We want to make it very clear, however, that you will still be able to download Counter-Strike for free from our web site. This standalone version is only for those who don't want to buy Half-Life, and only want CS (at a slightly lower price). Once again, CS will continue to be free and downloaded from this web site.

So there, it will continue to be a free mod. Of course what happens when they port the mod to the next-gen Valve game we dont know. Hmmm. A lot of people are quick to remind me that this is the same website that flatly denied Counter-Strike was for sale.