Matt Braly's Canceled Project 'Afterworld' Revived by The Monk Studios
The Monk Studios has acquired the rights to revive 'Afterworld', a canceled animated project by Amphibia creator Matt Braly.
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Japanese Eroge Developer Must Pay Taxes on Revenue Blocked by Bank
Japanese adult game developer Nupuryu must pay taxes on overseas earnings after Rakuten Bank blocked his international transfer, leaving him with no actual payout.
Former Santa Monica Writer Reveals Sony Anticipated Backlash and Silenced Staff Over Physical Discs
Alanah Pearce revealed that Sony expected fierce gamer backlash over ending physical media and imposed strict social media rules to stop employees from commenting.
Danganronpa Creator Reveals Game Delay Was So He Could Play GTA 6
Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka admitted his upcoming game was delayed not only to avoid competing with GTA 6, but also so he could play it himself.
Dynamis One's Magical Girl RPG Astraea Oratio Opens Closed Beta Test Registration
Dynamis One has officially opened Closed Beta registrations on iOS and Android for its upcoming gacha RPG Astraea Oratio until September 21.
Runeveil Developer Slams ReStory Key Resellers, Suggests Pirating Instead
The creator of Runeveil blasted grey market resellers for profiting off free ReStory keys, telling players they might as well pirate the game instead of buying resold keys.
Paddle Paddle Paddle Sparks Debate as Over 21% of Players Refund Game After Beating It
Indie co-op game Paddle Paddle Paddle sparked debate on Steam after over 21% of players requested refunds despite finishing the game.
Riot Games to End 2XKO Development While Keeping the Game Playable for Free
Riot Games has announced it is ending active development on fighting game 2XKO, though servers will remain open and free to play.
End of Horror Slop? Game Developers Debate if the Easy-Money Indie Horror Boom Is Over
Game developers on Reddit are debating whether the golden era of easily monetizing indie horror games has come to an end due to market saturation.
Zenless Zone Zero Lead Artist Atwo Leaves miHoYo to Make Dream Farming Game
Zenless Zone Zero art director Atwo has announced his departure from miHoYo after six years to pursue his personal dream of developing a farming game.
Study Finds Steam Gamers with Over 200 Hours Write More Thoughtful Negative Reviews
Researchers found that Steam players with over 200 hours of playtime tend to write more detailed, high-quality negative reviews reflecting deep dedication.
Gust Survey Reveals Nearly 80% of Players Want a Weight Gain Mechanic in Atelier Karia
A Gust survey of over 34,000 players reveals that nearly 80% want Atelier Karia to include a mechanic where the protagonist gets chubbier after eating a lot.