Name: Counter-Strike Official Video
Uploaded: 2026-02-02T08:24:26.189Z
Duration: 5 min
Description: 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.

Counter-Strike

Elite law enforcement units tasked with preventing terrorist attacks, defusing bombs, and rescuing h...

Counter-Terrorist Forces

Armed groups attempting to plant bombs, take hostages, or eliminate the counter-terrorist team....

Terrorist Forces

Elite law enforcement units tasked with preventing terrorist attacks, defusing bombs, and rescuing hostages.

Armed groups attempting to plant bombs, take hostages, or eliminate the counter-terrorist team.

British special forces unit, one of the most iconic counter-terrorist factions in the game.

SAS (Special Air Service)

German counter-terrorism unit known for their tactical expertise and distinctive equipment.

GSG-9

Eastern European terrorist organization, one of the primary terrorist factions.

Phoenix Connexion

Professional terrorist group known for their coordinated attacks and advanced equipment.

Elite Crew

Premier Counter-Strike tournaments with $1M+ prize pools

CS:GO Major Championships

Professional league featuring top teams worldwide

ESL Pro League

IEM (Intel Extreme Masters)

Community-created maps for competitive and casual play

Community-designed weapon finishes available in-game

Professional match highlights and amazing plays

Main community discussion and news platform

Premier Counter-Strike esports news and statistics

Available in 29 languages

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.

Copenhagen’s premier esports venue hosting top CS:GO/CS2 events.

Royal Arena – BLAST Premier

Side‑by‑side showcase of real‑world counterparts for iconic CS:GO maps.

CS:GO Maps in Real Life

Explainer on the real places inspiring Counter‑Strike level design.

Unveiling the Real Locations behind Counter-Strike's Maps

Look at CS2 map inspirations and their real‑world analogues.

CS2 MAPS IN REAL LIFE (LEAKED LOCATIONS)

Quick comparisons of in‑game scenes vs real‑life locations across maps.

Counter-Strike Maps ingame vs real life

On‑site coverage of a major CS esports event atmosphere and highlights.

Experiencing Counter-Strike's Most Iconic Event

TrueMove3 12,000 CPI optical sensor, split‑trigger buttons, RGB lighting; CS:GO Howl limited edition

SteelSeries Rival 310 CS:GO Howl Edition

Micro‑woven cloth surface optimized for gaming sensors with never‑fray stitched edges; Howl artwork

SteelSeries QcK+ Limited CS:GO Howl Mousepad

Esports‑proven right‑handed shape; driverless operation; ideal for Counter‑Strike

BenQ ZOWIE EC2 Ergonomic Gaming Mouse

Body armor that reduces damage from bullets

Kevlar Vest

Kevlar + Helmet

Essential equipment for counter-terrorists to defuse bombs quickly

Defusal Kit

Plastic explosive used by terrorists to destroy bomb sites

C4 Explosive

Iconic assault rifle favored by terrorist forces for its high damage and reliability

AK-47

Primary assault rifle for counter-terrorist forces with balanced stats

M4A4

Legendary sniper rifle capable of one-shot kills

AWP (Arctic Warfare Police)

The most iconic Counter-Strike map set in a Middle Eastern town

Dust II

Classic bomb defusal map set in an Italian village

Inferno

Terrorist assault rifle with high damage output

Counter-terrorist assault rifle with balanced performance

Default terrorist pistol with burst fire mode

Glock-18

USP-S

Main game series including 1.6, Source, Global Offensive, and Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike Series

Major championships, leagues, and competitive events worldwide

Professional Tournaments

Professional matches, tutorials, and entertainment content

Live Gameplay

Next-generation CS built on Source 2 engine goes live

Counter-Strike 2 Officially Launches

Vitality wins first Major championship on home soil

BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 Concludes

Over 2.7 million peak viewers for Major final

Rio Major 2022 Sets Viewership Records

New maps, weapon balance changes, and performance improvements

Counter-Strike 2 Major Update Released

Next Major Championship scheduled for March 2024

PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 Announced

$1.5 million tournament breaks attendance records

Record Prize Pool for IEM Katowice 2024

Counter-Strike is a Video Game work known for its core themes and worldbuilding. This overview captures the premise, tone, and audience in concise form.

Counter-Strike is a series of multiplayer tactical first-person shooter video games where teams of terrorists battle to perpetrate an act of terror while counter-terrorists try to prevent it. The series began as a Half-Life modification and evolved into one of the most popular competitive gaming franchises.

Comprehensive guide to competitive play and tactics

Counter-Strike: Complete Strategy Guide

The most popular and competitive version of Counter-Strike

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Latest iteration built on Source 2 engine with enhanced graphics

Counter-Strike 2

The most iconic and played map in Counter-Strike history

de_dust2

Valve documentary about esports and competitive gaming

Free to Play

Counter-Strike Beta

Single-player focused Counter-Strike game

Counter-Strike: Condition Zero

First retail release published by Sierra Entertainment

Counter-Strike 1.0

Counter-Strike: Source

Latest major iteration with modern features

Next-generation version on Source 2 engine

Classic version still played competitively

Counter-Strike 1.6

Classic bomb defusal map set in Italian village

Pilgrimage Tours

Anime Districts

IP Navigation

Weapons

AK-47

M4A4

AWP

Glock-18

USP-S