Topic: digital distribution
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Horror Game 'Horses' Pulled from Stores Amid Censorship Fears
The horror game 'Horses' was abruptly banned from major storefronts like Steam and Epic Games, with each platform citing different and often vague policy violations, creating confusion for its developers. This incident highlights a trend where platforms, influenced by external pressure from advoc...
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Shovelware Crisis: Why Platforms Must Act Now
The removal of low-quality games from the PlayStation Store highlights a systemic **shovelware crisis**, where digital storefronts are flooded with opportunistic, poor-quality titles that degrade user experience and hinder discovery for genuine games. The problem is exacerbated by generative AI, ...
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Metroid Prime 4 File Size for Switch 2 Revealed
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has estimated digital file sizes of 28.9 GB for the Nintendo Switch and 31.6 GB for the enhanced Switch 2 Edition, which may change with updates. The Switch 2 version offers significant visual and performance enhancements, including support for 4K at 60fps or 1080p at 120f...
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New Japanese Games: Ninja Gaiden 4, Double Dragon Revive & More
This week features major Japanese video game releases including Ninja Gaiden 4, Double Dragon Revive, and Once Upon a KATAMARI, available on multiple platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC. Additional notable titles such as Full Metal Schoolgirl and Persona 3 Reload on Switch 2 are also...
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EA to Release F1 Update DLC, Skipping 2025 Game
Electronic Arts is skipping a full 2025 F1 game release, instead offering a premium DLC update for F1 25 as part of a strategic reset, with the next new game due in 2027. A 2026 expansion pack will update the game with real-world F1 changes, including new cars, regulations, teams, and drivers, wi...
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Dragon Quest VII, Nioh 3 Lead This Week's Japanese Game Releases
This week's major Japanese video game releases are led by the multi-platform reimagining of **Dragon Quest VII** and the debut of the action RPG **Nioh 3** on PS5 and PC. Other notable releases include the fighting game *My Hero Academia: All’s Justice*, the Switch visual novel *CARTAGRA*, and th...
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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Leads This Week's Japanese Game Releases
This week's major Japanese video game releases include the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake and Tales of Xillia Remastered, both launching on multiple platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC. Additional noteworthy debuts are Majogami, The Outer Worlds 2, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O...
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Amazon's New World: Aeternum MMO to Shut Down in 2025
Amazon will permanently shut down *New World: Aeternum* on January 31st, 2027, and has removed it from sale as of January 15th, ending a major gaming venture. This follows Amazon's strategic shift away from MMOs toward party games, with new content already halted and a server end date now confirm...
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NBCUniversal's New Deal Brings YouTube TV, Peacock and Sports Together
NBCUniversal and YouTube TV have formed a multi-year partnership to bundle live sports, entertainment, and streaming services, ensuring subscribers retain access to NBCUniversal's channels and expanding content reach across Google's platforms. The agreement includes the revival of NBC Sports Netw...
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre Enhances Live Streams with AJA Gear
QPAC is expanding its audience reach and reducing costs by delivering high-quality live streams in-house, supported by a new 4K HDR technical infrastructure centered on AJA video equipment. The service offers flexible streaming and recording options for clients, enabling them to create marketing ...
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Sony Settles Legal Battle Over Tencent's Horizon Clone
Sony and Tencent have confidentially settled a lawsuit over "Light of Motiram", which Sony alleged was a clone of its Horizon series, leading to the case's dismissal. Following the settlement, "Light of Motiram" has been removed from major storefronts like Steam and the Epic Games Store and is no...
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Supreme Court Lets Epic's Antitrust Case Against Google Proceed
The US Supreme Court declined to intervene, allowing a lower court's injunction to stand, which requires Google to make significant changes to its Google Play Store policies by a court-imposed deadline. Google must now allow developers to use alternative payment systems, inform users about paymen...
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Fanatical's Scream Sale 2025: Best PC Games of the Year
Fanatical's Scream Sale offers significant discounts on a wide range of PC games, including major titles like Borderlands 4 and Silent Hill f, with legitimate keys redeemable on platforms such as Steam or Epic Games Store. Customers spending over $15 receive a free bonus game or coupon, repeatabl...
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PS Plus & Game Pass Fees Prove PC Gaming Saves Money Long-Term
It's been a long while since I took a huge and ambitious leap into the gaming PC ecosystem, and with it have come plenty of highs and lows. It ultimately brings me to the understanding that PC gaming is a cheaper expense in the long term versus consoles. PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass multiplayer access isn't 'fine', it's ridiculousAnd of course, there's the elephant in the room, which is PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass. It gets worse with the 'Premium' plan that essentially replicates Xbox Game Pass, bu...
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Steam to End Support for 32-bit Windows as Usage Declines
Valve will end support for all 32-bit Windows versions of Steam starting January 1, 2026, aligning with industry trends toward 64-bit systems. After this date, 32-bit installations will no longer receive updates or security patches, and Valve will not provide technical support for these systems. ...
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Bandcamp Bans AI-Generated Music, First Major Platform to Act
Bandcamp has instituted a complete ban on AI-generated music, prohibiting any audio created wholly or substantially by AI, including mimicking another artist's style. The platform's updated Acceptable Use policy also explicitly forbids using its content to train AI models, aiming to protect artis...
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Silksong Crowned Steam's Game of the Year
Hollow Knight: Silksong won both Game of the Year and the "Best Game You Suck At" award, reflecting its massive launch and challenging, rewarding gameplay. Hades II was named Best Game on Steam Deck for its portable-friendly design, while Silent Hill f won Outstanding Visual Style, a decision tha...
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BlazBlue Expands to PS5, Xbox & Switch, But There's a Catch
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is a roguelike action game set to release on modern consoles in early 2026, diverging from the series' traditional fighting game format. The game will feature 14 iconic characters from the BlazBlue universe, with standard and deluxe editions available, including physical...
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GOG Founder Michał Kiciński Reacquires Full Ownership
Michał Kiciński, co-founder of CD Projekt and GOG, has reacquired full ownership of the DRM-free platform GOG from CD Projekt, ensuring its continued independent operation and commitment to a DRM-free philosophy. The transaction allows both companies to focus on their core strengths, with CD Proj...
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Sony's New PS5 Slim Has Less Storage in Europe
Sony has reduced the PlayStation 5 digital edition's internal storage from 1TB to 825GB in Europe while keeping the price at €499, resulting in only about 667GB of usable space for consumers. The updated console also features a matte finish, lighter weight, and smaller components, but Sony has no...
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Pokémon Pokopia Trailer Reveals Animal Crossing-Style Gameplay
Pokémon Pokopia is a life simulation game inspired by Animal Crossing, featuring unique characters and redesigned classic Pokémon like a ghostly Pikachu and moss-covered Snorlax. Gameplay involves exploring ruins, completing quests from Professor Tangrowth, and using Pokémon abilities to craft en...
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Steam Winter Sale: Hades II, Elden Ring & More Discounted
The Steam Winter Sale runs from December 18 to January 5, offering major annual discounts on PC games. Major titles like *Hades II*, *Elden Ring Nightreign*, and *Kingdom Come: Deliverance II* are confirmed to be discounted. The sale is a key opportunity for expanding game libraries or finding ho...
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Steam's Store Pages Just Got a Wider Layout
Valve has expanded Steam store pages from 940 to 1200 pixels to enhance browsing by displaying more content without cluttering the interface. The layout adapts to various devices, scaling down smoothly for narrower screens like tablets and the Steam Deck, remaining functional even on older gadget...
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