Category: Gaming News

Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition Launches October 31 in Retro Tribute

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

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 Questioned on Game Shutdowns, “Woke” Content

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

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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How Long Is Too Long? Rethinking Early Access in 2025

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

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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Crosswind Early Alpha Preview: Pirate Survival, Ship Combat, and Rough Edges

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

Before it became Windrose, Crosswind already had the pirate survival spark Skull and Bones never gave me. I’ve played both Crosswind and Skull and Bones. One had the bigger name, bigger budget, and cleaner studio polish. The other had rougher edges, stranger moments, and a stronger sense of adventure. Guess which one I kept thinking…

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Ready or Not Sells 1 Million on Console — But Do Those Players Even Know What’s Missing?

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

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…

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PUBG Mobile Team Rebrands After Offensive Names Spark Backlash Ahead of Esports World Cup

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

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…

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What the Hell Is Cristiano Ronaldo Doing in Fatal Fury?

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

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 Silent Policy Shift: Are Payment Processors Now Policing Games?

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

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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Fact Check: Virtuos Layoffs

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

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…

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Coin Push RPG – Idle Grind with No Surprises

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

A game that plays itself while you sleep — and honestly, that might be the most accurate review you’ll read. Reviewed on PC.Score: 3.5/10 Coin Push RPG is one of those games that sounds fun on paper: a mix of coin-pusher arcade nostalgia and idle RPG mechanics. Developed by RAmen and published by Wise Games,…

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Roblox Opens IP Licensing to All Creators, Launches Platform with Netflix, Sega, and Lionsgate

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

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…

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Game of the Week #12: Roadside Research Hits 150K Wishlists – Aliens, Gas Pumps, and DNA Collection

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

The indie invasion is working. Who knew that running a gas station could be so… extraterrestrial? Roadside Research just passed 150,000 wishlists on Steam — not bad for a game where you’re a disguised alien serving snacks and secretly harvesting DNA. So why did I pick it as Game of the Week? Well — I…

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Cyberpunk 2077 Lands on macOS — Five Years Later, and It’s Finally Happening

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

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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WeTransfer’s New Terms Let Them Use Your Game Assets — Even Under NDA

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

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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PEAK Is Chaotic Climbing Co-Op Madness from Landfall and Aggro Crab

Posted on By Daniel Sarach

If teamwork makes the dream work, then PEAK is the dream that falls off a cliff — together. Reviewed on PC.Score: 7.5/10 If you’ve ever wanted to fall off a mountain with style — and preferably while dragging your friends with you — PEAK might be your next favorite disaster. Released on June 16th, 2025…

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