Video Games

Sweet Baby Inc. Allegedly Linked to Secret Indie Game Funding Network, Report Alleges Hidden Ties Between Landfall Games, Wings Interactive, and SBI

Sweet Baby Inc. Allegedly Linked to Secret Indie Game Funding Network, Report Alleges Hidden Ties Between Landfall Games, Wings Interactive, and SBI

A recent report by Gothic Therapy, a YouTube channel hosted by MasteroftheTDS and WritingRaven, suggests that indie gaming may be influenced by a network of companies working behind the scenes. According to their investigation, Landfall Games, known for titles like Totally Accurate Battle Simulator and Content Warning, is allegedly connected to Wings Interactive, a funding group that claims to support indie developers from marginalized backgrounds. The report also links Sweet Baby Inc. (SBI), a controversial consulting firm, to this network.

Sony Experiences PSN Outage Over the Weekend, Company Cites ‘Operational Issues’ as Cause Despite User Fears of a Data Breach

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

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.

The Last of Us Live-Action Show Changes Abby’s Physique While Neil Druckmann Claims ‘We Pander to No One’, Show Could Continue Past Season 2 Despite Lack of Source Material

The Last of Us Live-Action Show Changes Abby’s Physique While Neil Druckmann Claims ‘We Pander to No One’, Show Could Continue Past Season 2 Despite Lack of Source Material

Season two of HBO’s The Last of Us live-action TV series is on its way. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, the showrunners hinted that the series based on the beloved video game is far from over, despite there being no more source material after season two. They also confirmed the character of Abby will have a different physique than in the game while claiming they “pander to no one.” 

Politico Took $8M in USAID Taxpayer Money While Attacking Gamergate and Pushing Anti-Gamer Narrative—Trump Admin Just Cut Them Off

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.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Director Daniel Vávra Attacks Critical Review as Steam Reportedly Hides Negative Reactions to the Game

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.

EA CEO Attempts to Explain Away Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Failure, Claims Game Didn’t Sell Due to Lack of Live Service Elements, No Mention of Divisive Identity Politics

EA CEO Attempts to Explain Away Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Failure, Claims Game Didn’t Sell Due to Lack of Live Service Elements, No Mention of Divisive Identity Politics

Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson has finally addressed the disaster that is Dragon Age: The Veilguard, but his response was as out-of-touch as one might expect. Instead of acknowledging the real reasons the game failed—shoddy gameplay, a narrative that betrayed the franchise’s roots, and an overbearing focus on identity politics—Wilson has instead blamed a lack of live service elements for the game’s commercial flop.

BioWare Down to Less Than 100 Employees After Mass Layoffs Decimate Dragon Age: The Veilguard Studio

BioWare Down to Less Than 100 Employees After Mass Layoffs Decimate Dragon Age: The Veilguard Studio

The previously reported BioWare layoffs have gutted the once-legendary RPG studio, leaving it with fewer than 100 employees, according to a new report from Bloomberg. This is a stunning decline from the more than 200 developers who worked on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and an even more dramatic fall from BioWare’s peak, when the company operated across three studios and employed well over 400 people.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Director Corinne Busche Hired by Wizards of The Coast for Skeleton Key Studios After Leaving BioWare

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Director Corinne Busche Hired by Wizards of The Coast for Skeleton Key Studios After Leaving BioWare

In a move that has sparked immediate controversy and proved that it’s more than possible to fail upwards in the gaming world, Wizards of the Coast has reportedly hired Dragon Age: The Veilguard director Corinne Busche to work at its newly formed Skeleton Key Studios. This development, first reported by Diversity & Dragons and later confirmed by YouTuber SmashJT, suggests that the Veilguard director has quietly landed a new role despite producing the most notorious bomb in BioWare’s long-running RPG history.

Multiversus Shutting Down in May With No Refund Policy Announced, Game Director Claims Players Have Been Making Threats Since Announcement

Multiversus Shutting Down in May With No Refund Policy Announced, Game Director Claims Players Have Been Making Threats Since Announcement

Warner Bros.’ MultiVersus is officially shutting down this May, adding another massive financial loss to the company’s already troubled gaming division. The game’s unexpected closure has left many players feeling betrayed—especially those who spent money on premium content. However, the backlash has escalated beyond frustration, with the game’s director and development team now reportedly facing threats of physical harm.