Real Details on the New Counter-Strike from Pros Who ve Played It

Valve Softwarerevealed the existence of the newest Counter-Striketoday, but the company seemed a bit shy on specifics, saying that next year'sCounter-Strike: Global Offensivewould bring new weapons, gameplay modes and maps to the extremely popular competitive shooter.

Thankfully, some ofCounter-Strike's most dedicated players, the professionally competitive type, are going hands-on withCS: GOthis week at Valve HQ, giving us an early look at some of the game's big changes.

Sourcehttp://www.pagesportal.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=270

Some details

The nextCounter-Strikewill also reportedly add some new weapons to its arsenal, including a "new heavy machine gun rifle, new pistols, and a new shotgun." Valve is also experimenting with two new grenade options, a pricey Molotov cocktail—designed to block rushes and do area of effect damage—and a decoy grenade that emits gunfire sounds intended to confuse players who rely on audio cues to determine player positioning. Given the controversy that surrounded the inclusion ofCounter-Strike's since-removed riot shield, it's going to be very interesting to see how Valve and Hidden Path integrate all-new weapons and tactics into the series' tried and tested existing components.

Looking great :D

Will the weapons be more balanced?

Will the weapons be more balanced?

GuNsbl4ziN

"Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is "targeted" for an early 2012 release on the Xbox 360's Xbox Live Arcade, the PlayStation 3's PlayStation Network, Mac and PC in early 2012"

Not gonna lie, I was a little concerned when I read that part.

I know Valve is good with these things but I'm still scared because it's CS... my favorite online FPS.

Glad to hear 1.6 players are also in the loop.

"Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is "targeted" for an early 2012 release on the Xbox 360's Xbox Live Arcade, the PlayStation 3's PlayStation Network, Mac and PC in early 2012"

Not gonna lie, I was a little concerned when I read that part.

I know Valve is good with these things but I'm still scared because it's CS... my favorite online FPS.

the_mitch28

TF2 seems to be fine on PCs.

if its dumbed down for consoles in anyway, everyone will be back to CSS and 1.6 in a minute

Hrm not sure I trust this game yet, was really just hoping for a new valve engine and do a HL3 with CS *insert name of engine* like they did with HL2 but leave the game untouched.

I dont think this will be a competitive shooter at all.

So its just having small upgrades like this, why is no-one all "ZOMG REHASH" which is pretty much is from the sounds of it at the moment? Why is COD the only game that gets hate for that?

So its just having small upgrades like this, why is no-one all "ZOMG REHASH" which is pretty much is from the sounds of it at the moment? Why is COD the only game that gets hate for that?

firefluff3

Because it's flawed to begin with, compared to the fine gameplay balance that CS has managed to achieve.

I dont think this will be a competitive shooter at all.

mattuk69

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I dont think this will be a competitive shooter at all.

Hashim19

Valve Softwarerevealed the existence of the newest Counter-Striketoday, but the company seemed a bit shy on specifics, saying that next year'sCounter-Strike: Global Offensivewould bring new weapons, gameplay modes and maps to the extremely popular competitive shooter.

Thankfully, some ofCounter-Strike's most dedicated players, the professionally competitive type, are going hands-on withCS: GOthis week at Valve HQ, giving us an early look at some of the game's big changes.

Sourcehttp://www.pagesportal.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=270

Some details

The nextCounter-Strikewill also reportedly add some new weapons to its arsenal, including a "new heavy machine gun rifle, new pistols, and a new shotgun." Valve is also experimenting with two new grenade options, a pricey Molotov cocktail-designed to block rushes and do area of effect damage-and a decoy grenade that emits gunfire sounds intended to confuse players who rely on audio cues to determine player positioning. Given the controversy that surrounded the inclusion ofCounter-Strike's since-removed riot shield, it's going to be very interesting to see how Valve and Hidden Path integrate all-new weapons and tactics into the series' tried and tested existing components.

Looking great :D

Hashim19

So its just having small upgrades like this, why is no-one all "ZOMG REHASH" which is pretty much is from the sounds of it at the moment? Why is COD the only game that gets hate for that?

firefluff3

So its just having small upgrades like this, why is no-one all "ZOMG REHASH" which is pretty much is from the sounds of it at the moment? Why is COD the only game that gets hate for that?

firefluff3

It's coming out seven years after the last Counter-Strike which doesn't need much change to begin with.

ill be interested in seeing what they do with the weapons for balancing, because the older versions do encourage wide use. sure, most players will pick the ak47/m4 or the awp if given unlimited money but thats not how they were meant to be played. players will usually buy smg's or deagles while they save up cash. even then, some players just prefer the bullpup or scout.

still, im most curious about the hitzones. theres probably some slack for consoles because of controllers, but the pc version needs small zones for headshots. headshots should be lethal and id never want that taken out, but the balance is that they are significantly more difficult to get than hits on the chest. that balance is gone when character models have hot air balloons attached to their shoulders.

An arcade. :lol:LustForSoul

There's very little information on this and people are already accusing this of being casualize just because it's coming to consoles? :roll: Silly me, I forgot that every single console player just plays Black Ops 24/7 and doesn't like a challenge. They didn't change Half Life 2: Episode II and it came out for consoles and worked just fine. They're just bringing Counter Strike to a wider audience.

There's very little information on this and people are already accusing this of being casualize just because it's coming to consoles? :roll: Silly me, I forgot that every single console player just plays Black Ops 24/7 and doesn't like a challenge. They didn't change Half Life 2: Episode II and it came out for consoles and worked just fine. They're just bringing Counter Strike to a wider audience.

brickdoctor

When I heard there was a new Counter-Strike coming out I got excited but hearing all of these just got me completely unexcited. First off it seems like they only added a few new weapons, and are still using the same maps (even if a few are revamped) and the graphics engine will likely be the same, so why wasn't this released as an update for Counter-Strike: Source? Again this seems like the whole Left 4 Dead 2 fiasco, except Left 4 Dead 2 seemed to add so much more; this game better not be more than $10 or $15. Also where in the hell is my Episode III Valve? >:(

When I heard there was a new Counter-Strike coming out I got excited but hearing all of these just got me completely unexcited. First off it seems like they only added a few new weapons, and are still using the same maps (even if a few are revamped) and the graphics engine will likely be the same, so why wasn't this released as an update for Counter-Strike: Source? Again this seems like the whole Left 4 Dead 2 fiasco, except Left 4 Dead 2 seemed to add so much more; this game better not be more than $10 or $15. Also where in the hell is my Episode III Valve? >:(

DarkGamer007

I want some major changes in the sequel. I feel like the pros just want to buy a rehash of source.

The new weapons sound a little disappointingly sparse. ONE new shotgun? ONE new MG? Doesn't sound like a lot to get worked up about, though I am interested in seeing how the molotov works, and I have a vague idea of how the sound grenade works (thanks to BlOps). I got into CSS after they removed the riot shield, which is a shame since I would have loved to see how it worked out. Doesn't sound too unbalanced, it was probably one of the more balanced aspects of MW2 and Rainbow Six Vegas, but I probably would have hated it too.

The new weapons sound a little disappointingly sparse. ONE new shotgun? ONE new MG? Doesn't sound like a lot to get worked up about, though I am interested in seeing how the molotov works, and I have a vague idea of how the sound grenade works (thanks to BlOps). I got into CSS after they removed the riot shield, which is a shame since I would have loved to see how it worked out. Doesn't sound too unbalanced, it was probably one of the more balanced aspects of MW2 and Rainbow Six Vegas, but I probably would have hated it too.

SPYDER0416

I dont think this will be a competitive shooter at all.

mattuk69