In this game developer interview, we delve into the influential games that shaped Minh 'Gooseman' Le, the creative mind behind Counter-Strike. From Space Invaders to legendary FPS title such as Doom, Rainbow Six and Wolfenstein we reveal how these iconic titles and many more inspired Le’s vision and transformed the realm of first-person shooters forever. Exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into the making of Counter-Strike, his time at Valve, and a peek into his dream project for the future. For fans of FPS this is a nostalgic must-watch you won't want to miss. Like, subscribe and let us know which of Minh's iconic games is your favourite in the comments 👇 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Space Invaders (1978) 01:07 - Rambo First Blood: Part II (1985) 01:59 - Wolfenstein 3D (1992) 02:44 - Doom (1993) 03:38 - Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six (1998) 04:23 - Counter-Strike (1999) 05:50 - Tactical Intervention (2013) 06:12 - Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas (2006) 07:21 - Dying Light (2015) 07:57 - Rust (2013) 08:54 - DayZ (2013) 09:30 - PayDay 2 (2013) 09:55 - Alpha Response (2024) 10:05 - 20 Years of Playing FPS Games 10:30 - Minh Le's next big idea #pcgamer #counterstrike #fps #playback #gamedevelopment #rainbowsix https://www.pcgamer.com X: https://x.com/pcgamer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pcgamer_mag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcgamer_mag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pcgamermagaz... Forum: https://forums.pcgamer.com/ To subscribe to the magazine in the US, UK, or elsewhere, visit magazines direct. PC Gamer is the global authority on PC games. We’ve been covering PC gaming for more than 20 years, and continue that legacy today with worldwide print editions and around-the-clock news, features, esports coverage, hardware testing and game reviews on PCGamer.com, as well as major yearly events including the PC Gaming Show at E3.
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