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EA vs Single-player Games; Not Only Gamers Got Irritated
EA has succeeded in quite a feat. The company's „humorous” Tweet annoyed not only gamers and influencers, but also studios owned by the publisher.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
July 7, 2022
Diablo Immortal Defended by Blizzard's Boss
Blizzard Entertainment CEO Mike Ybarra defends the controversial microtransactions in Diablo Immortal, claiming that it is possible to complete the game in 99.5% without any monetary contributions.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
July 7, 2022
UK Will Investigate Microsoft's Purchase of Activision Blizzard
The UK Competition and Markets Authority will look into Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and is open to comments from „interested parties”.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
July 7, 2022
Console Made for NFTs; Company Promises Pie in the Sky
Polium One is a console to be based on NFT. This whizz project, based on Web3 technology, will reportedly be released in 2024.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
July 5, 2022
Netherlands and Spain Fed Up With Lootboxes; Regulations Inbound
Lootboxes are attracting the attention of politicians in more European countries. After Belgium, it is the Netherlands that is set to become the next lootbox-free country. The local MPs have already submitted a relevant bill.
video games
Michal Ciezadlik
July 4, 2022
Blizzard's Questionable Actions Cast Shadow on Warcraft 3's 20th Anniversary
Warcraft 3's twentieth birthday was somewhat spoiled by Activision Blizzard's threats to the creator of one of its fan projects.
video games
Adrian Werner
July 4, 2022
Ubisoft Will Soon Block Option to Play DLCs for Older Games
Ubisoft is preparing the end of support for a number of older games, which will result, for example, in the loss of multiplayer and the option to install and play DLCs. Such a fate will befall, among others, several installments of Assassin's Creed, as well as Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist and Silent Hunter 5.
video games
Adrian Werner
July 3, 2022
Dick Pic for God of War Ragnarok Release Date? Cory Barlog Enraged
The lack of release date for God of War Ragnarok has caused some gamers to behave in a highly inappropriate manner.
video games
Adrian Werner
July 1, 2022
![The Day Before Devs Don't Pay Translators and Moderators; It's a Volunteer Effort [UPDATED]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/394111920.jpg)
The Day Before Devs Don't Pay Translators and Moderators; It's a Volunteer Effort [UPDATED]
It turns out that some of the people working on The Day Before don't get paid for it. This is because Fntastic uses volunteers.
video games
Przemyslaw Dygas
June 29, 2022
Testers Respond to CDP Allegedly Being Lied to About Cyberpunk 2077's Condition
The rumor about a possible contribution of Quantic Lab to the disastrous conditon of Cyberpunk 2077 has gained started to make waves. This hasn't escaped the attention of the company's executives, who have issued an official statement on the matter.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
June 28, 2022
Cyberpunk 2077 Bugs Remained Because CD Projekt was Lied to
The disaster that was Cyberpunk 2077's launch may have largely been caused by Quantic Lab, which tested CD Projekt RED's game before its release. This is reportedly what emerges from a 72-page report found by industry insiders.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
June 27, 2022
Youtuber Fined $7.7 Million for Wanting to Get Back at Bungie
Destiny 2 content cretor wanted to take revenge on Bungie for ordering him to remove the materials. However, he chose an illegal route by impersonating CSC Global.
video games
Miriam Moszczynska
June 24, 2022
Diablo Immortal Streamers are Hypocrites and Part of the Problem, Players Claim
Diablo Immortal sparks controversy again. This time the community criticizes the behavior of streamers and youtubers.
video games
Miriam Moszczynska
June 22, 2022
He Stole $2 Million Worth of CSGO Skins
A hacker stole over $2 million in skins and items frin CS:GO. They were part of what was likely the most expensive inventory in the game's history.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
June 22, 2022
![Ready or Not Sparks Controversy Again; Disappears From Steam [UPDATE #2]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/393194686.jpg)
Ready or Not Sparks Controversy Again; Disappears From Steam [UPDATE #2]
Tactical shooter Ready or Not has been temporarily removed from Steam, a week after it added a level depicting a mass shooting in a nightclub.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
June 19, 2022
You Won't Get Far in Diablo Immortal Without Money
One Diablo Immortal player discovered many limitations hidden in the game. Without spending money, even grind will not be enough.
video games
Przemyslaw Dygas
June 15, 2022
Metro Author Dmitry Glukhovsky Prosecuted by Russian Government
Russia's Interior Ministry has placed Dmitry Glukhovsky - creator of the Metro universe - on its list of wanted criminals.
other
Michael Zegar
June 7, 2022
In Spite of Devs' Pleas, War Thunder Fans Keep Leaking Info, This Time About Chinese Projectile
Requests from the Gaijin Entertainment studio were in vain. Secret tank data has appeared on the War Thunder game forums. Again.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
June 2, 2022
Activision's Rebellious Shareholder Stirs Up Trouble Again; Attacks Kotick
The SOC Investment group has released a letter urging Activision Blizzard shareholders to vote against the re-election of several of the company's board members, including CEO Bobby Kotick.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
May 29, 2022
Activision Blizzard Said to have Threatened Employees
Activision Blizzard is dealing with more accusations. Employees allegedly heard threats from the company.
video games
Przemyslaw Dygas
May 25, 2022