I’m probably one of only a dozen of people who weren’t obsessed with the original Counter-Strike.  I just wasn’t into it.  I’m sure that’s because it’s a multiplayer haven and I’m not at all interested in competing.  Well Valve is finally giving new life into the title with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

CS: GO features new maps, characters, and weapons and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust, etc.).  In addition, CS: GO will introduce new gameplay modes, matchmaking, leader boards, and more.

“Counter-Strike took the gaming industry by surprise when the unlikely MOD became the most played online PC action game in the world almost immediately after its release in August 1999,” said Doug Lombard, VP of Marketing at Valve. “For the past 12 years, it has continued to be one of the most-played games in the world, headline competitive gaming tournaments and selling over 25 million units worldwide across the franchise. CS: GO promises to expand on CS’ award-winning gameplay and deliver it to gamers on the PC as well as the next gen consoles and the Mac.”

It’ll be playable at PAX so you know I’ll be there to see if it’ll be worth the wait and money.