Gooseman's Tactical Intervention launching in spring

Counter-Strike creator Minh 'Gooseman' Le is returning this spring with a new shooter, the free-to-play Tactical Intervention. Closed beta signups are now open.

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Thirteen years after its initial mod release, the original Counter-Strike is still hugely popular, hitting over 70,000 concurrent players even on weekdays. Creator Minh 'Gooseman' Le has kept a low profile for years, but his new shooter, the free-to-play Tactical Intervention, is now lined up for a spring launch.

While Tactical Intervention is a tactical FPS pitting terrorists against counter-terrorism forces, it's certainly not Counter-Strike. The big list o' features includes rappelling, breaching charges, attack dogs, leaning, riot shields, drivable vehicles you can shoot out of, and equipment giving perks.

Though, CS fans might appreciate that TI does boast Hostage Rescue and VIP Escort modes--two things not really seen since CS.

"I'm excited to share my latest project with my fellow gamers," said Minh Le said in the announcement. "As my latest tactical team-based shooter, Tactical Intervention builds off of what I tried to accomplish with Counter-Strike. I think players will be excited about the innovations we've implemented in the game, especially the vehicle missions and new team focus."

Tactical Intervention is developed by FIX Korea, with Le as lead developer, and published in North America by OGPlanet. The game was revealed in 2009 but largely dropped off the radar after that. A North American closed beta test is set to begin in March, and you can sign up now.

As well as new screenshots, OGPlanet sent out a new teaser trailer today:

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    February 16, 2012 11:00 AM

    Alice O'Connor posted a new article, Gooseman's Tactical Intervention launching in spring.

    Counter-Strike creator Minh 'Gooseman' Le is returning this spring with a new shooter, the free-to-play Tactical Intervention. Closed beta signups are now open.

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      February 16, 2012 11:02 AM

      the game is pretty awful from the few hours I played of the beta.

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      February 16, 2012 1:26 PM

      Looks very outdated without iron sights. Hip-shooting military FPSs are so noughties.

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        February 16, 2012 1:53 PM

        just how naughty are we talking about

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      February 16, 2012 1:36 PM

      This looks like it came out in 2002.

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      February 16, 2012 1:44 PM

      Wow..that looks pretty bad. Is it going to be a full price game?

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      February 16, 2012 1:58 PM

      You know a game is going to be good when out of a 37 second trailer 8 seconds is actual gameplay. Heck I'm not sure I can call 37 seconds long enough to even be a trailer, that's commercial length.

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      February 16, 2012 2:03 PM

      OP states that it's free-to-play.

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      February 16, 2012 2:08 PM

      Thanks, but no thanks. I'm stoked for CS:GO!

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      February 16, 2012 2:10 PM

      ill try the beta. but my hopes are low for this for how long this guys been working on the project and nothings still out.

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