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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
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.
video games
Sonia Selerska
January 12, 2024
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.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
January 7, 2024
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.
video games
Zuzanna Domeradzka
January 4, 2024
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.
video games
Adam Adamczyk
January 3, 2024
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.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
December 22, 2023
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.
video games
Zuzanna Domeradzka
December 22, 2023
'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.
video games
Maciej Gaffke
December 20, 2023
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
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.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
December 18, 2023
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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.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
December 14, 2023
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.
video games
Maciej Gaffke
December 12, 2023
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.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
December 11, 2023
Almost 3 Years Ago Investors Sued CDP Over Cyberpunk 2077; Settlement Reaches
After three years, a settlement has been reached on a class action lawsuit filed by US companies against CD Projekt. The dispute concerned the abysmal technical condition of Cyberpunk 2077 on eighth-generation consoles.
video games
Zuzanna Domeradzka
November 28, 2023
Ads Poping Up in Assassin's Creed are a 'Technical Issue,' Ubisoft says
Following criticism leveled at Ubisoft for ads appearing during gameplay in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, the company is defending itself, claiming that a „technical issue” was to blame.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
November 24, 2023
Thieves Who Stole Footage From Shooter Operation: Harsh Doorstop Exposed
Assets stolen from a competing game have been found in a new Italian shooter. The thieves refused to remove them and are continuing to sell the shady title off Steam.
video games
Sonia Selerska
November 24, 2023
Sony Faces Lawsuit Over PlayStation Store Prices; 6.3 Billion Pounds at Stake
A London court has agreed to continue a class action case against Sony. A loss could cost the Japanese giant an astronomical amount 6.3 billion pounds.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
November 22, 2023
Black Myth: Wukong Devs Accused of Sexism and Toxic Work Culture
A comprehensive report points to toxic and sexist behavior among members of Game Science, the studio working on Black Myth: Wukong.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
November 21, 2023
Burning Lands Devs on Strike and Warn About a Possible Scam
Tactical shooter Burning Lands may turn out to be a big scam. Its developers have not been paid for several years, and have now organized a strike. In turn, players have begun withdrawing the money they invested in the project on Kickstarter.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
November 13, 2023
Unity is Preparing for Worse Times; Big Savings and Layoffs Planned
It is possible that Unity will soon announce numerous layoffs as part of large-scale cost-saving measures. The company is bracing for worse times despite good financial results.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
November 10, 2023