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Valve Earned Nearly $1 Billion USD From 'Counter-Strike' Loot Boxes In 2023

Valve Earned Nearly $1 Billion USD From 'Counter-Strike' Loot Boxes In 2023

A very successful year for the video game developer.

By Nicolaus Li/Jan 23, 2024

Jan 23, 2024

1,427 Hypes

Why Are Digital 'Counter-Strike' Items So Valuable?

Why Are Digital 'Counter-Strike' Items So Valuable?

Everything you need to know about the game’s multi-billion dollar market.

By Logan Fairbrother/Jun 14, 2023

Jun 14, 2023

42,251 Hypes

‘Counter-Strike: GO’ Skin and Knife Sells for $500,000 USD

‘Counter-Strike: GO’ Skin and Knife Sells for $500,000 USD

Marking the highest skin sale in the game’s history.

By Brycen Saunders/Apr 17, 2023

Apr 17, 2023

20,565 Hypes

'Counter-Strike: GO' Skin Sold for $160,000 USD

'Counter-Strike: GO' Skin Sold for $160,000 USD

Some players think the price is justified.

By Nicolaus Li/Mar 15, 2023

Mar 15, 2023

23,646 Hypes

'Counter-Strike 2' Rumored to Arrive Soon

'Counter-Strike 2' Rumored to Arrive Soon

The sequel to ‘Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’ may finally be announced this month.

By Logan Fairbrother/Mar 5, 2023

Mar 5, 2023

9,529 Hypes

Steam's Concurrent User Count Reaches New All-Time High of Nearly 28 Million

Steam's Concurrent User Count Reaches New All-Time High of Nearly 28 Million

Most of them were playing ‘Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.’

By Jeff Yeung/Jan 4, 2022

Jan 4, 2022

2,336 Hypes

Valve is Paying Fans to Create ‘Counter Strike’ Weapons Skins

Valve is Paying Fans to Create ‘Counter Strike’ Weapons Skins

$1 million USD is up for grabs.

By Brycen Saunders/Jul 21, 2021

Jul 21, 2021

1,426 Hypes

Esports Events for 'League of Legends,' 'Call of Duty,' EA Titles & More Canceled Due to Coronavirus

Esports Events for 'League of Legends,' 'Call of Duty,' EA Titles & More Canceled Due to Coronavirus

Many have shifted to online fixtures instead.

By Jeff Yeung/Mar 16, 2020

Mar 16, 2020

1,200 Hypes

FaZe Clan Takes Us Into the Life of a Professional Esports Player

FaZe Clan Takes Us Into the Life of a Professional Esports Player

Faze Temperrr, Faze Kay and Nate Hill give us a preview into their day-to-day.

By Isaac Rouse/Mar 6, 2020

Mar 6, 2020

13,160 Hypes

Valve Says 'Counter-Strike' Microtransactions Are Being Used for Money Laundering

Valve Says 'Counter-Strike' Microtransactions Are Being Used for Money Laundering

Players will no longer be able to trade container keys between accounts.

By Nicolaus Li/Oct 30, 2019

Oct 30, 2019

5,272 Hypes

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