News: Valve Confirms CS: GO for 2012 Release on PC, Mac and Consoles

So the rumors of an upcoming Counter Strike game was true after all. Valve finally breaks its silence and officially announces Counter Strike: Global Offensive. Craving for some CS action you say? Read on for details!

In a press release,Valve announced Counter Strike: Global Offensive, their latest iteration of the hit Counter Strike franchise, which will feature 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."

CS: GO is targeted for an early 2012 release via Steam (for PC and Mac), Playstation Network and Xbox LIVE. In fact, Valve has already placed a product listing on Steam for the game.

The game is currently being developed by Valve in cooperation with Seattle-based Hidden Path Entertainment, and will be playable at PAX Prime and Eurogamer Expo.

Pretty interesting move from Valve. Considering that a lot of FPS are out right now, I wonder what CS: GO will bring to the table.