The sound originated in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the tactical shooter released by Valve in 2012 and later succeeded by Counter-Strike 2. At the end of each round the game names an MVP, and a short anthem plays over the result, separate from callouts like bomb has been planted or enemy spotted. As CSGO grew on Twitch and YouTube, players ripped these stings for montages, memes and stream alerts. The MVP cue stayed popular because it instantly marks a standout performance without needing any explanation.