With so many games fighting for players’ attention and interest losing out over time, time sink games are at risk of eventually losing steam.

   Nameer from eXputer: Some exceptions aside, I don’t think the battle pass is a net positive for gaming with how they’re implemented in most live service titles.

   Sony is taking actions as video by Moores Law is Dead, has been issued with a copyright claim.

   The CFPB issued a report examining the growth of digital commerce in online video games and virtual worlds.

   Charging for early access has started to become a regular practice in several AAA games, and the gaming community should not tolerate this.

   Game industry working conditions are improving, but occupational burnout still runs amok. Studios and workers have the power to slow it down.

   The acclaimed open world action RPG is underperforming where its sales are concerned, according to industry analyst Daniel Ahmad.

   Josh Sawyer tweets: I believe burnout has already replaced crunch as the primary hazard of the game industry. Managers are setting teams up to fail and devs are getting ground up as collateral damage. I have suffered from burnout myself. It’s no joke. Thanks to thewritegame and Eeoor for the...

   Indie publishing powerhouse Wired Productions is throwing open the door to its secret games room with the revival of Wired Direct. This digital showcase will shine a spotlight on the publisher’s exciting lineup, including sensational new games, release dates, first looks and a couple of...

   Yuji Naka was fined . million and given a suspended jail sentence for the crime.