Counter Strike

Counter-Strike is a highly popular multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) video game series that originated as a mod for “Half-Life” in 1999. The series is renowned for its intense and tactical gameplay, featuring two opposing teams—the Terrorists and the Counter-Terrorists—engaging in tasks like bomb defusal and hostage rescue. Notable installments include “Counter-Strike 1.6” and “Counter-Strike: Source.” “Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO),” released in 2012, is the latest installment and a major esports title with a massive global player base. The series’ impact on esports, introduction of weapon skins, and ongoing community contributions have solidified its status as a cornerstone in the FPS genre.