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Marvel Rivals Community Starts Placing Bounties on Griefers
The Marvel Rivals community has resorted to using a third-party website, Intlist, to place cash bounties on players perceived as griefers and "throwers" due to frustration with developer NetEase's perceived inaction on in-game toxicity. This vigilante system, which allows players to profit from retaliating against disruptive players, has reportedly doubled the amount of griefing and is creating a chaotic environment within the game's ranked mode.
Marvel Rivals fan website is paying people to grief other players that ruin the game
A fan-created website called Intlist is reportedly paying players to target and grief individuals perceived as "griefers" in the game Marvel Rivals. The website's founder, EchoRivals, claims this is a response to developer NetEase's alleged failure to address in-game griefing and engagement-oriented matchmaking (EOMM). The initiative has been criticized for potentially exacerbating toxicity and has faced issues with its own security.
Mobile revenue remained flat across 2025, but PC gaming "sees another record year" | Sensor Tower State of Gaming 2026
Sensor Tower's State of Gaming 2026 report indicates flat revenue for mobile games in 2025, while PC and console gaming experienced double-digit growth, with PC achieving a record year driven by Steam sales. Shooters saw strong performance, with Battlefield 6 topping PC/console sales, and strategy games led mobile revenue growth. The report highlights a shift towards player retention and monetization in the mature mobile market.
Meet Stephanie Panisello at Silicon Valley FandomCon 2026
Voice actress Stephanie Panisello, known for her roles as Claire Redfield in the Resident Evil series and the Narrator in Sid Meier's Civilization VII, is confirmed to appear at Silicon Valley FandomCon 2026. The convention will take place from April 10th to 12th at the San Jose Convention Center, featuring various talents from gaming, anime, and comic book industries.
NetEase revenue grows 6.9% to $16.1bn in 2025
NetEase reported a 6.9% increase in overall revenue for 2025, reaching $16.1 billion, with its gaming segment growing 10.1% to $13.2 billion. This growth was driven by strong sales from titles like Fantasy Westward Journey Online, Where Winds Meet, and Marvel Rivals. The company also highlighted its comprehensive integration of AI across its game development cycle, aiming to improve production efficiency and introduce new gameplay experiences.
30 Best PS5 Multiplayer Games To Play In 2026
This guide lists 30 of the best multiplayer games available on the PlayStation 5, covering a variety of genres and playstyles. The selection includes both competitive PvP and cooperative PvE experiences, with options for solo players and groups of friends. The article highlights games like Fortnite, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Helldivers 2, and Baldur's Gate 3, among many others, offering brief descriptions of their gameplay and multiplayer features.
Marvel Rivals next season release date and everything we know so far
Marvel Rivals Season 7 is scheduled to launch on March 20, 2026, introducing the new hero White Fox, a new map, and fresh game modes. This update follows Season 6.5 and will include balance changes such as a 20% nerf to ultimate ability charge rates and the removal of the 'jeff-nado' team-up ability. Season 7.5 is expected to feature the character Black Cat.
Black Ops 6 Hits Record Low Player Count Following Season 3 Delay
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone have experienced a record low player count on Steam following the delay of their Season 3 update. The combined player base has seen a significant decline from its peak, with concurrent players dropping considerably. This decrease is attributed to the delay in new content, particularly the highly anticipated return of Verdansk in Warzone, and competition from newly released titles.
New Marvel Rivals style shooter hits PC, but pulled from Xbox and PlayStation
Fragpunk, a new hero shooter from Netease, has launched on PC but its release on Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5 has been delayed due to unforeseen technical issues. The developers are working to optimize the console versions and have offered compensation to affected players, including refunds for pre-orders and in-game currency upon launch. The game is reportedly running well on Steam Deck, and crossplay is expected when the console versions eventually release.
New Steam game has 300,000 players, but mostly negative reviews
The new Steam game Mecha BREAK has attracted over 300,000 concurrent players during its open beta, briefly surpassing titles like Marvel Rivals. However, the game has received mostly negative reviews due to significant concerns regarding game security, monetization practices, and overall gameplay balance.
Black Ops 6 dominates 2024 in the U.S.
The US gaming market saw a 1.1% decline in revenue in 2024, totaling $58.7 billion, with hardware sales dropping significantly by 29%. Despite the overall downturn, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was the best-selling premium game of the year, and digital platforms like Roblox and Call of Duty: Mobile showed strong engagement.
