When a $1M budget and an indie legacy aren’t enough—two platforms fail the devs they promised to support. This past week, I ran into two prime examples of platform failure that directly hurt the games they’re meant to support: A promising new pixel-art RPG about mental health (Hello Anxiety) is being promoted by a publisher…
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I skipped school for Hogan vs. Warrior. I cried. No shame in it. I was Hulk Hogan. At school. After school. Hell, probably in school too. If someone handed me a ruler, I’d cut a promo. If someone talked back? Instant leg drop (mentally). Then came WrestleMania VI. I skipped school. (don’t tell mom) Sat…
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Hybrid Weapon System, Early Access, and a Fresh Take on Modern Warfare July 22, 2025 – EA and DICE have officially confirmed that Battlefield 6 will be revealed on July 31, with the highly anticipated open beta set to follow in early to mid-August. The reveal will be streamed live, giving players their first full…
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A quiet rule change triggered by payment processors is raising fresh concerns about creative freedom, platform censorship, and antitrust timing July 22, 2025 – Valve has added a new line to its Steamworks documentation, and it’s already causing serious fallout. Known now as Rule 15, this vague new guideline bans games that may violate the “standards…
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PAC-MAN returns home as PLAION REPLAI, Atari, and Bandai Namco celebrate 45 years of arcade history with a reimagined classic console Theale, UK – July 21, 2025: PLAION REPLAI, Atari, and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. have officially unveiled the Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition, a modern reimagining of the iconic 8-bit console. Launching worldwide on…
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Ubisoft CEO Fielded Questions on “Woke” Content & “Stop Killing Games” at Shareholder Meeting At Ubisoft’s annual shareholder meeting in Paris on July 10, 2025, CEO Yves Guillemot faced pointed questions in person—mirroring debates seen online. Stephen Totilo of Game File reports that a shareholder directly confronted Guillemot over two hot-button issues: “Woke or not woke?”…
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Early Access was meant to help games grow. But if your game’s been “early” longer than a Marvel movie phase… maybe it’s just your final form. Early Access was once a noble idea. A handshake between devs and players. “Here’s the game, it’s not done, but we’re building it together.” And for a while, it…
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As VOID Interactive celebrates console success, PC players bury the game in ‘Mostly Negative’ reviews over censorship On July 19, VOID Interactive CEO Julio Rodriguez announced that Ready or Not has sold over 1 million units on console in just 3.6 days. For most studios, that would be cause for celebration. “I’m incredibly proud of…
Organizers Remain Silent as the Community Questions How Fascist References Made It into One of the World’s Biggest Esports Tournaments One of the teams entered into the upcoming PUBG Mobile Esports World Cup is facing global criticism after being listed under a name associated with fascist ideology, while one of its players used the name…
Cristiano Ronaldo Fatal Fury Crossover — Yes, It’s Real and It’s 2025 Cristiano Ronaldo is in Fatal Fury. That’s not clickbait — it’s an actual update. Somehow, in 2025, one of the most famous footballers in the world is throwing kicks in South Town alongside Terry Bogard. I’ve been managing football squads since the original…
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Steam’s Payment Processor Content Ban Raises New Questions Steam has quietly changed its rules — and this time, it’s not just about what Valve wants. It’s about what Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal are willing to allow. In a recent update to the Steamworks Rules and Guidelines, Valve inserted a single line that’s sending shockwaves through…
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The Story Behind the Numbers The report originates from French journalist Gauthier Andrés, co-founder of Origami, who revealed that Virtuos is laying off around 300 employees, roughly 7% of its global workforce. Approximately 200 roles were cut in China, with additional layoffs impacting studios in France, the U.S., and Europe. The layoffs come just months…
Roblox Licensing Update: Stranger Things, Yakuza, Saw & More Now Available Roblox has just made one of its boldest moves yet — launching a new licensing platform that lets creators officially use iconic IPs like Stranger Things, Saw, Twilight, and Like A Dragon in their games. Announced on July 15, 2025, the rollout introduces two…
The sci-fi RPG once considered “too big” for Apple’s ecosystem now runs natively on macOS It might be the most surprising comeback of the year. The idea that Cyberpunk 2077 would ever be playable on a Mac felt like a punchline for years — and I’ll admit, I was one of the people writing that…
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What game devs, publishers, PR teams, and creatives need to know before August 8 WeTransfer is making a significant change to its Terms of Service that may impact how safe it is to share your work — especially if you’re handling pre-release game builds, press kits, or confidential materials. These new terms go into effect…
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