The FTC Hypocritically Hits Genshin Impact Devs with a $20 Million Fine for “Deceiving Children With Loot Boxes” While Sports Games are Ignored
In a move that could raise eyebrows amidst the growing tensions between the U.S. and China over potential tariffs, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a surprisingly small $20 million fine to the developers of the free-to-play gacha game Genshin Impact. The...
Following The Failure of Concord, Sony Has Canceled Two Unannounced Live-Service Projects From Bend Studio And Bluepoint Games
In a significant strategic shift, Sony has officially scrapped two unannounced live service projects from Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games. This decision follows an internal review of its development pipeline, likely influenced by recent financial blunders, most...
(18+) HuniePop, the Adult Dating Simulator, is Free to Own on Steam and GOG for One Day Only!
For fans of adult-themed video games and puzzle-dating simulations, today is a special day. The popular erotic title, HuniePop, is available for free on both Steam and GOG for one day only. If you’ve been curious about the game or haven’t gotten around to trying it...
TeamKill Media Unveils Code Violet, a Dino Crisis Spiritual Successor, as a PS5 Exclusive, No PC Release Planned to Block Sexual Mods
TeamKill Media, the creators behind the atmospheric horror game Quantum Error, has just unveiled its next project, Code Violet, a third-person action-horror game drawing heavy inspiration from classic survival horror titles like Dino Crisis. Set to launch exclusively...
Conqueror of Haters or Destroyer of Franchises? Trans Director for Dragon Age: The Veilguard Exits BioWare After Financial Catastrophe
The year 2024 will be remembered as one of the worst years for AAA game development, with numerous major studios and publishers releasing some of the biggest financial failures in gaming history. Among them, Sony's alleged $400 million loss on Concord stands out as...
PLAION Pushes “Anti-Toxic” Code of Conduct for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Conveniently After DEI Backlash
The highly anticipated medieval RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 from Warhorse Studios is set to be one of February’s biggest releases, especially in a gaming industry plagued by a severe lack of genuine fun. Over the past year, AAA gaming has devolved into a cesspool...
Niconico’s Mature Illustration Service, Niconico Shunga, to Shut Down Citing “Current Social Environment”
Niconico has suffered yet another major setback. The Japanese video hosting platform first halted MasterCard payments in November 2023, followed by the removal of VISA in May 2024. Then came the June 2024 ransomware attack on Kadokawa, which led to a massive data...
Rockstar and Take-Two Crack Down on Game Mods Again, GTA 5’s Liberty City Preservation Project Becomes The Latest Victim
2025 is set to be the year Rockstar Games drops what might be the most overhyped video game in history, Grand Theft Auto 6, a game almost certainly laced with forced diversity and inclusivity. While the media machine cranks out endless propaganda for the upcoming...
After Eight Years of Development, Fan-Made Counter-Strike Classic Offensive Mod Shut Down by Valve
After years of dedication, the small but passionate team behind a large-scale retro mod for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, now Counter-Strike 2 has seen their project rejected by Valve. The mod aimed to recapture the classic tactical shooter experience from earlier...