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Counter Strike – A Staple of the Esports Scene Counter-Strike may be a staple of the esports world, but it had humble beginnings. It was originally a mod created by Minh Le & Jess Cliffe for Half-Life. The game grew in popularity and drew the attention of Valve. The company bought the intellectual rights and made it into a stand-alone game in the year 2000. Origins The Counter-Strike (CS) series is among the most popular first-person shooter games ever. Since its release in 1999, it has become an integral part of the gaming industry. It is also a popular game for gamers from all over the globe. The game started out as a modification (mod) for the well-known Half-Life video game. Two college students, Minh Le and Jess Cliffe, developed the mod and released it as an alpha version in 1999. The mod added a multiplayer mode to Half-Life, in which players took on the role of terrorists or counter-terrorists, and competed to complete various goals, including setting off bombs or taking hostages. Le and Cliffe were inspired to develop the mod after seeing a film about Navy SEALs that included a mission in which the main characters were involved in a hostage rescue. The mod was well-received and gained a lot of attention within the modding community. It was highly praised for its authentic gameplay and weapons and also for the ability to reload and use flashbangs. By the summer of 2000, the popularity of the mod reached a point where Valve Corporation, the creators of Half-Life, decided to launch it as a stand-alone game. 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 modern graphics and gameplay mechanics and also introduced new game modes. Counter-Strike was a huge hit and helped to establish the multiplayer FPS genre. Its accessibility and simplicity of play made it a favorite among both hard-core and casual gamers and gamers from all over the world. The CS franchise has produced numerous spin-offs including Counter-Strike Online. This game is free to play and monetized through microtransactions. The series has also inspired a range of anime and manga adaptations, like the Japanese manga series Counter-Strike: The Legend of the Orange Weapon. The game also influenced a number of arcade games developed by Namco that feature anime-inspired characters to draw attention to Asian gaming markets. Mechanical Engineering While most first-person shooters use a straightforward formula like killing or capturing the flag to determine the winner, Counter-Strike offers unique gameplay mechanics that require a different type of skill. The game requires strategic planning, teamwork, and strategic thinking to win. Players must learn to read maps and determine the exact location of their opponents and plan their strategies accordingly. Players can choose between Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists, two opposing factions in a five-vs-five match. Each round begins with both teams spawning at the same time. They also have just a few seconds of “buy time” to purchase weapons or other equipment. The round then begins with each team having an objective to achieve. A team could win by completing their objective or completely eliminating the other. case opening of Counter-Strike are not easy to master. Even the most experienced players may struggle to accurately spray. It takes hours of practice. In addition, players need to memorize the grenade spots on each map to ensure they are effective. Learning different techniques for aiming for each weapon also takes time. Since its initial release Counter-Strike's popularity has risen. It has garnered a loyal following, and its players compete in local, regional and international tournaments. These tournaments usually have huge prize pools and draw in a large number of viewers. It is also a popular game for streamers, and has been a major influence on other multiplayer games, like DotA 2. The developer of Counter-Strike, Valve Software, releases regular updates to the game to keep its relevance and appeal. These updates may include new maps, game modes, and weapons. The game is also available on other platforms, including consoles and PC. At present, a test version of CS:GO is available for PC users and will only allow players to play the Dust II map in Deathmatch and unranked competitive matches. Valve could alter this restriction in the 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 For a game that began as a mod and has seen a number of variations, Counter-Strike is one of the most well-supported esports around. The community is strong, the players are some of the most skilled, and the player continues to increase. CS: GO has been in the top 5 most watched games for years, and it's not likely to lose its popularity anytime soon. The first Counter-Strike developers, Minh Le, and Jess Cliffe knew that the community would be key to the game's success. They provided the public with an opportunity to share and connect their own maps with other players and, in turn, helped increase the player base. This is one of the main reasons the game has been relevant for so many years. It is also why the community servers are still a major part of CS: GO play. These servers are a great option for new players to join an organized group of players and become familiar with the game before playing on official Valve servers. These servers are run by volunteers and allow for games of competition as well as casual play. In the beginning, when CS: GO was released, Intel Extreme Masters stood out as the top Counter-Strike competition. The prize amount was in the thousands, and it attracted the best players from around the globe. IEM became a major attraction for media and fans alike. It has since grown into one of the top watched Esports. Although IEM hasn't released a schedule for its 2019 events 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 also allow new players to compete in this well-known tournament. The rumors about this event have been floating around for a while, and a series of teaser trailers have been released. Global Offensive The most well-known game in the series, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is an tactical first-person shooter which is a game where two teams compete against each to play objective-based matches. To get kills in the game, you must to work together with your team and employ precise shooting. You can also achieve success by managing your budget, recognizing and holding angles and utilizing grenades efficiently. Its popularity led to a dedicated esports scene, with players competing in professionally-sponsored leagues and tournaments. CS:GO, a game developed by Hidden Path Entertainment, Valve and Sony, was released for PC, OS X and Xbox 360 in August 2012. It is still in development and is regularly updated with major updates (known under the name Operations) and smaller balance patches. The game supports online matchmaking and includes classic Bomb Defusal scenarios and Hostage Rescue scenarios, as along with new modes like Wingman and Danger Zone. Valve has introduced new weapons, maps and characters to the game. In CS:GO there are nine different game modes, each with its distinct features. Players can play casual and competitive matches either on servers hosted by the community or on servers operated by Valve. The game also includes various additional game modes, including Arms Race and Flying Scoutsman as well as a Battle Royale-style mode called Danger Zone. CS:GO also has a brand-new user interface, voice-acting, as well as other visual updates. The game has also changed the factions. Instead of choosing one at the spawn point, players can assign a randomly-selected five-person team to each map. Luminosity Gaming has won four major championships in CS:GO. Counter-Strike is a well-loved first-person shooter and has a large following of players. It is also considered an example of the level of skill. It has a large community of esports that includes professional teams in a wide range of international and local tournaments. It is one the most popular games on Steam with around 11 million active players each month, in February 2019. The community also has a thriving subreddit called r/CounterStrike. It is the largest of its kind on Reddit.