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What is a Skin? The Incredible Impact of Gaming's Strange and Addictive Cosmetics

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LINK TO AMAZING, OFFICIAL “WHAT IS” SKINS:

You might not realize it, but skins are secretly one of the most important, complicated things in gaming right now. They’re the lifeblood that’s pumping through your favorite titles, keeping them relevant and yes, profitable.

But they’re far more than money-generating machines. In fact, they weren’t even created for that purpose.

Written by: Daniel Rosen (@Daniel_Rosen)
Produced, Edited & Hosted by: Miles Hackett (@miles_hackett)
Shot by: Matt Massey
Illustrated Animations by: Christian Pearson (@Chr_Pearson)

Footage credits:

Music used under license from Associated Production Music LLC (”APM”).

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22 comments

Miles Hackett June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

Hey guys, this was our 50th episode in the series, believe it or not! Thanks to all of you that have been with us since our "A Trip Down Meme-ory Lane" days and those subs we've picked up along the way.

From Josh, myself and everyone who works on the series, thank you for your continued support and feedback.

Also, let us know if you want us to cover any specific subjects in the future, and be sure to tell us about your favorite/most hated skins!

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Project_Ricky June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

Who clicked because they saw the unicorn lord tachanka

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dragon 7gamer June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

im impress that you put mcree on the thumbnail nice

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Austin Yap June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

Rainbow Six Siege.

Wind Bastion skin in Villa camouflages so well, pros had a gentleman's agreement not to exploit it.

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MasterTovasko June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

5:18 Also TF2…

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azimoert June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

Skins are ruining my life. Instead of team play I choose smoke and drop UWU jokes. It's addictive as fuck and I can't stop myself from being useless stupid joke of a human.

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thomasthaott June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

that dr disrespect bathroom one lmfao, im dead.

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Fightik June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

7:25 dont worry they always find a way how to milk the Ibuypower throw

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[No Name]しにがみ June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

Still waiting for someone to list a golden orithomancer for rubick in the steam community market hahahaha I need it more than the arcana

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BlazingThief June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

4:09 Sola?

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Pengui63034 June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

5:11 parkinsons intensifies

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Couch gaming news June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

Chooses favorite skin wins match
Chooses different skin loses all matches.
Goes back to main skin wins all matches

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Pratik Guha June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

You should do the stories of some good pubg pc players too, its hard to find those

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Jamn’Jerry Jamn’Jerry June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

Another milegasm

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Shocked Misaki June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

I sold half my liver, 1 kidney, and my virginity for a Level 2000 DoTA 2 2019 Battle Pass.

BEST TRADE EVER!

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Spooky Boi June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

My man riot don't fix their game period

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Humans Are Retarded Creatures June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

TL;DW
Skin is the powerhouse of the cell

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iTz Olie June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

Too bad most skin artist have no clue what (ascetically pleasing) means. Like I swear a two year colors something with crayons then a professional concept artist renders it. And game companies are “fuck it, that works”

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Big Papa June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

I spent almost 300 dollars on Fortnite. A free game that will end up dying like every other game. I don't regret any of my purchases because Fortnite is my main game that I love playing.

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Cybertronlaser June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

IDK when Sonic with skins released but I though smash 64 was the first one to use skins.

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Leyrann June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

My favorite thing about skins is that they allow for awesome games to be free to play. Personally, I also see spending money on a skin in a free to play game as a donation to the developers to continue developing stuff and even getting something in return.

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JimoAi Primus June 17, 2019 - 5:22 pm

Lollipoppy is my fucking sleep paralysis demon

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