Ashes of Creation
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Ashes of Creation Legal Update
The MMORPG Ashes of Creation remains in limbo over a month after going offline. Legal disputes, including a lawsuit and counter-suit involving Rob Dawson, have emerged since the game's shutdown.
Haunted Pikachu dolls? Dead-eyed Ditto-humans? A Look at Pokemon Pokopia | TAG
The article discusses the unique and bizarre post-apocalyptic world of Pokémon Pokopia, which offers a refreshing departure from the traditional Pokémon formula with its haunted dolls and unusual characters. It also touches upon other gaming news including Resident Evil Requiem's narrative approach, deals on Nintendo titles like Mario Kart World and Splatoon 3, the divisive nature of Mega Evolutions in Pokémon, new book preorders, a Star Wars character comparison, a quirky dungeon crawler, and the ongoing drama surrounding Ashes of Creation.
Ousted Ashes of Creation director wins restraining order against his own board: "I categorically deny I mismanaged funds or caused the company's shutdown"
Steven Sharif, the ousted director of Ashes of Creation, has obtained a temporary restraining order against the board of Intrepid Studios, led by Rob Dawson. Sharif denies allegations of mismanagement and claims the board is attempting to seize company assets and IP for their own enrichment. The legal battle follows mass layoffs and the apparent shutdown of the studio.
Betawatch: Marathon and Equinox Homecoming both enter launch waters
Bungie's new game Marathon and Equinox Homecoming have launched this week, alongside other gaming news including AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity reaching a crowdfunding milestone. The article also provides updates on various games in beta testing and development, detailing their current status and upcoming plans.
Ashes of Creation director Steven Sharif breaks silence in ongoing legal battle
Ashes of Creation founder Steven Sharif has released a public statement addressing ongoing lawsuits related to the MMO's shutdown. The statement comes amid multiple legal battles being considered by the company.
A judge has granted Ashes of Creation’s Steven Sharif a TRO against Intrepid’s board
A judge has granted Ashes of Creation's Steven Sharif a temporary restraining order against Intrepid's board of directors, led by Rob Dawson, and TFE Games Holdings LLC. The order prevents the defendants from accessing or distributing Intrepid's trade secrets, finding sufficient reason to believe Sharif will prevail in his claims of an improper takeover and misappropriation of assets. The court found that Intrepid has already suffered harm and will continue to do so if the TRO is not granted.
MMO Hype Train: Ashes of Creation really could’ve been something – and still might be
The article discusses the tumultuous development of the MMORPG Ashes of Creation, highlighting the departure of key developers and subsequent legal battles. Despite these issues, the author believes the game's solid foundation and advanced development state offer a slim possibility for salvage and a future live service.
Make My MMO: Epitome made $661K on Kickstarter, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk II
The AI-driven MMORPG Epitome successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising approximately $661,000 from over 20,000 backers. Meanwhile, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk II ship in early access, and various other crowdfunded MMOs like Pantheon, Star Citizen, and Project Gorgon provided updates on their development progress and upcoming patches.
MMO Week in Review: The clock strikes Midnight
This week's MMO news roundup covers the early access launch of World of Warcraft: Midnight, BitCraft entering its second early access phase, and Gamigo reviving Gloria Victis. The article also touches on layoffs at Corepunk, Discord's postponed age verification rollout, and various updates and issues across numerous other MMO titles.
New Video Game Releases in Week 49 of December 8, 2025
This article lists new video game releases for the week of December 8, 2025, across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. It also details free game offerings for December 2025 on PC, mobile, Xbox Game Pass, and PlayStation Plus. Notable releases include Skate Story, Pokemon Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension, and Terminator 2D: No Fate.
