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Sega apologizes for & delists Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition amid player backlash
Sega and Creative Assembly have apologized and delisted Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from Steam following significant player backlash. The issues cited include bugs, quality-of-life problems, and alleged use of generative AI. The original version of the game will be reinstated, with the Complete Edition under investigation for a potential future release.
After promising less invasive microtransactions, RuneScape dev Jagex rolls out one-time-use microtransactions then…
Jagex, the developer of RuneScape, faced player backlash after introducing one-time-use microtransaction cosmetics for player-owned houses. Following the negative reaction, the company quickly reversed the decision, announcing a 'buy once, unlock forever' model and refunding customers who made multiple purchases. This incident occurred shortly after a subscription price hike and Jagex's pledge to reduce invasive microtransactions.
PS5 social media makes first post in six days and gets annihilated by angry fans
Sony's PlayStation social media accounts have resumed activity after a week of silence, only to be met with intense backlash from fans regarding the company's decision to cease physical game releases after 2027 and shut down PlayStation 3 and Vita digital stores. Despite the widespread anger and fan protests, Sony's posts have focused on promoting a new wireless fight stick, the FlexStrike, rather than addressing the concerns about physical media.
