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PlayStation Users Losing Games Because of Bug. Sony Working on Fixes

PlayStation Users Losing Games Because of Bug. Sony Working on Fixes

Many PlayStation players are reporting that they cannot fire up games purchased from the PS Store. The serious bug also affects PS Plus subscribers. Sony is said to be preparing a special patch that will solve the problem.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

March 14, 2024

PlayStation Users Losing Games Because of Bug. Sony Working on Fixes
Toxic Playstation Fans Cannot Handle Release of Ghost of Tsushima on PC

Toxic Playstation Fans Cannot Handle Release of Ghost of Tsushima on PC

The release of another PlayStation-exclusive title on PC has sparked excitement among many players, but Sony „fans” (or rather, fanboys or trolls) aren't thrilled with the decision.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 7, 2024

Toxic Playstation Fans Cannot Handle Release of Ghost of Tsushima on PC
Aerial Open-World Game Flopped on Steam for Its Use of AI Voices. Devs Explain Controversial Decision

Aerial Open-World Game Flopped on Steam for Its Use of AI Voices. Devs Explain Controversial Decision

The recently released game The Brew Barons from Lifetap Studio uses AI-generated voices. This didn't please several players, which they boldly pointed out to the developers. These, in turn, presented their point of view.

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Maciej Gaffke

March 5, 2024

Aerial Open-World Game Flopped on Steam for Its Use of AI Voices. Devs Explain Controversial Decision
Steam Takes on Games Faking Helldivers 2, Palworld, and Other Hits

Steam Takes on Games Faking Helldivers 2, Palworld, and Other Hits

The success of Helldivers 2 and Palworld has been exploited by dishonest developers who have tried to sell their games as these and other well-known productions.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 3, 2024

Steam Takes on Games Faking Helldivers 2, Palworld, and Other Hits
Opinion: The Pokémon Company Doesn’t Need Defending From Palworld

Opinion: The Pokémon Company Doesn’t Need Defending From Palworld

Palworld’s recent popularity has grown to a point where it could actually rival the long-reigning monarch of the creature-collecting genre, Pokémon. Is this a good thing?

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Matt Buckley

February 9, 2024

Opinion: The Pokémon Company Doesn’t Need Defending From Palworld
Palworld May Be Coming to PS5. Meantime, Devs Face Threats

Palworld May Be Coming to PS5. Meantime, Devs Face Threats

Recent posts on the web seem to indicate that Palworld may also be coming to PlayStation in some time. But for now, the developers have another problem: numerous threats against the studio.

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Jacob Blazewicz

January 24, 2024

Palworld May Be Coming to PS5. Meantime, Devs Face Threats
New Game Plus only in Deluxe and Ultimate Editions. SEGA Taking Flak Again

New Game Plus only in Deluxe and Ultimate Editions. SEGA Taking Flak Again

Sega offers the New Game Plus mode only in the more expensive editions of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Once again, this has been met with dissatisfaction from players.

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Martin Bukowski

January 19, 2024

New Game Plus only in Deluxe and Ultimate Editions. SEGA Taking Flak Again
Capcom Takes Flak. Gamers Grumbling About New Steam Security Feature

Capcom Takes Flak. Gamers Grumbling About New Steam Security Feature

Gamers have emphatically let Capcom know what they think about adding the Enigma Protection to the publisher's older games.

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Jacob Blazewicz

January 17, 2024

Capcom Takes Flak. Gamers Grumbling About New Steam Security Feature
Rumors From Adam Hoffman Called CD Projekt to Board for Alleged Ignorance of Mobbing

Rumors From Adam Hoffman Called CD Projekt to Board for Alleged Ignorance of Mobbing

A former politician boasted of successfully covering up bullying at a Polish game studio during lectures he gave.

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Sonia Selerska

January 12, 2024

Rumors From Adam Hoffman Called CD Projekt to Board for Alleged Ignorance of Mobbing
Former Activision Blizzard Executive Accuses Company of Discriminating Against 'Old White Men'

Former Activision Blizzard Executive Accuses Company of Discriminating Against 'Old White Men'

Activision Blizzard is facing another lawsuit. This time the plaintiff is one of its former executives, who suggests that Bobby Kotick may have contributed to a wave of discrimination at the company.

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Kamil Kleszyk

January 7, 2024

Former Activision Blizzard Executive Accuses Company of Discriminating Against 'Old White Men'
Owner of Dave the Diver and The Finals Fined $9 Million

Owner of Dave the Diver and The Finals Fined $9 Million

Nexon must pay nearly $9 million for unfair changes it made to MapleStory. This is yet another fine imposed on the company by the Korean commission.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

January 4, 2024

Owner of Dave the Diver and The Finals Fined $9 Million
Battle for The Sinking City Won by Developers; New Version of the Game Inbound

Battle for The Sinking City Won by Developers; New Version of the Game Inbound

Frogwares has now exclusive rights to The Sinking City. The developers have announced the release of a new version of the game and a DLC.

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Adam Adamczyk

January 3, 2024

Battle for The Sinking City Won by Developers; New Version of the Game Inbound
Insomniac Games Issued Statement About Data Theft: 'We are Both Saddened and Angered'

Insomniac Games Issued Statement About Data Theft: 'We are Both Saddened and Angered'

After the hacking attack on Insomniac Games, there the moods are sour at the studio, but the team thanked for the words of support from fans and intends to take a cue from Wolverine.

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Jacob Blazewicz

December 22, 2023

Insomniac Games Issued Statement About Data Theft: 'We are Both Saddened and Angered'
Hacker Responsible for Huge GTA 6 Leak Sentenced to Secure Hospital

Hacker Responsible for Huge GTA 6 Leak Sentenced to Secure Hospital

The trial of the hacker responsible for the massive GTA 6 data leak from 2022 has come to an end. The teenager was sentenced to stay in a secure hospital until further notice.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

December 22, 2023

Hacker Responsible for Huge GTA 6 Leak Sentenced to Secure Hospital
'Media Showing Insomniac Games' Stolen Materials Should be Ashamed;' Data Theft Sparks Discussion

'Media Showing Insomniac Games' Stolen Materials Should be Ashamed;' Data Theft Sparks Discussion

The high-profile leak of Insomniac Games data and the emerging news about it in the media have sparked a discussion online. It involves developers, journalists and online whistleblowers, most of whom speak out against the „distribution” of the stolen materials by various website.

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Maciej Gaffke

December 20, 2023

'Media Showing Insomniac Games' Stolen Materials Should be Ashamed;' Data Theft Sparks Discussion
The Finals Christmas Event Overshadowed by Watch, Call the Clock is Controversial

The Finals Christmas Event Overshadowed by Watch, Call the Clock is Controversial

Christmas Event in The Finals has started. However, players' attention is focused on watches, more precisely on one - the controversial Call the Clock skin.

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Agnes Adamus

December 20, 2023

The Finals Christmas Event Overshadowed by Watch, Call the Clock is Controversial
Ban on PS5 Game Resale is Nothing New; Controversial Provision Explained

Ban on PS5 Game Resale is Nothing New; Controversial Provision Explained

The alleged ban on reselling and sharing PlayStation games has outraged Internet users, even though the provision is neither new nor of any significance to gamers.

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Jacob Blazewicz

December 18, 2023

Ban on PS5 Game Resale is Nothing New; Controversial Provision Explained
The Day Before Devs Guarantee Full Refunds on Steam; New Facts on Studio [Update]

The Day Before Devs Guarantee Full Refunds on Steam; New Facts on Studio [Update]

Fntastic and publisher Myton have announced that they are working with Steam to allow for refunds to players who purchased The Day Before.

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Kamil Kleszyk

December 14, 2023

The Day Before Devs Guarantee Full Refunds on Steam; New Facts on Studio [Update]
Previous Game by The Day Before Devs 'Changed' Makers; Players Call Another Scam

Previous Game by The Day Before Devs 'Changed' Makers; Players Call Another Scam

After the resounding failure of The Day Before, studio Fntastic changed the name on one of its previous games available on Steam. This did not escape the attention of gamers, who pointed out to the developers may be planning another scam.

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Maciej Gaffke

December 12, 2023

Previous Game by The Day Before Devs 'Changed' Makers; Players Call Another Scam
The Day Before Devs Close Up Shop Because the Game Flopped Hard

The Day Before Devs Close Up Shop Because the Game Flopped Hard

Fntastic has declared bankruptcy, claiming it doesn't have the funds to continue operations because The Day Before is a flop.

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Jacob Blazewicz

December 11, 2023

The Day Before Devs Close Up Shop Because the Game Flopped Hard