The Counter-Strike skin market operates by its own rules. Digital weapon designs cost real money, and their prices fluctuate like a stock exchange. At the center of this universe still …
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A Better Way to Try New Games Without Getting Stuck With Them
by Ali Farooqiby Ali FarooqiTrying a new game should feel like a fun experiment, not a promise you regret later. Trailers can be persuasive, screenshots can look great, and then the first hour turns …
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Digital entertainment now slips into ordinary moments with little ceremony. A short clip fills the gap before work. A puzzle or match appears during a lunch pause. At night, a …
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Why Venmo Balances Are Becoming A Go-To for Buying Digital Games
by Ali Farooqiby Ali FarooqiDigital game buying habits continue to shift alongside everyday payment behavior. Instead of entering card details across multiple stores, many players now prefer to use balances already sitting in their …
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Are the Biggest Games Becoming Hard to Knock Off Their Top Spots by New Releases and Indie Games?
by Ali Farooqiby Ali FarooqiRight off the bat, we can say they are. And this definitely is a problem that has historically been just that—a problem. That said, Indie games generated 48% of Steam’s …
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How Luck-Based Mechanics Are Shaping Modern Game Design in 2026
by Ali Farooqiby Ali FarooqiThe line between skill and chance in video games keeps getting thinner. Here is why developers are leaning into randomness more than ever. Random mechanics in video games are not …
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Windows 11 marks a clear shift in how Microsoft views PC gaming. The operating system places games and subscriptions closer to the center of everyday use, rather than treating them …
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Character Skills vs. Pure Aim: Why Free Fire’s Meta Rewards Strategy
by Ali Farooqiby Ali FarooqiWhen you think of a battle royale, chances are your mind goes straight to lightning-fast reflexes, headshots, and pure mechanical skill. But Free Fire? It flips the script. Instead of …
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Remember when gaming meant sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with friends, controllers in hand, trash-talking each other in real time? Before online lobbies and voice chat, couch co-op was the heartbeat of gaming. …
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When Online Games Fail to Protect Young Players: Understanding the Legal Fallout
by Ali Farooqiby Ali FarooqiOnline games have grown into complex social environments where players communicate, collaborate, and create content together. For younger users, these spaces often feel familiar and welcoming, making risks less visible. …
