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Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Development Began 6 Months After the Base Game’s Launch
Capcom has revealed that development on the Dragon's Dogma 2 expansion, Dark Arisen, began approximately six months after the base game's launch, driven by passionate player feedback. Producer Naoto Oyama and director Kento Kinoshita discussed the expansion's focus on new combat, a new region, and over 25 hours of content. The update also removes most microtransactions and adds features like the Eternal Ferrystone for infinite fast travel.
Dragon's Dogma 2 devs on the big fast travel U-turn, and wanting to "win back the trust" of RPG fans with the Dark Arisen DLC
Dragon's Dogma 2 producers Naoto Oyama and Kenta Kinoshita discuss upcoming updates and the Dark Arisen DLC, aiming to regain player trust after a rocky launch. Recent patches have addressed performance issues and removed microtransactions for fast travel and character editing, with further improvements planned for August. The developers are focused on balancing the game's hardcore nature with modern quality-of-life features, ensuring the expansion enhances rather than compromises the original experience.
CFB 27 Ditches Controversial Microtransactions After Massive Blowback
EA Sports has removed controversial microtransactions from its EA Sports CFB 27 game following significant player backlash and a trending social media boycott. The paid progression options in Road to Glory and Online Dynasty modes have been eliminated, though unspent in-game currency can still be used in Ultimate Team. EA has pledged greater transparency for future live-service plans.
Amid Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced furore, Ubisoft's latest financial report removes widely mocked claim microtransactions make games "more fun"
Ubisoft has removed the claim that microtransactions make games "more fun" from its latest financial report, following backlash over Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's extensive in-game purchases. The company reiterated that the standard edition offers a complete experience and also highlighted ongoing investments in generative AI for game development.
Black Flag Resynced beats Shadows sales launch despite broken offline mode
Ubisoft's remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has achieved strong sales, selling two million copies on launch day and setting a new franchise record for concurrent players on Steam. However, the PC version is experiencing significant issues with its offline mode due to problems with Ubisoft Connect's DRM, preventing players from accessing the game when servers are down.
Gakuran Hair Colors – Dye Chances, Genetics, and Rerolls!
This guide explains the hair color mechanics in Gakuran, detailing how player ethnicity influences natural hair color rolls and the chances of obtaining dyed colors. It also covers methods for acquiring rerolls, including free-to-play code redemption and microtransactions.
Despite having an offline mode, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced was unplayable when Ubisoft Connect went down
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced experienced significant issues when Ubisoft Connect, its DRM and social layer, went offline for about an hour. Despite having an offline mode, the game became unplayable on PC during the outage, a problem that has affected other Ubisoft titles. The game also faced criticism at launch for its cosmetic microtransactions.
EA removes microtransactions from EA Sports College Football 27 following backlash
Electronic Arts has removed microtransactions from EA Sports College Football 27 following player backlash. The developer acknowledged that paid progression options, ranging from $9.99 to $149.99, were a mistake and did not add the intended value. EA plans to focus on delivering valuable features with greater transparency in future titles like College Football 28.
2 miljoner sålda ex för Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced första dagen
Ubisoft announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sold two million copies on its first day, setting a new record for the Assassin's Creed franchise with nearly 105,000 concurrent players on Steam. While the remake received positive reviews for its detailed world, some players noted issues with cutscenes locked at 30fps and the presence of microtransactions.
EA Sports College Football 27 Will Remove Controversial Paid Progression from Single-Player Modes
EA Sports has announced the removal of paid progression options from the single-player Road to Glory and Dynasty modes in EA Sports College Football 27 following player backlash. The company admitted they "missed the mark" with the feature and committed to greater transparency in future updates. The game is available on Xbox Series X/S and PC, but has received a "Mostly Negative" rating on Steam.
College Football 27 Removing Paid Progression
EA SPORTS has announced that College Football 27 will remove paid progression options that were present at the game's launch. This change comes shortly after the game's release this week.
College Football 27 to remove microtransactions after player backlash, though EA maintains they were only added to…
Electronic Arts has announced the removal of all paid progression options from the Road to Glory and Online Dynasty modes in EA Sports College Football following significant player backlash. The company acknowledged that the introduction of these microtransactions missed the mark and did not provide the intended value. EA also stated that future live service plans for College Football 28 and beyond will focus on greater transparency and communication.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced opens to 2 million sales on launch day
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has achieved strong launch day sales, selling two million copies and becoming the top-ranked game on Twitch. The game also set a new record for the Assassin's Creed franchise on Steam with nearly 100,000 concurrent players. Despite praise for its updated graphics and open world, some players have expressed concerns about cosmetic microtransactions in the single-player experience.
Evening Reading - July 10, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news items, including a trailer for Dune 3, QuakeCon 2026 plans, a Pokemon GO anniversary event, and Id Software confirming layoffs. It also touches on business news like SK Hynix's stock performance, Apple suing OpenAI, Meta suspending an AI feature, and EA College Football 25 removing microtransactions. Additionally, it highlights deals for Nintendo and Square Enix games, Palworld exiting Early Access, and new map collections.
EA College Football 27 to lose microtransactions in Road to Glory and Online Dynasty
EA Sports will remove paid progression options from the Road to Glory and Online Dynasty modes in EA Sports College Football 27 following player backlash. The studio announced that all microtransaction-based upgrades for player and coach progression will be removed on July 11, 2026. EA Sports also stated that future live service plans for the series will focus on greater transparency and communication.
EA Sports College Football 27 Faces Backlash After Fans Discover XP Microtransactions for Offline Game Modes
EA Sports College Football 27 has received a "Mostly Negative" rating on Steam due to player backlash over the implementation of microtransactions in offline game modes. Fans are expressing their dissatisfaction with the pricing of these in-game purchases.
AC Black Flag Resynced Is A Hit, But People Are Particularly Upset About One Thing
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has achieved strong sales, selling over 2 million copies in its first 24 hours and setting a new record for concurrent players on Steam. Despite critical acclaim and positive reviews, players are expressing significant dissatisfaction with the game's extensive microtransactions, which total $85 for the $60 base game. Ubisoft has acknowledged the feedback, stating that the optional in-game purchases are not required to complete the game.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has £75 of day one DLC and fans are livid
Players are expressing anger over day-one DLC for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, with optional cosmetic packs and a map costing over £75. Ubisoft stated that the standard edition offers the complete experience and the additional packs are not required. Despite the controversy, the remake has achieved a 'mostly positive' rating on Steam.
Ubisoft tells Black Flag microtransaction critics that they control the DLC they buy
Ubisoft has responded to criticism regarding microtransactions in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, stating that the standard edition offers a complete experience and optional extras are not required. Critics and players expressed frustration over the perceived excessive monetization, with some noting accidental navigation to the in-game store.
Issues and Activism
Ubisoft is facing backlash for re-releasing Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag at a $60 price point, which includes $85 worth of microtransactions. This move has sparked criticism regarding the pricing model and the inclusion of extensive in-game purchases for a previously released title.