How Valve can fix Counter Strike (original) (raw)

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How Valve can fix Counter Strike

In a new series of gaming-related guest columns at Tech Radar, popular gaming commentator Richard 'Dr Gonzo' Lewis goes into his thoughts on what Valve could/should do to put Counter-Strike back on top of multiplayer gaming.

The recent 1.6 update that fixed similar problems that existed in the game came after close to 10 years hasn't helped the online community who have by now integrated the glitches into their play style. The key to making Counter-Strike great again is not to fix something that is so fundamentally broken and outdated that by the time it does all the things it should and could we'll be taking day-trips to the moon.

What they need to do is draw a line under what has happened and simply listen to the competitive community for what needs to be improved. The Source Engine was obviously not cut out for something like a competitive shooting game, where absolutes are paramount.

You can check out the very interesting read right here. Whether you're a competitive Counter-Strike player, a casual pubber, or you've been completely turned off of the game, then you'll definitely want to check it out.