NEWSMay 20 · 33 views
Kadokawa's Profit Plummet: Isekai Over-Saturation to Blame
Kadokawa, a manga publishing giant, reports a 51.3% drop in operating profits, blaming its excessive reliance on isekai-type works for lacking originality and quality. The publisher of notable titles like Isekai Quartet acknowledges the strategy failed to produce new hits. This shift mirrors the gaming industry's retreat from live-service dominance.
NEWSMay 16 · 41 views
Fortnite's Overwatch Butt Buffing Conspiracy Theory Exposed
Fortnite's latest update has sparked a bizarre conspiracy theory regarding character model adjustments, notably a perceived "butt buff" for female characters, drawing comparisons to Overwatch's similar controversy. Players and content creators have blown up the issue on social media, with many demanding transparency from Epic Games. The debate highlights the delicate balance between character design and community perception in live-service games.
NEWSMay 13 · 42 views
Sega Cancels Ambitious 'Super Game' Amid Market Competition, Shifting Focus to Full Titles
Sega has canceled its highly anticipated live service 'Super Game' due to intensifying market competition, transferring 100 developers to work on traditional 'Full Game' projects. This move may signal a broader industry shift away from live service games. The cancellation reflects the high risks and challenges associated with developing and maintaining live service titles in a crowded market.
NEWSMay 10 · 49 views
Helldivers 2 Faces Community Backlash as Steam Reviews Slump to "Mostly Negative"
Helldivers 2, the cooperative live-service game by Arrowhead Studios, has seen its Steam reviews plummet to "Mostly Negative" amidst community dissatisfaction. Players cite concerns over hidden weapon changes, underwhelming warbonds, and imbalance between free and paid content. Arrowhead Studios has responded, promising clearer communication on upcoming updates.
NEWSApr 24 · 38 views
Diablo 4 Is Bringing Back a Fan-Favorite Feature
Diablo 4 is bringing back a classic feature fans wanted since launch, but Blizzard hasn’t shared the full details yet.
NEWSApr 20 · 47 views
Shuhei Yoshida Reflects on His Demotion After God of War's Success
Shuhei Yoshida shares insights on his demotion from Sony, reflecting on conflicts with Jim Ryan and the push for live-service games.
NEWSApr 10 · 52 views
Marathon’s Budget Exceeds $250 Million Amid Player Decline
Marathon's budget reportedly exceeds $250 million as player numbers dwindle. Bungie faces pressure but isn't on the brink of shutdown.
GAME REVIEWSApr 9 · 44 views
Another Live Service Game Fails Just Weeks After Launch
Yet another live service game has shut down just weeks after launch. What went wrong this time?
NEWSApr 3 · 68 views
Report: The Last Of Us Online Was Nearly Finished Before Axed
Naughty Dog's canceled multiplayer was "very close to done" and testing well, a new report says. So why pull the plug?
NEWSApr 3 · 70 views
TLOU Online Was 80% Done; Director Learned Of Axing A Day Before
TLOU Online was 'very very close to done' when Sony pulled the plug, and its director says he learned just 24 hours before the public.
