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Counter Strike – A Staple of the Esports Scene Counter-Strike may be a staple of the esports scene but it was born with humble beginnings. It started out as an mod for Half-Life developed by Minh Le and Jess Cliffe. The game gained popularity and caught the attention of Valve. The company purchased the intellectual property and turned it into a stand-alone game in the year 2000. Origins The Counter-Strike series is one of most popular first-person shooting games ever. Since its release in 1999, it has been a staple in the gaming industry. It is also a favorite title for gamers around the globe. The game was initially released as a modification (mod) to 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 the year 1999. The mod added a multiplayer mode to Half-Life where players competed against one another to accomplish various goals such as taking hostages, or setting off bombs. Le and Cliffe were inspired to create the mod after seeing the film of Navy SEALs that featured a mission wherein the main characters were involved in a hostage rescue. The mod was well-received and it gained popularity within the modding community. It was praised for its authentic gameplay and weapons as well as the ability to reload and use flashbangs. In the summer of 2000, the mod's popularity was at the point where Valve Corporation, creators of Half-Life, decided to release it independently. The game was changed to Counter-Strike: Source in 2004 and was released for Windows, OS X and Linux. It was the first game in the series that featured updated graphics and gameplay mechanics, and it also introduced new game modes. Counter-Strike was a major success and helped to establish the multiplayer FPS genre. Its accessibility and ease of play was a huge hit with both hard-core and casual gamers and gamers from all over the world. The CS franchise has spawned numerous spin-offs including Counter-Strike Online. This game is free-to-play and monetized by microtransactions. The series has inspired a range manga and anime adaptations, including the Japanese manga series Counter-Strike: The Legend of the Orange Weapon. The game has also inspired a variety of arcade games developed by Namco which use anime-inspired characters to appeal to Asian gaming markets. Mechanical Engineering While most first-person shooters rely on a straightforward formula like killing or capturing the flag to determine who is the winner, Counter-Strike offers unique gameplay techniques that require a different type of skill. The game requires strategic teamwork, planning and strategic thinking to win. Players must learn to read maps and know where their opponents are located, and plan attacks accordingly. Players can choose between Terrorists or Counter-Terrorists. They are two opposing groups in a game of five vs five. Each round begins with both teams spawning at the same time, and then a few seconds of “buy time” to purchase weapons or other equipment. The round begins and each team has a distinct goal to meet. A team could win if they complete their goal or eliminate other. Counter-Strike's rules aren't simple. Even the most experienced players may be unable to spray accurately. It takes hours of practice. To maximize their effectiveness players must learn the locations of grenades on each map. In the same way, learning the various aiming styles for each weapon takes some time too. Since its debut, Counter-Strike's popularity has grown. It has garnered an avid fan base and its players compete in local, regional and international tournaments. The prize pools of these events are usually high and attract many viewers. It is also a very popular game played by streamers and has been a major influence on other multiplayer games, such as DotA 2. The developer of Counter-Strike, Valve Software, releases updates regularly to the game to ensure its relevance and appeal. These updates can include new maps and game modes. In addition, the game has been made available to other platforms such as consoles and the PC platform. Currently, a limited test version of CS:GO is available to PC players and will allow players to play the Dust II map in Deathmatch and unranked competitive matches. case opening could alter this restriction in the near future, as they continue to refine the game. Another game, Counter-Strike: Nexon Studio was released for the Asian Market. It's a spinoff from CS:GO which has been modified in gameplay to comply with Eastern design standards. Community Counter-Strike, a game which began as a mod but has undergone several iterations and evolved over the years is among the most played esports. The community is strong and the players are among the most skilled, and the player numbers continue to grow. CS: GO is a game that has been in the top five most watched games for a number of years and isn't going to go out of style anytime soon. The creators of Counter-Strike, Minh Le and Jess Cliffe, knew that the community was key to the success of their game. They devised a method for players to connect with each other and share maps, which helped to increase the playerbase organically. This is one of the reasons the game has remained relevant for so many years. This is the reason why community servers remain an integral part of CS: GO play. These servers can be a great resource for new players find a group of organized players and get comfortable with the game, before they move to official Valve servers. These servers are run entirely by volunteers, and permit both competitive play as well as casual play. In the early days when CS: GO was released, Intel Extreme Masters stood out as the most prestigious Counter-Strike competition. The prize money was in the thousands and attracted the best players from around the world. This resulted in IEM an extremely popular event for media and fans and the tournament has grown ever since to become one of the most watched esports around the world. IEM has not yet released the schedule for its 2019 events. However it is expected that this event will be returning to its usual mid-to late summer schedule. This will give the CS: GO community plenty of time to prepare for the 2019 edition, and also give new players the chance to participate in this well-known event. The event has been in the news for a while, and teaser trailers were made public. Global Offensive The most well-known game in the series, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a tactical first-person shooter game that is a game where two teams compete against each to play objective-based matches. To get kills in the game, you need to work with your team and use precise gunplay. You can also achieve success by managing your budget by recognizing angles and holding them and utilizing grenades efficiently. Its popularity led to a dedicated esports scene, with players competing in professionally-sponsored leagues and tournaments. 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 develop and update regularly, with major updates (known as Operations) and smaller balance patches. The game features online matchmaking, and features classic Bomb Defusal scenarios and Hostage Rescue scenarios, as in addition to new modes such as Wingman and Danger Zone. Valve has added new maps, weapons and characters to the game. There are nine official game modes to play in CS:GO each with distinct features. Players can also compete in games that are competitive and casual on servers hosted by community groups or on dedicated Valve-run servers. The game comes with additional game modes such as Arms Race, Flying Scoutsman and an Battle Royale style mode called Danger Zone. CS:GO also has a brand-new user interface, voice acting, and other visual updates. The game also reworks the factions, eliminating the option to select one upon spawning and instead giving them the option to randomly assign a team of five to each map. Luminosity Gaming is the most successful team in CS:GO with four major championships. Counter-Strike is a well-loved first-person shooter and has a huge following of players. It is also thought of as to be a benchmark for skill. It has a huge and active esports scene, with teams of professional players playing in both international and local tournaments. It is among the most played games on Steam with around 11 million active players each month, as of February 2019. The community also has a thriving subreddit called r/CounterStrike. It is the largest of its kind on Reddit.