Marek Tymiński, CEO of CI Games, has been banned from the subreddit dedicated to his own game, Lords of the Fallen (r/LordsoftheFallen). The subreddit’s moderation team cited his “politically motivated agenda” as the primary reason for this action.
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Sony Experiences PSN Outage Over the Weekend, Company Cites ‘Operational Issues’ as Cause Despite User Fears of a Data Breach
Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN) has finally restored full functionality after an hours-long outage that left millions of players unable to connect over the weekend. The disruption, which began late Friday and lasted through much of Saturday, prevented users from accessing online multiplayer games, purchasing content, and even playing some single-player titles due to digital verification requirements.
Blizzard May Have Finally Fired Artist Kyle Hickey Who Called for Political Violence Against MAGA, According to Former World of Warcraft Team Lead
After days of silence, it seems Activision Blizzard may have finally taken action regarding Kyle Hickey, the Blizzard technical artist who ignited controversy with his violent social media post that called on followers to “kill your local MAGA.” Former World of Warcraft team lead Mark Kern, known online as Grummz, confirmed that multiple sources close to the situation have informed him that Hickey’s Slack account has been deactivated.
Ex X-Men 97 Showrunner Beau DeMayo Claims Marvel Stopped Him From Involving Deadpool Creator Rob Liefeld in His Series
The controversy over Marvel’s treatment of comic book creators just took another turn, with X-Men ‘97 showrunner Beau DeMayo revealing that Marvel actively prevented him from involving Deadpool and Cable creator Rob Liefeld in the hit animated series.
Daredevil: Born Again Trailer Outperforms Agatha All Along and Echo Trailers, And It’s Not Even Close
Marvel Studios may have finally gotten the message. After years of declining audience engagement, box office failures, and fan frustration, the company has released a trailer that actually resonates. Daredevil: Born Again, set to premiere on Disney+ on March 4, brings back Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock in a gritty, action-packed return to form—and fans are taking notice.
Deadpool Creator Blasts Kevin Feige, Declares He’s Done With Marvel After Being Disrespected At Deadpool & Wolverine Premiere
Rob Liefeld, the comic book artist behind Deadpool and Cable, has officially cut ties with Marvel after more than 30 years. The Deadpool creator blasted Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige and accused the company of treating comic book creators poorly. Liefeld made his grievances public in a fiery 90-minute episode of his Robservations podcast and a follow-up interview with The Hollywood Reporter, detailing what he perceives as repeated slights—including his snub at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere.
Politico Took $8M in USAID Taxpayer Money While Attacking Gamergate and Pushing Anti-Gamer Narrative—Trump Admin Just Cut Them Off
It turns out that Politico, the left-leaning news outlet that has long smeared the Gamergate and the gaming community, was receiving millions in taxpayer dollars. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Wednesday that the outlet will no longer receive federal funding after revelations that it took more than $8 million through USAID and other government contracts.
First Location in Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe Now Open as Starbucks Serves Employees Ahead of Grand Opening
Universal’s Epic Universe has reached a major milestone as the first operational dining location within the park has officially opened—months ahead of its public debut. While guests won’t get to experience the highly anticipated theme park until May 22, 2025, employees have already begun enjoying the first available amenity.
Disney+ Loses 700k Subscribers Amid Price Hikes as Original Content Bombs Out, Iger Attempts to Spin This as a Positive
Disney+ just suffered a major decline, shedding 700,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2025. The drop follows Disney’s recent price hikes, which increased the cost of its ad-supported tier from $7.99 to $9.99 and its ad-free subscription from $13.99 to $15.99. Alongside the price hikes, Disney also began cracking down on password sharing, implementing a “Paid Sharing” system that restricts access to a single household unless subscribers pay an additional fee.
Marvel Denies Creating Fantastic Four: First Steps Poster With AI, ‘Deadline’ Takes Them at Their Word But Fans Aren’t Buying It
Marvel Studios is pushing back against claims that AI was used to generate the Fantastic Four: First Steps poster, but fans aren’t convinced. The denial came through Deadline, a longtime access media outlet that, unsurprisingly, is taking Marvel’s word for it without question.
Jonathan Majors’ Marvel Return Rumors Clash as New and Old Media Disagree on MCU Kang Plans
Jonathan Majors’ potential return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe has ignited a media battle between traditional “access” outlets and the rising influence of “new media” online scoopers.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Director Daniel Vávra Attacks Critical Review as Steam Reportedly Hides Negative Reactions to the Game
Despite its fair share of pre-launch controversy, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has debuted to impressive success, drawing in over 160,000 concurrent players on Steam and maintaining strong reviews from critics and audiences alike. Even many of the “anti-woke” voices in the gaming sphere, such as SmashJT, have praised the game, brushing aside previous concerns over optional same-sex romance options in favor of recognizing its strong RPG mechanics, narrative, and historical depth.