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Counter-Strike

15+
Counter-Strike is rated MA15+
15+ Counter-Strike is rated MA15+

Counter-Strike is a first-person shooter video game where you form a team with other players of either terrorists or the government agents trying to stop them. Several editions of this game have been released. The most recent official title is Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, however several spin-off titles also exist. During game play you can communicate with other players via online messaging and voice chat.

Counter-Strike is available on Playstation, Steam and Xbox Live.

Website: blog.counter-strike.net

Apps: See Playstation, Steam and Xbox Live.

How do people use Counter-Strike?

Lean more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use online games like Counter-Strike.
 

Counter-Strike is used for: gaming, messaging/online chat, online relationships, screen capture and voice chat.

How can you report online abuse, ask for content to be removed or block someone?

These links are provided by the game hosts:

See: Playstation, Steam and Xbox Live.

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by the game hosts:

See: Playstation, Steam and Xbox Live.

Key safety links

These links are provided by the game hosts:

See: Playstation, Steam and Xbox Live.

Last updated: 05/06/2024

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