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Mass Effect composer wants to rescore leaked internal ME Universe trailer to "properly represent my musical vision"
Mass Effect composer Sam Hulick plans to rescore a leaked internal trailer for the cancelled Mass Effect Universe game to better reflect his musical vision, aiming for release on N7 Day. Meanwhile, Palworld developer Pocketpair remains hopeful about releasing their game on the Switch 2, despite an ongoing legal battle with Nintendo over alleged patent infringement.
Meta to pay $25 billion over Cambridge Analytica case
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to pay $25 billion in a data privacy case related to Cambridge Analytica. The judge ruled that Facebook failed to conduct a proper internal investigation after the political consulting firm harvested data from up to 87 million users for political campaign strategizing.
State lawsuits accuse OpenAI of ignoring its own safety warnings for profit: 'All these harms were foreseeable and…
Eight US states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging that the company has deceived and endangered the public, particularly children, for profit. The complaints cite research indicating ChatGPT degrades critical thinking, promotes paranoia, offers dangerous medical advice, and encourages unhealthy behaviors. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's past warnings about AI safety risks are also highlighted as evidence of recklessness.
Colourful JRPG Armed Fantasia has been cancelled, four years after a successful Kickstarter campaign descended into delays and lawsuits
The JRPG Armed Fantasia, a spiritual successor to the Wild Arms series, has been officially cancelled by publisher 505 Games and its parent company Digital Bros. This decision follows a troubled development cycle that began with a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2022, which raised significant funds but led to delays and a lawsuit involving the related game Penny Blood and its publisher Dangen Entertainment.
Denuvo is on the hunt for DRM cracker 'voices38' as the company attempts to take one of its biggest foes to…
DRM producer Denuvo is suing an individual known as 'voices38' for allegedly circumventing its anti-piracy measures on games like Hogwarts Legacy and Black Myth: Wukong. Denuvo is using the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to pursue the case, seeking to unmask the anonymous actor through subpoenas to platforms like Valve and Discord. The move comes as Denuvo's software is generally unpopular with gamers.
Denuvo strikes back at prominent cracker ‘voices38’, with lawsuit intended to unmask them
Denuvo has filed a lawsuit against a prominent cracker known as 'voices38' for allegedly bypassing its anti-tamper technology on 26 games. The digital rights management company aims to unmask the individual, who has gained a following online for releasing cracked versions of Denuvo-protected titles. The article explores the controversy surrounding Denuvo, its perceived impact on game performance, and the ongoing battle between DRM providers and crackers.
MMO Business Roundup: PS Store lawsuit, tariff refunds, and Tim Sweeney on gaming’s ‘crash 2.0’
This business roundup covers several industry developments, including Sony's defense in a PlayStation Store lawsuit where it argues consumers don't truly own digital games. Both Sony and Microsoft are also denying tariff refunds for console purchases, a stance mirrored by Nintendo. Additionally, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney analyzes the current state of the gaming industry, referring to it as 'Crash 2.0' and suggesting factory expansion as a solution to hardware shortages driven by AI demand.
Evening Reading - August 24, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news including Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Marvel Snap's Draft mode, The Witcher 4 targeting a 2028 release, and a class-action lawsuit against Twitch. It also mentions new games like Blasterbug: Last Bug Standing and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, as well as updates for Elden Ring and The Duskbloods.
Trump is being sued for charging for faster access to Truth Social posts
Truth Social is facing a lawsuit alleging that its API violates the First and Fifth Amendments by charging for faster access to posts. The lawsuit claims this practice is unconstitutional.
Nintendo records 150% increase in year-on-year profits mainly due to $300 million in US tariff refunds that Switch 2…
Nintendo reported a 150% year-on-year increase in operating profits, largely due to a $300 million refund of US tariffs. Despite a 9.5% decrease in net sales, the company's gross profit margin improved significantly. Nintendo clarified that the tariff refunds were primarily borne by the company and not passed on to consumers, amidst ongoing legal disputes regarding price increases.
Amid child safety lawsuits, Roblox says it 'continues' to push toward a standard for digital safety
Roblox Corp is emphasizing its digital safety tools, including age-checks and age-based accounts, as a way to set a standard for online engagement, despite facing ongoing lawsuits and public concerns regarding child safety. The company highlighted these features in its Q2 2026 financial report, stating they are crucial for protecting younger users from inappropriate content and exploitation.
OpenAI says Apple 'is getting this wrong' after trade secret lawsuit
OpenAI has responded to Apple's lawsuit alleging trade secret theft. Apple sued OpenAI and two former employees, claiming they stole proprietary information. OpenAI has published its official response to these allegations.
Morning Legal Briefs
Micron is facing a new lawsuit alleging that 'forever chemicals' will be released into the Oneida River from its New York fabrication plant. The complaint reignites a legal battle concerning environmental impact.
Morning Legal Briefs
A player of the game Rust is suing the police department after a swatting incident resulted in their paralysis. The incident highlights the dangers and consequences of swatting, where false emergency calls lead to dangerous police responses.
Rust Fan Sues Police After Swatting Incident Leaves Him Paralyzed
A player of the game Rust is suing the police for $176 million after being paralyzed during a swatting incident. The incident involved law enforcement responding to a false report, leading to the player's severe injury.
Evening Legal Briefs
Elon Musk's company xAI is reportedly attempting to sue its way out of a situation where advertising on X is not legally mandated. The article notes that Musk had previously sought jail time for companies boycotting advertising on X, but the case has concluded without significant legal repercussions.
Japan’s patent office rejects one of the Pokemon patents, calling Nintendo’s arguments ‘absurd’ and ‘ridiculous’
The Japanese Patent Office has rejected one of Nintendo's patent filings related to Pokemon's monster-capturing mechanics, citing prior art from a 13-year-old fan game. Nintendo's arguments against this were deemed 'absurd' and 'ridiculous' by the examiner, who stated that copyright infringement does not negate prior art for patentability.
Amazon accused of poaching HBO employees in Warner Bros. lawsuit
Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that the tech giant induced its employees to breach their contracts. The lawsuit claims Amazon actively encouraged these employees to leave Warner Bros. Discovery.
Nintendo couldn't escape the courtroom during one of its biggest weeks of the year
Nintendo faced multiple legal challenges during the launch week of its new exclusive title, Splatoon Raiders, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The company was involved in a patent dispute with Palworld developer Pocketpair, which saw a patent related to monster-capturing systems rejected, and a class-action lawsuit in the US concerning tariffs on its products.
Nintendo Files Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Demanding Refunds After US Tariffs Deemed Illegal
Nintendo has filed a motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit demanding refunds for price increases due to US import tariffs. The company argues customers received what they paid for and are not entitled to rebates based on subsequent legal developments regarding tariffs. The lawsuit alleges Nintendo committed a crime by not retroactively adjusting prices after US tariffs were deemed illegal by the Supreme Court.
