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	'''''Counter-Strike: Global Offensive''''' (abbreviated as '''''CS:GO''''') is a multiplayer [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-person_shooter first-person shooter] video game developed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidden_Path_Entertainment Hidden Path Entertainment] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valve_Corporation Valve Corporation]. It is the fourth game in the main ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-Strike Counter-Strike]'' franchise. ''Counter-Strike: Global Offensive'' was released for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows Microsoft Windows], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OS_X OS X], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360 Xbox 360], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3 PlayStation 3] in August 2012, with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux Linux] version being released in September 2014. It features classic content, such as revamped versions of classic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Level_(video_gaming) maps], as well as brand new maps, characters and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_mechanics#Game_modes game modes]. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-platform Cross-platform] multiplayer was planned between Windows, OS X, Linux, and PlayStation 3 players, but was ultimately limited to Windows, OS X, and Linux because of the difference in update-frequency between systems.		'''''Counter-Strike: Global Offensive''''' (abbreviated as '''''CS:GO''''') is a multiplayer [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-person_shooter first-person shooter] video game developed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidden_Path_Entertainment Hidden Path Entertainment] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valve_Corporation Valve Corporation]. It is the fourth game in the main ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-Strike Counter-Strike]'' franchise. ''Counter-Strike: Global Offensive'' was released for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows Microsoft Windows], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OS_X OS X], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360 Xbox 360], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3 PlayStation 3] in August 2012, with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux Linux] version being released in September 2014. It features classic content, such as revamped versions of classic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Level_(video_gaming) maps], as well as brand new maps, characters and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_mechanics#Game_modes game modes]. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-platform Cross-platform] multiplayer was planned between Windows, OS X, Linux, and PlayStation 3 players, but was ultimately limited to Windows, OS X, and Linux because of the difference in update-frequency between systems.

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| image = Counter-Strike Global Offensive logo.png
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| publisher = Valve Corporation
| series = ''[[Counter-Strike]]''
| engine = [[Source (game engine)|Source]]
| composer = [[Mike Morasky]]
| platform = [[Microsoft Windows]] [[PlayStation 3]] [[Xbox 360]] [[OS X]] [[Linux]]
| release = August 21, 2012
| genre = [[First-person shooter]]
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'''''Counter-Strike: Global Offensive''''' (abbreviated as '''''CS:GO''''') is a multiplayer [[first-person shooter]] video game developed by [[Hidden Path Entertainment]] and [[Valve Corporation]]. It is the fourth game in the main ''[[Counter-Strike]]'' franchise. ''Counter-Strike: Global Offensive'' was released for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[OS X]], [[Xbox 360]], and [[PlayStation 3]] in August 2012,<ref name="CSGOrelease">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-06-04-counter-strike-global-offensive-release-date-announced|title=Counter-Strike: Global Offensive release date announced|author=Wesley Yin-Poole|publisher=[[Eurogamer]]|date=June 4, 2012|accessdate=August 21, 2012 |archiveurl = |deadurl = |archivedate = }}</ref> with the [[Linux]] version being released in September 2014.<ref name="Tweakers.net 2014-09-23">{{cite web|url=http://tweakers.net/nieuws/98610/betaversie-counter-strike-global-offensive-verkrijgbaar-voor-linux.html|title=Bètaversie Counter-Strike: Global Offensive verkrijgbaar voor Linux|last1=Hulsebosch|first1=Paul|date=September 23, 2014|publisher=[[Tweakers.net]]|language=Dutch|trans_title=Beta version Counter-Strike: Global Offensive available for Linux|accessdate=September 23, 2014}}</ref> It features classic content, such as revamped versions of classic [[Level (video gaming)|maps]], as well as brand new maps, characters and [[Game mechanics#Game modes|game modes]]. [[Cross-platform]] multiplayer was planned between Windows, OS X, Linux, and PlayStation 3 players,<ref name="Kotaku Hour with CSGO">{{cite web |author=Stephen Totilo |url=http://kotaku.com/5834542/an-hour-with-counter+strike-go|title=An Hour with Counter-Strike: GO|date=August 25, 2011|accessdate=August 26, 2011|website = Kotaku |archivedate = |archiveurl = |deadurl = }}</ref> but was ultimately limited to Windows, OS X, and Linux because of the difference in update-frequency between systems.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hinkle|first=David|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/05/counter-strike-global-offensive-loses-cross-play/|title=Counter-Strike: Global Offensive loses cross-play|date=March 5, 2012|work=Joystiq|accessdate=March 5, 2012 |archiveurl = |deadurl = |archivedate = }}</ref>

==Gameplay==
The gameplay in ''Global Offensive'' is similar to that of the previous games in ''Counter-Strike'' series in the sense that it is an objective-based [[multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] [[first-person shooter]]. Players play as one of two teams; the Terrorists or the Counter Terrorists, with both teams having different objectives: the Terrorists' being to plant the bomb and have it explode or to protect the hostages, depending on the map, and the Counter-Terrorists' being to prevent the bomb from being planted and exploding, or to rescue the aforementioned hostages.<ref name="Destructoid Review">{{cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-counter-strike-global-offensive-233724.phtml|title=Review: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive|date = August 24, 2012|accessdate = April 7, 2014 |website = [[Destructoid]]|last = Pinsof|first = Allistair|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20170101122023/https://www.destructoid.com/review-counter-strike-global-offensive-233724.phtml|deadurl = no |archivedate = January 1, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=GAME BYTES: 'Counter-Strike' Lackluster|url=https://www.questia.com/newspaper/1P2-36564855/game-bytes-counter-strike-lackluster|work=[[The Tuscaloosa News]]|publisher=[[New Media Investment Group]]|accessdate=February 7, 2017|date=August 31, 2012|subscription=yes|via=[[Questia]]|first=Phil|last=Owen}}</ref> At the start of every round players get the opportunity to purchase weapons and equipment with their money that is awarded based on their performance in the previous round. Winning rounds results in more money than losing, and completing objectives such killing enemy players results in more money.<ref name="Destructoid Review"/> Negative actions, such as [[friendly fire|killing teammates]], will result in a penalty.<ref name="navimoney">{{cite web|url=http://read.navi-gaming.com/en/team_news/money_system_in_csgo_explained|title=Money system in CS:GO explained|publisher=[[Natus Vincere]]|access-date=January 2, 2017|archivedate=January 2, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20170102060245/http://read.navi-gaming.com/en/team_news/money_system_in_csgo_explained}}</ref>
[[File:Counter-Strike_Global_Offensive_gameplay_screenshot.jpeg|thumb|left|Screenshot of an in-progress Casual match, in which the player is using the [[AK-47]].]]

[[Matchmaking (video games)|Matchmaking]] is supported for all online game modes through the [[Steam (software)|Steam]] software,<ref>{{cite web|first=Eddie|last=Makuch|title=Counter-Strike: Global Offensive firing up early 2012|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/counter-strike-global-offensive-firing-up-early-2012/1100-6328645/|deadurl=no|archivedate=January 6, 2017|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20170106114424/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/counter-strike-global-offensive-firing-up-early-2012/1100-6328645/|work=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=CBS Interactive Inc.|accessdate=June 12, 2012}}</ref> and because it is [[Valve (company)|Valve]] game, it runs [[Valve Anti-Cheat]] to prevent hackers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/more-than-11000-csgo-cheaters-ate-the-banhammer-today/|title=More than 11,000 CS:GO and Dota 2 cheaters ate the banhammer today|access-date=January 2, 2017|archivedate=January 2, 2017|first=Andy|last=Chalk|website=[[PC Gamer]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|date=September 14, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20170102060911/http://www.pcgamer.com/more-than-11000-csgo-cheaters-ate-the-banhammer-today/}}</ref> In the competitive modes, players are encouraged to act more strategically in ''CS:GO'' than in other games because of the lack of the ability to [[respawn]].<ref name="gamestmreview">{{cite web|url=https://www.gamestm.co.uk/reviews/counter-strike-global-offensive-review/|title=Counter-Strike: Global Offensive review|website=[[Games TM]]|access-date=January 1, 2017|archivedate=January 1, 2017|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20170101123011/https://www.gamestm.co.uk/reviews/counter-strike-global-offensive-review/|deadurl=no}}</ref> When playing competitive, each player has a rank based on their [[Elo rating system|skill level]] and will be paired up with and against players of around the same skill level.<ref name="Destructoid Review"/> Prime Matchmaking is available to players who have verified their account by inputting their [[phone number]]. This was introduced to try to prevent legitimate players from playing with hackers,<ref name="pcgamerprime">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/valve-considers-prime-matchmaking-for-csgo/|title=Valve considers 'Prime' matchmaking for CS:GO|website=[[PC Gamer]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|access-date=January 1, 2017|archivedate=January 1, 2017|first=Angus|last=Morrison|deadurl=no|date=April 22, 2016|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20170101123950/http://www.pcgamer.com/valve-considers-prime-matchmaking-for-csgo/}}</ref> The PC version of ''Global Offensive'' supports private [[Dedicated hosting service|dedicated servers]] that the player may connect to through the community [[Game server|server]] menu in-game. These servers may be heavily modified and in turn, can be completely different from the base game. There have been many community made mods for ''CS:GO'', one of the more popular ones being a [[mod (gaming)|mod]] which allows players to complete obstacle courses that require advanced [[Strafing (gaming)|strafing]] and [[bunny hopping|jumping techniques]].<ref name="kz1">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/discover-counter-strike-global-offensives-climbing-scene/|title=Discover Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s climbing scene|website=[[PC Gamer]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|first=Fredrik|last=Salomonsson|access-date=February 3, 2016|date=January 19, 2016}}</ref>

There are six different gamemodes in ''CS:GO''. These consist of Competitive, Casual, Arms Race, Demolition, Deathmatch, and Weapons Course. All of these options have both online or offline options except the Weapons Course which is offline only.<ref name="weaponscourse">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/counter-strike-global-offensive-patch-adds-weapons-course-and-zombie-mod-support/|title=Counter-Strike: Global Offensive patch adds Weapons Course and Zombie Mod support|first=Tom|last=Senior|date=August 21, 2012|access-date=January 6, 2017|archivedate=January 6, 2017|website=[[PC Gamer]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20170106111357/http://www.pcgamer.com/counter-strike-global-offensive-patch-adds-weapons-course-and-zombie-mod-support/|deadurl=no}}</ref> Competitive mode is the most serious mode out of all of them, with players being put into a 5v5 match that takes around 45 minutes to complete.<ref name="competitivemode">{{Cite web|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/csgo-competitive-guide-your-first-match/|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20170106112919/http://www.pcgamer.com/csgo-competitive-guide-your-first-match/|title=CS:GO competitive guide: your first match|website=[[PC Gamer]]|archivedate=January 6, 2017|accessdate=January 6, 2017|first=Evan|last=Lahti|deadurl=no|date=January 19, 2015}}</ref> Arms Race mode is similar to the "Gun Game" mod for other games in the series. It consists of players racing to upgrade their guns via killing enemies.<ref name="Destructoid Review"/> Demolition mode is again like the "Gun Game" mod, but in Demolition the players are able to plant and defuse the bomb too, and only receive a gun upgrade at the end of the round if they killed an enemy.<ref name="Destructoid Review"/> Casual mode is a toned down version of the competitive mode as it has both team damage and collision disabled.<ref name="engadgetreview">{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/08/28/counter-strike-global-offensive-review/|title=Counter-Strike Global Offensive review: Come at the king, you best not miss|access-date=January 6, 2017|archivedate=January 6, 2017|website=[[Engadget]]|publisher=[[AOL Inc]]|first=Xav|last=de Matos|date=August 28, 2012|deadurl=no}}</ref> In Deathmatch mode, there is no real objective except to kill the enemy players. Players instaspawn after death, meaning the action is almost continuous. It is most popularly used to practice and learn how all of the guns function.<ref name="howtogetgood">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcgamesn.com/counter-strike-global-offensive/how-to-get-better-at-counter-strike-global-offensive|title=CS:GO tips: Guide on how to get better at Counter-Strike: Global Offensive|archivedate=January 6, 2017|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20170106115124/http://www.pcgamesn.com/counter-strike-global-offensive/how-to-get-better-at-counter-strike-global-offensive|website=[[PCGamesN]]|deadurl=no}}</ref> The Weapons Course is an offline practice mode designed to help new players learn how to use the basic items, such as grenades and guns.<ref name="weaponscourse"/>

''CS:GO'' added new weapons and equipment not seen in previous installments, most notably the firebomb for each side (referred to as a [[Molotov cocktail|Molotov]] on the terrorist side and as an [[Incendiary device|Incendiary Grenade]] on the Counter-Terrorist side). These temporarily cover a small area in fire, dealing damage to anyone passing through. The game also saw the introduction of the Zeus taser and a range of new guns, including shotguns, pistols, and sub-machine guns.<ref name="Destructoid Review"/> Two new gamemodes, [[Arms race|Arms Race]] and Demolition, were added, along with a total of eight new maps for said gamemodes. Both of these gamemodes are variations of mods for the other games in the ''Counter-Strike'' series.<ref name="Destructoid Review"/>