Lorewalking: Second War (Part 3 & 4)
The games industry, like every industry, has not been without its legal woes. 2025, however, saw a cascade of cases crashing right through it, directly hitting the players' experiences as it did so... and we expect it's just the start!
2025 saw the law laid down upon the games industry. Premium currency, stop killing games, and age verification dominated the headlines.
Cemented by their sweep at The Game Awards, Sandfall Interactive looked like their path to success with Expedition was the blueprint for a team leaving the AAA space and striking out on their own. Unfortunately, 2025 felt like a year proving them the exception, not the rule!
The story of 2025 was the story of ex-AAA developers and Expedition 33. But it didn't have a happy ending for all.