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    Click image for larger version Name: more-global-offensive-details.jpg Views: 1 Size: 85.8 KB ID: 596946Counter-Strike: Global Offensive was revealed just over a week ago, as was a slew of opinions from professional gamers who have been testing the forthcoming shooter. PCGames.de recently had a word with Valve CEO, Gabe Newell, and popped an interesting question; is cross-platform play a possibility?

    "That's certainly our goal. We never want to create these islands of players. Our view is players should be able to play as part of a community on whatever device they can," Gabe responded. He followed on to say that despite it sometimes being hard due to contractual issues, "that's always our preference; is to let customers play and be part of the larger community."

    I'm sure many of you PC gamers are rubbing your hands with delight right about now, in preparation for your dramatically improved kill/death ratios.

    Counter-Strike: Global campaign - video interview - Cross-platform gaming as a target [PCGames.de]
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    Tags: First Person and Action, valve, counter-strike, global offensive, gabe newell
    • Aegis
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      Aegis commented
      22-08-11, 08:01 PM
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      Originally posted by rec View Post
      I'm sure many of you PC gamers are rubbing your hands with delight right about now, in preparation for your dramatically improved kill/death ratios.
      not with their comments about 'balancing play' between the different control schemes. sounding more like a game of soggy sao: whatever the outcome, you lose.

      Originally posted by Gabe Newell
      You have to be sensitive to control differences, and make sure you're accommodating that, but, you know, our view is players should be able to play as part of a community on whatever device they can.
    • Kawolski
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      Kawolski commented
      22-08-11, 08:12 PM
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      Meh, so many games say they'll be cross platform multi but never end up being. Cept for Dreamcast Quake 3 but hey, that was only 10 years ago now.
    • Jay
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      Jay commented
      22-08-11, 10:58 PM
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      Console players get the shits, then buy the PC copy. Marketing win.
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