What’s next?

When I think ofCounter-Strike: Global Offensive(and, at this point, Valve more generally as well), I think ofmonetized items. You too? Well, here’s another! Valve has introduced cosmetic glove skins as well asSteam Group Lobbies, a way to group up and play with friends, in a recent update.

All told, there are 24 glove skins to acquire, and they’re available inGlove Casesas rarities. In other words, best of luck getting the one you want (much less any at all) without it being a hassle.

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Similar to the paid, limited-use sprays, I think folks wanted this as a cosmetic option, just not implemented in this way. And for those players who don’t want glove skins at all and are hoping to ignore this stuff, the wait continues for more meaningful updates and events inCS:GO.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.