Disney has quietly removed 15 games from Steam, including classic titles tied to Star Wars—with no official explanation provided.
Key highlights:
Disney – Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier
Star Wars: Rebellion
Star Wars: Dark Forces (Original version)
Crimson Desert has crossed a major milestone, with Pearl Abyss confirming over 5 million copies sold worldwide.
• 2 million copies sold in first 24 hours
• 3 million reached within a week
• Now 5 million total sales milestone achieved
• Peak of 276,000 concurrent players on Steam
Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, best known for directing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, has praised Crimson Desert for taking bold creative risks in the modern RPG space.
• Called Crimson Desert “different” from standard AAA games
• Praised its willingness to take creative risks
PlayStation 5 sales have surged across the US following Sony’s recent price hike announcement, according to data from Circana.
The spike was so significant that the week ending April 4 became the strongest hardware sales week of 2026 so far.
A new report suggests the next God of War entry could take a bold new direction, exploring multiple mythologies while shifting focus away from Kratos.
According to leaks via MP1st:
• Faye reportedly the main playable character
• Multiple mythologies including Chinese, Japanese, and Mayan
A Japanese indie developer has raised concerns after Resona Bank reportedly blocked overseas payments tied to adult game sales.
Mai Itsuki of doujin circle Ren shared that international revenue transfers were suddenly halted due to unspecified “risks.”
Resident Evil Requiem is standing out in the AAA space—not for sales alone, but for how many players are actually finishing it.
New data shows an unusually high completion rate across platforms, far above industry norms.
• ~70.5% completion rate on Steam (PC)
• ~67% completion rate on PS5
Roblox has officially launched its native PlayStation 5 version.
Key highlights:
• Up to 30% faster load times
• Improved performance and responsiveness
• Enables developers to push visuals further
A recent data breach in Rockstar Games has taken an unexpected turn, as parent company Take-Two Interactive saw its stock value rise by over $1 billion following the leak.
The hackers, linked to ShinyHunters, released internal data after ransom demands went unmet.
Giving away Graveyard Keeper for free might sound risky—but it turned out to be a smart move for tinyBuild.
During a limited-time promotion, the game generated over $250,000 in DLC sales on Steam alone.
The move also helped build momentum for Graveyard Keeper 2, which crossed 450,000 wishlists.
Johnny Somali has been sentenced to prison with labor in South Korea.
The streamer, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, was found guilty on all counts—including serious deepfake-related offenses.
The Stop Killing Games initiative is backing new legislation in California.
The proposed bill, AB 1921—also known as the Protect Our Games Act—has been introduced by Chris Ward.
The Stop Killing Games campaign will take a major step forward with a public hearing at the European Parliament.
Key details:
• Hearing date: April 16, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Brussels time)
• Open to the public and livestreamed
• Organized by IMCO, JURI, and PETI committees
The FTC has officially warned PayPal, Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard over "debanking" practices.
This comes after payment processors pressured platforms like Steam and itch into pulling hundreds of legal games back in 2025.
Details: www.gamingamigos.com/post/ftc-war...
IO Interactive has ended its publishing deal with Build a Rocket Boy and cancelled the planned Hitman crossover mission for MindsEye. www.gamingamigos.com/post/io-inte...
The Stop Killing Games (SKG) campaign is gaining momentum again in the UK. Organizers say the movement’s UK petition is "not dead,” and campaign representatives will be in London on March 22 to take part in roundtable discussions representing the initiative.
Sony is experimenting with dynamic pricing on the PlayStation Store, and the test has grown far beyond its original scope. www.gamingamigos.com/post/sony-dy...
Highguard Confirms March 12 Shutdown After Tencent Funding Pulled and Player Numbers Collapse... www.gamingamigos.com/post/highgua...
Full March 2026 video game release schedule with dates, platforms, and highlights covering Marathon, Crimson Desert, Fatal Frame 2 Remake, and more. details: www.gamingamigos.com/post/game-re...
Saudi-Backed Qiddiya Becomes Sole Owner of EVO as NODWIN Completes Stake Sale
Details: www.gamingamigos.com/post/nodwin-...
Valve wins a federal jury verdict against patent troll Leigh Rothschild under Washington's Patent Troll Prevention Act, setting a rare legal precedent.
Details: www.gamingamigos.com/post/valve-j...
Video Games Are Losing "Attention War" to Gambling, Porn, and Social Media, New Report Finds.
Details: www.gamingamigos.com/post/video-g...
This comes from the person whose entire career is in AI.
Stop Killing Games Is Now Launching Two Official NGOs in the EU and the US.
Details: www.gamingamigos.com/post/stop-ki...
Xbox Leadership Shakeup: Phil Spencer Out, Asha Sharma Named New Microsoft Gaming CEO
details: www.gamingamigos.com/post/xbox-ph...
Valve Faces £656m UK Lawsuit Over Steam Pricing Practices
