Itch.io Controversy Highlights Growing Rift Between Platform Rules and Gamer Needs
"We need to stop them before this tactic becomes common practice."
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After Taking on SKG, Here's What Happened to Indie Dev Influencer Pirate Software
The SKG movement launched in April 2024.
What Does "EOMM" Mean in 'Marvel Rivals,' and Does the Game Actually Use It?
"Yeah it's definitely real and they're lying because they know the community hates it."
What Exactly Does Star Level Do in 'Clash Royale'? A Whole Lot, and Nothing at Once
"Answer the call of the mustache!"
PlayStation Ended Their Stars Rewards, Leaving Fans Scrambling for Answers
"This version of the PlayStation Stars program will fully end on November 2, 2026."
Are Mario and Princess Peach Just Friends? Nintendo Drops Bombshell for Gaming Fans
The characters were introduced to a new generation of fans through 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie.'
Why Did 'Roblox' Change Friends to Connections? Exploring Corporation's Latest Announcement
More than 80 million people log into the popular video game every day, turning it into a pop culture icon.
Jujutsu Shenanigans Vanished From Roblox Seemingly Overnight and Players Are Confused
Jujutsu Shenanigans was created in Roblox in 2022.
What Happened to G2's Leaf? Here's What We Know About the Esports' Player
Nathan "Leaf" Orf will not join the team for VCT Americas Stage 2 kickoff.
'Roblox' Desktop Player Thinks Players Are on Mobile, Rendering It Unplayable — Here's Why
"I hopped off a game I was on, 'Roblox' had to 'update,' and suddenly thinks I'm on a phone or something."
Why Did the Voice Actor for Ikora in 'Destiny' Change? Worried Fans Scramble for Answers
"Some voice talent has been unavailable for recordings."
Pokémon Go's Sky Has Turned Purple for Some People, but Users Want to Know Why
'Pokémon Go' is turning its skies purple as part of a specific event.
Why Is Pet Gifting Disabled in the 'Roblox' Game 'Grow a Garden'? Here's How to Fix it
A duplication bug caused chaos for 'Grow a Garden' fans on 'Roblox.'
Why are Some PokeStops Gold? A Quick Trick to Gimmighoul Wealth and Special Evolution
Gotta catch 'em all ... Gimmighoul coins, that is!
What Happened to "Be a Nurse" on Roblox? Players Devastated After Game Removed Suddenly
The names of drugs may have been the culprit.
Bloxburg Was Temporarily Deleted From 'Roblox,' but What Happened to It?
Bloxburg was temporarily deleted from 'Roblox.'
Mang0 Has Been Released By Cloud9 Over Allegations of Serial Verbal Harassment
Mang0 was accused of harassing several other players.
'Clash of Clans' Responded to Fans Whose Supercell ID Names Were Suddenly Changed
Players are only allowed to change their ID name once.
Hideo Kojima Offers Rare Glimpse Into His Complicated Health History — Detail
"I thought that I could never recover. I felt like I might not ever be able to create a game again."
Why Does Kris Remove Their Soul in 'Deltarune'? The Eerie Question Has Haunted Fans
Kris tears out their soul, and menacingly turns a glowing eye on the player. A warning? A message? What exactly is going on?!
People Are Camping out at Best Buy to Prepare for a Major Video Game Release
The Switch 2 has plenty of people pretty excited.
Why Did My Voice Chat Disappear on 'Roblox'?! Frustrated Users Silenced — Here's Why
There's nothing an avid gamer hates more than getting kicked out of their game with no warning, especially when they return to find features missing.
The Madden Curse Appears to Be Back — Here's a History of the Years It Has Struck
Does appearing on the cover of a 'Madden' game mean your days in the NFL are numbered? Some think so.
'Valorant' Players Noticed Right Away When Omen Was Suddenly Removed From All Queues
There's a good chance that Omen will return.
'Deltarune' Is Coming out Across Multiple Gaming Platforms: Here’s What to Know
'Deltarune's developer released an update.
Hey, Listen! It's Time for the Live-Action 'Legend of Zelda' Cast to Take Up the Sword
"She's definitely 'biblically-accurate Zelda'"
PopularMMOs Fans Still Have Questions About Why Pat and Jen Broke up and Where the Gamers Are Now
Pat and Jen announced their split in 2019.
What Does Unrated Mean in Roblox? Find out the Details
Roblox has achieved massive success since its debut, racking up a staggering 85.3 million daily active users as of February 2025.
Why Does Springtrap Have an Axe? It All Comes Back to a Fiery Fanmade Music Video
"Bro literally made the axe canon in 'Dead by Daylight.' Respect."
Popular Streamer Amouranth Calls Police on Her Husband after a 10-Hour Livestream Fight
Nick hurled accusations at Amouranth, who broke into tears at one point and ended up calling the police after her husband's anger rose alarmingly.
'Apex Legends' Players Think They Know Why Revenant Temporarily Disappeared From the Game
Revenant has been a favorite skin in 'Apex Legends' for a long time.
When Will 'Fortnite' Be Back on iOS? The Wait Is Almost Over
Soon, soon.
What Happened to Ranked Warzone on 'COD'? It's Literally a Skill Issue
Skill Rating has given players issues since the release of 'Black Ops 6,' and they hope for a final resolution with this shutdown.
Fanum Hinted at Leaving AMP: “They Sold Their Soul; They’re Mad I Won’t Do It”
"Everything will soon come to light."
“Put Mom’s Phone Down” — Saint West Hacks Kim Kardashian’s Phone To Promote Roblox Channel
"Kim, we need a stronger passcode babe."
VShojo Cut Ties With Matara, and This Might Be Why
"HUH? WHAT???"
"Chicken Jockey" Is Everywhere These Days, but What Does the Minecraft Reference Mean?
Steve and Garrett find themselves facing down a chicken in the arena. A chicken? A chicken.
‘The Last of Us’ Video Games Both End in Savage, Morally Ambiguous Ways
Brutal is an understatement.
When Will Vibrant Visuals Be Released for 'Minecraft' Players to Enjoy?
Bedrock users won't be able to lord it over Java users for long. But for now they can, at least for a little while.
Something's Not Quite Right With Elon Musk's 'Elden Ring' Build
"Elon are you ok? Can you hire someone competent to help you make a build because these screenshots are making my head hurt."
When Will the 'Minecraft Movie' Be Streaming? Expected Max Release Date and Rental Options
When will the 'Minecraft Movie' be available for streaming and which streaming platform will it be available on?
Is Daft Punk Coming to 'Fortnite'? Leaks Suggest Possible Season 9 Festival Debut
Could a digital Daft Punk reunion be in the future for 'Fortnite' players?
Elon Musk Went Live While Playing a Game, and His Harshest Critics Were in the Chat
Elon Musk called out people "spamming the chat."
'Adventure Time' x 'Fortnite' Leaks Hint the Collab Could Be Dropping Very Soon
"When you realize it's not April Fool's."
‘A Minecraft Movie’s’ Chicken Jockey Scene Trend Has the Internet in a Frenzy
The 'A Minecraft Movie' Chicken Jockey trend was rowdy that some participants have been banned from movie theaters.
How To Get a ‘Minecraft’ Popcorn Buckets Inspired by the Game’s Classic Characters
Zombie, Pickaxe, and Creeper are among some of the characters reimagined in the 'Minecraft' popcorn buckets.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Has a High Price Point, and Nintendo Thinks People Will Pay
The Switch 2 costs considerably more than its predecessor.
What "Call Limit Reached" Means in 'Rocket League' and a Potential Quick Fix
"This happening to everyone rn?"
Here's Why Abdulaziz "Hax$" Al-Yami Was Banned From Top Tournaments as a Gamer
Hax$ had a successful, but controversial, career as a gamer.
Professional 'Smash Bros.' Player Hax$ Is Dead at Just 30, but How Did He Die?
Hax$ was banned from the professional Smash circuit in 2021.
