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Sony is currently defending itself before a UK tribunal in a high-stakes class-action lawsuit alleging that the company has unfairly dominated the digital gaming market. According to a report by the BBC, the litigation—originally spearheaded by consumer champion Alex Neill in 2022—claims that PlayStation owners have been subjected to “excessive and unfair” pricing due to...

In late 2024, Microsoft launched its “This is an Xbox” initiative, an ambitious branding effort designed to reposition the division as a comprehensive software ecosystem rather than a traditional hardware manufacturer. While the campaign’s bold visuals and pervasive presence were hard to ignore, it appears the company is already pivoting away from that narrative. Following...

Analysts report a significant surge in engagement for the prominent extraction shooter. Market research firm NewZoo recently unveiled its comprehensive gaming industry outlook, placing a spotlight on the breakthrough titles of 2025. Following the official 1.0 launch of Escape from Tarkov last year, the title was categorized as a “new” release in the report—where Battlestate...

Sandfall Interactive’s visually stunning RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has emerged as the clear frontrunner for the upcoming British Academy (BAFTA) Games Awards. While the title’s dominance was somewhat expected, the real shocker is the runner-up: AdHoc Studio’s Dispatch. This subversive, episodic superhero comedy outperformed several industry heavyweights to secure nine nominations—a remarkable feat considering...

Image: Viz Media In 1997, the undisputed master of horror manga, Junji Ito, released House of the Marionettes, a disturbing anthology centered on the macabre. One of its standout tales, “In Old Records,” follows the psychological unraveling of those who listen to a sinister, unmarked vinyl record. This legendary short story has now been reimagined...

Have you ever paused to consider the intricate journey of the heavy machinery you haul in the Bobcat Cargo Pack DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator? In this latest installment of SCS On The Road, we pull back the curtain to reveal exactly how these industrial workhorses are brought to life....

Have you ever wondered about the craftsmanship behind the machinery you haul in the Bobcat Cargo Pack DLC? In the latest installment of our SCS On The Road series, we take you behind the scenes to show you exactly how these iconic machines come to life for Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator....

ENHYPEN during an exclusive studio session. | Photo: Billboard ENHYPEN Pauses “EN-O’ CLOCK” Variety Series as Group Transitions to Six Members In the wake of Heeseung’s recent departure from ENHYPEN, the group’s management has announced a brief intermission for their popular YouTube variety series, “EN-O’ CLOCK.” Several upcoming episodes have been pulled from the schedule...

Image: FOX It is difficult to forget the era when Family Guy faced cancellation in 2000, only to stage a miraculous comeback and evolve into a global comedic juggernaut. Now, twenty-five years into its storied run, Fox is doubling down on the franchise by greenlighting a dedicated spinoff centered on its most iconic character: the...

Greetings, Mayors! The Cities: Skylines franchise officially reaches its 11-year milestone this month. To commemorate this landmark occasion, we are rolling out a special Anniversary Patch. While this update may be modest in scale, it introduces a significant new asset and several highly requested gameplay enhancements. Beyond the immediate changes, we also want to provide...

John Legend and Mike Jackson attending a theater opening in New York City. | Joy Malone/Getty Images The Great White Way is about to experience a soulful resurgence. It has been confirmed that EGOT recipient John Legend and his longtime collaborator, Tony and Emmy-winning producer Mike Jackson, have joined the production team for the highly...

Jeff Kaplan, the former Blizzard Entertainment Vice President and the visionary lead behind Overwatch, parted ways with the company in 2021. His exit followed a reported ultimatum from leadership: generate aggressive recurring revenue or face a massive reduction in workforce. According to a candid interview with PC Gamer, Kaplan chose to walk away, subsequently founding...

Jeff Kaplan Reveals Kintsugiyama’s Debut Title: The Legend of California After a storied tenure at Blizzard Entertainment, Jeff Kaplan—the creative force and former lead director of Overwatch—is returning to the forefront of game development. Kaplan departed Blizzard in 2021 amidst internal friction regarding monetization mandates and potential staffing cuts, as he recently detailed in a...

In a landscape where triple-A titles are increasingly fortified with restrictive digital rights management, the creators of Slay the Spire 2 are moving in the opposite direction. Mega Crit hasn’t just ignored the industry’s obsession with anti-piracy measures; they have effectively dismantled the gate entirely, and it all traces back to the studio’s choice of...