​Sometimes in games we encounter things we don't like. Walls, chocobos, annoying town folk are all examples of things we like to avoid. But in this too evolved world of online multiplayer, it's getting more and more difficult to avoid the things that grind our gears and still have a quality gaming experience. Some may be petty and seem unworthy, but we're out for the win; sorry Tyler.




Counter-Strike: AWP
Grind Status: Consistently High

​Counter-Strike/Counter-Strike Source's AWP is one of the most powerful weapons in any FPS; a literal one-shot-kill no matter where you hit your opponent. Put it in the hands of a talented player and they will destroy everything in their path. Unlike many other games
on this list, Counter-Strike takes true skill to beat someone better than yourself. It is a game where the laws of luck rarely apply and where the strong survive and the weak quit early. I quit early...a lot.

For all you AWP Whores:

Halo 3: AR (Assault Rifle)
Grind Status: Consistently High (with a chance of random t-bagging)

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Halo 3 had a tough act to follow after Halo 2's massive success. There was no doubt about it being an imminent hit, but how would Halo 2's loyal cult-like following react to changes in the sequel? They didn't have much choice. Halo 3 quickly left Halo 2 in the dust and took up its crown as king of Xbox Live. This was no surprise considering the advances the game had made with its map editing feature, Forge and film editing feature, Theater. However, the gameplay change from Halo 2 to Halo 3 was a little rocky and hard for many veteran players to get used to. For one, lag will affect a game more than ever. Two, the gameplay itself was significantly slowed down. And three, it is impossible to escape death -- especially from the Assault Rifle. The AR's bullets will spray you even if your opponent's aim is off away from you allowing them to shoot you for literally a second, beat you down and claim victory. This starting weapon's purpose was to make the game easier  for entry-level players in order to keep them interested and not turned-off too much by other player's abilities. This new AR single-handedly ruined public, non-ranked matchmaking for many of Halo's hardcore followers.


Call of Duty 4: P90
Grind Status: Consistently High

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The P90 is a beautiful piece of Belgian craftsmanship, a weapon used by security and military forces around the world. And in Call of Duty 4, a 12-year-old will hide around a corner with one and when you walk into his field of vision, he will spray you mindlessly until his clip is dry. Then he will begin yelling incoherently, leaving you to assume it had something to do with his giant reproductive organ going into your widely open exit doors. It's a disturbing experience that may leave weak men questioning their purpose in life.


Mario Kart: Red Shells
Grind Status: Increasing Each Generation


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Mario Kart was one the first multiplayer games many growing up in the 16-64 bit generation experienced. They were good wholesome fun-filled games with colorful tracks, wacky characters, and good competition. The memories of getting shelled, bananaed, rammed will forever be a reminder of the good times you had with the Nintendo.

As if! The only thing that you remember is that time Tyler red-shelled you just before you were about to win the cup against him in a grueling race on Rainbow Road.

We didn't invite Tyler over anymore after that.