Gamers have been waiting anxiously for any news on Valve’s next software venture. We’ve known for a while that the developer has been hard at work on DotA 2, but other than rumors of Half-Life 3 there haven’t been any signs of what fans and consumers alike may look forward to enjoying from Valve in the coming months – minus that slight teaser from GLaDOS’ husband.
Fortunately, Valve took it upon themselves to rectify the situation today, and they’ve done so by announcing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
The latest installment in the fan-favorite Counter-Strike series is now officially coming in early 2012, and it will be available on PC, Mac, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, and a currently unnamed “Next-Gen Console”. Valve didn’t go into detail about what the unnamed next-gen console may be, but it’s easy to assume that the press release is referring to the Wii U – which makes sense given that Valve head and co-founder Gabe Newell has expressed interest in putting his company’s games on the console.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will feature the same team-based gameplay that made the original so popular, but will feature brand-new maps, weapons, and characters. There will also be “updated versions of the classic CS content” such as ‘de_dust’ – among others. Valve is also adding a few options such as new gameplay modes, matchmaking, and leader boards – all of which have become industry standards in modern-day FPS titles.
The worst part about announcements like these is that there just isn’t enough information in the official press release to satisfy the now-unquenchable-thirst of the series’ faithfuls. Luckily, Valve plans on having Counter-Strike: Global Offensive available to play on the show floor at Pax Prime later this month on August 28th.
More news and, with any luck, maybe even a trailer for CS: GO will be released by Valve in the very near future – presumably before Pax Prime.
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Im not too familiar with this series but am I the only one disappointed it’s not a full game? It’s only Xbl Psn & Steam. Or do they normally release enough content in a DL to be a stand alone retail release?
It is a full game.. Counter-Strike: Source on the PC has SO much content, it has like over 1000 user-made maps, and tons of mods, it is amazing. Don’t doubt the game because it is download only.
Interesting. I have to look into this.
Valve, by early 2012, dont you mean winter quarter 2012?
Damn-it Valve, we want Half-Life 3. So get it out already.
I know, right?
It’ll be interesting to see what kind of online #s this can pull in vs. Call of Duty and Battlefield.
omg ppl dont know much about CS the originator of popular franchises like CoD and BF, I miss my tournament days about it ><
You sure the correct term is “originator”?
COD and BF wouldn’t exist without CS?
FINALLY!!! Coming to consoles…can throw away my stupid computer once and for all.