Counter-Strike

Counter-Strike

Available on:

Linux
PC
Mac

Genres

Shooter

Developer

Valve

Release Date

November 8, 2000 (25 years ago)

Publishers

Valve, Vivendi Universal

Content Rating

M

Franchises

Half-Life

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Summary

Play the world’s number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team’s success. Your team’s success affects your role.

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By Zack Zwiezen Published July 23, 2024
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Someone Just Paid Over $1 Million For This One-Of-A-Kind Counter-Strike Skin

The final sale price has not been revealed, but it must have been a lot

By Willa Rowe Published June 5, 2024
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By Zack Zwiezen Published January 23, 2024
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By Zack Zwiezen Published August 2, 2023
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By Zack Zwiezen Published July 20, 2023
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By Levi Winslow Published June 15, 2023
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