Space Marine 2's Sustainable Live Service Problems
Space Marine 2 promoted a different kind of live service to players, but now that it's here... some people aren't thrilled with what they're getting. Let's dig in.
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Kerbal Space Program 2 Is Still Suffering
Few games in recent years have gone as badly as Kerbal Space Program 2. Now as we look back on the disasters, we can start to understand some of the rationale behind them, as well as look to the future.
The Helldivers' Dizzying Week
This week, on the same day we published our "Helldivers Is So Back!" coverage, Arrowhead made fools of us. It was over again! But before we even had the chance to produce our corrected content? It was back with a dose of freebies & a Merry Christmas!
Blizzard: "Should We Remove The Timer?" (There's A Catch)
Blizzard want to know if they should replace the M+ timer… with something not much better, maybe. Plus, the war on addons continues.
Loading Screen: This "Narrative-Driven, Story-Rich" Game Was Killed Due To Lack Of Market Demand
2025 comes to a close, but the news doesn't stop, ending the year with the frustrating story of a game that was cancelled because the market doesn't have space for narrative titles.
Six-Fingered Santa: Activision's Generating Slop
Activision isn't even bothering to pretend to have shame anymore... just look at poor, reanimated St Nick above! Let's hold them to account.
Loading Screen: Sony Won't Own From Software
Despite all the corporate shenanigans, Sony will not take ownership of From Software's parent company. But that doesn't meant they aren't getting much closer as partners.
"Hero Shooters Are Dead" - Marvel & NetEase Ignored This And Won
With Overwatch apparently spiralling towards insignificance, the question remained. Would the hero shooter fade away with it? We may already have our answer.
Loading Screen: Helldivers Shadow Drops Pricy Crossover Cosmetics
It was all going so well for Arrowhead and Helldivers 2. Then they rolled out their first crossover cosmetics and now we've all been reminded that even good live service games have downsides.
The Siren Isle is a Masterclass
Blizzard are putting the ‘world’ in World of Warcraft better than ever before.
Helldivers Shadow Dropped Democracy Upon The Masses
Now a Game Award-winning live service, Helldivers 2 is back, with player counts & sentiment as strong as ever. How did Arrowhead do what so many other teams have failed, and what's next in the fight for Super Earth?!
Loading Screen: The Newest Games Media Outlet - Walmart
One of the newest games media websites has an interesting definition for independence because I know I certainly wouldn't say that about a site owned by and linking back to Walmart.
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Loading Screen: Key Creatives Have Left Platinum Games
The reveal of Okami 2 has led to further revelations about the team making it, including that Hideki Kamiya has taken many of his Platinum coworkers with him when he left.
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Do This FIRST! Day One 11.0.7 Guide
A step-by-step guide to hit the patch running at max efficiency.
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NetEase's Delta Force: "Temu Battlefield", Or Tarkov & BF Killer?
Not content with taking on one of the FPS genre's largest brands, Team Jade have set their sights on combining and besting two of them! So should players of Escape from Tarkov and Battlefield all jump ship to Delta Force?
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Leaked: Blizzard Talked About WoW's Next New Classes
A leaked survey shows exactly what Blizzard are doing now: Deciding which class(es) to make next!
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Loading Screen: Everything Worth Knowing About The Game Awards 2024
Today, in this special edition, we go through everything worth talking about from The Game Awards, delivered straight to you.
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Loading Screen: Suicide Squad's Live Service Won't Even Survive A Year
Warner Bros will meet their obligations for Suicide Squad, and not one day of development more. 2024's most high-profile flop will just about make it to 2025 as the end of service is announced.
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Has The True Diablo Killer Arrived?
No king rules forever, my son. Path of Exile 2, the latest attempt at the ARPG throne, might have the momentum to snatch Blizzard's crown, despite Diablo 4's valiant effort.
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The Video Games Industry Gold Rush Is Over!
AAA games publishing CEOs flew too close to the sun and so, over the past two years... their staff paid the price! Has the bubble truly burst, and if so, what's next?
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Loading Screen: Funko Pops Just Shut Down A Game Store
In a sign of just how broken things can be online, Itch.io was taken down this weekend by Funko Pops of all things, thanks to terrible automated systems and AI-powered management solutions.
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Steam Simply Must Do Better
Steam is a great platform for many reasons, doing much over the years to maintain its reputation. That doesn't mean Gabe & co should rest on their laurels!
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Everything Coming In 11.0.7
Literally everything coming in 11.0.7. Yes, everything. And a few things that quite notably aren’t.
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GOG's Preservation Plans Betrayed By Blizzard
We're fans of not losing video games to history here, so GOG's work is admirable. Not so admirable are Blizzard's empty promises to support their preservation efforts!