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CS:GO beta

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Balto
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So for anyone that preordered CS:GO (only $15), you got into the beta. Anyone on here playing?
Aug 16 2012 10:42PM
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Peter.
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are they ever gonna make a completely free beta for it?
Aug 16 2012 11:00PM
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Balto
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seeing as the game only costs $15 and comes out next week, probably not
Aug 16 2012 11:16PM
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chyu.boi
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why not wait instead of paying an additional $15
Aug 16 2012 11:27PM
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SSteezle
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threads to hear more about this game. used to love 1.6
Aug 16 2012 11:34PM
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Peter.
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probably not gonna buy it seeing as i go back to school in 3 days
Aug 16 2012 11:36PM
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chyu.boi
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For all of us who don't know video game acronyms. what game is it.
Aug 16 2012 11:53PM
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Balto
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The game cots $15 and comes out the 21st, buying it now lets you into the beta till it is released. CS:GO is counter strike global offensive
Aug 16 2012 11:58PM
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bangarangmules
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Counter Strike: Global Offensive
Aug 17 2012 12:36AM
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chyu.boi
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woah what! i gotta get it then haha
Aug 17 2012 12:38AM
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kungfusteeze
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I know its going to be better on PC, but I am honestly stoked its gonna be on 360.
Aug 17 2012 3:03AM
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Balto
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playing CS with an xbox controller will suck so much
Aug 17 2012 3:07AM
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Dragonite.
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CS dosn't deserve to be on Xbox 360.
But I'd love to get CS: GO. I need a better computer first
Aug 17 2012 3:48AM
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kungfusteeze
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Seeing as CS is the only game I am competent at on PC besides Diablo... I agree on some level. But I don't have a PC anymore, so any CS is better than only playing at a buddies house.
Aug 17 2012 4:10AM
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kungfusteeze
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And I see where you could be coming from. But come on... Xbox isn't that bad. Plus, I am also glad to have matchmaking (hate hacked servers and surf more than I hate Lil Wayne).
Aug 17 2012 4:13AM
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bangarangmules
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I've been contemplating whether or not to get it, I used to play source every day in high school. However now I don't have a gaming pc anymore, does anybody think it will be worth buying for 360?
Aug 17 2012 12:20PM
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Balto
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seems like a waste of time to me, your movement and speed would be hindered so much
Aug 17 2012 12:21PM
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bangarangmules
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That's what I figured, I guess I'll see how the reviews are. I wish the next gen of consoles would come out so I could decide whether or not I would rather build a gaming rig.
Aug 17 2012 12:27PM
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Peter.
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LOL @ FPS's on consoles
Aug 17 2012 12:39PM
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Tasche
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I actually prefer playing shooters on XBOX. Everything is slower and less precise, but it is that way for everyone. On the PC some people are so insanely good it takes all the fun out of it.
Aug 17 2012 12:40PM
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Peter.
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u mad because youre a noob at shooters
Aug 17 2012 12:41PM
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SSteezle
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any chance steam is MAC compatable/will be anytime soon?
Aug 17 2012 1:30PM
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theBearJew
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haha this. I had a shitt comp back in the day. But I still managed to no scope with the scout all fucking day.
Aug 17 2012 1:31PM
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SSteezle
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u mad you get pwned? noob
Aug 17 2012 1:33PM
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Rossberger
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noob, every player and their sister could no scope with the scout. More on the matter, this brings me back to the good days of scoutzknivez.
Aug 17 2012 1:53PM
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Uah
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This game needs major updating, specifically regarding recoil. Ima go back to starcraft until things get sorted out.
Aug 17 2012 1:59PM
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Balto
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steam has been out for mac for like 2 years now, and CS:GO is also for mac, thats what im playing it on

and to the person saying PC shooters aren't fun because people are to good, you just need to practice more. Keep in mind that people have been playing counter strike for like 14 years, so obviously there will be some really really good people. It's taken me like 4 years to get "decent" at it
Aug 17 2012 2:03PM
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theBearJew
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scout n knives were the shit. CS was the best.
Aug 17 2012 2:05PM
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Balto
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cs IS the best*
Aug 17 2012 2:08PM
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Rossberger
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Yep, when I used to play, I easily put in multiple hours a day on that alone.
Aug 17 2012 2:10PM
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SSteezle
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mother of god i'm going to get addicted to this game. played cs 1.6 about 6 years ago and still have dreams of knifing people
Aug 17 2012 2:46PM
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kungfusteeze
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See, if I hadn't started playing CS since the beginning, I wouldn't even attempt playing. If a game isn't fun/enjoyable for me right off the bat, I am going to play something that is. And when you are constantly dying, it isn't much fun. Console gaming is just more chill usually. And all the hardcore pc players can hate all they want, but I just think Consoles have better games. Other than Valve games, Diablo, Starcraft, and Shredsauce (yes it counts)... there isn't all that much variety.
Aug 17 2012 8:30PM
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Bonzalo
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Quote for emphasize, nothing can beat the feeling you get when you kill somebody with a He or with a knife. CS 1.6 ftw.
Aug 17 2012 8:35PM
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KAS
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If you have to "practice" a video game just to play against other people than that's fuckin stupid. I used to play CS a lot a few years ago, so I know what the other guy was talkin about. There are some people who just don't stop playing the game, so yeah it kind of takes away some fun from it.
Aug 17 2012 8:37PM
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Balto
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Consol FPS suck (case in point: all cod's past #4), the platform is just to limiting. With most consol games, there is a skill cap that you reach very quickly, while with the popular PC games you can keep getting better and better.

I was reading something a pro CS player was saying once, that in consol games like COD, your character gets better as he "levels up" with new weapons/shit that adds an unfair advantage over new players, while with a game like cs YOU get better as a player over that time without hitting a skill cap, and everyone starts out with the same shit from the get go, which makes for a far mor level playing field

When I started playing CS, i died constantly, but the few times I would get a kill I would be so stoked and just keep playing to get that next kill. I find the challenge fun and rewarding, unlike console games
Aug 17 2012 8:41PM
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SSteezle
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i'm playing the beta right now, not too bad I still like 1.6 the best. anyone got a steam ID and want to play?
Aug 17 2012 8:49PM
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Balto
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mine is either Balto or mrstskier, add me, I'll be on later tonight
Aug 17 2012 9:03PM
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messplay
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Been playing GO since mid June as one of the 1.3's beta testers back in 2000 is on our team. The GUI is still too big imo. Movements are fairly similar to 1.6 since I've been playing that since '04. Overall fairly decent new improvements trying to merge the hl engines again. We'll see how this next season goes as more updates roll out for GO.

Aug 17 2012 10:23PM
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Rossberger
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You could argue that players who've been playing CS from the start of a match have the advantage over players who join halfway through because of the higher potential to earn more money. Although, you may have just been referring to long-term advantages, to which my point would be irrelevant.

And kunfungsomething: use the ranking system as an advantage; finding out you're in the top 10 for a certain server is rewarding--except when you have that one off day and witness yourself drop from #5 to #100 lol.
Aug 17 2012 10:25PM
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kungfusteeze
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Most console FPS games do suck. Especially CoD. I only play Halo. Which has just as level of a playing field as CS (minus the sword and rocket launcher, shits gay). And doesn't really have a skill cap. But the point I was making, is that I think consoles offer more things than PC. On PC, if you venture beyond FPS/RTS/RPG games, you usually only find crap. But on consoles, you get games like Skate, Trials, God of War, Fez, etc. Which is why I enjoy them more. Its more chill, and varied.
Aug 17 2012 10:27PM
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Mike-O
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What the fuck, man? How can you cap that shit with "I only play Halo"?
Aug 17 2012 10:29PM
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yourthemannowdog
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Next gaming console is years away. They trying to extend the cycle with Kinect and the Move. The Wii-U is going to be the new Sega. Incomplete and between generations.

If you are a big gamer, build a PC. Devs are giving PC more and more attention. You are seeing the PC community growing, and there voice is being heard.
Aug 17 2012 10:32PM
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kungfusteeze
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Because its the only good console FPS really.
Aug 17 2012 10:35PM
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Mike-O
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Are we talking single player or multiplayer here?
Aug 17 2012 10:40PM
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kungfusteeze
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I'd say both. And I'm not including Portal or similar FPS games.
Aug 17 2012 10:44PM
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yourthemannowdog
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Half Life, Crysis, Dead Island, Rage, Battlefield 3, borderlands, LFD2. You need to be more concise. There are so many good FPS games out there
Aug 18 2012 6:09PM
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Balto
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Every one of those games you just listed are vastly superior on PC as that is what they were designed for
Aug 18 2012 6:16PM
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SSteezle
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I'm playing right now if anyone wants to play, i still suck pretty bad

soursteezle is the username
Aug 18 2012 6:18PM
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Flyon
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I'll give out ONE free beta key too the first guy who pm's me his steam ID, i'm 100% serious right now.
Aug 18 2012 8:33PM
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yourthemannowdog
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Are you supporting my post or criticizing it?

I really am an advocate for PC gaming and encourage any 'gamer' to try it out
Aug 18 2012 8:54PM
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accualyisdolan
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counterstrike is sick
Aug 18 2012 11:00PM
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