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Counter Strike A Staple of the Esports Scene CounterStrike may be a staple of the esports world however it started out with humble beginnings It was initially an mod for HalfLife designed by Minh Le and Jess Cliffe The game grew in popularity and drew the attention of Valve The company purchased the intellectual property and turned it into a standalone game in 2000 Origins The CounterStrike CS series is among the most popular firstperson shooter games of all time Since its release in 1999 it has been an integral part of the gaming industry It is also a favorite title for gamers all over the world The game began as a mod for the wellknown HalfLife game The mod was developed by two college students Minh Le and Jess Cliffe It was released as a beta game in 1999 The mod added multiplayer play to HalfLife that allowed players to played as terrorists or counterterrorists They competed to complete various goals including setting off bombs or taking hostages Le and Cliffe were inspired to develop the mod after watching the Navy SEALs movie in which the main characters participated in a hostage rescue mission The mod was wellreceived and gained acclaim in the modding community It was praised by the modding community for its authenticity and gameplay as in addition to the ability to reload In the summer of 2000 the popularity of the mod reached a point where Valve Corporation the creators of HalfLife decided to make it an independent game The game was renamed CounterStrike Source in 2004 and was released for Windows OS X and Linux It was the first in the series to feature updated graphics and gameplay mechanics It also introduced new game modes CounterStrike was a major success and helped establish the multiplayer FPS genre Its accessibility and simplicity of play made it a favorite with both casual and hardcore gamers as well as players from all over the world The CS franchise has produced a number of spinoffs including CounterStrike Online This game is freetoplay and monetized by microtransactions The series has inspired a variety of anime and manga adaptations which include the Japanese manga series CounterStrike The Legend of the Orange Weapon The game also inspired a variety of arcade games by Namco that use animeinspired character to draw attention to Asian gaming markets The mechanics CounterStrike is an original firstperson shooting game that requires a unique level of ability The majority of firstperson shooters depend on basic strategies like killing and taking the flag The game requires strategic planning teamwork and strategic thinking to win Players must learn how to read the map determine the location of their opponents and plan strategies accordingly Players can select between Terrorists and CounterTerrorists and CounterTerrorists two competing factions in a fivevs5 match Each round starts with the two teams spawning simultaneously and getting a few seconds called buy time in order to purchase weapons or equipment After case opening the round begins and each team has a distinct goal to complete A team could win if they meet their goal or eliminate the other The mechanics of CounterStrike arent simple to master Even the most experienced players may struggle to accurately spray It requires hours of practice In addition players must learn the grenade locations on each map to ensure they are effective Similarly learning the different aiming styles required for each weapon takes some time as well Since its beginning the acclaim of CounterStrike has increased It has a large player base and its players compete at regional national and international tournaments These tournaments usually have huge prize pools and attract many viewers It is also popular with streamers and has had a significant impact on other multiplayer games like DotA 2 Valve Software the developer of CounterStrike provides regular updates to the game in order to keep it current and attractive These updates may include new maps and game modes The game has also been ported onto other platforms including consoles and PC Currently a limited test version of CSGO is available to PC users and will only allow players to play the Dust II map in Deathmatch and competitive matches without ranking Valve could alter this restriction in the future as they continue to refine the game Another game CounterStrike Nexon Studio was released for the Asian Market It is a spinoff from CSGO with gameplay modified to comply with Eastern design standards Community CounterStrike is a game that began as a mod but has gone through several iterations and evolved over the years is among the most popular Esports The community is strong and the players are some of the best and the viewing continues to increase The game CS GO has been in the top five most watched games for years and isnt likely to go out of fashion anytime soon The creators of CounterStrike Minh Le and Jess Cliffe knew that the community was key to the success of their game They created a way for the public to connect with each other and share maps which helped to increase the playerbase organically This is one of the main reasons the game has remained relevant for so many years It is also why the community servers remain a staple of CS GO play These servers can be a great resource for new players find a group of organized players and get familiar with the game before they can move on to official Valve servers These servers are run by volunteers and allow for competitive play as well as casual play In the beginning of CS GO Intel Extreme Masters IEM stood out from other competitions as the most prestigious global CounterStrike tournament The prize money was in the thousands and attracted the best players from all over the globe IEM became a major attraction for fans and the media It has since grown into one of the worlds most watched esports Although IEM hasnt yet announced the dates for the 2019 event its expected that the event will be returning to its usual midtolate summer dates This will allow CS GO players plenty of time to get prepared for this years event and will also allow new players to participate in this popular tournament The rumors about this event have been swirling for a while and a number of teaser trailers have been released Global Offensive The most played game in the series CounterStrike Global Offensive is a tactical firstperson shooter that pits two teams against each other in objectivebased matches The game requires a lot of teamwork and precise gunplay in order to get kills with success relying on a combination of recognizing and holding angles the effective use of guns and ongame economy management Its popularity led to a dedicated esports scene with players competing in professionallysponsored leagues and tournaments CSGO developed by Hidden Path Entertainment Valve and Sony was released on PC OS X and Xbox 360 in August 2012 It continues to evolve with regular major content updates known as Operations and smaller patches for balancing The game features online matchmaking and includes classic Bomb Defusal scenarios and Hostage Rescue scenarios as in addition to new modes such as Wingman and Danger Zone Valve has made a variety of modifications to the game including the introduction of new weapons maps and characters In CSGO there are nine different game modes each with its distinctive features Players can also play friendly and competitive matches on servers hosted by community members or on Valverun servers that are exclusively dedicated The game comes with additional game modes such as Arms Race Flying Scoutsman and the Battle Royale style mode called Danger Zone In addition to new weapons and maps CSGO features an updated user interface voice acting and other visual changes The game has also changed the factions Instead of selecting one at the point of spawn players can assign a randomlyselected fiveperson team to each map Luminosity Gaming is the most successful team in CSGO with four major championships Due to its legacy CounterStrike has a huge fan base among gamers and is considered a benchmark for firstperson shooter skill It has a large and active esports community with teams of professional players playing in both international and local tournaments It is one of the most played games on Steam with an estimated 11 million active users a month as of February 2019 The community also has a thriving subreddit rCounterStrike This is the largest of its kind on Reddit