Rambo, Doom, Rainbow Six – what games shaped Counter Strike creator Minh “Gooseman” Le? | Playback

Twenty-five years after creating Counter-Strike, Minh "Gooseman" Le looks back at the games that defined his journey from arcade classics like Space Invaders to legendary DPS title such as Doom, Rainbow Six, Wolfenstein and ultimately led to the creation of one of the most iconic FPS games of all time, Counter Strike. In this video, Minh shares how these legendary titles influenced his passion for first-person shooters, game design, and tactical gameplay. Get 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, esports, and gaming history, this is a must-watch. Nostalgia overload!

Timestamps by specific game:
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

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