Most online games are now dead, Stop Killing Games proponents say
Planned obsolescence is becoming a successful business model for publishers
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Ubisoft argues players don't own their games in wake of The Crew lawsuit
Company shut down servers and removed the game from customers' libraries last year
A hot potato: Many users already understand that buying a digital game typically grants a license to access the software – not true ownership. However, it's rare for publishers to revoke access to titles that customers have paid for, even after those games are delisted. Ubisoft's The Crew stands out as a particularly egregious case, sparking a legal battle over what it truly means to "buy" a game.
Steam Game Recording feature rolls out for all users
Steam Game Recording is now officially available to all users, allowing PC, Mac, and Steam Deck players to record and share audio and video from their games. Additionally, this Steam update is the first to discontinue support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Discord creator says Final Fantasy XI inspired him to develop the popular chat service
In brief: Since Discord's 2015 debut, the chat service has grown to serve various communities for work, hobbies, and other purposes. Still, its developers primarily focus on gaming functionality, and the app's origins as a tool to facilitate in-game voice chat are widely known. Discord's co-founder provided more details on that history at the recent Tokyo Game Show.
Will Amazon's $970 million gamble on Twitch ever pay off?
Amazon has little patience for underperformance
By popular demand, Steam introduces standalone demo pages
Steam is introducing standalone pages for game demos, complete with demo-specific screenshots, content and reviews. Users can now receive notifications for demos, add them to their library, and easily manage them.
Philippines shutters its online gambling industry amid tax evasion, human trafficking concerns
Going "scorched-earth" on the entire industry to curb the illegal businesses
Online gaming dispute turns into real-world hammer attack
20-year-old flew from New Jersey to Florida to attack an online foe
Petition urges Canadian government to mandate end-of-life protections for video games
Here's to hoping it works
Most gaming time is spent on older titles like Fortnite and Minecraft, report says
Most are playing online live-service games that came out over six years ago
Helldivers 2 alleviates wait times by boosting server capacity to 700K, but is it really enough?
Success has come at a small cost for Arrowhead
Ubisoft is shutting down online services for nearly a dozen games
Most online games have an expiration date
Study suggests China's online gaming restrictions might not be achieving intended results
They could be having the opposite effect
EA is shutting down servers for more legacy games
How long should developers support online play?
What Ever Happened to GameSpy?
#TBT Today, multiplayer gaming is easy. But in the 90s, it was cumbersome and not exactly user friendly until an app called GameSpy hit the scene which made browsing for servers and connecting with players a far more intuitive process. It was a game-changer.
EA is shutting down online servers for several games in the coming months
Mirror's Edge, NBA Jam and Command & Conquer are all on the chopping block
Sony and Microsoft spend millions every month with no direct return to keep gaming subscribers happy
Your 'free' games aren't free
Tencent tells China's gaming youth that the 3 hours per week time limit won't be relaxed this summer
Kids in China won't be enjoying a summer filled with online games
Ubisoft will disable online features in 15 games, gamers will lose access to paid DLC
One of the affected games launched only three years ago
Over 200 Chinese gaming firms pledge to follow the country's strict new game industry rules
Publishers must limit playtime for minors
China limits the amount of time minors can play online games to one hour on Fridays, weekends, and holidays
Won't somebody please think of the children?
Tencent's value plunges by $60 billion after China calls online games 'electronic drugs'
The company has introduced new restrictions for minors
Ubisoft takes a "leap of faith" with online-only Assassin's Creed game
Sources say it is looking to compete with the likes of GTA Online and Fortnite
How to Optimize Your Internet Connection for Gaming
You can have a super fast gaming PC with an RTX 3080 onboard and other speedy components. And yet, if you have a slow connection, your online gaming capabilities will be severely limited. Here are a few things you can try that can improve your existing connection.
