Valve has issued a public response to a lawsuit filed in New York by Attorney General Letitia James, accusing the company of promoting illegal gambling through loot boxes in several of its games. The legal action targets randomized reward systems in Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2, arguing that the mechanics require players […]
A new trademark filing connected to the Quake franchise has drawn attention after ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda and id Software, submitted an application for the word “QUAKE.” According to the published filing information, the application was filed on March 3, 2026. The filing does not confirm a new game or announcement, but […]
Wildlight Entertainment has confirmed that its multiplayer live-service shooter Highguard will permanently shut down on March 12, 2026, ending the game’s short run less than two months after release. The free-to-play squad shooter launched on January 26, 2026, which means the title will be online for only 45 days before servers go offline and the […]
New activity inside the PlayStation Store database suggests that pricing and pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI could be announced soon, potentially answering months of speculation about whether Rockstar Games will price the title at $100 or higher. Insider Gaming, citing PlayStation Game Size — a source known for tracking PlayStation Store backend changes — […]
A new lawsuit from Letitia James accuses Valve Corporation of operating unlawful gambling systems inside several of its most popular video games. The case follows an investigation by the Office of the Attorney General, which concluded that Valve’s loot box mechanics in Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2 require players to pay for […]
Discord announced Tuesday that it is postponing the global rollout of its age verification system until the second half of 2026, following weeks of criticism over privacy concerns and third-party data practices. Earlier this month, the company said it would introduce “teen-by-default” settings beginning in March. Under that plan, all users would automatically be placed […]
On February 19, Los Angeles County filed a civil complaint against Roblox Corporation, accusing the company of exposing children to sexually explicit material, grooming, and exploitation on its platform. The lawsuit alleges that “children in Los Angeles County have been repeatedly exposed to sexually explicit content, exploitation, and grooming on Roblox,” and claims the company […]
A new weekday brings another round of discounts. It is also another reason to ignore the growing backlog. Many of the games listed here have already taken up hours of playtime. Some were bought at full price. None are included by accident. With discounts at this level, timing matters. Acquire before they expire. This roundup […]
Sony used Thursday’s State of Play presentation to deliver two announcements tied to the 20th anniversary of God of War: confirmation that a remake of the original Greek trilogy is in early development and the surprise release of a new 2D action platformer, God of War: Sons of Sparta, available now on PlayStation 5. The […]