‘Hamster Kombat’ Players Drive Boom in Massage Gun Purchases

Players of the viral Telegram crypto game Hamster Kombat have been driving a surge in sales of massage guns, which are used to enhance their gameplay by amplifying their screen-tapping abilities.

According to reports from Vedomosti, a leading Russian news outlet, online retailer Wildberries experienced a staggering 179% increase in sales of percussion massagers in June alone.

Similarly, rival site Ozon has witnessed a notable 33% year-over-year rise in sales of these devices throughout June and the early part of July.