Topic: player reactions
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CS2 Skin Update Wipes $1 Billion From Market Cap
A Counter-Strike 2 update introduced a new trade-up system allowing players to exchange Covert skins for knives and gloves, drastically increasing their supply and causing a market value drop of about one billion dollars. Community reactions were mixed, with some expressing anger over inventory d...
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CS2 Item Market Crashes: $2B Lost in Trade Up Update
A minor update to Counter-Strike 2's Trade Up contract system made high-value items like knives and gloves more accessible by allowing players to exchange common "Covert" items for them. The change caused severe economic disruption, with rare item prices plummeting by up to half and the total mar...
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A Revolutionizes Shiny Hunting
Pokémon Legends: Z-A introduces a new mechanic that prevents shiny Pokémon from despawning under normal conditions, such as time changes or fast travel, ensuring they remain available for capture. The community is divided, with some players appreciating the reduced frustration and improved access...
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Palworld Boycott Urged as Lawsuit Alleges It "Crossed a Line"
Palworld's immense popularity has sparked controversy, leading veteran developer Yoshiki Okamoto to urge a boycott, stating its developers have "crossed a line that shouldn't be crossed." Okamoto supports Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld's creators, fearing a victory for the studio could set a...
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Why Games Like Silksong Delay Launch: The Battle for Visibility
The surprise announcement of Silksong's release date on September 4 has prompted several competing games to delay their launches to avoid being overshadowed. Developers face significant risks when launching near a major title, as competition for visibility extends to press coverage, streamers, an...
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EA Admits Too Much Sims 4 DLC Is Delaying The Sims 5
EA confirms The Sims 4's extensive DLC library is delaying The Sims 5, opting to modernize the existing game and expand into multiplayer and mobile formats instead. EA aims to preserve players' investments in The Sims 4, with over 85 content packs, avoiding a franchise reset to ma...
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