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Disney delists 14 games from Steam without warning, most notably Armed and Dangerous and that one Hercules game you vaguely remember playing in 1997
AppWizard
January 19, 2026

Disney delists 14 games from Steam without warning, most notably Armed and Dangerous and that one Hercules game you vaguely remember playing in 1997

Disney has removed 14 titles from the Steam platform without prior notice, leaving fans concerned about the fate of their childhood games. The delisted titles include lesser-known games, and while not all players may feel affected, it raises questions about digital gaming history preservation. Notable titles mentioned include Disney's Hercules and Armed and Dangerous, which evoke nostalgia for some players. The removal highlights the ongoing conversation about game preservation and accessibility in the digital realm.
Disney suddenly pulls 14 games from Steam, including a childhood favorite, and the preservationist in me is wincing
AppWizard
January 18, 2026

Disney suddenly pulls 14 games from Steam, including a childhood favorite, and the preservationist in me is wincing

More than a dozen Disney-published titles have been removed from sale on Steam, raising concerns about digital preservation. The delisted games include: - Afterlife - Armed and Dangerous - Disney's Cars Radiator Springs Adventures - Disney's Chicken Little Ace in Action - Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell's Adventure - Disney's Hercules - Disney Pixar Finding Nemo - Disney Pixar Toy Story Mania - Disney Planes - Disney The Princess and The Frog - Disney Winnie the Pooh - Lucidity - Phineas and Ferb: New Inventions - Stunt Island The removal affects both lesser-known licensed games and beloved classics from LucasArts, such as Afterlife, which allows players to build infrastructures of heaven and hell, and other notable titles like Armed and Dangerous and Stunt Island. Players were not given prior notice about the delisting.
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AppWizard
January 17, 2026

Disney suddenly pulls 14 games from Steam, including a childhood favorite, and the preservationist in me is wincing

Over a dozen Disney-published titles have been removed from Steam, raising concerns about digital preservation in gaming. Notable delisted games include the 1996 simulation game Afterlife, along with Armed and Dangerous, Lucidity, and Stunt Island. The complete list of removed titles is: - Afterlife - Armed and Dangerous - Disney's Cars Radiator Springs Adventures - Disney's Chicken Little Ace in Action - Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell's Adventure - Disney's Hercules - Disney Pixar Finding Nemo - Disney Pixar Toy Story Mania - Disney Planes - Disney The Princess and The Frog - Disney Winnie the Pooh - Lucidity - Phineas and Ferb: New Inventions - Stunt Island The absence of prior notice regarding the delisting has frustrated fans and collectors, highlighting the fragility of digital ownership.
Amazon is shutting down New World next year
AppWizard
January 16, 2026

Amazon is shutting down New World next year

Amazon will cease operations of its multiplayer online game, New World, on January 31, 2027. The game has been removed from all platforms, but current owners can still access it until the shutdown date. Purchases made with in-game currency will not be refunded. Amazon plans to release New World: Aeternum for Xbox Series X and Series S, as well as PlayStation 5, in October 2024.
The Outer Worlds and Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey are being delisted from GOG
AppWizard
December 11, 2025

The Outer Worlds and Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey are being delisted from GOG

GOG's representative confirmed that "The Outer Worlds" and the "Spacer's Choice Edition" will not be delisted. However, "Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey" is still on track for delisting, though GOG is working to resolve this issue. "Ancestors" is currently available at an 80% discount until January 3, 2026. Both games were initially set to be removed from the GOG store on December 15, and the decision to delist them was made by their parent company, Haveli Investments, which is undergoing restructuring.
Horses, the Upsetting Horror Game Previously Banned on Steam, Gets Last Minute Ban From Epic Games Store Too
AppWizard
December 4, 2025

Horses, the Upsetting Horror Game Previously Banned on Steam, Gets Last Minute Ban From Epic Games Store Too

Humble has reinstated the game "Horses" on its platform after a temporary delisting for reevaluation. Developer Santa Ragione stated that the game's content, while heavy, did not warrant removal. However, Humble later decided to delist "Horses" again. The game was previously banned from Steam and Epic Games Store due to violations of content guidelines, with Epic citing "Inappropriate Content" and "Hateful or Abusive Content." Santa Ragione's appeal to Epic was denied without further explanation. The game has received attention for its unsettling premise, which critiques societal acceptance of morally horrifying actions. Despite facing bans, "Horses" is currently available on Humble, itch.io, and GOG.
Saturnalia creators Santa Ragione will "wind down operations" after Valve ban horror game Horses from Steam
AppWizard
November 26, 2025

Saturnalia creators Santa Ragione will “wind down operations” after Valve ban horror game Horses from Steam

Santa Ragione, the developers of Saturnalia and Wheels of Aurelia, may close their studio following Valve's refusal to list their upcoming horror game, Horses, on Steam. The rejection was based on an unfinished build submitted in 2023, deemed inappropriate due to its themes and imagery, specifically concerning content that could be interpreted as depicting sexual conduct involving a minor. Horses, which combines surreal body horror with silent cinema techniques, is set to launch on December 2nd on Epic, GOG, the Humble Store, and Itch. The developers initially submitted a rough version of Horses for Steam approval about two years ago, which was rejected after an automated review in June 2023. They have sought clarification from Valve and expressed willingness to modify any unsuitable elements but have not received a response. Santa Ragione clarified that all characters in Horses are over 20 years old and that while the game includes sexual elements, the intent is to provoke discussion rather than arousal. Having invested around 0,000 into Horses, Santa Ragione faces financial difficulties, as the anticipated funding from sales of Saturnalia did not materialize. They have raised remaining funds through private contributions, making them reliant on the success of Horses. The ban on Horses is seen as part of a broader trend of delisting adult content from platforms, but Santa Ragione argues that their game has been unjustly censored compared to other media platforms.
Hi-Fi Rush director says "don't panic" as the soundtrack gets delisted and the rhythm action game disappears from third-party PC stores: "This is likely publisher transition related"
AppWizard
November 11, 2025

Hi-Fi Rush director says “don’t panic” as the soundtrack gets delisted and the rhythm action game disappears from third-party PC stores: “This is likely publisher transition related”

Hi-Fi Rush's soundtrack has been delisted from streaming platforms and certain third-party PC stores, but the game itself remains available on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. Director John Johanas stated that the delisting is likely related to a publisher transition and reassured fans that the soundtrack will return soon. The game's future was uncertain following Microsoft's closure in 2024, but Krafton, the publisher behind PUBG, has taken over the project. Concerns about Hi-Fi Rush's future persist among fans, but current issues are considered logistical due to the transition of publishing duties.
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