As the download progressed, Alex's excitement grew. He imagined himself playing with his friends, competing in intense matches, and climbing the ranks. He even started to think about which skin he would choose for his AK-47.

The game loaded slowly, but Alex didn't mind. He was too busy exploring the different game modes, reading about the various characters, and learning about the new features that had been added to the game.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the download completed. Alex opened the game and was immediately greeted by the familiar sight of the CS:GO logo. He clicked on "Play" and was transported to the game's main menu.

Jake nodded in agreement. "Definitely. I'm hooked. When can we play again?"

As they walked back to their dorm room, Alex turned to Jake and said, "You know, I'm really glad I downloaded that 2013 version of CS:GO. It's been an amazing night so far."