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Marvel Rivals implements a "Victim Compensation Protocol" as people are getting paid to throw
NetEase, the developer of Marvel Rivals, has introduced a "Victim Compensation Protocol" to combat players being paid to intentionally lose or sabotage matches. This system aims to address issues arising from match-fixing within the game.
3 months after revealing his debut project at The Game Awards, Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi loses NetEase funding…
NetEase has reportedly withdrawn funding from Toshihiro Nagoshi's Nagoshi Studio, the developer behind the upcoming game Gang of Dragon. The decision comes just three months after the game's debut trailer at The Game Awards and follows a Bloomberg report indicating the project requires significant additional investment. Nagoshi Studio, founded by the Yakuza creator after his departure from Sega, is now seeking alternative funding.
Marvel Rivals is enacting 'Victim Compensation Protocol' for everyone who has been negatively affected by the incentivised throwing epidemic: 'The system will automatically restore lost points'
NetEase has implemented a 'Victim Compensation Protocol' in Marvel Rivals to address incentivized throwing, where players are paid to lose matches. The system will automatically restore lost points for players negatively affected by teammates confirmed to be engaging in malicious behavior. A new detection system using big data analysis and manual review has also been deployed to penalize offenders.
The Division 2 Breaks Its Steam Record | TAG
The Division 2 has broken its own Steam concurrent player record with over 27,000 players, seven years after its release, likely fueled by Ubisoft's upcoming roadmap. Separately, Resident Evil Requiem is experiencing extremely high demand, selling out physical copies online, and Harlem Globetrotters are getting their first basketball game in two decades. Additionally, Slay the Spire 2 released an update to fix multiplayer bugs, and NetEase is cracking down on match-fixing in Marvel Rivals.
Yakuza Creator's Nagoshi Studio Becomes Latest to Lose NetEase Funding
Toshihiro Nagoshi's Nagoshi Studio has lost funding from NetEase, effective May. The studio is now seeking new investors for its debut title, Gang of Dragon, and is in negotiations with NetEase over existing assets. Several other studios previously funded by NetEase have also lost their backing without releasing games.
PS5 Fans Upset as Promising Adventure Game Might Be Canceled
The upcoming action-adventure game Gang of Dragon, developed by Nagoshi Studio under NetEase, is reportedly facing cancellation due to a lack of additional funding. Parent company NetEase plans to cease financing the studio in May 2026, requiring the studio to secure $44.4 million to complete the game and find a new publisher. This news has disappointed PlayStation 5 players who were anticipating the title.
NetEase cuts funding to Gang of Dragon dev Nagoshi Studio
NetEase will cease funding for Nagoshi Studio, the developer of Gang of Dragon, in May 2026. Sources indicate the decision was made due to an estimated ¥7 billion ($44.4 million) shortfall needed to complete the game. Nagoshi Studio, founded by Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, is reportedly seeking new sponsors without success.
Website that let Marvel Rivals players pay each other to throw matches pivots to "transparency initiative" after NetEase get mad
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase has implemented new systems to detect and combat match-fixing after a third-party website facilitated players being paid to throw matches. The developer has introduced an active server-wide detection system and a compensation system for affected players, while the website in question has pivoted to a "transparency initiative."
Gang Of Dragon Studio Reportedly Has Funding Pulled By NetEase
NetEase has reportedly pulled its funding from Nagoshi Studio, jeopardizing the development of its first game, Gang of Dragon. The decision, made in May, cited the estimated $44.4 million needed for completion. Nagoshi Studio is currently seeking a new publishing partner, but NetEase is only open to negotiations if the studio can cover the costs of existing assets.
NetEase is reportedly pulling funding for Yakuza creator's studio
NetEase is reportedly ceasing funding for Nagoshi Studio, the development house founded by Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi. The studio, which is working on the debut title Gang of Dragon, requires significant investment, and NetEase has decided to cut its financial support starting in May. Nagoshi Studio is seeking new sponsors to continue development.
Nagoshi Studio reportedly facing closure, after NetEase pulls Gang of Dragon funding
Nagoshi Studio, founded by Yakuza series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, is reportedly facing closure. Publisher NetEase has indicated it will withdraw funding for the studio's debut title, Gang of Dragon, leading to potential closure.
Nagoshi Studio reportedly facing closure, after NetEase ‘pulls Gang of Dragon funding’
Nagoshi Studio is reportedly facing closure as NetEase has allegedly pulled funding for its game Gang of Dragon. Separately, Nintendo of America is suing the United States government over tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, filing a complaint in the U.S. Court of International Trade.
NetEase Games Will Stop Funding Gang of Dragon Developer Nagoshi Studio in May – Rumor
NetEase Games is reportedly ceasing funding for Nagoshi Studio, the developer of Gang of Dragon, by May. Sources indicate the studio needs approximately $44.4 million to complete the game, and NetEase is allowing the studio to seek new sponsors. If funding is not secured, the game may be canceled.
NetEase cuts funding for Yakuza creator’s new game as the studio anticipates ‘impending closure’
Publisher NetEase has cut funding for Nagoshi Studio's upcoming game, Gang of Dragon, a spiritual successor to the Yakuza series, and the studio anticipates closure. Nagoshi Studio is reportedly seeking new funding sources but has been unsuccessful. This decision comes as NetEase continues to downsize its gaming operations, having previously closed Ouka Studio and laid off staff from Marvel Rivals.
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NetEase has reportedly cut funding for Toshihiro Nagoshi's upcoming game, Gang of Dragon, after realizing an additional $44 million was needed to complete its development. This decision casts doubt on whether the game will ever be released.
NetEase pulls funding of Yakuza creator's Nagoshi Studio, putting development of Gang of Dragon at risk
NetEase has reportedly ceased funding for Nagoshi Studio, founded by Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, with funding to end in May. This decision puts the development of the studio's inaugural game, Gang of Dragon, at risk. Nagoshi Studio has been seeking new sponsorship without success and is in discussions with NetEase regarding the acquisition of its intellectual property.
NetEase has reportedly pulled funding from Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi's studio and next game Gang of Dragon
NetEase has reportedly decided to cease funding for Gang of Dragon, the debut game from Toshihiro Nagoshi's Nagoshi Studio, effective May. The studio was informed that the game requires an additional ¥7 billion (approximately £33 million) to complete. Nagoshi is currently seeking alternative funding sources, but the studio's future remains uncertain.
NetEase Will Stop Funding GANG OF DRAGON, Now At Risk Of Cancellation
NetEase has reportedly decided to cease funding for Nagoshi Studio's upcoming game, GANG OF DRAGON, due to escalating development costs. The studio is now seeking alternative funding to prevent the game's cancellation, though NetEase retains the license unless the studio can buy it out. GANG OF DRAGON is an action-adventure game set in Tokyo's Kabukicho district, developed by Toshihiro Nagoshi, creator of the Yakuza franchise.
NetEase warns Marvel Rivals Throwing Bounty participants face punishment
NetEase has issued a warning to players participating in "throwing bounty" activities in Marvel Rivals, stating that such actions undermine competitive integrity and will result in severe penalties, including permanent bans. The company is implementing a specialized investigation protocol to identify and address this negative gameplay trend.
Yakuza Creator's Promising New PS5 Game May Soon Be Sleeping with the Fishes as Funding Is Cut
Publisher NetEase has reportedly ceased funding for Toshihiro Nagoshi's promising PlayStation 5 game, Gang of Dragon. The project, a spiritual successor to the Yakuza series, is estimated to require an additional $44 million to complete. Employees were notified of the decision, and the studio may need to find a new publisher or repay NetEase to continue development independently.
