
Imagery in mind: The year 2017 saw a daring venture by the creators of “Counter-Strike: Classic Offensive”. They sailed through the challenging currents of Steam Greenlight, where aspirations were as high as the perfect jump from a well-thrown grenade. Encouragement from Valve fueled their enthusiasm, leading to the setup of a Steamworks page, signifying the commencement of a dream that lasted almost a decade. However, as the euphoria of 2017 dissipated, communication from Valve became as silent as a sniper in the heat of battle. As one user put it, despite the developers adhering to all legal requirements and moving methodically, they found themselves unable to publish after completion. The dreams nurtured over eight years appeared to shatter upon the cliffs of Valve’s silence. One couldn’t help but wonder, what was going through their minds?