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fromKotaku
1 day ago

Fortnite Fans Call For Mass Boycott Over Epic's V-Buck Price Hike

Epic Games is reducing V-Bucks value through shrinkflation while keeping cosmetic prices unchanged, prompting player boycotts and community backlash.
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fromWIRED
1 day ago

Gamers' Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

Xbox faces internal challenges amid industry-wide pressures from AI adoption, memory shortages, and rising hardware costs, though the console is not shutting down.
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fromKotaku
3 days ago

Overwatch's Nier Automata Skins Cost More Than Nier Automata

Overwatch charges $70 for a Nier: Automata skin bundle, more than double the current price of the original game, reflecting the high cost of cosmetic items in modern gaming.
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fromGameSpot
9 months ago

Borderlands 4 Boss Reacts To Price Point Controversy

Randy Pitchford expresses humility over backlash regarding Borderlands 4 pricing, emphasizing the value of the game and the team's dedication.
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