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Why Is Anti-Lag Such a Big Deal in CS2?
With all the fuss surrounding the release of Counter-Strike 2, you could be forgiven for wondering what on Earth is going on. With a flurry of negative reviews making, it one of the most controversial new games of the year, why is anti-lag such a big deal?
The Story of a Problematic Sequel
CS: GO is the fourth game in the Counter-Strike series and was released in 2012. The predecessor made a massive impact in the gaming industry and is one of the most popular games of all time. Naturally, this means that itâs a hard act to follow in terms of creating a sequel that keeps everyone happy.
Yet, no one expected the launch of CS2 earlier in 2023 to result in such a bloodbath that it would leave some streamers wondering whether the series will end here. The initial reviews were gentle enough, but things turned ugly when hard-core players began to post tens of thousands of enormously negative reviews that left it floundering at the bottom of Steamâs list of Valve games.
What Is the Problem with CS2?
Newcomers to the Counter-Strike series and casual CS: GO players might not notice a lot of differences between that game and CS2. In fact, a large percentage of the early CS2 reviews mentioned improvements like better graphics and more useful grenades.
It seemed like a decent if relatively unambitious sequel that wasnât going to cause any big problems. This early review at www.polygon.com points out that itâs been a smooth transition to the new game that the developers have done a wonderful job on. It also mentions how the number of players grew substantially in the build-up to the release of CS2.
However, when the more experienced players got their hands on Counter-Strike 2, they soon let the world know that it wasnât what they expected. There was talk of the gameplay being âoffâ and shooting precision being a lot worse. This was reflected in a growing number of poor reviews and then in falling player counts.
The Anti-Lag Issue Exposed
As if this wasnât bad enough, a massive issue blew up with the gameâs anti-cheat system. Stunned players were getting banned from playing CS2, and they had no idea why this was happening.
It was a bit of a mystery until it was revealed that the AMD Radeon driver was causing the game to detect a form of cheating, as explained by as explained in this article by www.tomshardware.com. The problem appears to have arisen from the hardwareâs Anti-Lag+ support, which supports Counter-Strike 2 but was making it appear that the players were cheating.
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How Has CS2 Fared in Replacing CS: GO?
After all the excitement of the build-up to the new game, it turned out to be a huge disappointment when CS2 hit the shelves and people started writing intensely critical comments on it. Will this game replace CS: GO or will the bitter online backlash cause Valve to bring back CS: GO?
A sign of what will happen next can be seen in the competitive gaming world, where CS2 has already replaced the earlier game. You can start making a bet on CS2 at Thunderpick as the new title has already replaced CS: GO in esports events. For example, major tournaments across the planet and with the leading teams are all covered. You can also find alternative games such as shooters and sports to bet on.
The BLAST event to be held in January 2024 as part of the Copenhagen Gaming Week is a sign that Valve is ready to keep the faith with CS2 as we roll into the next year. The reaction of pro teams to the next game is going to be crucial in this respect.
What Happens Next?
AMD has withdrawn the affected driver from the market while they fixed the issue, with Valve promising that anyone who has been banned because of it will be identified and reinstated. This should resolve the immediate issue but the big question that remains is whether the game has already taken too much of a hit to be successful.
The reputational damage suffered by CS2 over the anti-lag issue might not be the gameâs biggest problem right now, as it languishes on Steam with a rating that looks awful to anyone who might be considering trying it. However, perhaps the team at Valve see this as a being a chance to recover some goodwill in the gaming community by sorting out a potentially embarrassing issue swiftly and without any fuss.
Will CS2 recover from this setback to become as widely loved and played as CS: GO? Itâs still a long road ahead for this game to turn around the early bad feeling that hard-core players talked about so bitterly in forums like Reddit.
Yet, the first reviews that were written before the problems arose suggest that at the heart of CS2 lies a slick and attractive game that isnât too far removed from the hugely popular CS: GO. If the criticism settles down and no more problems crop up, it has every chance of still being a mid to long-term success.
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Win tickets to the BLAST Premier Fall Final: GG.BET is running a MEGA BLAST Competition for fans of ĐĄS2
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From 26 July, all GG.BET users can get involved in the new MEGA BLAST Competition with a âŹ10,000 prize fund. The winner will receive two tickets to the BLAST Premier Fall Final CS2 tournament, taking place from 27-29 September in Copenhagen. To enter, you need to place bets on Counter-Strike 2 matches.
BLAST Premier Fall is a major series of Counter-Strike 2 tournaments which draws in millions of viewers from all over the world every year. The series consists of three stages: Groups, Showdown, and Finals. The Groups stage sees 16 Tier-1 teams duke it out. Only 6 of these can go on to compete in the final, while the rest will battle it out in the Fall Showdown for two additional spots in the final. BLAST Premier Fall Finals will be the concluding stage of the Fall series, and fans can look forward to electrifying action, heart-stopping twists and turns, and an epic $425,000 prize fund.
From 26 July to 4 August, as the Groups stage rages on, GG.BET will be holding its MEGA BLAST Competition. The winner will get their hands on two tickets to attend every day of the BLAST Premier Fall Finals. As well as these tickets, the bookmaker is also giving away a whopping âŹ10,000 prize fund to the top 40 participants in the MEGA BLAST Competition.
How to take part in the MEGA BLAST Competition:
- Register an account with GG.BET or log in to an existing account.
- Go to the tournament page and press âParticipateâ.
- Place bets on Counter-Strike 2 matches. Every bet you place will earn you a certain number of points, based on the odds.
- Rack up points, keep an eye on the leaderboard, and wait for your winnings to roll in.
Bet on your favorites and get ready for some unforgettable fun! Head over to GG.BET right now so you donât miss your chance to enjoy a festival of Counter-Strike action in Copenhagen.
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MANCHESTER CITY TO MARK GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH SUPER GROUP-OWNED BETWAY AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
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Manchester City has today announced a new multi-year partnership with leading global online betting and gaming brand, Betway.
As part of the clubâs pre-season tour of the United States, and to mark this significant deal, leading figures from Manchester City and Super Group will be on-site for the iconic NYSE bell-ringing ceremony later today. Ferran Soriano, CEO of City Football Group, along with Neal Menashe, Super Group CEO, will ring The Opening Bell at 9:30am EDT.
The agreement will see Betway become the clubâs Official Global Betting Partner from the start of the 2024/25 season, as Manchester City joins the brandâs extensive sports sponsorship portfolio which includes teams from across the Premier League, La Liga, NBA and more.
Ferran Soriano, City Football Group CEO, said: âWe are pleased to announce Betway as our Official Global Betting Partner today. As a globally recognised brand, Betway has a strong pedigree and history of working with high-profile brands within the sports space and weâre excited to work together throughout the partnership.â
Super Group CEO, Neal Menashe, commented: âWe are absolutely delighted to become Manchester Cityâs Official Global Betting Partner. This agreement cements our place in the top tier of Premier League partners, ensuring that our Betway brand reaches fans in all corners of the globe.â
Throughout the duration of the partnership, Manchester City and Betway will collaborate on a number of activations and exclusive content opportunities, in addition to the brand featuring across digital and in-stadia assets.
Manchester City and Betway will also work together to provide all players, coaches, management and staff in-depth, industry leading training on all relevant codes of conduct relating to betting integrity and responsible gambling. This is in addition to the work Manchester City already does to support players and staff in this area.
The Opening Bell ceremony can be viewed live.
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Acquiring a Curacao Online Gaming License in 2024: Comprehensive Analysis of Financial & Procedural Aspects with Costs & Timelines Detailed
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The “Acquiring a Curacao Online Gaming License, 2024: Comprehensive Analysis of Financial & Procedural Aspects with Costs & Timelines Detailed” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
This report includes valuable insights into the financial and procedural aspects, including detailed information on costs and timelines associated with acquiring a Curacao license.
In 2023, Curacao introduced the “Landsverordening op de kansspelen” (Ordinance on Games of Chance) to modernize and regulate gambling legislation. Since March 2020, the Gambling Control Board (GCB) has been authorized to regulate offshore gambling games and oversee the issuance of Curacao licenses. As of 2023, there are 16 companies providing legal services for registration and licensing in the territory of Curacao. The license fee, as per GCB regulations, is 36,000 ANG or 19,800 USD, payable upon license issuance.
Research Timeline and Data Relevance
The research was conducted in two stages. The first stage, studying the regulator and Open Data Search, took place in December 2023. The second stage, writing the report and partially updating the data from the first stage, took place from the end of April to the end of May 2024.
Goals and Objectives
- Describe the information about the Curacao license and the issuing regulator.
- Describe the requirements and conditions for obtaining a Curacao license.
- Describe the costs and timelines for obtaining a Curacao license.
- Briefly study the market, find and suggest the following lists:
- Legal companies offering services for company registration and obtaining a Curacao license;
- Communication agents and integrators working with the Curacao license;
- Suppliers and vendors working with the Curacao license;
- Payment systems working with the Curacao license.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Goals and Objectives
2. Research Timeline and Data Relevance
- Document Markup
- Raw and Combined Data
- Terms & Glossary
3. General Information
- The Regulator
- Registration of Operators With Sublicense
- Application for an Online Gaming License
4. Requirements and Conditions for Obtaining a License
License Conditions
- General Prohibitions
- Safe and Secure Environment
- Equipment and Application Software
- Player Registration
- Payment Transactions
- Games
- Terms of Use
- Resolution of Complaints
- Administrative Responsibilities
- Publicly Available Information
- Reports
- Policies and Procedures
- Suspension and Revocation of License
- Additional Conditions
- Supervision
Recommendations or Minimum Requirements for the Business Plan
5. The Cost of the License
6. Decision Term and the Validity of the License
7. Application Method and Forms
8. Contact Information
9. Companies for Registration and Licensing
10. Integration Companies
11. Suppliers and Vendors
12. Payment Systems
13. META
14. Appendix: Terms & Glossary
For more information about this report visit researchandmarkets.com/r/izeo6g
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