The University of Sheffield is looking for willing participants to take part in a research project investigating the effects that opening cases on Counter-Strike can have on certain areas of cognitive performance.

The masters student and lead investigator at the University is,

“trying to understand whether loot box use effects certain areas of cognitive performance for CS2 players.”

To be eligible for participation you must:

• Be a CS2 player
• Have a minimum of 10 hours on CS2
• English speaking
• 18+ year old (for obvious reasons)
• Played CS2 within the last 6 months
• Access to computer and internet
• Normal or corrected vision

If you fit the criteria above you can click the link provided and apply for participation. The aim is to recruit 175 CS2 players – https://shef.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0llGEiH47V0TSfA

Previous Study:

The University of Sheffield has already done a study on CS2 players cognitive abilities. However, the previous study was aimed at looking at the decision making capabilities of non CS players to CS players. In short, the study concluded that Counter-Strike players were faster at decision making than people who do not play Counter-Strike. The study revealed that higher skilled players were faster to make correct decisions and take action than lower skilled players. They also suggest that the findings:

Findings could be useful outside of gaming – e.g. to support cognitive care and development in people who work in high pressure environments, such as doctors, nurses, air traffic controllers and financial traders, where fast, accurate decision-making is critical

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the study could reveal startling discoveries in the damage or performance enhancing abilities of opening cases on cognitive functions of Human beings. Once the study is published we will review and update.