NEWSJun 3 · 34 views
Fortnite Sparks Controversy with TheBurntPeanut Addition Despite Past Homophobic Slurs
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.
NEWSJun 2 · 36 views
Fortnite's Season 3 Sparks Community War Over Controversial Streamer Collaboration
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.
NEWSMay 25 · 41 views
Valnet's Controversial Pay-Per-Click Plan for TheGamer Writers Sparks Outrage
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.
NEWSMay 16 · 46 views
Forza Horizon 6 Shatters Franchise Record on Steam Amidst Extra Cost Controversy
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.
NEWSMay 15 · 47 views
Subnautica 2 Defies Pre-Launch Controversy, Achieves Massive Steam Success
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.
GAME REVIEWSMay 8 · 65 views
Lords of the Fallen 2's Controversial Armor Reveal: A Calculated Risk or Misguided Pandering?
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."
NEWSApr 27 · 45 views
Fortnite Offers Immediate Refunds for D4vd Cosmetics After Charges
Epic Games will offer immediate refunds for Fortnite cosmetics linked to D4vd, charged with murder, starting April 28. Here's what you need to know.
LIFESTYLEApr 26 · 51 views
Cole Allen, Developer of Bohrdom™, Identified as Shooting Suspect
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 …
NEWSApr 26 · 65 views
Alleged Shooter at White House Dinner is Indie Dev of Bohrdom
Cole Tomas Allen, the alleged shooter at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, is the indie developer of the game Bohrdom, a $2 bullet-hell shooter.
NEWSApr 10 · 71 views
PvE vs. PvP Debate in Arc Raiders Sparks Viral Controversy
A viral clip of a PvE player confronting a PvP player in Arc Raiders raises questions about player behavior and expectations in multiplayer gaming.
