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22.03.26
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Krafton Confirms May Release Without Consulting Reinstated CEO, Triggering Contempt Motion in Subnautica 2 Case
Subnautica 2 drama continues as reinstated CEO Ted Gill's lawyers seek contempt ruling over Krafton's unauthorized May release announcement.
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SteamSteam
XboxXbox
PlayStationPlayStation
Pearl Abyss Admits Crimson Desert Shipped Unintended AI-Generated Images and Promises Full Audit
Pearl Abyss admits Crimson Desert AI pictures shipped by mistake and pledges a full asset audit before upcoming patches.
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03.03.26
Prediction Markets
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Scandals in Prediction Markets: Bets on Death in Crypto and Fiat Platforms
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01.03.26
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Scandal in Axiom: ZachXBT Exposes "Dark Deeds" of the Platform
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15.02.26
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GamesGames
SteamSteam
Edmund McMillen Defends The Clashing Ideologies Behind The Voices In His New Roguelike
Edmund McMillen addresses the player concerns regarding the controversial voice actors featured in his latest hit game.
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09.02.26
Majors eventsMajors events
ScandalsScandals
SteamSteam
Epic GamesEpic Games
Scandalous ‘Horses’: The Cost Of Being Pushed Off Major Stores
Epic And Steam Stand By Removal As Horses' Faces Renewed Scrutiny
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29.01.26
ScandalsScandals
SteamSteam
GamesGames
Developers From Larian, Remedy, And 1047 Games Defend Highguard As Player Complaints Continue
Developers are defending the much-anticipated game Highguard as it faces a wave of negative criticism from players.
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21.01.26
MarvelMarvel
ScandalsScandals
GamesGames
XboxXbox
SteamSteam
PlayStationPlayStation
A $40,000 Marvel Rivals Tournament Erupted In Controversy After A Player Was Kicked For Questioning A Teammate’s Hero Choice
A streamer was kicked from a $40,000 Marvel Rivals tournament after asking a teammate to switch from a character with a notoriously low win rate.
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15.01.26
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GamesGames
SteamSteam
PlayStationPlayStation
XboxXbox
Arc Raiders Cheaters Spark Streamer Ultimatum And Community Backlash
Arc Raiders cheaters push top streamer toward quitting as Embark faces pressure to act faster
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31.12.25
SCAMSCAM
ScandalsScandals
BlizzardBlizzard
Grummz Deletes Em-8ER References as Backers Demand Answers
Grummz removes all Em-8ER content from social media, sparking renewed scrutiny over the long-delayed project.
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29.12.25
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OthersOthers
FortniteFortnite
Disney’s AI experiments spark backlash across film and games, as Star Wars: Field Guide and Fortnite misfires fuel wider industry debate.
Disney’s AI Missteps Expose Creative Strain Across Games And Film
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26.12.25
MarvelMarvel
ScandalsScandals
AI Thor Trailer Leaks Overtake YouTube Ahead Of Avengers: Doomsday Reveal
Marvel fans flood YouTube with AI-made Thor trailer leaks as Avengers: Doomsday marketing rumors spiral ahead of release.
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22.12.25
GamesGames
ScandalsScandals
Displate Denies Claims Over Fulgrim Artwork After Fan Scrutiny
Displate responds to AI Art Accusations over a Warhammer 40,000 Fulgrim poster, citing production error and offering replacements.
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18.12.25
ScandalsScandals
GamesGames
RecordsRecords
SteamSteam
CD Projekt CD Projekt
After Platform Rejections, Horses Finds Buyers but No Clear Future
Horses sells 18,000 copies after platform bans, covering debts but leaving the studio without funding to begin a new game
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03.12.25
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ReviewReview
Santa Ragione’s Horses Confronts Power And Abuse In A Stark Horror Portrait
New HORSES review outlines the grim force of Santa Ragione’s banned horror tale.
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SteamSteam
GamesGames
ScandalsScandals
No Players Online In Steam Restored After DMCA Notice From Former Associate
No Players Online in Steam returns after DMCA dispute stalls launch momentum.
2789
02.12.25
GamesGames
ScandalsScandals
Dan Houser Casts A Critical Eye On AI’s Influence Across Tech And Games
Dan Houser Questions AI’s Direction In Candid Media Appearances
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23.11.25
Electronic ArtsElectronic Arts
ScandalsScandals
GamesGames
Sims Piracy Community Splinters After Anadius Disappears And Successor Adds A Paywall
Sims piracy scene reels as Anadius disappears and successor locks core tools behind a Patreon paywall
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12.11.25
ScandalsScandals
GamesGames
ReviewReview
Arc Raiders Review: The Extraction Shooter That Finally Got It Right
Arc Raiders review sets a new standard for extraction shooters amid AI voice debate.
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GamesGames
Epic GamesEpic Games
Epic Games Boss, Tim Sweeney Defends AI Voice Use In Arc Raiders As Opportunity For Voice Actors
Epic Games CEO defends AI voice tech in Arc Raiders debate, calling it an opportunity for voice actors.
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09.11.25
GSC Game WorldGSC Game World
SteamSteam
ScandalsScandals
GSC Game World’s DMCA Takes Down Misery From Steam, Fueling a Clash Over Inspiration and Ownership
Misery was delisted from Steam after GSC Game World issued a DMCA, sparking debate over creative rights.
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05.11.25
ScandalsScandals
SteamSteam
Football Manager 26 Launch Sparks Heavy Criticism As Steam Reviews Plunge
Football Manager 26 hits a tough opening whistle as Steam reviews collapse to Mostly Negative, with long-time supporters calling it the series’ weakest outing.
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04.11.25
ScandalsScandals
Critical Role Hero Forge Deal Prompts Pushback Over Paid Miniatures
Critical Role fans are voicing frustration over Hero Forge’s first-ever paid ancestry parts, introduced through a Daggerheart collaboration, sparking debate over monetization and player expectations.
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YakuzaYakuza
ScandalsScandals
Yakuza 3 Remake Sparks Outcry Over Casting Of Actor Who Admitted Assault
Sega’s new Yakuza 3 remake trailer has sparked immediate backlash after prominently featuring actor Teruyuki Kagawa, who admitted in 2022 to sexual misconduct, prompting renewed calls for his removal
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10.10.25
GamesGames
ScandalsScandals
SCAMSCAM
MindsEye Developers Sign Open Letter Against Build A Rocket Boy Leadership After Launch Collapse
Over 90 current and former Build A Rocket Boy developers have signed an open letter accusing the MindsEye studio leadership of mistreatment and mismanagement after the game's failed launch.
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04.10.25
GamesGames
ScandalsScandals
ActivisionActivision
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta Faces Cheating Issues Ahead of Full Launch
Cheating has already surfaced in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta, raising concerns about anti-cheat protections ahead of launch.
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18.02.25
ScandalsScandals
Unveiling the Dark Side of Esports: Top Scandals That Shook the Industry
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01.02.23
ScandalsScandals
Celsius may allow some users to take 94% of their assets
The cryptocurrency company has come up with a withdrawal procedure for affected customers.
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