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EU edges toward delisting Usmanov in exchange for Azerbaijan prisoner release and 3-year sanctions renewal
world19 days ago

EU edges toward delisting Usmanov in exchange for Azerbaijan prisoner release and 3-year sanctions renewal

EU diplomats are pushing toward a compromise to remove Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov from the sanctions list in exchange for Azerbaijan freeing two French nationals and a 36‑month renewal of the sanctions regime, a deal that would require unanimous support and has drawn concern from several member states and Ukraine; no agreement has yet been reached as talks continue in Brussels.

EU sanctions at risk as France and Slovakia press to delist Putin-linked oligarchs
world19 days ago

EU sanctions at risk as France and Slovakia press to delist Putin-linked oligarchs

EU ambassadors wrestle with a French-Slovak bid to delist two Putin-linked oligarchs, threatening to derail a 12-month renewal of 3,000 sanctions on Russia’s war; a proposal to roll over for 36 months in exchange for delisting is under discussion, but Ukraine and other diplomats warn that signaling impunity could embolden Moscow, with a final vote looming before the Sept. 22 deadline.

Rising Moon Delists Five Indie Titles From Microsoft Store Amid Publishing Rights Shuffle
gaming2 months ago

Rising Moon Delists Five Indie Titles From Microsoft Store Amid Publishing Rights Shuffle

Rising Moon Games has pulled five indie titles—Space Elite Force 2 in 1, Railway Islands, Sokocat - Combo, Match Village, and Busway Islands from the Microsoft Store—with no official explanation; the likely cause is the developer reclaiming publishing rights from QUByte Interactive. Space Elite Force 2 has already been re-released as Space Elite Force - Reloaded and Space Elite Force II - Reloaded, suggesting future versions could return, while the rest of Rising Moon’s catalog remains self-published.

Delisting Dreams: Communities Seek Removal From UNESCO's World Heritage List
world4 months ago

Delisting Dreams: Communities Seek Removal From UNESCO's World Heritage List

Local communities are seeking removal from UNESCO's World Heritage List, arguing that designation brings excessive tourism and displacement rather than protection. Cases like Vlkolínec in Slovakia and Ngorongoro in Tanzania illustrate conflicts between residents and conservation policies, while UNESCO emphasizes visitor-management and conservation planning. Delisting is rare and unlikely to resolve underlying issues without smarter, community-inclusive conservation strategies.

California Assembly backs bill to keep delisted online games playable
technology4 months ago

California Assembly backs bill to keep delisted online games playable

The California Assembly approved AB 1921, the Protect Our Games Act, with bipartisan support to require publishers to give two months’ notice before delisting a game, offer refunds, and allow continued access to delisted titles, for games released after Jan 1, 2027; free or subscription-based games are excluded; the bill still needs Senate approval and governor signature, and the Stop Killing Games initiative supports it, with similar EU efforts in the works.

PlayStation Set to Purge 1,000+ Shovelware Titles From Store
gaming4 months ago

PlayStation Set to Purge 1,000+ Shovelware Titles From Store

PlayStation is launching another purge of shovelware, targeting Webnetic which previously had the third-most titles on the PS Store (about 1,222 in January 2026). More than 1,000 shovelware games will be removed from the PS Store, with Webnetic titles disappearing on PS but remaining on Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. The wave follows delistings in January and April 2026, and comes as Destruction AllStars was also pulled; Sony also announced Days of Play and June 2026 PS Plus catalog details.

Warzone to Be Delisted From Xbox One in Early June 2026
gaming4 months ago

Warzone to Be Delisted From Xbox One in Early June 2026

Call of Duty: Warzone is being delisted from Xbox One on June 4, 2026, with the in-game store removed on June 25; players who already own the game can still play through the end of Season 06 for Black Ops 7, but new downloads won’t be available. This joins Horizon Chase Turbo and Rec Room as early June 2026 Xbox One delistings, while Warzone remains available on Xbox Series X|S.

Xbox Delisting Wave Expands into May–June 2026, LEGO 2K Drive Added
gaming4 months ago

Xbox Delisting Wave Expands into May–June 2026, LEGO 2K Drive Added

Xbox will delist multiple games across May and June 2026, led by LEGO 2K Drive (delisting May 19; servers shut by May 31, 2027). Also removing Pinball FX3 (early May), Battlefield Hardline (May 22), Horizon Chase Turbo (June 1), and Rec Room (June 1); The Outer Worlds owners get a Spacer's Choice Edition, Cars 3: Driven to Win was removed from the store, with additional related delisting notes and promos mentioned.

Brick Racer vanishes from digital stores as licenses expire
gaming4 months ago

Brick Racer vanishes from digital stores as licenses expire

LEGO 2K Drive is being removed from digital storefronts (Steam, Epic Games Store, PSN, and Xbox) starting May 19, 2026, with online servers staying active until May 31, 2027. Physical copies will remain available. The likely reason is expiring licenses for licensed vehicles, though 2K has not commented. The Switch eShop disclaimer hadn’t appeared yet at the time of reporting, and only a few days remained to buy digitally.

Obsidian dumps the original The Outer Worlds, replacing it with the Spacer's Choice Edition and new grenades
gaming5 months ago

Obsidian dumps the original The Outer Worlds, replacing it with the Spacer's Choice Edition and new grenades

Obsidian will delist the base The Outer Worlds on May 27, making Spacer’s Choice Edition the only version available; base owners will be upgraded for free, and the Spacer's Choice Edition price will drop to $39.99. The second patch also adds grenades and other fixes alongside ongoing improvements.