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Guide

Here you will find guides that include helpful tips or tricks about CS:GO

rare Skins

Guide

The Psychology Behind Rare Skins – Why We Love to Collect Them

Why do people spend thousands of euros on virtual skins? In this article, we explore the psychology behind rare CS2 skins – and reveal how rarity, status, and social validation drive the desire to collect.

June 3, 2025

Skin

Prices

Explained

Guide

What Really Influences Skin Prices? Demand, Streamers, Patches

Discover what really drives CS2 skin prices—supply, streamers, patches, and more.

May 30, 2025

Ultimate

CS2 Skin

Guide

Skinport’s Ultimate Guide to CS Skins: Everything You Need to Know Before You Trade

A quick guide to CS2 skins — understand rarity, value, and how to trade safely with Skinport.

May 28, 2025

Vac error fix

Guide

Easy CS2 Fix: 'VAC was unable to verify your Game Session'

It's an annoying error in the game of Counter-Strike 2, that almost every player experiences now and then. But there´s an easy fix for this:

May 21, 2025

m0NESY

Settings

Guide

m0NESY Settings - Crosshair, Resolution, Hardware

You want to improve your CS2 gameplay? Then it makes sense to look at the settings of actual champions of Counter-Strike.

May 16, 2025

NiKo

Settings

Guide

NiKo Settings - Crosshair, Resolution, Hardware

You want to improve your CS2 gameplay? Then it makes sense to look at the settings of actual champions of Counter-Strike.

May 9, 2025

CS2 Skins

Explained

CS2

CS2 Skins Explained: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide

New to CS2 skins? Learn everything about float, pattern, wear, rarity, souvenir skins and what to look for when buying them. Read the ultimate guide now!

April 17, 2025

donk

settings

Guide

Donk Settings - Sense, Crosshair, Resolution, Hardware

You want to improve your CS2 gameplay? Then it makes sense to look at the settings of actual champions of Counter-Strike.

March 27, 2025

Karambit

Blue Gem

Guide

Karambit Case Hardened - Blue Gem Patterns Guide

The Blue Gem is among the rarest—and most expensive—Case Hardened skins available for your Karambit knife. But what exactly is a Blue Gem? This article will explain it to you in detail.

March 21, 2025

CS2 Sticker

Easter Eggs

Part 3

Guide

CS2 Stickers with Easter Eggs - Part 3

Here are some more stickers that reveal easter eggs when scraped in CS2.

March 6, 2025

CS2 Sticker

Easter Eggs

Part 2

Guide

CS2 Stickers with Easter Eggs - Part 2

Here are some more stickers that reveal easter eggs when scraped in CS2.

February 27, 2025

CS2 Sticker

Easter Eggs

Part 1

Guide

CS2 Stickers with Easter Eggs - Part 1

CS2 Stickers often come with hidden messages or easter eggs. In this article we'll show you 3 examples.

February 25, 2025

Desert Eagle

Spider-Man

Craft

Guide

Desert Eagle Spider-Man in CS2

Are you a fan of creative sticker crafts in CS2 and/or Spider-Man? You shouldn't miss this insane craft then:

February 20, 2025

AK-47

Blaze

Skins

AK-47 Blaze? Is that possible in CS2?

Are you a fan of Blaze Skins? Don't you think it's sad that the AK-47 Blaze does not exist in the game of Counter-Strike 2? Hold up! We've got something for you.

February 18, 2025

Cheap

M4A4 Howl

Skins

M4A4 Howl for $5?

You really like the M4A4 Howl Skin but it's just too expensive to actually get? We might have a Solution for you here:

February 10, 2025

CS2

Resolution

Guide

CS2 Resolutions - Native, Stretched, Black-Bars?

CS2 is unique for its playerbase that uses a lot of different resolutions for the game. This article will show you why that is a thing and what's the best one.

December 13, 2024

CS2 Skins

Rarity

Guide

Rarity and Exclusivity of CS2 Skins explained

CS2 skins are not created equal. We'll uncover the various rarity tiers that range from common to ultra-rare.

November 19, 2024

Funny

CS2

Commands

CS2

Funny console commands in CS2

If you like to play on custom servers with your friends, these console commands will help you having a blast!

July 11, 2024

CS2

Case Drops

2024

CS2

CS2 Case Drops Explained

After this article you will know everything about the current CS2 Case Drop System. Which Cases are actively dropping and which cases are already discontinued and can no longer be obtained.

May 24, 2024

M4A1-S

M4A4

CS2

M4A1-S vs M4A4 - Best CT rifle in CS2

This article will show the weaknesses and strengths of both versions of the M4 in CS2

May 3, 2024

Deagle

Revolver

CS2

Desert Eagle vs R8 Revolver - Which pistol is better?

This comparison will show you all the differences between the Desert Eagle and the R8 Revolver. After reading you will know which weapon suits you the best.

April 25, 2024

USP-S

P2000

Guide

USP-S vs P2000 - Which one is better in CS2?

If you are playing CS2, you need to choose between the P2000 and the USP-S as a default pistol for your CT side. Both come with their own ups and downs. This article will help you choose the right option for you.

April 23, 2024

CS2

Float Value

Guide

CS2 Float Guide

This guide will tell you everything about float values in CS2 and how skins are changing based on the float value

April 18, 2024

Test Every

CS2 Knife

for Free

Guide

How to test any Knife in CS2 - Completely Free

You want to test and play around with every knife skin in CS2 there is without paying anything for it? What sounds like a dream can be easily done with a couple of commands.

April 11, 2024

How to get a

Knife

in CS2

Guide

How to get a Knife Skin in CS2 - All Methods explained

Knife Skins are the most prestigious and sought after items in the game of Counter-Strike 2. Nearly every player who ever touched the game either owns a knife or at least desires to own one. This article will show you all ways to get knives in CS2.

April 8, 2024

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