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Anna Koselke

With a straight face, Valve insists Counter-Strike 2 cases are fine and "people enjoy surprises" in move to dismiss New York lawsuit

Counter-Strike 2 release trailer screenshot showing an old-style white desktop PC running the Counter-Strike menu atop a wooden desk.

It's no secret that Counter-Strike 2 has been under fire recently – and, well, forever – for its cases and skins… so much so that it's resulted in actual legal action against Valve.

In case you've been out of the loop, the state of New York slapped the Steam company with a lawsuit in February, demanding "full restitution" for players and saying "Valve's loot boxes pose the same dangers as casino gambling, especially for children."

It's certainly not a new position – Valve has faced the wrath of angry parents and players alike for its Counter-Strike 2 cases, because, well, the way that they work mimics real-life gambling.

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