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Tag: CS:GO

21.1.2026

How Gambling Took Over Gaming

Everyone dreams of winning the lottery. Few manage to, and even more spend their entire lives trying. Now, gambling disguised as mechanics is getting increasingly normalized, and soon, gaming will be synonymous with taking a risk. This article is a critique of the current state of the industry.

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1.12.2023

Colorful pixels for 150,000 € - understanding virtual skin buyers in CS:GO

This research was conducted to find reasoning for why players spend tons of cash for a feature that adds zero to the gameplay.

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25.3.2020

Merit above all else: Reception of all-female esports teams

Research suggests online gaming communities don’t feel too keenly for all-female esports teams.

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3.12.2019

How ENCE rose to prominence and is this the team’s end?

ENCE is the most successful Finnish CS:GO team ever. How did ENCE reach its peak? Is the team coming to an end?

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