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College Football 27 Drops Paid Progression After Fan Pushback

July 12, 2026

The college football game released early on July 2 and went live worldwide a week later. Players who bought the early version paid $100 for the game plus an extra $150 to join EA’s MVP+ club. Soon after launch, many fans complained that the new “Dynasty” and “Road to Glory” modes now required mon

technology

The Business of Belonging: LGBTQ+ Themes in Gaming

April 11, 2025

In the world of online gaming, there is a trend of incorporating LGBTQ+ themes. This is seen in games like The Elder Scrolls Online and Dead by Daylight. These games use LGBTQ+ elements to boost sales through extra purchases. This is often called homocapitalism. It is the idea of using LGBTQ+ themes

entertainment

Balatro Creator Slams PEGI's 18+ Rating, Suggests Adding Microtransactions

December 17, 2024

LocalThunk, the creator of Balatro, has taken to Twitter to express frustration over PEGI's decision to rate the game as 18+. The rating, which was given due to the game's inclusion of "evil playing cards, " has sparked controversy. LocalThunk suggests that adding microtransactions, loot boxes, or r