Dana Walden is set to take control of video game production at Disney as part of a broader corporate restructuring. On Wednesday, she assumes her new role as President and Chief Creative Officer of Disney Entertainment.
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Director Daniel Vávra Attacks YouTuber Who Was Defending His Game – Grifter Comment Backfires Bigtime as Allies Turn on Warhorse Studios
The controversies surrounding Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 have taken a sharp turn as Warhorse Studios’ co-owner Daniel Vávra finds himself embroiled in a public feud with popular YouTuber Rev Says Desu. Ironically, the clash stems from a video in which Rev defended the game against accusations of wokeness, yet Vávra’s aggressive response has only fueled further backlash.
TeamKill Media Calls Modding ‘Vulgar’ and Claims it Makes ‘A Joke Out of Our Art’ – Won’t Release ‘Code Violet’ on PC
TeamKill Media has stirred up a storm of criticism after announcing it would not be releasing its upcoming game, Code Violet, on PC. The studio’s reasoning, posted on X, has drawn ire for its condescending tone and virtue signaling, leaving gamers and content creators alike scratching their heads.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Director Confirms Divisive Content, Defends Controversial Romance Options and Diverse Characters
After rumors last week that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was banned in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for “unskippable” Pride-centric romance scenes, the game’s creative director took to X to set the record straight.
Daniel Vávra, the Creative Director of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, has spoken out to address the swirling rumors regarding the game’s content and alleged bans in certain countries. His statement provided some clarity on several contentious claims, confirming the presence of divisive romance options while emphasizing the studio’s commitment to historical accuracy and player choice.
Gaming Industry ‘Hopes’ GTA 6 Price Opens the Floodgates for $100 Base Games – Is This The End of Affordable Gaming?
The idea of standard video game prices jumping to $100 is being floated as a possibility, thanks to the hype surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6. According to Matthew Ball’s State of Video Gaming in 2025 report, some in the gaming industry hope Take-Two Interactive will use the unprecedented excitement around Rockstar’s GTA 6 to push this price increase. If successful, this could open the door for other publishers to follow suit, all under the guise of offsetting spiraling development costs.
Is Sega Making a New Ecco The Dolphin Game? – Rumors Over Trademark Spark Dolphin Discussion
Thalassophobia is defined as “the fear of the ocean” and it appears the folks at Sega have had it for years as one of their more iconic characters from the 1990s, Ecco the Dolphin, has been without a new game since the year 2000. However, a recent trademark filed by Sega may mean that a resurgence for this series is on the horizon.
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Gets Great News as Jim Carrey Open to Returning as Doctor Eggman Despite 2022 Retirement
Jim Carrey revealed he's open to returning as Doctor Ivo Robotnik in Sonic The Hedgehog 4 despite announcing his retirement from acting in 2022. Speculation swirled after his announcement, but despite supposedly calling it a career, Jim Carrey returned to the screen...
RUMOR: Nintendo Switch 2 Price and Release Window Reportedly Revealed – Coming This Summer at a Steep Cost?
Following the recently released teaser trailer and confirmation of a Nintendo Direct set for April 2, speculation about the price and release window for Nintendo Switch 2 has intensified. Shpeshal_Nick, host of the XboxEra Podcast, recently added fuel to the fire with unverified rumors about a June 2025 release and pricing tiers.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Reportedly Banned in Saudi Arabia Over Rumored Controversial Scene – Is China Next?
The highly anticipated sequel to Kingdom Come: Deliverance may already be facing steep hurdles in the global market. According to reports from Saudi Arabian outlets, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has allegedly been banned in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia due to “unskippable scenes” that they claim promote “hidden agendas.” This seems to insinuate depictions of same-sex relationships within the narrative, something banned by Saudi Arabian governmnet.
‘DragonAge: The Veilguard’ Director Corinne Busche Gone From BioWare, Rumored Closure Of Edmonton Studio, Missing Sales Targets by 85%
In a development that has sent ripples through the gaming industry, Corinne Busche, game director of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, has left BioWare.
Witcher 3 Director Who Left CDPR Releases Trailer for New Fantasy RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker That Puts Witcher 4 to Shame
The first trailer for The Blood of Dawnwalker, the debut game from Konrad Tomaszkiewicz’s studio Rebel Wolves, has sent ripples through the gaming community—and for good reason. Tomaszkiewicz, best known as the game director for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, left CD Projekt Red several years ago to form his own team. Judging by this new trailer, he may have taken the last remnants of CDPR’s magic with him.
Lords of The Fallen Dev Vows to Update Game to Replace Body Type A/B With Male/Female After Players Vote to Keep Gender Politics Out of Games
In the aftermath of Marek Tymiński’s now-viral poll on gender selection in medieval fantasy RPGs, the CEO of CI Games has taken a decisive stance that is sure to resonate with many gamers. Following overwhelming support for the traditional “male or female” character options—88% of 49,000+ voters—Tymiński announced via X that the studio would not only adhere to these preferences in future games but also retroactively update Lords of the Fallen to align with player feedback.
Nintendo Switch 2 Officially Announced, Previous Leaks Confirmed for New Console
The rumors are true: Nintendo has officially announced the Nintendo Switch 2. In a surprise reveal, the company dropped a trailer offering fans their first look at the next-generation console.