Counter-Strike

Counter-Strike

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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
FPS
Tactical Shooter
Competitive
Esports
Team-based
Multiplayer
Strategy

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

Characters

Counter-Terrorist Forces
Protagonist TeamMixedAdult

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

Abilities: Bomb defusal, Hostage rescue, Tactical coordination...
Quotes:
"Counter-terrorists win!"
"Bomb defused!"
"Hostages rescued!"
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Terrorist Forces
Antagonist TeamMixedAdult

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

Abilities: Bomb planting, Hostage taking, Guerrilla tactics...
Quotes:
"Terrorists win!"
"The bomb has been planted!"
"Rush B!"
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SAS (Special Air Service)
CT FactionUnknown

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

Abilities: Elite training, Precision shooting, Tactical operations
Quotes:
""I am SAS (Special Air Service).""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
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GSG-9
CT FactionUnknown

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

Abilities: Counter-terrorism, Tactical expertise, Advanced equipment
Quotes:
""I am GSG-9.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
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Phoenix Connexion
T FactionUnknown

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

Abilities: Guerrilla warfare, Explosive expertise, Urban combat
Quotes:
""I am Phoenix Connexion.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
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Elite Crew
T FactionUnknown

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

Abilities: Advanced tactics, Coordinated attacks, Professional equipment
Quotes:
""I am Elite Crew.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
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Media Forms

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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
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