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

General·June 10, 2026

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 major sticker...

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

General·June 8, 2026

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 be the...

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

General·June 5, 2026

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, tick rate,...

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

General·June 3, 2026

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

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

Spectator flash effects restored ahead of IEM Cologne after hotfix

General·June 1, 2026

Spectator flash effects restored ahead of IEM Cologne after hotfix

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

Mass bans and a stealthy wallhack exploit are reshaping where competitive players queue

General·May 29, 2026

Mass bans and a stealthy wallhack exploit are reshaping where competitive players queue

Competitive players do not choose a queue in a vacuum. They follow trust. When...

Steam market revamp floods listings with new images, reshaping item discovery

General·May 29, 2026

Steam market revamp floods listings with new images, reshaping item discovery

Valve’s Steam Community Market beta revamp, launched on May 12, 2026, is more than...

Valve asks court to dismiss New York lawsuit over in-game cases

General·May 25, 2026

Valve asks court to dismiss New York lawsuit over in-game cases

Valve’s latest legal move puts Counter-Strike 2’s case economy back in the spotlight. On...

How souvenir crafting at Cologne could reshape tournament collectibles

General·May 22, 2026

How souvenir crafting at Cologne could reshape tournament collectibles

Major tournaments already know how to sell merchandise, but the next leap in collectibles...

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