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NHL 27 review – Great enhancements, terrible menus
3rd September 2026 PlayStation

As a Canadian, it is in my DNA to love the game of hockey. While my favorite team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, are likely to disappoint me once again for...

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Finspan: Sharks and Reefs expansion review – The ocean has never been more terrifying
27th August 2026 Board Games
Disney Speedstorm battle pass changes cause major uproar
Disney Speedstorm battle pass changes cause major uproar
12th April 2024 Disney Speedstorm

Racing game Disney Speedstorm is currently facing a wave of player criticism, following changes to its monetisation.

Helldivers 2 dev says games need to “earn the right to monetise”
Helldivers 2 dev says games need to “earn the right to monetise”
12th February 2024 Arrowhead Game Studios

Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt has spoken about Helldivers 2's monetisation on Twitter / X.

Unity CEO apologises for calling devs ‘f***ing idiots’ over monetisation
Unity CEO apologises for calling devs ‘f***ing idiots’ over monetisation
18th July 2022 monetisation

CEO John Riccitiello has backtracked on harsh comments made during a recent interview.

Sony and Microsoft reportedly want ads in free-to-play games
Sony and Microsoft reportedly want ads in free-to-play games
21st April 2022 free to play

The move is designed to incentivise developers to create free-to-play titles on console.

Sid Meier speaks out against monetisation in games
Sid Meier speaks out against monetisation in games
1st March 2022 civilization

Sid Meier, creator of Civilization, has spoken out against game monetisation, saying it alienates fans.