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“I have no idea what’s real now” says Ross Scott as Stop Killing Games reaches 1 million

“I have no idea what’s real now” says Ross Scott as Stop Killing Games reaches 1 million

The goal’s been hit, but there’s still big trouble ahead. It’s not a full win for the Stop Killing Games campaign just yet.

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Olga Racinowska

July 4, 2025

“I have no idea what’s real now” says Ross Scott as Stop Killing Games reaches 1 million
Fans are uneasy about the sequel to open-world survival game, which is a hit on Steam. Subnautica 2 dev team undergoes big changes

Fans are uneasy about the sequel to open-world survival game, which is a hit on Steam. Subnautica 2 dev team undergoes big changes

Unknown Worlds Entertainment studio has a new CEO. Previous leaders have left the company, which is working on Subnautica 2.

video games

Maciej Gaffke

July 3, 2025

Fans are uneasy about the sequel to open-world survival game, which is a hit on Steam. Subnautica 2 dev team undergoes big changes
Inside the Stop Killing Games debate, Pirate Software apologizes to Ross Scott but Penguinz0 calls out the hypocrisy

Inside the Stop Killing Games debate, Pirate Software apologizes to Ross Scott but Penguinz0 calls out the hypocrisy

The Crew is dead, but the debate isn’t. Stop Killing Games vs. Pirate Software drama is far from over.

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Olga Racinowska

June 27, 2025

Inside the Stop Killing Games debate, Pirate Software apologizes to Ross Scott but Penguinz0 calls out the hypocrisy
MindsEye raises concerns for players a week before release. Important employees have left the former GTA developer's team

MindsEye raises concerns for players a week before release. Important employees have left the former GTA developer's team

A week before the release of MindsEye, two important employees have left the Build A Rocket Boy studio, with no official reasons given for parting ways with the veteran GTA team.

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Maciej Gaffke

June 4, 2025

MindsEye raises concerns for players a week before release. Important employees have left the former GTA developer's team
Too much greed? Star Citizen players make it clear what they think of devs' latest idea

Too much greed? Star Citizen players make it clear what they think of devs' latest idea

Flight Blades in Star Citizen have caused consternation among gamers, who see a dangerous precedent in the new microtransactions.

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Jacob Blazewicz

May 16, 2025

Too much greed? Star Citizen players make it clear what they think of devs' latest idea
Infinite open world and realistic graphics. This GTA 6 clone has only one major problem

Infinite open world and realistic graphics. This GTA 6 clone has only one major problem

Paradise XRPL is either a very ambitious Grand Theft Auto-style project or (more likely) a repeat of The Day Before.

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Jacob Blazewicz

April 9, 2025

Infinite open world and realistic graphics. This GTA 6 clone has only one major problem
Review bombing is players response to the investigation against dev of Schedule 1, the biggest hit on Steam in recent weeks

Review bombing is players response to the investigation against dev of Schedule 1, the biggest hit on Steam in recent weeks

Poland's Drug Dealer Simulator has flopped due to its publisher's decision to investigate a similar simulator that recently won the hearts of Steam users.

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Jacob Blazewicz

April 7, 2025

Review bombing is players response to the investigation against dev of Schedule 1, the biggest hit on Steam in recent weeks
HoI4: Graveyard of Empires devs admit their mistakes. They explain what went wrong and promise changes

HoI4: Graveyard of Empires devs admit their mistakes. They explain what went wrong and promise changes

Paradox Development Studio promises not only short-term fixes for Hearts of Iron 4: Graveyard of Empires, but also changes in its approach to DLC scale.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 11, 2025

HoI4: Graveyard of Empires devs admit their mistakes. They explain what went wrong and promise changes
Paradox games under fire. Review bombing from Chinese players hits Stellaris, Crusader Kings and Europa Universalis

Paradox games under fire. Review bombing from Chinese players hits Stellaris, Crusader Kings and Europa Universalis

Why did Hearts of Iron IV's alternate path get Stellaris and other Paradox games in trouble? Here’s everything you need to know about the latest backlash.

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Olga Racinowska

February 17, 2025

Paradox games under fire. Review bombing from Chinese players hits Stellaris, Crusader Kings and Europa Universalis
Baldur's Gate 3 actress criticized RPG devs who are creating a „spiritual heir” to Disco Elysium

Baldur's Gate 3 actress criticized RPG devs who are creating a „spiritual heir” to Disco Elysium

The actress known for her role as Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3 has spoken out about cooperation with studios that claim the legacy of Disco Elysium. However, her opinion on the issue is part of a very complex problem.

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Michal Harat

February 12, 2025

Baldur's Gate 3 actress criticized RPG devs who are creating a „spiritual heir” to Disco Elysium
Whole truth about Disco Elysium fate in 18 hours. Watch first part of interview with former ZA/UM devs

Whole truth about Disco Elysium fate in 18 hours. Watch first part of interview with former ZA/UM devs

Do you have a spare 9 hours? That's how much it takes to learn the truth about Disco Elysium from an interview with the developers. Or, in fact, half the truth, as the continuation is yet to come.

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Jacob Blazewicz

February 5, 2025

Whole truth about Disco Elysium fate in 18 hours. Watch first part of interview with former ZA/UM devs
Developer blames piracy for Son & Bone's poor sales. „We can't devote time and resources into something that will be pirated and given away for free”

Developer blames piracy for Son & Bone's poor sales. „We can't devote time and resources into something that will be pirated and given away for free”

Studio TeamKill Media apparently dislikes the PC not only for vulgar mods but also for piracy, allegedly responsible for the poor sales of their team's games on PC.

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Jacob Blazewicz

January 27, 2025

Developer blames piracy for Son & Bone's poor sales. „We can't devote time and resources into something that will be pirated and given away for free”
Former Blizzard employee claimed StarCraft 2 earned less than a WoW mount. Now that claim is backfiring on him

Former Blizzard employee claimed StarCraft 2 earned less than a WoW mount. Now that claim is backfiring on him

Pirate Software's reputation has suffered so much that gamers are digging up older footage of the streamer and pointing out the half-truths and falsehoods of its claims regarding StarCraft 2 revenue.

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Jacob Blazewicz

January 24, 2025

Former Blizzard employee claimed StarCraft 2 earned less than a WoW mount. Now that claim is backfiring on him
Kingdom Come 2 dev felt it was time to address „wild claims some people spread that are apparently based just on one screenshot and a poorly translated tweet”

Kingdom Come 2 dev felt it was time to address „wild claims some people spread that are apparently based just on one screenshot and a poorly translated tweet”

Daniel Vavra of Warhorse studio decided to clarify players' doubts about Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 caused by the recent controversy.

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Adrian Werner

January 20, 2025

Kingdom Come 2 dev felt it was time to address „wild claims some people spread that are apparently based just on one screenshot and a poorly translated tweet”
“Reed Richards basically unlocked Gear 4 but without the Haki.” One Piece fans accuse Marvel Rivals of copying Luffy's powers

“Reed Richards basically unlocked Gear 4 but without the Haki.” One Piece fans accuse Marvel Rivals of copying Luffy's powers

Reed Richards' abilities have caused a stir that the creators of Marvel Rivals might not have expected. One Piece fans can't shake the impression that Mr. Fantastic is copying Luffy.

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Edyta Jastrzebska

January 9, 2025

“Reed Richards basically unlocked Gear 4 but without the Haki.” One Piece fans accuse Marvel Rivals of copying Luffy's powers
“I’m a little irritated by him.” George Clooney criticized Quentin Tarantino after allegedly being insulted by him

“I’m a little irritated by him.” George Clooney criticized Quentin Tarantino after allegedly being insulted by him

George Clooney was irritated by Quentin Tarantino's alleged offensive comments aimed at him. “He’s not a movie star.”.

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Edyta Jastrzebska

January 8, 2025

“I’m a little irritated by him.” George Clooney criticized Quentin Tarantino after allegedly being insulted by him
“Never disrespect Gege Akutami again.” Jujutsu Kaisen's alternative ending enraged shonen fans

“Never disrespect Gege Akutami again.” Jujutsu Kaisen's alternative ending enraged shonen fans

The alternative ending of Jujutsu Kaisen has angered JJK fans, who have serious allegations to the fan project.

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Edyta Jastrzebska

January 7, 2025

“Never disrespect Gege Akutami again.” Jujutsu Kaisen's alternative ending enraged shonen fans
IO Interactive, Dev of Hitman, Ends Partnership with Conor McGregor After Conviction

IO Interactive, Dev of Hitman, Ends Partnership with Conor McGregor After Conviction

The developers of Hitman are ending their partnership with Conor McGregor and have withdrawn from the sale of DLC featuring the Elusive Target played by the convicted MMA fighter.

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Jacob Blazewicz

November 26, 2024

IO Interactive, Dev of Hitman, Ends Partnership with Conor McGregor After Conviction
U.S. Senator Warns and Questions Valve CEO on Efforts Against Extremist Content. He Sent Letter to Gabe Newell

U.S. Senator Warns and Questions Valve CEO on Efforts Against Extremist Content. He Sent Letter to Gabe Newell

U.S. Senator Mark Warner has written a letter to Valve demanding a more intensive fight against extremist content on Steam.

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Adrian Werner

November 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Warns and Questions Valve CEO on Efforts Against Extremist Content. He Sent Letter to Gabe Newell
„Unprecedented” Steam's Analysis Found 1.8 Million Cases of Extremist or Hateful Content. Study Covered More Than 458 Million User Profiles

„Unprecedented” Steam's Analysis Found 1.8 Million Cases of Extremist or Hateful Content. Study Covered More Than 458 Million User Profiles

A new Anti-Defamation League report accuses Valve of tolerating extremist and hate-spreading content on Steam.

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Adrian Werner

November 15, 2024

„Unprecedented” Steam's Analysis Found 1.8 Million Cases of Extremist or Hateful Content. Study Covered More Than 458 Million User Profiles