Counter-Strike's Creator's FTP Tactical Intervention Available March 28, Beta Begins March 14

Minh "Gooseman" Le, creator of the legendary Counter-Strike shooter, will have his newest game available on the PC March 28. The game, entitled Tactical Intervention, will be free to play to all those looking to try it out, according to Gamespot. An open beta for the game will start on the 14th of March, and will run until the 25th.

Much like it's predecessor, Tactical Intervention will pit two teams against each other, playing the roles of peacekeeper forces and terrorists. The game will use various weapons designs based on the real-world counterparts used by both terrorists and peacekeepers. Vehicles will also be available, resulting in some fast-paced chase sequences. Gameplay types include hostage rescue missions, VIP escort missions, and the standard deathmatch mode.

For those thinking that the game is merely an updated version of the ageing Counter-Strike, think again. Vehicle chases involving both drivers and passengers taking shots at each other during high-speed sequences. Players are able to hide behind hostages or riot shields to avoid taking damage. In my favorite scene of the preview trailer, you can use a police dog to take down enemies.

Minh Le first created Counter-Strike as a mod of Half-Life in 1999. Eventually he was hired by Valve to officially release the game, but when Counter-Strike 2 was shelved indefinitely, he left the company to form his own. Tactical Intervention is the result of that split, made by Le's own South Korean studio FIX Korea. PC gamers clamouring for the same intense action that Counter-Strike began at the end of the millennium can look forward this brand new experience quite soon. Until then, players will just have to wait it out before the chaos begins on the 28th.