Minh "Gooseman" Le, co-creator of Counter-Strike, expressed his satisfaction with Valve's stewardship of the game during an interview with Spillhistorie.no to celebrate the game's 25th anniversary. Read on to discover Le's thoughts on the acquisition of Counter-Strike and the challenges faced during its transition to Steam.
Counter-Strike Co-Creator Complimented Valve
Le Was Happy Valve Maintained Counter-Strike's Legacy
Minh "Gooseman" Le, alongside Jess Cliffe, crafted the iconic first-person shooter game Counter-Strike, which has since become a genre classic. In an exclusive interview, Le praised Valve's pivotal role in elevating Counter-Strike to one of the most beloved FPS games. Reflecting on the decision to sell the rights to Valve, Le stated, "Yes, I’m happy with how things turned out with Valve, with regards to selling the IP to them. They have done a great job of maintaining the legacy of CS."
The transition of Counter-Strike to Steam was not without its hurdles. Le recalled, "I remember Steam had a lot of stability issues in the early days and there were several days where players could not even log in to play the game." Despite these technical challenges, Le appreciated the community's support, which was instrumental in smoothing out the transition. "Thankfully, we had a lot of help from the community as many people wrote helpful guides to help the transition go smoothly," he noted.
As an undergraduate, Le began developing Counter-Strike as a mod for Half-Life in 1998. He drew inspiration from classic arcade games like Virtua Cop and Time Crisis, as well as action-packed films such as those directed by John Woo, and Hollywood blockbusters like Heat, Ronin, Air Force One, and Tom Clancy's movies from the 90s. In 1999, Jess Cliffe joined Le to work on the game's maps.
Counter-Strike marked its 25th anniversary on June 19, a testament to its enduring appeal among FPS enthusiasts. The latest iteration, Counter-Strike 2, boasts nearly 25 million monthly players, showcasing Valve's dedication to the series despite fierce competition in the FPS market.
Despite relinquishing Counter-Strike to Valve, Le remains grateful for the care and attention the company has given to his creation. "It was very humbling because I viewed Valve with such high regard. I learned a lot from working at Valve because I got to work with some of the best game developers in the industry, and they taught me skills I would never have learned outside of Valve," Le shared.
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