Counter-Strike
A tactical first-person shooter game series that pits teams of terrorists against counter-terrorists in objective-based rounds. Originally a mod for Half-Life, Counter-Strike became one of the most influential and enduring competitive FPS games in esports history.
Category
Game
Release Year
1999
Origin
USA
Tags
FPSTactical ShooterCompetitiveEsportsTeam-basedMultiplayerStrategy
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Counter-Strike
Aliases
CS, Counter-Strike, CS:GO, CS2
Type
Video Game
Release Year
1999
Status
Active
Origin
United States
Region
Global
Creation Information
Creator
Not specified
Publisher
Not specified
Original Work
Video Game
Genre
FPS, Tactical Shooter, Competitive, Esports, Team-based, Multiplayer, Strategy
Content Information
Synopsis
A tactical first-person shooter game series that pits teams of terrorists against counter-terrorists in objective-based rounds. Originally a mod for Half-Life, Counter-Strike became one of the most influential and enduring competitive FPS games in esports history.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
FPS, Tactical Shooter, Competitive, Esports, Team-based, Multiplayer, Strategy
Target Audience
Not specified
Media Forms
Unknown
Not specified
Unknown
Not specified
Unknown
Not specified
Commercial Information
Box Office
N/A
Revenue
$1+ Billion (Estimated from sales and microtransactions)
Awards
Game of the Year (Multiple), Esports Game of the Year, Best Competitive Game
Sales
40+ Million copies (CS:GO alone)
Fan Culture
Fandom Name
CS Community
Fandom Size
25+ Million Active Players
Demographics
Primarily 16-35 years old, global audience
Popular Content
Professional matches, Highlight reels, Strategy guides, Skin showcases
Community Platforms
Steam, Reddit, HLTV, YouTube, Twitch
Historical Development
Development
Started as a Half-Life mod by Minh Le and Jess Cliffe in 1999, acquired by Valve Corporation
Evolution
Evolved through multiple versions: Beta, 1.6, Condition Zero, Source, Global Offensive, Counter-Strike 2
Milestones
1999: Initial mod release, 2000: Retail version, 2012: CS:GO launch, 2023: Counter-Strike 2 release
Legacy
Established the foundation for modern competitive gaming and esports industry
Related Links
www.counter-strike.net
counterstrike.fandom.com
www.reddit.com
store.steampowered.com
www.enjoyip.com