Counter-Strike 2 might be the biggest game on Steam, but Global Offensive is breaking player count records since it went standalone again

Lucas Bennett — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:15:36 +0000

When discussing the titans of PC gaming, one name often dominates the conversation: Counter-Strike. It has cemented its place as a true behemoth on the Steam platform, boasting well over a million concurrent players and demonstrating remarkable staying power in the fiercely competitive world of tactical shooters. But the story doesn’t end with the current […]

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You can finally turn Riot’s Vanguard anti-cheat off when you’re not playing a game

Harper Cole — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:23:34 +0000

For years, PC gamers have lived with a controversial piece of software called Vanguard, Riot Games’ anti-cheat system. It operates at a deeply privileged level—kernel mode—granting it access to your computer at an alarmingly deep level. This intrusive nature, while intended for security and competitive integrity, often sparked debates about privacy and user experience. Now, […]

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Counter-Strike 2 might be the biggest game on Steam, but Global Offensive is breaking player count records since it went standalone again

You can finally turn Riot’s Vanguard anti-cheat off when you’re not playing a game