Fortnite Pulled from iOS Worldwide After Apple Blocks Update Fortnite on iOS is now offline worldwide after Apple blocked Epic Games’ latest submission. Epic says they’re unable to release Fortnite on the US App Store or through the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union. The game will stay offline on iOS devices…
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Indie developers prove that scrubbing stacks of cash can be both satisfying and successfulCash Cleaner Simulator has officially sold over 100,000 units on Steam — a major milestone for this offbeat simulation title. The game launched with over 42,000 wishlists, most of which were built up over a focused six-month pre-release campaign. That strategy clearly…
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A Look at How LGBTQ+ Representation Is Shaping Game Worlds, Characters, and Culture It’s June, which means it’s Pride Month—and in the world of gaming, that often comes with rainbow-themed logos, marketing campaigns, and big talk from studios. But behind the visuals, what’s really changed in the industry when it comes to LGBTQ+ inclusion? Is…
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Breaking Down GTA VI’s $2B Budget: What’s Behind the Price Tag Disclaimer: The article is based on leaks, speculations, and information provided by the GTA VI community and gaming analysts. Please take figures with a grain of salt. How it all began On September 18, 2022, a user on GTAForums.com known as “teapotuberhacker” aka Arion…
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The story behind Fix Gaming Channel — and why I’ll never stop. I’ve Always Done This Since I was a kid, I’ve been creating, recording, writing, and sharing — using whatever I had. I started with a cassette player to make music. Later, I got a 4-track studio and began layering sound properly. I copied…
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After years of missteps, DICE and EA are rebuilding Battlefield from the ground up. But is it too late to reclaim the throne? There was a time when Battlefield set the standard for large-scale warfare in first-person shooters. Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 delivered unforgettable moments, tight squad gameplay, and detailed destruction systems. But over…
This week brought two seismic shifts in gaming journalism: Vox Media’s sale of Polygon to Valnet, accompanied by the layoffs of over 25 editorial staff, and Fandom’s sudden “strategic reset” of Giant Bomb, which saw veteran hosts Dan Ryckert and Jeff Grubb step away. For readers hungry for quality coverage and for independent outlets looking…
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Over the past few months, I’ve seen firsthand how bad the situation has gotten with giveaways, review keys, and key reselling.What started as a few isolated incidents has now become something much bigger — and much worse. It’s not just giveaways anymore. It’s review keys, promotional campaigns, indie launches — all being exploited by people…
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In the fast-paced world of video games, keeping up with the latest trends isn’t just part of the job—it’s what keeps the thrill alive. Today, we’re sitting down with Ben Granados of PUBLSH, a veteran whose love for gaming is matched only by his expertise in the field. Ben has seen the industry’s many transformations…
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Alien gardening meets sci-fi survival—Space Goblin Studio’s botany adventure surpasses its funding target ahead of schedule. It didn’t take long for players to root for this game—literally. In just six days, ASTROBOTANICA, the sci-fi botany survival game by Space Goblin Studio, has reached its Kickstarter goal of £25,000. With the campaign running until May 8,…
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Twelve years in alpha and over $800M raised—Star Citizen’s funding saga pushes forward with no full game in sight. Twelve years after its launch, Star Citizen remains in a state of playable alpha — and yet, it’s on track to become the first video game in history to cross $1 billion in funding. As of…
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A Strategic Shift That Opens New Doors for the Publisher Twin Sails Interactive, the publishing label behind indie and AA titles like Gloomhaven Digital and Ember Knights, has officially separated from Asmodee and the Embracer Group. Now fully independent, Twin Sails is charting a new path under the leadership of Managing Director Nicolas Godement. This…
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NEOWIZ, a leader in the gaming industry, has launched a new initiative aimed at fostering narrative-driven indie game development. Dubbed the NEOWIZ Quest, the contest boasts a generous prize pool exceeding $115,000 and is designed to support the creation of story-rich indie games that resonate on a global scale. Co-CEOs Seungchul Kim and Taegeun Bae…
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Nintendo has officially announced the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, set to hit stores on June 5, 2025, for $449.99. The new console introduces a suite of upgrades including a larger screen, reimagined Joy-Con 2 controllers, enhanced graphical capabilities, and an innovative communication feature named GameChat. Rumble may require a security check. Click to…
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Oxford, April 1, 2025—Rebellion, one of the world’s most successful independent video game developers and publishers, has announced that Atomfall significantly surpassed the one million player mark over the weekend, having only launched last week. In total, Atomfall has now been played by over 1.5 million players. A brand-new IP set in the north of…
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