General Gaming News

[Teelie]

I don't see how that is problematic at all.

 

[Iceman]

Due to new tariffs, many more physical game discs may “simply not get made”

Analysts also warn that tariffs could increase prices for game software and hardware.

arstechnica.com

If the tariffs come in and last any significant amount of time it will likely by the excuse many publishers need/use to ditch physical altogether.

 

[blueharvest]

Bandai Namco will celebrate Pac-Man's 45th birthday with museum displays, live experiences, and an official cookbook featuring 'a maze of imaginative recipes'

"Ever wonder what a Ghost or Power Pellet tastes like?"

www.pcgamer.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[blueharvest]

Blizzcon 2025 Not Happening; Event Returns in 2026

Blizzard has announced that Blizzcon 2025 won't be happening, but the event will return in September 2026 in Anaheim, California.

insider-gaming.com

 

[DJ Kornphlake]

They probably consider Ted Faro to be the true hero of that game.

 

[blueharvest]

Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remake Coming Sooner Than Expected, It's Claimed

A new claim suggests that the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake is set to release sometime within the next few months.

insider-gaming.com

 

[blueharvest]

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 Is In Development

Focus Entertainment has confirmed that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 is currently in development at Saber Interactive.

insider-gaming.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Report: Bobby Kotick Files Defamation Suit Against Gizmodo And Kotaku - Aftermath

The suit is over details in a pair of articles about Kotick's rumored interest in buying TikTok

aftermath.site

Old news:

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick threatened to have his former assistant killed, according to a bombshell new investigation

In 2006, Kotick threatened to have his assistant killed in a voicemail, the WSJ reported. The dispute is said to have been settled out of court.

www.businessinsider.com

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Kotick's ex-girlfriend obtained a restraining order against him

An ex-girlfriend of Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick obtained a temporary restraining order against him in 2014 aft…

www.gamesindustry.biz

 

[blueharvest]

'The dream of the tech industry is to sell off your company at an overinflated price and retire,' says actor behind Baldur's Gate 3's Karlach, 'And I feel that's being done with game studios right now'

Actor Samantha Béart had particularly harsh words for how they're pushing AI.

www.pcgamer.com

 

[Sithborg]

Yeah, the crytpo bro thing is a big red flag.

 

[Teelie]

Sounds like a skin suit to me.

 

[Mani-Man]

Yeah, the crytpo bro thing is a big red flag.

Yeah.
Its been said that the Gameinformer team has free reign, but crypto companies arent known to be honest.

 

[blueharvest]

Former Dragon Age Director Has Joined Skeleton Key Studios

Former Dragon Age director Corinne Busche has joined Skeleton Key Studios as a creative director on a new project.

insider-gaming.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Ubisoft Is Getting A $1.25 Billion Bailout From Tencent To Spin-Off Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, And Rainbow Six Siege

The deal allows the Guillemot family to remain in control of the struggling publisher

kotaku.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

"It's A Battle You Won't Win": Valve's Advice For Developers Facing Toxic Abuse On Steam Forums Is Pretty Bleak

"Try and just look away from the vortex."

www.thegamer.com

This is libertarian nonsense ‘laws don’t stop all crime so have no laws’ and ‘if you ignore it it will go away eventually’. This is why their forums have among the worst reputations for Nazis that set up shop there.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Ex-PlayStation Exec Says NieR: Automata Revived the Japanese Games Industry, Convinced It To Stop Chasing Overseas Trend - IGN

NieR:Automata brought a lot of attention to the series and its creators, but it may have also had some greater ramifications for the industry. In a new interview, former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida said he thinks NieR: Automata "revived" the Japanese game industry.

www.ign.com

 

[psylockolussus]

If the tariffs come in and last any significant amount of time it will likely by the excuse many publishers need/use to ditch physical altogether.

I see it being a problem in U.S. Other countries though? As long there's a disc manufacturer in Europe/Asia that would import these discs to the rest of the world,its fine.

 

[blueharvest]

Get up to 85% off some of the PCs weirdest adventure games, all to benefit 'humanitarian relief in Ukraine'

The Amanita for Ukraine deal runs until April 2.

www.pcgamer.com

 

[Sithborg]

SNK showing why getting in bed with the Saudis is a bad idea. Ronaldo is one thing in City of the Wolves. But one of the princes personal DJ? Fans are pissed.

 

[blueharvest]

EXCLUSIVE - New Deus Ex Game Pitched By Eidos-Montreal

Insider Gaming has learned that Eidos-Montreal has been pitching a new Deus Ex game that's separate from the one canceled in 2024.

insider-gaming.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

 

[Gee]

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EXCLUSIVE - New Deus Ex Game Pitched By Eidos-Montreal

Insider Gaming has learned that Eidos-Montreal has been pitching a new Deus Ex game that's separate from the one canceled in 2024.

insider-gaming.com

Would love to see a new Deus Ex, but ouch, 75 workers laid off...

 

[Mani-Man]

Who even asks for this Garbage?
If i want a Quake 2, i play quake 2.
It looks bad like every AI "art", ruins the planet and just is a waste of everyones time.

 

[Lily Adler]

This charmingly witchy 4-player life sim is one of 2025’s most anticipated indie games (and it’s coming to Xbox Game Pass)

Grab your coven and experience everything the city of Mossport has to offer in Chucklefish’s upcoming isometric pixel life sim, Witchbrook.

www.windowscentral.com