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Recent Sweet Baby Inc. Game Potentially Revealed From Popular Studio
Another game has been revealed by the Gothic Therapy YouTube channel to be a recent client project of Sweet Baby Inc., the controversial narrative design firm co-founded by Kim Belair.
CDPR Claims The Witcher 4 Will Tackle a Woman’s Struggle in a Medieval World
The Witcher 4 directors claim that using Ciri as the main protagonist in their game will allow the team to explore the nature of sexism in The Witcher world. But is that something anyone was asking for in a fantasy RPG game heading into 2025?
Warhammer 40k Writer Claims Female Adeptus Custodes Still Canon Despite Intentional Male Gendered Language in His Own Work
After fans celebrated what appeared to be a decanonization of female Adeptus Custodes in The Ultimate Guide to Warhammer 40k, the book’s co-writer has come out to claim that, despite the intentional gendered language he himself oversaw in the guide, custodians can still be female.
Warhammer 40k Guide Appeared to Remove Female Adeptus Custodes From Canon
A recent edition of the Ultimate Guide to Warhammer 40k appears to eliminate the recently retconned-in female members of the Adeptus Custodes from the game’s canon.
The Witcher 3 Directors & Other Devs Leave CDPR to Start Rival Studios
CD Projekt Red (CDPR), once hailed as a powerhouse in the gaming industry for acclaimed titles like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is undergoing a significant transformation. Recently, a wave of key developers, including the Wicther 3 directors, have chosen to leave CDPR to start their own rival game studios.
CD Projekt Red’s Lore Designer Reportedly Voiced a Desire to Assault Gamers
CD Projekt Red (CDPR) Franchise and Lore Designer Cian Maher recently came under intense scrutiny for a series of inflammatory remarks directed toward the gaming community, including what appears to be a voiced desire to physically assault them.
‘Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet’ Actress Tati Gabrielle ATTACKS Gamers, Ignites Further Controversy
The gaming community has erupted in response to a recent attack by Tati Gabrielle, the lead actress of Naughty Dog’s latest title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Gabrielle has come under fire after responding dismissively to fan backlash at her game’s trailer, sparking further controversy around its less-than-stellar reception.
‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ Director Points to Hate Campaign Over Game Flaws to Explain Abysmal Failure
Corinne Busche, director of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, has recently attributed the game’s disappointing performance to a purported hate campaign and review bombing orchestrated by discontented factions within the gaming community. However, a closer examination reveals that the failure of The Veilguard stems not from external harassment, but from fundamental missteps in game design and a departure from what made Dragon Age beloved by fans.
Former Kotaku Editor Alyssa Mercante’s Social Media Content Vanishing Ahead of Smash JT Lawsuit
Former Kotaku Senior Editor Alyssa Mercante has reportedly been removing a large number of her past tweets, according to analytics provided by Social Blade. This development, which surfaced shortly after she filed a defamation lawsuit against YouTuber Smash JT, has raised eyebrows throughout the gaming community.
CDPR Admits Original Author Andrzej Sapkowski Was Not Consulted on Ciri’s Witcher Role in ‘Witcher 4’
CD Project Red has admitted it didn’t consult The Witcher series author Andrzej Sapkowski regarding their decision to make Ciri a witcher and turn her into the primary protagonist of The Witcher 4.
Sweet Baby Inc. Website Goes Offline: Permanent Shutdown or Just a Glitch?
The website for Sweet Baby Inc.—the controversial narrative consultancy firm run by Kim Belair—went offline today and remained dark throughout the afternoon. Many now wonder if it’s simply experiencing technical difficulties or if the DEI-focused company is intentionally wiping itself from the web.
Exclusive: Ubisoft Financial Turmoil Points Toward Imminent Bankruptcy in 2025
Ubisoft is not doing well—this is likely the sentiment shared by its executives as they grapple with the fall of a once-incredible gaming giant. But, according to earnings reports, the company could face bankruptcy in 2025 if nothing changes.