Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, commonly known as CSGO, is a riveting first-person shooter game that has captivated millions of players around the world. Developed by Valve Corporation and Hidden Path Entertainment, CSGO is the fourth game in the Counter-Strike series, and it was released in August 2012. The game pits two teams against each other: the Terrorists and the Counter-Terrorists. Both sides are tasked with eliminating the other while also completing separate objectives. The Terrorists, depending on the game mode, may either plant the bomb or defend the hostages, while the Counter-Terrorists must prevent the bomb from being planted, defuse the bomb, or rescue the hostages.