The skillful work of play in Counter-Strike

Games have an increasingly important role in modern contemporary culture. Indeed, the effects of games upon culture, childhood development and social relationships have all gained considerable academic attention. Studies have documented how games support interaction (Brown 2004, Moore 2006), creative player activities (Wright 2002), the development of ‘economies’ (Castronova 2005), friendships (Yee 2001) and, more negatively, addiction (Yee 2002).