What is Nuke? How CS:GO's Most Hated Map is Actually Good for the Game

Over the course of Counter-Strike’s history a number of maps have been immortalized for their tried-and-tested ability to be fair, enjoyable and sustainably competitive. Iconic combat zones like Inferno, Mirage, and of course Dust II.

And yet, for nearly two decades there has been a map held in far lesser regard. One that has been demonized above all others for the anxiety, frustration and controversy it has provoked – Nuke.

Written by: Dimitri Pascaluta (@DPascaluta)
Produced & Hosted by: Josh Bury (@ThrownGauntlet)
Produced & Edited by: Miles Hackett (@miles_hackett)

IEM Chicago 2018 footage shot by: Matthew Massey
IEM Chicago 2018 interviews conducted by: Colin McNeil (@McNeilColin)
Footage courtesies:

In game captures of Nuke courtesy of Evan Khamphoumy
https://www.twitch.tv/alldayekay

Shroud Double Snipe clip
https://clips.twitch.tv/ProductiveCrowdedReindeerOhMyDog
Courtesy: Twitch.tv/Shroud

Call of Duty: Black Ops - Hilarious Gun Game Knife Only Reactions
https://youtu.be/Q4-UrxJTpQE
Courtesy: ONLYUSEmeBLADE (YouTube)

I Hate Tower - Rainbow Six Siege
https://youtu.be/-BpYULz48KA
Courtesy: Matimi0 (YouTube)

Try Not to Laugh - Birds Cursing Challenge
https://youtu.be/NE7Q2et5aI0
Courtesy: Yaeddit YT (YouTube)

LDLC vs. NiP Game 2 @ MLG X Games Aspen 2015
https://youtu.be/5xKOHZeqNwE
Courtesy: MLG

Fnatic vs. Titan Train @ ESL Pro League 2015
https://youtu.be/M3Rk7we5G3Y
Courtesy: ESL / ESEA

Cloud9 vs. NiP ESL Cologne 2014 Quarterfinals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--7sJVxvHw0
Courtesy: ESL

Official Call of Duty Black Ops 4 - Nuketown Trailer
https://youtu.be/Z14Rt8i13Z4
Courtesy: Activision / Call of Duty

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery clip
Courtesy: New Line Cinema

POV: GeT_RiGhT vs. fnatic @ IEM5 SK CS 1.6 demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK3o-E0VrIs
Courtesy: CS 1.6 POV Demos

hoorai.XQ vs. faculty Defuse Trick
https://youtu.be/e3Szhvuy1FQ
Courtesy: TheMrMurdereer (YouTube)

TF2 Crab Spy
https://youtu.be/3dyQlZziHnw
Courtesy: Kilorat (YouTube)

Rogan and Goldberg Commentate EA UFC Glitches
https://youtu.be/AOOT_3U4rZM
Courtesy: HaX & GliTcH / Tommy Toe Hold (YouTube)

Battlefield 1 - Get Down (Geddan)
https://youtu.be/rEet-NhdluE
Courtesy: Frogfd (YouTube)

Ghostbusters 2 clip
https://youtu.be/Tb6tz6ohprw
Courtesy: Columbia Pictures

Astralis vs. Team Liquid ELEAGUE Premier 2018
https://clips.twitch.tv/DignifiedCooperativeBasenjiRlyTho
Courtesy: ELEAGUE

Astralis vs. G2 ESL Cologne 2018 (Nuke)
https://youtu.be/1Yi0z4tGsO8
Courtesy: ESL

New New Nuke Remastered Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCnqbSIcNA4
Courtesy: TheWarOwl (YouTube)

Astralis vs. Mousesports ECS Season 6 Finals
https://youtu.be/m4e7Og1l1dg
Courtesy: FACEIT

North vs LDLC (Nuke) @ IEM Chicago 2018
https://youtu.be/DRV-XtHPUrQ
Courtesy: ESL

Dr. Strangelove clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snTaSJk0n_Y
Courtesy: Hawk Films

Angry Eagles Fan
https://streamable.com/qxris
Courtesy: EDP445 (YouTube)

Team Liquid vs. Mousesports @ IEM Chicago 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXnkSN9huOE
Courtesy: ESL

Duck and Cover (1080p) (Remastered)
https://youtu.be/LWH4tWkZpPU
Courtesy: pacmandrugs (YouTube)

Astralis vs. Na`Vi, ESL One Cologne 2018, grand finals
https://youtu.be/lKKZW-NG4LQ
Courtesy: ESL

Ted Cruz Warns "Trumpertantrum" Could Result in Trump Nuking Denmark
https://youtu.be/BRcyeCkvaUk
Courtesy: Fox News Insider (YouTube)

Donald Trump "Denmark"
https://youtu.be/CZQ_Z1stAVk
Courtesy: CNN

Danish Frog Puppet fromKaj og andrea 2
https://youtu.be/KQD4s0F0tPI
Courtesy: Danish Broadcasting Corporation

Additional Resources used/consulted:
www.Counter-Strike.net
HLTV.org
CS:GO Reddit
Cybersport.com
Music used under license from Associated Production Music LLC (”APM”).

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