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Valve began accepting rubles directly and introduced massive sales. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) was released. It became harder to crack the new games, and the "Repack" scene began to feel seedier and more dangerous (filled with malware), whereas Strogino had always been considered "clean." The convenience of Steam eventually outweighed the "free" aspect of the cracked clients.

But the portal also faced the eternal struggle of the era:

The community's longevity is rooted in its stability. By maintaining dedicated hardware and a strict moderation team, the portal ensured that "clean" gameplay remained the standard, protecting its users from the rampant cheating often found on public servers. Core Features and Offerings

The year is 2003. The landscape of PC gaming in the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) is vastly different from the West. In America and Western Europe, players were transitioning to Steam, buying legitimate copies of Half-Life 2 and Counter-Strike: Source . In Russia, however, the average monthly wage was low, and a $30 video game was a luxury few could afford.

The Strogino CS Portal has had a significant impact on the community:

Strogino CS Portal wasn't just a website; it was the heart of that neighborhood.