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Xbox shovelware update spree adds 305,000 Gamerscore in 10 days, breaks records
gaming7 days ago

Xbox shovelware update spree adds 305,000 Gamerscore in 10 days, breaks records

As the mid-year cap on new Gamerscore resets, 305 shovelware titles received easy 1,000G updates from June 29 to July 7, injecting about 305,000 Gamerscore into the Xbox ecosystem (156 updates in one day). Leading the pack was Jolly Lobster Interactive with 71 updates. Since 2026 began, shovelware updates total around 916,000G, with last year’s total near 1.2 million. Critics say Microsoft’s 2023 changes failed and call for stronger action, including banning shovelware titles from the store.

via TrueAchievements|
#gamerscore#gaming#shovelware
Sony Tightens PS Store Rules in Crackdown on Shovelware
technology21 days ago

Sony Tightens PS Store Rules in Crackdown on Shovelware

Sony is tightening its PS Store publishing guidelines in a crackdown on shovelware. Afil Games says future PS5 releases will not appear on the platform and that all of its 900+ existing titles will be removed over time, part of a broader purge that has already seen tens of thousands of titles pulled this year. The studio says it will focus on Xbox, Microsoft Store, and Nintendo Switch for future releases.

via Push Square|
#playstation#ps5#publishing-guidelines
PlayStation Set to Purge 1,000+ Shovelware Titles From Store
gaming1 month 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.

via Insider Gaming|
#delisting#gaming#playstation
Sony Purges PS Store of Shovelware, With Nostra Games and CGI Lab among the Delisted
gaming3 months ago

Sony Purges PS Store of Shovelware, With Nostra Games and CGI Lab among the Delisted

Sony’s PS Store crackdown continues, delisting hundreds of titles from publishers including Nostra Games and CGI Lab. Nostra Games said it will keep releasing on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Steam, while CGI Lab’s remaining status is unclear. The move highlights Sony’s push to curb low-effort or AI-generated titles, raising questions about preventing poor submissions at the source and whether the policy will broaden to other publishers.

via Push Square|
#cgi-lab#gaming#nostra-games
Nintendo Sets Higher Bar for Switch 2, Slop-Free eShop in Sight
gaming4 months ago

Nintendo Sets Higher Bar for Switch 2, Slop-Free eShop in Sight

Nintendo says Switch 2 will be more selective about which games launch on its new console to avoid a repeat of the Switch 1 eShop’s shovelware era. Dev kits are circulating and titles like New Blood’s Dusk have demonstrated Switch 2 performance, but Nintendo remains cagey about launches. The Switch 2 eShop is showing improved curation and a red banner to identify Switch 2 titles, yet concerns persist about AI-generated or low-quality Switch 1 games leaking over. Fans hope ongoing pruning and better filters will elevate the catalog, especially for indie games.

via Nintendo Life|
#eshop#gaming#indie-games
technology6 months ago

Sony Cleans PS Store, Removing Over 1,100 Titles in Safety Crackdown

Sony has delisted 1,194 PS4/PS5 games from the PS Store (primarily ThiGamesDE titles) as part of a wider push to improve online safety and storefront quality; many removed titles are low-effort “shovelware” with easy platinum trophies, and the move follows a joint safety pledge by Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, hinting at further publisher removals across platforms.

via GAMINGbible|
#playstation#ps5#psstore
Sony Conducts Mass Purge: Over 1,000 ThiGames Titles Pulled From PlayStation Store
gaming6 months ago

Sony Conducts Mass Purge: Over 1,000 ThiGames Titles Pulled From PlayStation Store

Sony reportedly removed more than 1,000 games from the PlayStation Store, all from a single developer, ThiGames, effectively erasing the catalog while leaving unlocked trophies intact; no official comment has been issued. The move follows a previous crackdown on a similar shovelware publisher and underscores ongoing store-curation efforts on the PS5 storefront.

via Eurogamer|
#game-removal#gaming#playstation-store