The professional CS:GO scene is booming with the likes of the ESL Gaming Network tournaments (which also include Halo and Battlefield 4 alongside Counter-Strike: Global Offensive). And following on from the Cologne Tournament, Valve has put together some Pro CS:GO player interviews with some of the top names you might see competing. First here's a tournament recap video from … [Read more...]
Are first person shooters finished until next-gen of consoles?
Something magical happened in 2007 when Infinity Ward changed the rulebook with the original Modern Warfare. With its unique perk system, balanced maps and epic scale; the next generation had found its poster boy. But that was five years ago. Many have become disillusioned at the lack of creativity in nearly every online shooter since. Yes Modern Warfare revolutionised the … [Read more...]
Valve, what’s happened to Half Life 3?!
Over the last few days, one topic seems to have cropped up on several sites I check every now and then. They definitely caught my attention. The subject you might be wondering? Half-Life. Back in November 2004, Half-Life 2 appeared on the PC gaming scene and blew first person shooters into a new and exciting realm. Gordon Freeman was back. This time in a more compelling … [Read more...]