Code Violet, the PS5’s first exclusive of 2026, is drawing sharp criticism from critics and players, currently around a 40/100 on Metacritic, with complaints about bugs, clunky combat, dull exploration, and weak textures; the developer has pushed back against the reviews, but storefront ratings corroborate a disappointing reception as Sony’s 2026 lineup looms.
Kim Kardashian's legal drama 'All’s Fair' premiered on Hulu with the biggest scripted series debut in three years, attracting 3.2 million views despite receiving overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics. The show's strong social media presence and Kardashian's fan support helped it top Hulu's charts, highlighting a divide between critical reception and audience response.
Kim Kardashian's new TV series 'All's Fair' has received overwhelmingly negative reviews, with critics calling it one of the worst dramas ever, criticizing its writing, performances, and overall quality.
Marlon Wayans defends his film 'Him' against negative reviews and a low Rotten Tomatoes score, emphasizing that critical opinion is subjective and that some movies are ahead of their time, citing his own career of making movies that became classics despite initial criticism.
Monster Hunter Wilds has experienced a dramatic decline in player count and negative reviews four months after launch, primarily due to poor PC performance and lack of engaging endgame content, leading to a significant drop in popularity and user satisfaction.
Katy Perry's recent album and tour received negative reviews, causing her stress and reportedly straining her relationship with fiancé Orlando Bloom, amid broader public and personal challenges.
Following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, merchandise with the words "deny, defend, depose"—linked to criticism of the health insurance industry—appeared online, gaining sympathy for the suspect, Luigi Mangione. Amazon removed these items, but they remain on eBay. Mangione, who expressed disdain for corporate America, was arrested after being spotted at a McDonald's, leading to negative online reviews for the restaurant. The incident highlights public frustration with health insurance practices, as seen in reactions to UnitedHealth Group's statement on Thompson's death.
Following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, merchandise with the words "deny, defend, depose"—linked to criticism of the health insurance industry—appeared online, gaining sympathy for the suspect due to widespread dissatisfaction with health insurance practices. Amazon removed these items, but they remain on eBay. The suspect, Luigi Mangione, was arrested after being reported by a McDonald's employee, leading to a flood of negative reviews for the restaurant. The incident has sparked mixed reactions online, highlighting frustrations with health insurance claim denials.
Dragon's Dogma 2 has received negative reviews due to the revelation of its microtransactions, causing a split in the playerbase. Players are critical of the game's use of microtransactions for items like fast travel points and character redesigns, especially considering the game's full price. The director's previous emphasis on exploration and discouragement of fast travel contrasts with the inclusion of paid fast travel in the game. Despite the backlash, the game has seen strong player numbers on Steam, leaving the impact of the controversy uncertain.
Malia Obama's debut short film, "The Heart," has received negative reviews on the movie social network Letterboxd, with some critics appearing to be politically motivated. Despite some praise for the film's visual language and potential, others criticized her familial wealth and connections, questioning her ability to fail and accusing her of nepotism. The film, which tells the story of a grieving son, has been described as a promising debut by some, but has also faced scrutiny due to Malia's status as the daughter of former President Barack Obama.
Kumail Nanjiani reveals that the negative reviews for the Marvel film Eternals took a toll on him, leading him to seek counseling after feeling "unfairly" affected by the criticism. He admits to being "too aware" of the negativity and reading every review, which impacted his personal life. Nanjiani expressed that the experience prompted him to reevaluate how he approaches his work and led him to start counseling.
The much-hyped Tamil film Captain Miller, starring Dhanush, has disappointed audiences with largely negative reviews, despite the initial promise and scale of the production. While Dhanush's performance is praised, the lack of drive in the story has led to a disappointing reception. The film's weak response may also impact its upcoming Telugu release, potentially leading to a complete washout in that market as well.
The highly anticipated post-apocalyptic MMO game, "The Day Before," faced waves of negative reviews upon its release, with players criticizing its glitchiness and deviation from the trailers. The studio behind the game, Fntastic, has now announced its shutdown, citing the game's "financial failure." Despite selling over 200,000 copies, the company stated that it was unable to continue operations and would use the money to pay off debts to partners. Fntastic is also working with Steam to provide refunds to players who purchased the game.
The Day Before, a survival MMO, has landed on Steam's list of the 10 worst games ever due to its overwhelmingly negative reviews. Despite still having 9,000 players, the game has received only 18% positive reviews out of 15,000, leading to its placement on the list. The game's deceptive marketing campaign and failure to deliver on its promised genre have resulted in mass refunds and poor reviews, making it unlikely for the game to recover.
The Day Before, a zombie MMO, has been released in early access on Steam and is receiving overwhelmingly negative reviews. Players are disappointed with the game, citing basic combat, simple enemy AI, an empty world, and numerous bugs. The game does not live up to the developer's promises and has been described as a cash grab. Despite its poor reception, it is currently one of the top trending games on SteamDB.