(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) For years, its players have bought, sold and traded digital cosmetic items, known as ...

The Counter-Strike 2 community was sent into a tailspin when its in-game economy crashed, causing a loss of almost $2 billion of real-world money. Like many other live-service games, Counter-Strike 2 ...

For years, its players have bought, sold and traded digital cosmetic items, known as “skins.” Some rare items, particularly knives and gloves, commanded high prices in real-world money – up to $1.5 ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) João Marinotti, Indiana University (THE CONVERSATION) In late October 2025, as much as ...