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Activision Accused of Unjustly Firing Workers; Company Defends Itself
Activision has its faults, as evidenced by another lawsuit filed by the CWA. The association noted some irregularities allegedly committed by Activision when firing two of its employees.
video games
Jakub Tarchala
March 2, 2023
The Day Before Devs Show Their Faces and Convince That the Game Really Exists
The developers responsible for The Day Before have released video footage showing the alleged development of the game from 2019 to now. However, there is still a stench of controversy surrounding studio Fntastic.
video games
Michal Ciezadlik
February 17, 2023
![Steam Removed Legally Purchased Game Copies [UPDATE #2]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/414162702.jpg)
Steam Removed Legally Purchased Game Copies [UPDATE #2]
An unusual situation has affected players who purchased the Deponia Saga bundle some time ago. Legally purchased, the first part of the series disappeared from the buyers' Steam accounts for no apparent reason. The developers are looking into the matter.
video games
Michal Ciezadlik
February 17, 2023
![We May Witness One of the Biggest Gaming Scams in Recent Years; Internet Analyzes The Day Before [UPDATE #2]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/413378961.jpg)
We May Witness One of the Biggest Gaming Scams in Recent Years; Internet Analyzes The Day Before [UPDATE #2]
The developers of The Day Before have again been caught copying other people's works. The latest trailer for the game is full of scenes pulled straight from famous games.
video games
Adrian Werner
February 14, 2023
Nobody Wants LoL's Source Code? Hackers Lower the Price of Stolen Data
The hackers responsible for the recent attack on Riot Games are apparently having trouble fencing their loot. The minimum price for League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics source codes and anti-cheater software has been lowered.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
February 10, 2023
Take-Two Tired of Courts; Publisher Wants Settlement With GTA Mod Makers
Modders who have not bowed to Take-Two can count on an amicable resolution of the matter. Perhaps this sends a clear message to other mod developers that the publisher is only threatening the modders to „buy time.”.
video games
Jakub Tarchala
February 8, 2023
![The Day Before Devs Assure That the Game Exists; Everyone Will 'Wee the Truth Soon' [UPDATE]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/412510417.jpg)
The Day Before Devs Assure That the Game Exists; Everyone Will 'Wee the Truth Soon' [UPDATE]
The confusion surrounding The Day Before continues. The game has disappeared from Steam, and the release has been delayed for several months. The suspicious and unexpected situation surrounding Fntastic's game has caused some people to question the existence of the title.
video games
Wiktor Szczesny
February 2, 2023
Hackers Didn't Get $10 Million From Riot; LoL's Source Code for Sale
After Riot Games categorically refused to pay the ransom for the stolen League of Legends code, the hackers decided to put it up for auction. The price is sizable.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
January 29, 2023
![The Day Before Significantly Delayed; Pulled From Steam [UPDATE]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/412339493.jpg)
The Day Before Significantly Delayed; Pulled From Steam [UPDATE]
There has been a lot of talk about The Day Before lately. The game has been pulled from Steam, players have not received the promised gameplay video, and the release has been delayed. The developers cite a dispute over the rights to the game's title as the reason.
video games
Jakub Tarchala
January 26, 2023
Blizzard Veteran Quits in Protest Against Employee Ranking
One of Blizzard's studio veterans has left the company in protest against the introduction of an employee ranking system, which he believes is unfair and spoils the team culture.
video games
Adrian Werner
January 24, 2023
Blizzard Pissed Off NetEase; Orc Demolition Livestream
NetEase is not happy with Blizzard's decision to end its partnership. The Chinese developer has made it clear what it thinks of the American studio's decision.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
January 19, 2023
Group of Callisto Protocol Devs Omitted in Credits
Credit roll of The Callisto Protocol missed any mention of the sizable group of developers who worked on the title.
video games
Adrian Werner
January 10, 2023
Microsoft Digs Up Dirt - Sony Blocks Release of Several Xbox Games
From Microsoft's latest report, we learn that Sony was set to block the release of several major Xbox titles. Among them are Final Fantasy VII Remake and Silent Hill 2 Remake.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
December 23, 2022
Russia Bans Games With 'LGBT Propaganda'
An amendment to a law that bans the distribution of 'LGBT propaganda' has gone into effect in Russia. Also in video games.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
December 8, 2022
![Nintendo at War With Fans? Tournament Organizers Will Lose Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars [UPDATE: Ludwig Saves SWT]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/407501370.jpg)
Nintendo at War With Fans? Tournament Organizers Will Lose Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars [UPDATE: Ludwig Saves SWT]
Nintendo knows how to make gamers angry. For example, by once again working against the fans of one of its popular series.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
December 5, 2022
Court Battle With Disco Elysium 2 in the Background; Details Revealed
The situation of Disco Elysium 2 is becoming increasingly complicated. In the course of the ongoing court battle, more information related to the potentially fraudulent activities of ZA/UM studio's owners is coming to light.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
November 27, 2022
Bethesda Accuses Mick Gordon of Distorting Truth; Doom's Composer Doesn't Back Down
Bethesda has responded to the allegations of the composer of Doom Eternal, but also does not intend to tolerate harassment of either him or id Software employees.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
November 17, 2022
Russia Wants to Ban Games With 'LGBT Propaganda,' Such as Fallout and The Last of Us
There are many indications that Russia has taken aim at another old enemy. This time it's the game market, among others, and specifically games 'promoting LGBT ideology.' The local officials are considering banning such titles in the country.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
November 13, 2022
Doom Fans Demand Justice for Mick Gordon
The recent high-profile scandal involving the author of Doom Eternal's soundtrack has outraged many fans. They are demanding justice for Mick Gordon.
video games
Zuzanna Domeradzka
November 11, 2022
God of War Ragnarok Collector's Edition Lacks Game Code; Sony Fails Again
Players report that some of the collector's edition bundles of God of War: Ragnarok are missing the most important element - the game itself!
video games
Michal Ciezadlik
November 10, 2022