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Rookies seize the spotlight at Cologne as veterans scramble to adapt
Rookies seize the spotlight at Cologne as veterans scramble to adapt

IEM Cologne 2026 is already delivering one of the most interesting Counter-Strike...

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June 17, 2026

Visible drop odds reshape how collectors and traders value items
Visible drop odds reshape how collectors and traders value items

For years, the Counter-Strike skin economy has balanced on a mix of...

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June 15, 2026

How Kalshi’s trading surge at the Cologne major is reshaping esports prediction markets
How Kalshi’s trading surge at the Cologne major is reshaping esports prediction markets

Counter-Strike has always been one of the most market-active esports, but the...

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June 12, 2026

Steam’s market image overhaul is changing how collectors value skins
Steam’s market image overhaul is changing how collectors value skins

Steam’s Community Market has always been a strange hybrid: part inventory browser,...

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June 11, 2026

How the new major shop turned collectible stickers into a luxury market
How the new major shop turned collectible stickers into a luxury market

Counter-Strike has always had a strong relationship with cosmetics, but the new...

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June 10, 2026

Major drops single-game matches in later stages, forcing teams to rethink endurance
Major drops single-game matches in later stages, forcing teams to rethink endurance

In the later rounds of major tournaments, single-game matches are supposed to...

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June 8, 2026

From review bombs to loot-box lawsuits: why player trust is the next battleground for a major shooter
From review bombs to loot-box lawsuits: why player trust is the next battleground for a major shooter

For major shooters, the next big fight may not be over graphics,...

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June 5, 2026

Bankruptcy at Parken challenger circuit leaves teams unpaid and questions VRS reliance
Bankruptcy at Parken challenger circuit leaves teams unpaid and questions VRS reliance

The shutdown of the Parken Challenger Championship circuit has quickly become one...

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June 3, 2026

Spectator flash effects restored ahead of IEM Cologne after hotfix
Spectator flash effects restored ahead of IEM Cologne after hotfix

Valve moved quickly to address one of the most complained-about viewing issues...

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June 1, 2026

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