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Pearl Abyss’s stock tumbled nearly 30% after Crimson Desert’s reviews arrived and fell short of market expectations (Metacritic 78, OpenCritic 80 vs forecasts in the mid-to-high 80s). While the game drew praise for visuals and combat, critics cited a weak story, unresponsive controls, and a clunky interface, triggering investor disappointment despite early hype and strong Steam wishlist momentum.
Eurogamer's readers' top 50 games of 2025 features a diverse list of titles, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 taking the top spot, praised for its story, art, and gameplay, and games like Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades 2, and Blue Prince also receiving high acclaim for their design, challenge, and innovation.
Eurogamer's 2/5 review of ARC Raiders, citing AI voice generation as a major issue, has sparked debate within the gaming community, with some criticizing the review as unfair and others defending the critic's stance on ethical and artistic grounds.
Digital Foundry, a renowned video game media outlet known for technical analysis, has bought back its shares from Ziff Davis, making it fully independent for the first time since its acquisition by Eurogamer and subsequently IGN, emphasizing their commitment to independence and audience-focused content.
Digital Foundry, a trusted source for game console analysis, has become independent after its founder Richard Leadbetter purchased it from Eurogamer and IGN, marking a shift towards independent gaming journalism focused solely on audience interests.
PlayStation studio Firesprite is accused of fostering a toxic workplace culture, with allegations of sexual discrimination and ageism against two senior leaders from Sony support studio XDev resulting in 13 grievance complaints. Sony's internal investigation reportedly found these claims to be a "misunderstanding". Staff at Firesprite describe the new leadership as "tyrants" and "bullies", with some speculating that the founders were forced out by Sony. PlayStation recently announced layoffs, including reductions at Firesprite, but has not issued an official response to the investigation.
Eurogamer has released its list of the top 50 games of 2023, as voted by its readers. The list includes a diverse range of titles, from the tactical squad-based "Jagged Alliance 3" at number 50 to the highly anticipated "Fire Emblem Engage" at number 30. Each game is briefly discussed with quotes from readers and Eurogamer's own insights. The list celebrates the year's gaming highlights, showcasing the variety and innovation within the industry, as well as the passionate engagement of the gaming community.