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GTA 6 devs have a growing problem. Concerns that Rockstar Games is failing to comply with labor laws are becoming more serious and „deeply troubling”

GTA 6 devs have a growing problem. Concerns that Rockstar Games is failing to comply with labor laws are becoming more serious and „deeply troubling”

The issue of Rockstar Games layoffs was raised in the British Parliament, where the Prime Minister announced that it would be officially investigated.

video games

Kamil Kleszyk

December 11, 2025

GTA 6 devs have a growing problem. Concerns that Rockstar Games is failing to comply with labor laws are becoming more serious and „deeply troubling”
It's official, Gainax, the studio behind Neon Genesis Evangelion, has ceased to exist after over 40 years in the anime industry

It's official, Gainax, the studio behind Neon Genesis Evangelion, has ceased to exist after over 40 years in the anime industry

It’s a truly sad end of an era. Gainax has been dissolved after years of financial troubles, lawsuits, and scandals.

movies & tv series

Olga Racinowska

December 11, 2025

It's official, Gainax, the studio behind Neon Genesis Evangelion, has ceased to exist after over 40 years in the anime industry
New McDonald's Christmas AI ad is causing a stir. “It's the most terrible time of the year”

New McDonald's Christmas AI ad is causing a stir. “It's the most terrible time of the year”

McDonald’s AI-generated holiday ad joins Coca-Cola in the festive fiasco hall of fame. It’s the new era of unsettling Christmas marketing.

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Olga Racinowska

December 9, 2025

New McDonald's Christmas AI ad is causing a stir. “It's the most terrible time of the year”
Discussion about AI label on Steam continues. “The dev is being punished for their naive honesty”

Discussion about AI label on Steam continues. “The dev is being punished for their naive honesty”

When is it okay to use AI without being labeled “AI slop”? The METAL EDEN case is a perfect example of how divided the community can be.

video games

Olga Racinowska

December 5, 2025

Discussion about AI label on Steam continues. “The dev is being punished for their naive honesty”
YouTuber loses channel to AI error, wins legal battle, but YouTube still ignores him

YouTuber loses channel to AI error, wins legal battle, but YouTube still ignores him

“If they can ignore a legal ruling, no creator is safe,” he warns. Recently, more people are having their channels banned.

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Olga Racinowska

December 1, 2025

YouTuber loses channel to AI error, wins legal battle, but YouTube still ignores him
Top Roblox YouTuber IANROCKS’s channel has been suspended. Other creators are worried, “All my hard work could just get nuked one day, and I’d have to start from scratch”

Top Roblox YouTuber IANROCKS’s channel has been suspended. Other creators are worried, “All my hard work could just get nuked one day, and I’d have to start from scratch”

This isn’t the first time something like this has happened. Many are blaming YouTube’s AI moderation for unfairly flagging channels.

video games

Olga Racinowska

November 27, 2025

Top Roblox YouTuber IANROCKS’s channel has been suspended. Other creators are worried, “All my hard work could just get nuked one day, and I’d have to start from scratch”
„How is this even possible?” A few days before its planned release, Apple TV suddenly rolled back its TV series due to serious allegations

„How is this even possible?” A few days before its planned release, Apple TV suddenly rolled back its TV series due to serious allegations

Apple TV had to cancel the release of an upcoming thriller because of accusations of plagiarism, which must now be cleared up.

movies & tv series

Edyta Jastrzebska

November 26, 2025

„How is this even possible?” A few days before its planned release, Apple TV suddenly rolled back its TV series due to serious allegations
A new Rockstar job posting is causing a stir. The salary seems low for a senior-level position

A new Rockstar job posting is causing a stir. The salary seems low for a senior-level position

The role is based in NYC. Some people are saying the pay is a little too low for Manhattan standards.

video games

Olga Racinowska

November 24, 2025

A new Rockstar job posting is causing a stir. The salary seems low for a senior-level position
„Gen Z loves AI slop.” Ex-Square Enix CEO believes the huge success of ARC Raiders is the best proof of that

„Gen Z loves AI slop.” Ex-Square Enix CEO believes the huge success of ARC Raiders is the best proof of that

The former head of Square Enix's business department believes that resistance to generative AI makes no sense because young players have no issue with the technology.

video games

Adrian Werner

November 19, 2025

„Gen Z loves AI slop.” Ex-Square Enix CEO believes the huge success of ARC Raiders is the best proof of that
Krafton's CEO asked ChatGPT how to avoid a $250 million payout, and now accuses Subnautica devs of deleting their own AI conversations

Krafton's CEO asked ChatGPT how to avoid a $250 million payout, and now accuses Subnautica devs of deleting their own AI conversations

The argument between Krafton and the fired creators of the Subnautica series is heating up.

video games

Adrian Werner

November 18, 2025

Krafton's CEO asked ChatGPT how to avoid a $250 million payout, and now accuses Subnautica devs of deleting their own AI conversations
Dev won against Steam. „We stood our ground and didn't bend the knee, going forward, we will keep fighting censorship”

Dev won against Steam. „We stood our ground and didn't bend the knee, going forward, we will keep fighting censorship”

Valve initially refused to allow the new game to be added to Steam due to the allegedly suggestive main graphics.

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Jacob Blazewicz

November 6, 2025

Dev won against Steam. „We stood our ground and didn't bend the knee, going forward, we will keep fighting censorship”
„We had to stop focusing on those who hated us.” Ubisoft on its secret strategy to combat Assassin's Creed Shadows hate

„We had to stop focusing on those who hated us.” Ubisoft on its secret strategy to combat Assassin's Creed Shadows hate

Ubisoft's CEO told how the company managed to improve the atmosphere around Assassin's Creed: Shadows. The key was to focus communication on gameplay aspects and direct the message mainly to fans of the series.

video games

Adrian Werner

November 6, 2025

„We had to stop focusing on those who hated us.” Ubisoft on its secret strategy to combat Assassin's Creed Shadows hate
YouTuber with 350,000 subscribers claims AI cost him his channel as artificial intelligence gives unjustified bans

YouTuber with 350,000 subscribers claims AI cost him his channel as artificial intelligence gives unjustified bans

Another YouTuber has reported that his account has suffered because of AI. This time, the channel was completely banned, and even the online creator himself doesn't understand why.

Tech

Zbigniew Woznicki

November 4, 2025

YouTuber with 350,000 subscribers claims AI cost him his channel as artificial intelligence gives unjustified bans
Players don't like the new map in BF6. Some call it the worst in the series' history, and all because of its size

Players don't like the new map in BF6. Some call it the worst in the series' history, and all because of its size

Battlefield 6 players received an additional map as part of Season 1; however, it turned out to be so small that it completely ruined the fun of flying planes. According to players, the developers forgot to test the new map.

video games

Krzysztof Kaluzinski

October 29, 2025

Players don't like the new map in BF6. Some call it the worst in the series' history, and all because of its size
„Several were omitted entirely, including myself.” One Battlefield 6 dev is deeply disappointed with EA's attitude

„Several were omitted entirely, including myself.” One Battlefield 6 dev is deeply disappointed with EA's attitude

The industry veteran is disappointed with Electronic Arts' attitude - he and many of Ridgeline Games' studio employees were left out of Battlefield 6's credits.

video games

Krzysztof Kaluzinski

October 22, 2025

„Several were omitted entirely, including myself.” One Battlefield 6 dev is deeply disappointed with EA's attitude
MercurySteam employees speak out - 10-hour workdays, unclear policies, and a workplace falling apart

MercurySteam employees speak out - 10-hour workdays, unclear policies, and a workplace falling apart

A 3DJuegos article shares interviews with MercurySteam employees. It provides a clear example of crunch culture.

video games

Olga Racinowska

October 15, 2025

MercurySteam employees speak out - 10-hour workdays, unclear policies, and a workplace falling apart
Reports suggest major gaming company suffered a huge breach. Nintendo potentially has a lot to lose

Reports suggest major gaming company suffered a huge breach. Nintendo potentially has a lot to lose

The hacking group claims to have stolen Nintendo's internal data and has released a screenshot to confirm it. The Japanese company hasn't yet addressed the matter.

video games

Martin Bukowski

October 13, 2025

Reports suggest major gaming company suffered a huge breach. Nintendo potentially has a lot to lose
„We never took a penny of money from people.” Famous „silver-tongued” dev contradicts himself on controversial monetization system

„We never took a penny of money from people.” Famous „silver-tongued” dev contradicts himself on controversial monetization system

Peter Molyneux has recalled the experimental title Curiosity. The controversial producer claims that he didn't take any money from people. He also talked about his plans and what he regrets about the game.

video games

Krzysztof Kaluzinski

October 8, 2025

„We never took a penny of money from people.” Famous „silver-tongued” dev contradicts himself on controversial monetization system
„We want her to be the next Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman.” World's first AI actress created, and Hollywood is already announcing a boycott

„We want her to be the next Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman.” World's first AI actress created, and Hollywood is already announcing a boycott

The first AI actress was introduced to the world at the Zurich Film Festival. The controversial Tilly Norwood already has one role to her credit.

movies & tv series

Pamela Jakiel

October 2, 2025

„We want her to be the next Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman.” World's first AI actress created, and Hollywood is already announcing a boycott
Fans want a recast for the Yakuza 3 remake voice actor after it came out he was involved in a sexual harassment case

Fans want a recast for the Yakuza 3 remake voice actor after it came out he was involved in a sexual harassment case

It’s hard to believe RGG wasn’t aware of Kagawa’s scandal when they cast him in Kiwami 3. It made major headlines three years ago for serious misconduct.

video games

Olga Racinowska

September 29, 2025

Fans want a recast for the Yakuza 3 remake voice actor after it came out he was involved in a sexual harassment case