Dean Hall, the mind behind DayZ, has taken aim at Valve's use of loot boxes in Counter-Strike 2, calling for tighter scrutiny of these gambling-like mechanics. In a candid chat with Eurogamer, he argued that such features shouldn’t exist in gaming at all. Loot boxes can lead players to spend real cash without any guarantee of getting the desired items, raising serious red flags. Although loot boxes are on the decline, Activision's recent return of them in Overwatch 2 aims for more transparency. Meanwhile, Valve's latest updates have rocked the original Counter-Strike's marketplace, causing a staggering loss of $1.75 billion...
Published on: 10/28/2025
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