So, new CS?
QuoteThe Counter-Strike: Global Offensive rumors were true. Valve Software announced the game today and already added a listing for it to Steam.
LINK (http://kotaku.com/5830377/new-counter+strike-is-real-hits-ps3-xbox-360-and-pc-in-early-2012)
And another (http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/08/12/counter-strike-global-offensive/).
It's being developed by the makers of Defence Grid, which was an excellent game.
QuoteIt’s due in 2012, and the world will get to clap eyes on it at PAX Prime and the London Games Festival later this year.This, in essence, is Counter-Strike 3, and the first news of it this morning was a huge surprise. It is, it’s safe to say, going to be enormous â€" but will it be free to play as TF2 now is and Dota 2 is rumoured to be? Mysteries!
We should keep a close eye on this one :)
w00t the freaking w00p :D
Excellent news this, now lets hope it will be out 1st of January 2012 :P
Are we going to buy extra servers as a community now? I expect 3-5 full servers every night [ok I might be overreacting there]
Quote from: Tutonic;330851And another (http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/08/12/counter-strike-global-offensive/).
It's being developed by the makers of Defence Grid, which was an excellent game.
We should keep a close eye on this one :)
There needs to be a new Defence grid too!
Yeah, I love Defence Grid...but it's quite different to CS. But the makers have the valve mentality to making games. Make it stunningly well, give away extra content and generally do a good job. It certainly seems like a positive first step.
Bloody hope they remove the awp it makes CSS pretty much unplayable :ranting2:
We never really had that problem on dMw servers.
It will be released as a "Arcade" Game on consoles not a full retail release so expect it to be around £15 hopefully :)
Ive been chatting to a couple of people in the CS scene who went over to the USA to 'consult' on its appeal to the esports gaming scene. He was not overly impressed by there plans. However these guys want a hardcore esports game like 1.6 was and I think that time has been and gone. This as Krispy says will be an Arcade game. However it does boast different game modes such as capture the fag etc, so to have match modes for clans with good old game modes also should be quite fun regardless of its console nature. I know a lot of people who are going to come back for a sniff of this game.
If dMw are going to support it I know a lot of my old lot (3mc) would come out of retirement to play rather then get 3mc going again.
Plus. Awp is a great gun and very easy to stop effectively when you are in a team game. Annoying on a public server ill give you that :)
Quote from: RizZy;330894We never really had that problem on dMw servers.
weird not?
especially since buying them was disabled...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvWn1PThevc They do go on a bit but lot of good info in the clip.
In Icarus link, they discuss de_trains. If I ever hated a map more, it's trains.
They said that they are redoing it so, that it will only have 1 bombsite.
Now, I'm not sure if I stressed it enough, but, I hate trains! and this might even make it worse ... camp fest anyone?
(or am I wrong and will this increase the amounth of tactical play?)
And, Molotov cocktail FTW! It does some direct damage when hit with it, and some aoe damage and apparantly slows the person down a bit. Seems to me a valueable addition to tactical play (with mature players on a mature server that is, otherwhise it'll be a grenade/cocktail spamfest)
Quote from: Luminance;331089In Icarus link, they discuss de_trains. If I ever hated a map more, it's trains.
They said that they are redoing it so, that it will only have 1 bombsite.
Now, I'm not sure if I stressed it enough, but, I hate trains! and this might even make it worse ... camp fest anyone?
(or am I wrong and will this increase the amounth of tactical play?)
)
Wheres Blunt when you need him ;)
Train was reliant on coordinated smokes and speed, if you wanted to get the bomb down, also if dMw are not a fan of AWPs, its probably the only CSS map apart from CBBLE where you really need them as CT. As for removing a bombsite I think thats nuts, dont know about you but Id stand more chance killing all the CT's than trying to plant the bomb if i was on the T side thus making it TDM.. ?
Quote from: Icarus;331144Train was reliant on coordinated smokes and speed, if you wanted to get the bomb down, also if dMw are not a fan of AWPs, its probably the only CSS map apart from CBBLE where you really need them as CT. As for removing a bombsite I think thats nuts, dont know about you but Id stand more chance killing all the CT's than trying to plant the bomb if i was on the T side thus making it TDM.. ?
You mean Fragfest and Noob cannonfest lolz.
New trailer!
Looking good!
http://store.steampowered.com/video/1800
Quote from: Luminance;331089In Icarus link, they discuss de_trains. If I ever hated a map more, it's trains.
They said that they are redoing it so, that it will only have 1 bombsite.
Now, I'm not sure if I stressed it enough, but, I hate trains! and this might even make it worse ... camp fest anyone?
(or am I wrong and will this increase the amounth of tactical play?)
And, Molotov cocktail FTW! It does some direct damage when hit with it, and some aoe damage and apparantly slows the person down a bit. Seems to me a valueable addition to tactical play (with mature players on a mature server that is, otherwhise it'll be a grenade/cocktail spamfest)
Quote from: Snokio;331103Wheres Blunt when you need him ;)
de_Train.
Best.
Map.
Ever.
Choo Choo!
you mean this one?
[video=youtube;x-h3cIPabQs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-h3cIPabQs&feature=player_embedded[/video]
Quote from: Luminance;331786you mean this one?
[video=youtube;x-h3cIPabQs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-h3cIPabQs&feature=player_embedded[/video]
That was a fake video made by a fan about 2 years ago I remember seeing it.
Follow my link that is the newest official trailer out.
http://store.steampowered.com/video/1800
OH, such a shame. I really liked it.
Plus when I followed your link, it was to a deadmenpost about E3, no links no trailer. Seems you fixed it, thnx.
Ugh, your link looks terrible, what kind of 2007 graphics are those???
Looking good!
Quote from: GhostMjr;331787That was a fake video made by a fan about 2 years ago I remember seeing it.
Follow my link that is the newest official trailer out.
http://store.steampowered.com/video/1800
Thats indeed a nice short movie,looking good.
"Cross Platform Play". Oh dear auto-aim on the consoles VS mouse on the PC. Or does this mean MAC Vs PC?
I'm more worried that the graphics look worse than the original...
I like that all the classic maps are back, but they're still available for the old version...if you don't care about the graphics you'd play that instead.
Quote from: DrunkenZombiee;331972"Cross Platform Play". Oh dear auto-aim on the consoles VS mouse on the PC. Or does this mean MAC Vs PC?
probably mac vs pc, i dont think you can use auto aim in multiplayer only co-op and single player (on the majority of games anyway)
Lots of info here, looking good!
http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/counter-strike-global-offensive/1212684p1.html
Sounding Good. The visuals are still lacking. It's been 7 years in the making (well...at least people have been waiting on it for that long). I much prefer CS to CoD but the graphics became too old that the gameplay couldn't make up for its shortcomings. If they keep the gameplay we know and love, but don't do enough to the graphics we'll be back in the same position as we already are before the game is even released.
There are lots of positive additions and games don't need to look like BF3 to be good, but they should try. The engine still has plenty to give.
Quote from: Snokio;337707Lots of info here, looking good!
http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/counter-strike-global-offensive/1212684p1.html
Oh Snokio, thanks for posting this, totally made my day, am so looking forward to this :D
Finally some game makers get the idea of an excellent simpel game, that doesn't need ridiculous new features like healtpacks, airstrikes etc. It wouldn't be CS anymore if they had included it. Its all most true CS fans ever wanted, a new good looking CS, just like it was. :D
The molotov sounds great, and the Pro mode also. I love the idea of having only 2 defusal kits in a team, really adds to the tactical part of the game (same as with the molotov)
It does feel a bit well...like a graphical upgrade and nothing more. I guess it's alright, Counter Strike Source did it and it showed that the classic Counter Strike gameplay still held strong. I believe it still does to be honest.
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Quote from: TheLeonKing;338762It does feel a bit well...like a graphical upgrade and nothing more.
Which is all I ever wanted :)
As extra bonus they are adding new tactical features, can't wait :)
Yeah i'll be looking forward to the nostalgia of playing the dust maps, although i missed cs_estate and cs_siege which they didn't update for Source. Also I hope they bring back vehicle functionality (I LOVED playing the jeepathon and boat maps! :D :D)
So here are some videos:
As a CS cynic, I can't help but be slightly impressed. I'm looking forward to this :)
That first video looks surprisingly good. Better than the beta tournament footage. The consolised buy menu looks a bit clunky, but I think they said they were tackling that before launch.
sowhat have they changed then....dont look like much to me
I would've liked to see the guns being able to be sighted/aimed instead of old cs style.
AFAICS it's just CSS with fancy gfx.
Bit disappointed TBH...
I'll get it though, for old times' sake
Quote from: Blunt;339109I would've liked to see the guns being able to be sighted/aimed instead of old cs style.
AFAICS it's just CSS with fancy gfx.
Bit disappointed TBH...
I'll get it though, for old times' sake
Just my idea!
Nothing special.
Quote from: Blunt;339109I would've liked to see the guns being able to be sighted/aimed instead of old cs style.
You can already do that, it's called Red Orchestra 2.
OH WAIT.
After seeing that footage. I'm actually looking forward to this. I don't think this kinda gameplay has aged at all. I remember all that time ago when i picked up a Groupon deal in London (http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/london/)
They have released this survey for people to fill out to be entered into the pool of people they will choose to give beta keys to. http://blog.counter-strike.net/
Also if anyone has a key if you play fairly regularly they'll give you beta keys to give to your friends (guess what I'm hinting at there ;)
Quote from: TE_owner;345102They have released this survey for people to fill out to be entered into the pool of people they will choose to give beta keys to. http://blog.counter-strike.net/
Also if anyone has a key if you play fairly regularly they'll give you beta keys to give to your friends (guess what I'm hinting at there ;)
Cheers for the heads up :)
Now where did i put my Deagle :D
Oh so much CS withdrawal now!
I've done over 800 deagle rounds now, Starting to really prefer this pistol over many other guns now :P
Thnx for the heads up to btw, filled it in, now lets wait.
some news (http://www.shacknews.com/article/72724/counter-strike-global-offensive-loses-cross-platform-multiplayer), not good, but not desperately bad
Quote from: Blunt;346081some news (http://www.shacknews.com/article/72724/counter-strike-global-offensive-loses-cross-platform-multiplayer), not good, but not desperately bad
It's a shame, but understandable. The nerd-rage that would ensue from PC gamers having to wait for patches because of the PS3 'approval' process would be horrendous - not to mention the cost to Valve!
Besides, picking on those lesser-beings who use gamepads just isn't sporting is it?
not sporting but bloody good fun :)
Not another 'release? When its ready' approach..... black mesa anyone?
Quote from: Tutonic;346083Besides, picking on those lesser-beings who use gamepads just isn't sporting is it?
No, you mustn't pick on those with "special needs" controllers...
see you in the underpath :-)
No early 2012, but summer :'(
And no cross platform play :D
http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/721431/counter-strike-global-offensive-releasing-summer-2012-loses-cross-platform-play/
http://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2012/03/hitboxes/
(http://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2012/03/hitboxes/)
Guess who got a key :)
Not me :'(
Check your steam messages to see if you have got the beta.
I looked and ther it was in my games list waiting to install.
I am downloading now!
CS:GO now available for PRE-ORDER! according the PC gamer it around $15 so might be £10 here which is a good price, who else will be pre ordering?
http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/08/07/counter-strike-global-offensive-pre-orders-available-today/
Couldn't resist, bought.
Quote from: TeaLeaf;356104Couldn't resist, bought.
I've been playing the beta for a while. It's certainly worth the £11. I almost bought the £13 pack to get Condition Zero and the original CS but then I realised I'd be paying £2 for games I would never ever play. Crafty Valve. Crafty.
Quote from: Khrispykhicken;356033CS:GO now available for PRE-ORDER! according the PC gamer it around $15 so might be £10 here which is a good price, who else will be pre ordering?
http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/08/07/counter-strike-global-offensive-pre-orders-available-today/
Thanks for letting me know about this yesterday Krispy, checked your thread then got this one up to log who is going to get it: http://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?36425-Counterstrike-Global-%C2%A310.79-pre-order-on-steam!
But.... is it any good?
bought bought bought....... ofc
Quote from: Tutonic;356127But.... is it any good?
This is what Lib thought of the beta 5/6/12:
QuoteWarm and welcoming.
They have prettied up the graphics and added extra guns and grenades, but they add to the game and slot into the existing framework very well.
I think they have managed to pull off a good update to the old gal and can see myself getting back into the old Friday night fragging.
They have also made a few map changes, but nothing drastic, just opened up a few extra doors here and there. On Dust for instance, they have modified the underpass to make it a little better for the T's to not get caught in an ambush. They have also made the underground areas on Nuke smaller.
We didn't try a Tower of Power.:sad:
All in all, it is looking like a must buy for the LAN, especially at the price that's been mentioned. It's not got the graphics and game mechanics of BF3 and BC2 and that probably explains the pricing, but from what we played tonight, it is the fast fix that it always was and everyone starts equal at the beginning of the map.
Hello old friend, the facelift has smoothed out the years quite nicely.
General beta feedback thread here: http://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?35656-Counterstrike-Global-Offensive-Beta-Opinions.
Good enough for me - purchased.
I really wanted CSGO to drag me back to playing CS but the beta is so far very poor. Its not much good when the previous version is a better game apart from looks, simple things like it taking an age to get in or out of a vent.. Weapon recoil is borked still and the game feels its been noobed right down for the modern warfare generation. Ive always been a die hard cs player and will probably get it anyway however the real test will be when this promised big update comes out next week to see if things have changed. My worry is that there has been very little updates to the beta.
Some nice touches however like the molatov and the decoy grenades.
Fingers crossed.
Ordered
Quote from: Penfold;356138Ordered
Oh go on then.