaiting the return of Gordon Freeman and the world of Black Mesa.

via PCGamesN|

#citadel #counter-strike-2 #gaming

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Valve's CS2 Case Openings Generate Nearly $1 Billion in Revenue"

Reports suggest that Valve earned nearly $1 billion from Counter-Strike 2 skin case openings in 2023, with over 400 million cases unboxed and 360 million keys consumed. The game's surge in popularity and the high value of skins and cases contributed to this revenue, although the figures are estimates based on tracked case openings and do not account for all factors. Players hope that some of this revenue will be reinvested into the game to address the lack of updates.

via Dexerto|

#case-openings #counter-strike-2 #cs2-case-tracker

gaming2 years ago•4 min saved

Valve's Promising Future for Counter-Strike 2: Brighter Launch, Reflex Integration, and Exciting Updates

Valve admits that the launch of Counter-Strike 2 has been problematic, with bugs, glitches, and missing features from its predecessor. Despite the issues, Valve promises to quickly fix the game and views the launch as an "overwhelming success." They believe that launching the game with a large player base will accelerate improvements and are excited for the future, teasing new weapons on the horizon. However, some professional players have expressed dissatisfaction with the direction of CS2, raising questions about whether Valve's approach will ultimately pay off.

via Dexerto|

#bugs #counter-strike-2 #csgo

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

Game-breaking Bugs and Updates: Counter-Strike 2 and The Division 2 Patch Notes Revealed

The latest update for Counter-Strike 2 has introduced a bug affecting movement consistency, causing jumps to vary in distance. Despite attempts to fix bugs, the game has experienced glitches and false bans. To address the issue, players can create an autoexec file and bind the default jump key to a different exec. ESL has decided to avoid the issue by not playing day three's matches on the current patch.

via Dexerto|

#bug #competitive-play #counter-strike-2

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

AMD's Anti-Lag+ Driver Update Causes Counter-Strike 2 Bans

AMD has removed its latest graphics driver version after Valve warned that players using AMD's Anti-Lag+ technology would be banned under Valve's anti-cheat rules in games like Counter-Strike 2. Anti-Lag+ alters the game code itself, triggering bans and crashes in various competitive online games. Nvidia users have not reported similar issues with their Reflex system. Valve has acknowledged the unintentional cheating and will reverse bans once AMD releases an update.

via Ars Technica|

#amd #anti-lag #counter-strike-2

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

AMD's Anti-Lag+ Feature Sparks Bans and Game Issues in Counter-Strike 2 and More

Counter-Strike 2 developers have warned players that enabling AMD's Anti-Lag feature in the game could result in automatic bans. The feature, introduced in the Adrenaline Edition version 23.30.1 driver for Radeon RX 7000-series GPUs, has also been reported to cause bans and game crashes in other titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, CoD: Warzone 2, and Apex Legends. AMD is working on identifying affected users and reversing their bans, while players can disable the feature by pressing Alt+L.

via The Verge|

#amd #anti-lag #bans

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

Valve cautions against using AMD's Anti-Lag feature in Counter-Strike 2 due to ban risks

Valve has issued a warning to Counter-Strike 2 players that enabling AMD's Anti-Lag+ feature in the latest graphics driver could result in VAC bans. The problem arises from Anti-Lag+ intercepting and redirecting DLL functions, which the Valve Anti-Cheat system mistakenly identifies as cheating. Many players have reported receiving bans, prompting Valve to reverse the bans once AMD releases an update. In the meantime, Valve advises players to disable Anti-Lag+ in their graphics card settings.

via Engadget|

#amd #anti-lag #counter-strike-2

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

AMD Anti-Lag+ in Counter-Strike 2 Leads to VAC Bans, Valve and Devs Warn

Counter-Strike 2 developers have warned players using AMD's Anti-Lag+ feature to turn it off or risk receiving VAC bans. The feature, introduced with a driver update in September 2023, aims to reduce latency for gamers. However, tampering with the game's code by enabling Anti-Lag+ can result in a VAC ban. Valve plans to reverse any bans caused by the feature, but this incident is not the first time an AMD graphics card update has caused issues for Counter-Strike 2 players. AMD has yet to comment on the VAC bans.

via Dexerto|

#amd #anti-lag #counter-strike-2

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

AMD Anti-Lag+ Feature in Counter-Strike 2 Triggers VAC Bans, Valve Confirms

Valve has confirmed that using AMD's Anti-Lag+ technology in Counter Strike 2 can result in a VAC ban. AMD's recent driver update introduced Anti-Lag+ for the Radeon RX 7000 series, aimed at optimizing frame alignment in the game's code. However, manipulating DLL functions with this technology can lead to a ban. Valve may lift the bans once AMD provides an update, so it is advised not to enable Anti-Lag+ in the game for now.

via VideoCardz.com|

#amd #anti-lag #counter-strike-2

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

Counter-Strike 2: Valve's Lowest-Rated Game in History

Counter-Strike 2, the highly anticipated sequel to CSGO, has received a lower rating on Steam than any other Valve game, including popular titles like Half-Life and Portal. Players have expressed dissatisfaction with missing game modes, cheaters, and the removal of Counter-Strike Global Offensive. Despite the negative reviews, Counter-Strike 2 remains popular and has attracted a large number of concurrent players. Valve has released an update to address hitbox and detection issues.

via PCGamesN|

#counter-strike-2 #gaming #reviews

gaming2 years ago•4 min saved

Valve Abandons Counter-Strike 2 for macOS Due to Lack of Players

Valve has announced that there will be no macOS version of Counter-Strike 2 due to the lack of players on Mac. The decision is based on discontinuing support for older hardware and 32-bit operating systems, which represent less than 1% of active CS:GO players. Mac users who played CS:GO on a Mac between March 22, 2023, and September 27, 2023, will be eligible for a Prime Status Upgrade refund. Valve will offer a legacy version of CS:GO for macOS, but support for this version will end on January 1, 2024. The lack of native support for the Vulkan API on Apple devices is also a factor in Valve's decision.

via MacRumors|

#counter-strike-2 #gaming #macos

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Counter-Strike 2: Patch Notes, Stickers, Reputation, and Community Server Fixes"

The latest patch for Counter-Strike 2 addresses gameplay, graphics, and animation issues, including movement enhancements on mud surfaces, fixes for shader compilation bugs, improvements to knife slashing, bug fixes and tweaks to weapon finishes and gloves, and various crash fixes.

via Dexerto|

#animation #counter-strike-2 #gameplay

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

Counter-Strike 2 Players Face Cheaters, Downgrades, and Potential Bans

Professional Counter-Strike player ropz has expressed concern over the presence of cheaters in Counter-Strike 2, just days after its official launch. Despite engine updates and new features, the game's competitive mode, Premier, has been plagued by cheaters dominating the leaderboard. Ropz called for a more invasive anti-cheat system to combat the issue, while others suggested implementing an anti-cheat for the entirety of Steam. The presence of cheaters threatens to drive away players and make the game miserable for everyone.

via Dexerto|

#anti-cheat #cheaters #counter-strike-2