Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League information has been leaking for a few weeks, thanks to data miners poring over game files made available through a “closed alpha tech test” that ran from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3. That technical test was a “smaller, specific section” of the game’s campaign, and its participants were required […]
‘Insomniac Games’ Can’t Pay Ransom; 1.7TB Leak Full Of Release Dates And Spoilers
Within a week of reporting a successful breach of Insomniac Games’ stolen data, the ransomware group Rhysida made over 1.3 million files available for download on the internet. On Monday night, the group revealed that no buyer was prepared to pay the $2 million asking price, leading to the leak. The data is almost 1.7 […]
Activision Blizzard Settles Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Sexual Misconduct In California
The California Civil Rights Division and Activision Blizzard have reached an agreement in response to the latter’s allegations that the company had become a “breeding ground for harassment and discrimination against women.” A settlement fund of approximately $46 million will be established to compensate workers affected by toxicity and discrimination within the company, primarily women […]
Sony Patent Gives Eye-Opening Look At Future of AI In Gaming
Sony recently published a patent that describes an innovative technology that would amend the difficulty in a game in real time, adapting to the player’s abilities on the fly. It also has applied for a mechanism that allows the graphical art of the game to be altered via custom settings. It’s not a concept that’s […]
Nintendo Preps For Next-Gen Shakeups And Price Hikes As ‘Switch 2’ Takes Shape
Despite the absence of an official statement from Nintendo, a plethora of leaks and rumors indicates that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled for release in late 2024. Though the concept and design of the console may ultimately resemble that of the current model, the market in which it is being released is significantly […]
Twitch Does A Complete Reversal On Allowing ‘Artistic Nudity’ On Its Platform
An update to Twitch’s terms of service allowed for “Artistic Nudity” where streamers could draw and present nudity as long as it was meant to be artistic in nature and not sexually explicit. Less than two days after the Community Guidelines update, Twitch has walked back those changes. This is the culmination of a week-long […]
Disney In Trouble With Mickey Mouse Copyright Ending In 2024 …And Tigger Too
The first three animated Mickey Mouse cartoons’ copyrights will expire in 2024, and the silent films Plane Crazy and The Gallopin’ Gaucho, as well as the sound film Steamboat Willie, will be released to the public domain. In the quintessential piece of intellectual property and perhaps the most iconic character in American pop culture, Walt […]
‘Naughty Dog’ CANCELS ‘The Last Of Us OnIine’ After Years Of Promises And Layoffs
Sony’s Naughty Dog has decided to stop development on its multiplayer project, The Last of Us Online, due to the massive scope of their ambition and fears that the game may not be viable in the future. The multiplayer team has been working on the online game since the development of The Last of Us […]
‘Insomniac Games’ Hack Confirm Details For ‘Wolverine’ and ‘Spider-Verse’ Games Amid Ransom
With the success of Spider-Man 2, and the hype for the upcoming Wolverine game, Insomniac Games has doors opening for them across the gaming community. Riding on praise from fans and media; they now have been left open to hackers and ransom. The Rhysida Gang, an international hacking group known for putting ransomware on governments, […]
Netflix Hides Its Presentation After Revealing Its Full Watch Hours Data To The Public And Claiming “Transparency”
Netflix, a streaming giant with a subscriber base of 200 million, has had a tumultuous year. Public battles with the SAG and WGA have requested greater transparency in their contacts for compensation for successful shows. The WGA, in particular, went on strike earlier this year; citing these hidden ‘watch hour’ numbers as a main contention, […]
Zombie Survival MMO ‘The Day Before’ ABANDONED BY STEAM: Fntastic Studios SHUTS DOORS after MASSIVE FAILURE
Do you ever drive by a restaurant that opens and closes the same week after an over-hyped launch? Most wonder, “How bad could it have been?” when the real question should be, “When did the owners know it wasn’t working?” There’s concern for a place that closes as fast as it opens, and then there’s […]
NOT SO MERRY CHRISTMAS; HASBRO LAYS OFF 20%, Toy Maker SUFFERS Losses
This Christmas season has been a rough one for retailers. Constant international supply chain issues, and a slumping Bidencomy, have hit several seasonal mainstays hard; none more so than the toy industry. In an unsurprising move to end the year, Hasbro plans to eliminate approximately 1,100 positions amid continued headwinds in the business. In a […]
