Overview
- Hall says Valve does not face sufficient criticism for systems he calls gambling mechanics that have no place in games.
- His remarks center on Counter-Strike 2’s loot-driven cosmetics economy, which underpins a multibillion-dollar trading scene that includes betting.
- Reporting notes Valve sells keys to open in-game drops rather than boxes themselves, a structure described as sidestepping loot-box regulations.
- A recent CS2 update was reported to have wiped out billions of dollars in rare-skin value on the secondary market, according to some estimates.
- Hall’s studio RocketWerkz plans Kitten Space Agency as free with optional player contributions, with testing underway and no release date.