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Counter Strike – A Staple of the Esports Scene Counter-Strike is a standard in the world of esports, however its humble beginnings are worth remembering. It was initially an idea by Minh Le & Jess Cliffe for Half-Life. The game gained popularity and drew the attention of Valve. The company bought the intellectual property and made it into a standalone game in the year 2000. Origins The Counter-Strike (CS) series is one of the most popular first-person shooter games ever. Since its debut in 1999, it has been a staple in the gaming industry. It is also a top choice for gamers from all over the world. The game started out as a modification (mod) for the popular Half-Life video game. Two college students, Minh Le and Jess Cliffe created the mod and released it as a beta version in 1999. The mod added multiplayer play to Half-Life that allowed players to played as terrorists or counter-terrorists and competed to complete different goals, including making bombs or capturing hostages. Le and Cliffe were inspired to develop the mod after watching the film of Navy SEALs, which featured a mission wherein the main characters were involved in a hostage rescue. The mod was well received and gained popularity within the modding community. It was acknowledged for its authentic weapons and gameplay, as well as for the capability to reload and utilize flashbangs. By the end of 2000, the popularity of the mod been so high that Valve Corporation, the creators of Half-Life decided to release it as a stand-alone game. The game was renamed Counter-Strike: Source and was released in 2004 for Windows, OS X, and Linux. It was the first in the series with modern graphics and gameplay mechanics. It also introduced a variety of new games modes. clash -Strike was a huge success and helped establish the multiplayer FPS genre. Its accessibility and simplicity of play made it a favorite among both casual and hardcore gamers as well as gamers from all across the globe. The CS franchise has spawned multiple spin-offs for the Asian market such as the free-to-play game named Counter-Strike Online, which is being monetized by microtransactions. The series has inspired a variety manga and anime adaptations as well as the Japanese manga series Counter-Strike: The Legend of the Orange Weapon. The game has also inspired a series of arcade games from Namco that feature anime-inspired characters to draw players from Asian gaming markets. The mechanics Counter-Strike is a unique first-person shooting sport that requires a different type of skill. The majority of first-person shooters depend on basic formulas such as killing and taking the flag. The game requires strategic teamwork, planning, and strategic thinking to succeed. Players must be capable of reading maps and locate their opponents and plan attacks according to. Players can choose between Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists as two opposing factions in a five-vs-five match. Each round begins with both teams spawning at the same time. They also have some seconds of “buy time” to purchase weapons or other equipment. The round then begins with each team having a specific objective to achieve. A team could win by accomplishing their goal or eliminating the other. The mechanics of Counter-Strike are not easy to master. Spraying accurately takes hours of practice and can be a challenging task even for the most skilled players. To make the most of their performance players must also learn the locations of grenades on each map. Learning the various aiming techniques for each weapon also takes time. Since its beginning, the popularity of Counter-Strike has increased. It has a huge fan base and its players compete in regional, international and local tournaments. These events usually have high prize pools and draw in a large number of viewers. It is also a favored game played by streamers and has had an impact on other multiplayer games such as DotA 2. Valve Software, the developer of Counter-Strike regularly releases updates to the game in order to keep it fresh and attractive. These updates can include new maps, game modes, and weapons. Additionally, the game has been ported to other platforms like consoles and the PC platform. There is currently a limited version of CS:GO for PC users is available. This version will allow PC players to play Deathmatch and unranked matches on the Dust II map. Valve might alter this limitation in the near future, as they continue to improve the game. A second game, Counter-Strike: Nexon Studio is available for the Asian market. It's an extension of CS:GO with gameplay modified to conform to Eastern game design regulations. Community For a game that started its life as a mod and has been through a few versions, Counter-Strike is one of the most well-supported esports around. The community is loyal and the players are among the best players in the world, and player numbers are growing. CS: GO is a game that has been in the top five most watched games for many years, and isn't likely to go out of style anytime soon. The original Counter-Strike developers, Minh Le, and Jess Cliffe knew that the community would be key to their game's success. They devised a method for players to communicate and share maps, which helped grow the playerbase organically. This is among the main reasons the game is still relevant many years after its launch. The community servers are also a mainstay of CS: GO. These servers are a great option for new players to find an organized group of players and become familiar with the game before they try playing on official Valve servers. These servers are run by volunteers and allow both competitive play and casual play. In the early days of CS: GO, Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) stood apart from other competitions, being the most prestigious global Counter-Strike tournament. The prize amount was in the thousands, and it attracted the best players from around the globe. IEM became a major draw for both the media and fans. It has since become one of the top watched Esports. Although IEM hasn't released the dates for the 2019 event however, it is expected that the event will be returning to its usual mid-to-late summer dates. This will give CS: GO players plenty of time to prepare for the event this year and will also allow new players to participate in this popular tournament. The event has been talked about for a while, and teaser trailers were made public. Global Offensive The most played game in the series, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a tactical first-person shooter game that pits two teams against each against each other in objective-based games. The game requires a lot of teamwork and precise gunplay to achieve kills, relies on being able to recognize and hold angles, the effective use of weapons, and in-game economy management. Its popularity led to a dedicated esports scene, with players competing in professionally-sponsored leagues and tournaments. The game was developed by Hidden Path Entertainment and Valve, CS:GO was released in August 2012 on PC, OS X, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. It continues to evolve, with regular major content updates (known as Operations) and smaller balancing patches. The game supports online matchmaking, and includes classic Bomb Defusal scenarios and Hostage Rescue scenarios as well as new modes like Wingman and Danger Zone. Valve has added new weapons, maps and characters to the game. In CS:GO, there are nine different game modes, each with their own unique characteristics. Players can also participate in games that are competitive and casual on servers hosted by community groups or on Valve-run servers that are exclusively dedicated. The game also has additional game modes like Arms Race, Flying Scoutsman and a Battle Royale style mode called Danger Zone. In addition to the brand new weapons and maps, CS:GO features an updated user interface, voice acting, and other visual changes. The game has also changed the factions. Instead of picking one at the spawn point, players can assign randomly a five-person team to each map. Luminosity Gaming has won four major championships in CS:GO. Due to its legacy, Counter-Strike has a huge following among gamers and is thought of as a benchmark for first-person shooter skill. It has a huge and active esports community with teams of professional players playing in both international and local tournaments. It is among the most played games on Steam with an estimated 11 million active gamers a month as of February 2019. The community also has a thriving subreddit called r/CounterStrike. It is the largest of its kind on Reddit.