Ubisoft CEO Questioned on Game Shutdowns, “Woke” Content
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot faced questions about game shutdowns and wider content controversies during a public shareholder discussion.
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How Long Is Too Long? Rethinking Early Access in 2025
Early Access can help games grow, but years of unfinished development can also wear players down. This editorial asks when Early Access starts lasting too long.
Ready or Not Sells 1 Million on Console — But Do Those Players Even Know What’s Missing?
Ready or Not passed 1 million console sales, but differences between console and PC versions raise questions about what new players are actually getting.
What the Hell Is Cristiano Ronaldo Doing in Fatal Fury?
Cristiano Ronaldo’s appearance in Fatal Fury surprised players and sparked questions about celebrity crossovers, marketing, and the direction of the fighting game series.
Steam’s Silent Policy Shift: Are Payment Processors Now Policing Games?
This article looks at Steam policy changes affecting game availability and the growing influence payment processors may have over storefront decisions.
Fact Check: Virtuos Layoffs
This fact check examines the available reporting around Virtuos layoffs, separating confirmed information from claims that were still unclear at publication.
Roblox Opens IP Licensing to All Creators, Launches Platform with Netflix, Sega, and Lionsgate
Roblox has opened its IP licensing platform to creators, with entertainment partners including Netflix, Sega, and Lionsgate making properties available for approved experiences.
Cyberpunk 2077 Lands on macOS — Five Years Later, and It’s Finally Happening
Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to macOS, bringing CD PROJEKT RED’s open-world RPG to Apple computers five years after its original launch.
WeTransfer’s New Terms Let Them Use Your Game Assets — Even Under NDA
This article examines changes to WeTransfer’s terms and why developers handling game assets, confidential files, or NDA-protected material should read the fine print carefully.
Holdfast Shatters Player Record on Console Launch Day
Holdfast reached a new player record on console launch day, bringing its large-scale historical multiplayer battles to a wider audience.
FBI Piracy Crackdown Ongoing: Major Game Download Sites Seized in Global Sweep
This report covers an FBI-led piracy crackdown that seized major game download sites as part of a wider international enforcement effort.
The New Code is Communication: Why Writers Might Be the Next Coders
As AI tools change software workflows, this editorial argues that clear communication and precise instructions may become increasingly valuable technical skills.
Shadow Returns – SEGA Reignites Sonic X Shadow Generations Campaign
SEGA has renewed its Sonic X Shadow Generations campaign with fresh promotion around Shadow and the long-running Sonic series.
Update on Call of Duty: WWII – Game Pass PC Version Still Offline After RCE Exploit
The Game Pass PC version of Call of Duty: WWII remained offline following an RCE security issue while players waited for a safe return.
Manhunt Censorship, Bully, and the Games They Tried to Stop
This retrospective looks at censorship battles around Manhunt, Bully, and other controversial games that faced bans, restrictions, or political pressure.