SubJeff on 12/8/2011 at 20:23
What are they playing at? I can only assume from this that HL3 is going to be absolutely epic, and a step away from HL2 in the same way as 2 was from 1.
Yakoob on 12/8/2011 at 22:57
Do you guys remember many months ago an interview with Gabe who chuckled to himself about having 3 (iirc) big "surprises" that the community will be blown by? I guess this is one of them. Although I don't know how much of a shocking surprise it is. I mean, realistically, it was only matter of time. And as much as I'd like to imagine new cool shit (procedurally generated fully destructible maps? CSMMO? Hostages that dont get stuck on every goddamn cabinet?), it's CS and, to continue it's supremaicy, it has to stay more or less exactly the same (we all remember the bitching when Source came out and was just slightly off).
But hopefully, this will coincide with Source 3 and the last installment of HL3. Both the engine and franchise are in a dire need of a big overhaul.
june gloom on 12/8/2011 at 22:59
Not to mention we've been hearing bits about "Counter-Strike 2" for ages; to anyone with a memory longer than 6 months this is hardly a shocker.
EvaUnit02 on 13/8/2011 at 10:37
I'm guessing that it will have hats, possibly even be F2P.
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http://www.eseanews.com/index.php?s=news&d=comments&id=9969) Hands-on impressions
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CS:GO Confirmed Features
Note that all of these features are from early alpha builds of the game and are subject to change or removal from the final release. See the sources list below for reference material used to compile this list.
* Planned release in Q1 2012
* Available on PC/Mac, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3
* Matchmaking system
* Focus on 5v5 competitive play
* Both Defuse (de_) and Hostage (cs_) map types confirmed!
* eSports-oriented
* Competitive and Casual modes
* Ranked / ladder play for individuals and teams
* Dedicated servers
* Gameplay has elements similar to both CS:S and CS 1.6
* Classic maps (with both minor and major modifications) include: Dust2, Dust, Aztec, Inferno, Nuke, Train
* Molotov grenade: creates area of fire that slows players crossing through it
* Decoy grenade: emits fake weapon firing sounds to confuse enemies about your position
* Bullets penetrate some walls and objects like CS 1.6
* Many changes to weapons, as well as new weapons
* Classic gameplay: no ironsights
* Beta in September or October (Unconfirmed)
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http://counterstrikego.com/)
Volitions Advocate on 13/8/2011 at 10:56
Hey Gabe!
STFU unless you're going to tell me something about Gordon!
Koki on 13/8/2011 at 12:24
>multiplatform
Sure.
TTK12G3 on 13/8/2011 at 15:06
Eh... there was a demand for a new Counter-Strike?
sNeaksieGarrett on 13/8/2011 at 17:05
I just thought they were gonna continue to update CSS for a while, seeing as how there's an official Beta version of it where they roll out their new changes before eventually putting it into the regular version.
But a new engine and updated visuals would be great.
doctorfrog on 13/8/2011 at 17:28
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Curious to see whether the silly MMO bullshit from TF2 comes over to this.
Fuck, I was mildly excited about this until you said this, and you're probably right. Can't wait to grind and diddle with a senseless crafting mechanic so I can get better stuff for no good reason.
OTOH, the five other guys I play CSS with now and then are extremely unlikely to move outside their li'l comfort zone.
