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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Released August 21, 2012 on PC, PS3, Linux, Mac and Xbox 360

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About Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a first-person shooter from Valve, developed with Hidden Path Entertainment. It was released on August 21, 2012, and is part of the Counter-Strike series. The game is a multiplayer, team-based tactical shooter with a warfare theme, and it is available on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Two teams, the Terrorists and the Counter-Terrorists, face off in rounds built around objectives. The game's modes are not limited to one format, and the data points to play centered on tactical choices made within each match. Players are rated for mature content, with an ESRB M rating and a PEGI 18 rating.

Valve published the game, and the series has a long history of competitive play across its releases. This entry continues that line with a focus on multiplayer rounds rather than a single-player campaign.

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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive FAQ

When did Counter-Strike: Global Offensive come out?

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive came out on August 21, 2012.

What platforms is Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on?

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive came out on PC, PS3, Linux, Mac and Xbox 360.

Who made Counter-Strike: Global Offensive?

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is developed by Valve and Hidden Path Entertainment and published by Valve.

Is Counter-Strike: Global Offensive multiplayer?

Yes. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive supports multiplayer.

What is Counter-Strike: Global Offensive rated?

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is rated ESRB M (Mature 17+) and PEGI 18.

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