Denuvo TraceMark: A Dangerous Tool for Doxing and Silencing Critics
DENUVO anti-tamper DRM, developed by Irdeto, has long been a source of controversy in the gaming industry. Known for its encrypted anti-piracy measures, Denuvo is often blamed for degrading game performance and causing stability issues. In terms of piracy prevention,...
Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos Swimsuit DLC Rejected by Nintendo’s Guidelines, Will be Available on Sony PlayStation
Oh, how the tides have shifted. Nintendo’s strict puritanical guidelines, enforced by its American and European branches, have once again disrupted Japanese developers, claiming another Neptunia victim in just two weeks. Following Idea Factory’s announcement to cancel...
Too Sexy for Nintendo? Eastasiasoft Sparks Outrage with Censored Tokyo Clanpool Release Across All Platforms
The long-awaited global re-release of the dungeon RPG Tokyo Clanpool, developed by Compile Heart and Idea Factory, finally launched on December 19, 2024. Available on the Nintendo Switch in Asia and globally on PC via GOG, the game has left fans outraged as it becomes...
The Witcher IV’s Lore Designer Exposed as Former Games Journalist Who Defended Netflix’s Lore Revisionism and Admitted to Wanting to Punch Gamers
CD Projekt Red's announcement of "The Witcher 4" has ignited a firestorm among fans, with many calling it an unsightly new direction for a franchise that was once adored. The decision to make Ciri the central protagonist has led to fierce backlash, as long-time fans...
The Death Knell for Authentic Japanese Creativity: Sony Group Corporation and Kadokawa Corporation Forms Strategic Capital and Business Alliance
Sony Group Corporation and Kadokawa Corporation have announced a strategic capital and business alliance, marking yet another advance in the ongoing dilution of Japanese entertainment’s unique identity. This partnership seeks to combine Kadokawa’s creative assets with...
HoYoverse Once Again Under Scrutiny for Censorship as Zenless Zone Zero 1.4 Update Restricts Provocative Camera Angles
Censorship continues to plague the gaming world, with gacha games standing out as frequent casualties in the battle to appease hypersensitive Western audiences and ideological pressures. The latest example? Zenless Zone Zero by miHoYo, a developer notorious for its...
Soft Layoffs Sweep IGN and GamesIndustry.biz, Signaling the Inevitable End of Gaming Journalism
It’s been just a few months since IGN’s owner, Ziff Davis, snatched up notable Gamer Network publications like GamesIndustry.biz, RockPaperShotgun, and VG247. Predictably, the acquisition has led to a wave of staff departures, combining layoffs and so-called...
Ahead of its PC Release, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Director Employs Gamers to Avoid “Inappropriate” Mods
Square Enix seems torn between reverse psychology and their allegiance to an "ethics department." After a string of high-budget misfires exclusively tied to Sony's PlayStation 5, the company has shifted toward a multiplatform release strategy. The goal? To widen the...
Nintendo of America and Nintendo of Europe’s New Puritanical Standards Found to Have Halted Multiple Game Releases
Idea Factory International recently shocked fans with its announcement to cancel the Western releases of the Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth trilogy and Death end re;Quest: Code Z. The cited reason? Alleged non-compliance with Nintendo’s regional content guidelines....