Counter-Strike co-creator Minh "Gooseman" Le reflects candidly on his decision to leave Valve, admitting he now regrets missing out on the financial windfall his former colleagues enjoyed as Counter-Strike 2 became a multibillion-dollar phenomenon. In an interview with Edge, Le balances those lingering "what ifs" with a belief that his more challenging, independent path ultimately proved more rewarding for his growth as a developer and a person.