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UK Minister Condemns Steam Over Game Promoting Non-Consensual Sex and Violence
Warning: This article contains references to extreme sexual violence - discretion is advised. Following intense criticism, Zerat Games has announced the withdrawal of its explicit visual novel from Steam. The decision comes after the game was removed from sale in several countries, including the UK, Canada, and Australia. In a statement, the developer expressed its intention to avoid causing prob…
April 11, 2025, 6:40 a.m.
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Sirius Studio Founded by Bloodborne Producer
Teruyuki Toriyama, the producer of Bloodborne, has teamed up with Tomohiro Suzuki and Hideki Irie, former colleagues from Thirdverse, to launch Sirius Studio, a cutting-edge development studio. As a subsidiary of Gz Group, Sirius aims to prioritize creative freedom. The studio's founders made the decision to leave Thirdverse after the company shifted its focus towards casual gaming. According to …
April 10, 2025, 8:23 p.m.
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Sony and Bandai Namco Integrate Winter Bonuses into Base Salaries to Lure Top Talent
In a bid to enhance their compensation packages, Sony and Bandai Namco have opted to discontinue the traditional winter bonus in Japan, instead incorporating it into their employees' monthly salaries. According to reports from Nikkei Business, as highlighted by Automaton, this shift aims to increase the overall salary for workers. For instance, the starting monthly salary for certain entry-level …
April 10, 2025, 7:46 p.m.
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Ubisoft Disputes The Crew Lawsuit Claims, Asserts Players Did Not Have Unrestricted Ownership
Ubisoft has filed a motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit in California related to the shutdown of its 2014 racing game, The Crew. The lawsuit, which was filed in February, claims that players were misled into believing they had full ownership of the game when, in fact, they were only purchasing a license. Ubisoft's response states that the plaintiffs' allegations are unfounded and that the co…
April 10, 2025, 11:35 a.m.
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Minecraft Soundtrack Earns Spot in US National Recording Registry
The US National Recording Registry is set to induct the Minecraft soundtrack, a milestone that underscores the game's significant impact on the music world. Composed by Daniel Rosenfeld, also known as C418, Minecraft: Volume Alpha will join the esteemed collection, which also includes the Microsoft reboot chime, crafted by renowned musician Brian Eno. Notably, Minecraft's soundtrack is the second…
April 10, 2025, 9:40 a.m.
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The Last of Us Television Series Secures Season 3 Renewal
The television adaptation of The Last of Us, produced by HBO, has received the go-ahead for a third season, with this announcement coming before the premiere of its second season, scheduled for April 13. This renewal decision follows the overwhelmingly positive reception of The Last of Us season 2, which draws inspiration from the 2020 PlayStation 4 game The Last of Us Part 2 and introduces the …
April 10, 2025, 9:22 a.m.
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CD Projekt Red Absorbs The Molasses Flood in Latest Merger
The Molasses Flood, a Boston-based game development studio, has officially merged with CD Projekt Red, becoming an integral part of the CDPR Group as of April 1, 2025. This move was announced through a statement on the company's website. The decision to merge was initially disclosed in CD Projekt's FY24 financial report, aiming to enhance alignment in scope and direction for Project Sirius, a mul…
April 10, 2025, 8:47 a.m.
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Star Citizen Surpasses $800 Million in Funding
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April 10, 2025, 6:54 a.m.
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Xbox Games Showcase Set to Return on June 8
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April 9, 2025, 2:58 p.m.
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Equity Union Advocates for Better Working Conditions at BAFTA Game Awards
The UK's Equity union made an appearance at the BAFTA Game Awards to push for enhanced pay and working conditions for performers in the video game industry. This move is part of the union's Game On campaign, which aims to elevate standards for video game performers. According to John Barclay, Equity's assistant general secretary for recorded media, the union is determined to address poor practice…
April 9, 2025, 9:26 a.m.