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How to effectively train for the switch to CS2
Counter-Strike 2 is officially out and ready for everyone to play. Even though it's not a completely new game compared to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, it will feel different to many players. What's more, CS2 introduces a range of changes and improvements that you should be aware of in order to perform well on the server. What should every player know before embarking on their Counter-Strike 2 journey? Let us guide you through the most important changes to make your transition to CS2 as smoo
CS2 ranks explained - what’s new, how does it work, how to rank up
Counter-Strike 2 is all about competition. In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players could compete in the in-game ranking system, and the new version of the game is no other. It has been revamped, however. CS2 has completely new ranks in Premier Mode, while Valve has also changed its approach to Competitive Mode. Let's have a look at what CS2 has to offer when it comes to in-game competition. CS2 Ranking system Surprisingly, Counter-Strike 2 has two separate ranking systems. The first is the
How is GGPredict helping in esports development?
Esports has become a billion-dollar industry, with millions of players and fans worldwide. As the industry continues to grow, so does the demand for tools and resources that can help players improve their skills and achieve success. One such tool is GGPredict.io, a platform that provides data-driven insights and analysis for esports players and teams. Funding own esports team GGPredict.io has made a name for itself in the esports world, not only for its platform but also for the founding of its
How to analyse CS:GO matches effectively to become better?
Spending hundreds or even thousands of hours just playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a good way to improve one's skill. However, this is not enough to reach an even higher level. Further development - both individually and as a team - will be possible by analysing gameplay in CS:GO. This is an element just as important, and according to some, even more important than shooting and throwing grenades. So how should one approach match analysis in Counter-Strike to do it effectively? Get t
Master your game sense with Demo Viewer!
We started GGPredict to support players in their progress. Our AI training platform is now joined by yet another tool that allows CS:GO players to improve, rank up and know the game better. We are excited to announce the latest feature added to GGPredict - the Demo Viewer - 2D Replay Tool for CS:GO Demos! With the new Demo Viewer, players can now analyse their gameplay and strategize their next matches in a more effective and efficient way. The tool provides a comprehensive overview of the gam
How to keep motivation high in esports?
With the rise of esports tournaments and leagues in games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Call of Duty, or VALORANT, many gamers have set their sights on becoming professional esports players. However, like any competitive field, becoming a successful esports player requires a great deal of dedication, hard work, and, most importantly, motivation. Here are some tips to help you stay motivated as an aspiring esports player. Set goals and track your progress Setting achievable goals is cr
How was GGP Clan born? CS:GO Majors participant on building a team using data
Building a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team that will successfully compete in tournaments can be approached in many ways. Some rely on well-known players straight away, others conduct long and extensive tryouts, and still some rely on statistics. The latter perfectly reflects the way GGP Clan was built. The project is led by Bartosz "Hyper" Wolny, a former coach and player of many titled Polish CS:GO teams. The role of statistics in building a CS:GO team In the process of building GGP Cla
Counter-Strike 2 is official! All changes, release date, and expectations.
Valve has announced the exciting news that Counter-Strike 2 is on its way, and all the expected features we wrote about previously [https://ggpredict.io/blog/everything-we-know-about-source-2-cs-go-update], are now confirmed. The game engine will be upgraded from Source to Source 2, and the game is set to be released in the summer of 2023. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will be renamed Counter-Strike 2, and this new version promises to revolutionize gameplay with its many upgrades and improve
CS:GO Prime: what is it, how to get it and what does it guarantee?
CS:GO Prime StatusWhen Counter-Strike: Global Offensive made its debut in full version in 2012, you had to pay for the game. After a few years, Valve decided to make CS:GO free, but later changed this decision in a way. In 2021, the American company introduced Prime status to its FPS, which you have to pay to get. What specifically does CS:GO Prime guarantee, how does it work, and how much does it cost? [https://ggpredict.io?utm_source=GGP&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=
CS:GO Spray Patterns. All you need to know about recoil
CS:GO Spray Patterns & RecoilCounter-Strike: Global Offensive is a video game that to some extent attempts to replicate reality. This includes the game's physics field, which includes weapon recoil. When shooting with an M4A4, AK-47 or P90 both in CS:GO and in real life, one has to deal with recoil. Each shot, or series of them, requires correcting the position of the crosshair placement. In CS:GO, however, it is easier to get used to due to the repetitive behavior of weapons. Mastering the spr
How to fly in CS:GO? Noclip command & bind guide
CS:GO Noclip guideDid you know that in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, you can actually fly? The existence of this non-obvious feature of Valve's game is certainly known to those who often spend time on private CS:GO servers, where they practice various gameplay elements. Those who have never used the noclip command or bind will therefore certainly find the comprehensive guide we have prepared useful. In this blogpost we will describe in detail how to use the command for free flying in CS:GO.
CS:GO Training. How to become a better player?
How to become better at CS:GO?The right form of training is essential for making progress whether we are talking about soccer, singing or playing CS:GO. We will not touch the first two fields today, because we simply do not have any knowledge of them. However, we do know a thing or two about Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and we can point out a few ways to improve your skill in the FPS game from Valve. The CS:GO skill is the sum of all the skills used during the game. Undoubtedly among them
CS:GO grenades training - commands, binds, maps, and more
CS:GO grenades trainingWatching the matches of professional CS:GO players, you can often see perfectly thrown grenades. Smoke, which falls in the right place and cuts off opponents, flash, which blinds several rivals and makes it easier to take over a position, and HE or molotov depriving rivals of valuable health points. The ability to throw such grenades is dreamed of by practically every CS:GO player. How to practice throwing them to master it to perfection? Learning to throw smokes, flashes
How to improve visibility in CS:GO? r_cleardecals explained
How to improve visibility in CS:GO? r_cleardecals explainedVisibility and clarity of the environment are two matters that are extremely important in CS:GO. These elements can be kept at a high level, if only by using the appropriate graphics settings [https://ggpredict.io/blog/best-cs-go-video-settings-2022], but not only. It will also be helpful to use the r_cleardecals command, which in CS:GO is responsible for removing various decals created during the course of the game from the textures sur
Pick'Em Challenge helper. Who will advance from the Challenger Stage of PGL Major Antwerp 2022?
At GGPredict we have built a system for pairwise team comparison, which gives us probabilities of a win between any two teams in professional CS:GO. It is a simple system, not accounting for maps being played or whether the match is taking place on LAN or online. It looks at team players' statistics and their recent performance taking into account opponents' strength and tournament level. We assign different weights to all the factors in the model and optimize it to achieve the best predictive r
