Counter Strike Global Offensive Details & Video

Valve unveiled Counter Strike Global Offensive earlier this month at GamesCom. Now that PAX has begun the press and gamers alike are getting their hands on the game. IGN Xbox 360 got a chance to sit down with the title and they have uncovered a whole pile of information about the game. We’ve got details on the gameplay, guns and maps of Counter Strike Global Offensive.

Global Offensive has been liked by some as an ‘incremental upgrade’ to the franchise rather than an entirely new game. The core concepts have changed very little, the game still pits a team of Counter Terrorism Agents against Terrorists forces on a variety of maps. Objective game plan such as defusing /placing bombs and rescuing hostages are still at the heart of Counter Strike.

Valve has changed how you will be arming yourself as well. Unlike Counter Strike and Counter Strike Source you no longer have unlimited money. Instead money is earned by the winning team and the amount of cash earned has been ramped down. Don’t expect to be wielding a high powered assault rifle within the first few rounds. Valve has confirmed that that game will ship with at least eight maps including Aztec, Dust 1 &2 and the classic office. Look for Counter Strike Global Offensive to ship sometime in the first quarter of 2012.

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