Review Manipulation
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Former staffer accuses War Thunder studio of Steam review manipulation and data security lapses
A former Gaijin Entertainment developer, Evgeniy Kononenko, has accused the studio behind War Thunder and Enlisted of manipulating Steam reviews and having data security lapses. Kononenko claims evidence shows developers were instructed to write positive reviews and that former employees retained Steamworks admin access for over a year. He also alleges retaliation after raising internal concerns.
Games Inbox: Are 3D platformers a dead genre?
This collection of reader letters discusses the perceived decline of 3D platformers, the controversy surrounding game reviews and developer apologies, and the high price of upcoming games like Grand Theft Auto 6. Other topics include the financial struggles of Sony's acquisition of Bungie and the increasing time it takes to develop games.
