Dead or Alive 6 Last Round has been met with overwhelmingly negative reviews on Steam, with only 23% of players recommending the game due to persistent bugs, missing features, and a controversial DLC rebuy policy. The $40 re-release offers minimal updates, infuriating veterans who must repurchase previously owned content, including Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond at an increased price. Critics and players alike call it a "shameful" cash grab.
Fortnite has added VTuber TheBurntPeanut as a sidekick, sparking backlash due to their past use of homophobic slurs on stream. Despite winning the Best VTuber award and having millions of followers, TheBurntPeanut's inclusion has met with criticism from fans. Epic Games' decision contrasts sharply with Pride Month celebrations in games like Overwatch.
Fortnite's upcoming Season 3, set to launch on June 6, has ignited a community firestorm over its collaboration with controversial streamer TheBurntPeanut, accused of using homophobic language. The backlash has led to toxic exchanges, impacting developer interactions. The season promises new features like the "Runners" theme and returning creature variants.
Valnet, owner of TheGamer, has introduced a pay-per-click contract for writers, sparking outrage. Under the new system, writers earn $5 per 1,000 sessions, with no pay for articles below the threshold. Many see this as a "soft-layoff" tactic amidst the site's declining traffic.
Forza Horizon 6 has smashed the franchise's Steam records, despite sparking controversy over additional costs for certain content. The game's October 2023 release saw unprecedented success on the platform. Players are weighing the game's allure against the need to pay extra for specific in-game content.
Subnautica 2, despite facing pre-release controversy, has surged to the top of Steam charts with over 1 million players in its first week, landing among the Top 10 most played games at launch. This milestone underscores the game's broad appeal and the community's positive reception. The title's success highlights its ability to overcome initial criticisms.
Lords of the Fallen 2 sparks controversy with its revealing female-only armor collection, touted as a response to player demands in a sponsored video featuring YouTuber TheBackgroundNPC. Critics argue it caters to misogynistic demographics, echoing character design comparisons to The Last of Us Part II's Abby. The move backfired, with the announcement ratioed and critics labeling the designs as falling into the "unhorny valley."
Cole Allen, developer of Bohrdom™, has been identified as a suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting — a shocking twist for the indie game …
