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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
General·May 20, 2026
Inside Steam market’s makeover and why its new listing images are reshaping skin prices
Valve’s May 2026 Steam Community Market overhaul is more than a visual cleanup. It...
General·May 18, 2026
New music kit bundle sparks fresh debate over in-game audio and monetization
Counter-Strike 2’s newest wave of music kits didn’t just add fresh tracks to the...