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Extensive Cut Dialogue Revealed in Metroid Prime 4

Originally Published 26 days ago — by Kotaku

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Players have discovered an additional 30 minutes of unused NPC dialogue in Metroid Prime 4, which was cut from the final version. The extensive chatter, considered a poor design choice, contrasts with the typically solitary nature of the franchise and highlights the game's controversial development decisions. The found dialogue was meant as background filler but was ultimately deemed inappropriate for the game's atmosphere.

Call of Duty's Pride Month Bundle Sparks Right-Wing Outrage

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kotaku

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A possible bug in Call of Duty's latest update has led to a right-wing conspiracy theory about "trans bullets," with transphobic commentators falsely claiming the game promotes transgender violence. The issue appears to be isolated to a specific weapon skin and is likely a result of the game's complex shader system. Activision has not commented on the matter, but the controversy highlights ongoing tensions around LGBTQ+ representation in gaming.

"Helldivers 2 Devs Address Community Backlash and Plan Game Balancing Changes"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by 80.lv

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The release of a patch for Helldivers 2 led to community outrage over weapon nerfs, exacerbated by dismissive comments from Arrowhead developers on Reddit. Fans criticized the studio for poor communication, prompting CEO Johan Pilestedt to denounce the behavior and take internal measures. Despite the controversy, Pilestedt confirmed the studio's independence and revealed the game's impressive revenue.