disappointment Archives

AppWizard

May 24, 2026

Deus Ex, Marathon actor Elias Toufexis doesn’t get why people root for games to fail: ‘Life is so short, man’

Elias Toufexis, known for his role as Adam Jensen, discussed his experiences with social media during a conversation with PC Gamer's Ted Litchfield at GDC. He expressed fatigue with the negativity on platforms like X and admitted to struggling with engaging in controversial discussions. Toufexis highlighted a specific instance of outrage directed at Bungie, noting a comment wishing for the studio's failure due to perceived political ideologies. He welcomed constructive criticism but criticized the excessive negativity and outrage culture online. Toufexis reflected on the scrutiny faced by projects like Starfield and Star Trek: Discovery regarding diversity initiatives, finding some criticisms to be unproductive. Despite these challenges, he observed a shift towards more positive comments in online reviews and expressed hope for a more constructive online discourse in the future.

AppWizard

May 23, 2026

007: First Light drops last-minute Denuvo DRM bombshell, leaving pre-order customers and fans furious — Bond title risks FPS drops and strict online check-ins, Pirates eagerly await repack as day-one cracks become the norm

IO Interactive's game, 007: First Light, will include "Denuvo Anti-Tamper" DRM to protect against piracy on PC, leading to customer frustration among pre-order users. The Steam forums show mixed reactions, with some players disappointed and others appreciative of the DRM. Denuvo can impact frame rates and requires significant resources for integration, potentially affecting paying customers' experiences. It has been reported that Denuvo was cracked shortly after the launch of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, raising concerns about its effectiveness. Denuvo operates in user space, not at the kernel level, and players may be locked out if their internet connection fails for over 48 hours. Developers face a paradox, as implementing DRM aims to maximize sales but may disadvantage legitimate customers. Alternative strategies exist, as seen with Cyberpunk 2077, which launched without DRM and became successful. A 2017 European Commission report suggested that piracy might increase overall sales, as some users who initially pirate games later become paying customers.

AppWizard

May 21, 2026

Sorry, Black Flag fans: the new Assassin’s Creed remake isn’t adding any more legendary ship battles

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will feature a major graphical overhaul, a revamped sword fighting system, and three new officers for recruitment. However, it will not include new legendary ships, which are considered thrilling challenges in the game. The five legendary ships from the original game will remain unchanged, and game director Richard Knight hinted at the presence of another challenging ship, though details are not provided. The focus of Resynced is on Edward Kenway's narrative, with the possibility of exploring other stories in future content.

AppWizard

May 20, 2026

PC Gamers React to Sony Making Its Narrative Single-Player Games PlayStation Exclusive

Sony is committing to keeping narrative single-player games exclusive to the PlayStation 5, with titles like Saros, Ghost of Yotei, Marvel’s Wolverine, and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet confirmed for the platform. Multiplayer titles will still be available on both PC and PlayStation. The PC gaming community has reacted with disappointment, with many gamers expressing indifference toward purchasing a PS5 for a few exclusive titles. Industry analysts speculate that disappointing sales of PlayStation titles on PC and the emergence of the next Xbox may have influenced Sony's decision. Historically, Sony has taken a staggered release approach for its games, while Microsoft has favored simultaneous launches. The rising costs of the PS5 and its games are raising questions about the sustainability of Sony's exclusivity strategy.

AppWizard

May 19, 2026

PC Users To Lose A Bunch Of Games Following PlayStation Shake-Up

Sony has indicated a definitive shift away from supporting other platforms, with no plans to extend its game offerings to PC in the future. This decision contrasts with competitors like Xbox, which is expanding its reach by making exclusive titles available on various platforms. Titles such as Bloodborne and Ghost of Yōtei will remain exclusive to PlayStation. Sony has not officially confirmed or denied these reports, leaving uncertainty regarding their future plans. This announcement follows a price increase for PlayStation Plus Essential, causing frustration among existing users. The news coincides with Valve's upcoming launch of the Steam Machine, which aims to attract console gamers to PC gaming. Sony appears to be focusing on its own hardware, leaving PC gamers without new PlayStation titles on the horizon.

AppWizard

May 18, 2026

You can thank a bad Dungeons and Dragons DM for one of Shin Megami Tensei’s coolest mechanics

A British Doom reviewer once expressed a desire to converse with monsters in first-person shooters, which was already explored in the 1987 game Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei, featuring a negotiation system. Former Atlus developer Kazunari Suzuki was inspired to create this system after being denied permission by his Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Master to engage goblins in conversation instead of combat. This experience led Suzuki to the idea of creating new rules, resulting in the negotiation mechanic that became a hallmark of the Megami Tensei franchise.

AppWizard

May 16, 2026

Overwatch slaps a loot box band-aid on its disappointing tenth anniversary event, promising more later

Overwatch is celebrating its tenth anniversary, but the event has received mixed reactions from players. While the game had a revival earlier in the year with new heroes and updates, the anniversary offerings are seen as modest, featuring basic character skins and limited loot boxes. Game Director Aaron Keller acknowledged the community's disappointment and expressed a desire for the year to feel like a celebration. Plans for a season-long event in Season 3 include more rewards and expanded earnable content. In response to feedback, Blizzard will increase rewards for the anniversary event, doubling community loot boxes in week two and tripling them in week three. The number of games required to earn all 15 anniversary loot boxes has been reduced to 60, with wins counting as double. Players will receive a special ten-year anniversary loot box in week three containing four guaranteed legendary skins, raising the total to ten. However, the absence of mythic skins and the lack of access to older cosmetics have disappointed many long-time players. Keller indicated that rewards could extend beyond loot boxes, and he appreciates the community's engagement over the past decade.

AppWizard

May 16, 2026

Controversial racer Lego 2K Drive is getting delisted soon, with its servers set to be shutdown in 2027

Lego 2K Drive is set to be delisted on May 19, 2026, three years after its launch. The multiplayer features will become inactive on May 31, 2027, due to the expiration of vehicle licenses and possibly insufficient revenue. The game will still allow single-player access after the shutdown. The game was well-received for its open-world racing and vehicle customization but faced criticism for its monetization strategy.

AppWizard

May 16, 2026

Overwatch’s lackluster 10th anniversary event will have its rewards improved next week, with more free stuff planned for later this year

Players expressed disappointment with Overwatch's 10th anniversary event, which featured loot boxes primarily containing recolored skins and a few sprays, falling short of expectations for a significant milestone. Historically, previous anniversary events included a wider selection of items, leading players to hope for a similar experience this time. The Chinese version of the event offered exclusive skins from past seasonal battle passes, further highlighting the disparity. Blizzard's Keller acknowledged player feedback and announced upcoming improvements to the reward system, including a new event with more rewards and additional free cosmetics later in the year. While initial reactions to these announcements were mostly positive, some players remained dissatisfied, advocating for more premium skins. The community's sentiment indicated that a more substantial array of cosmetics would have better honored the game's decade-long impact.

AppWizard

May 14, 2026

Party Animals’ $75,000 AI video contest is a slap in the face to its creative team, and I’m not surprised it’s getting blasted on Steam

Recreate Games announced an AI video contest called the 'Golden Paw Awards' for players to create short films using generative AI tools, which has led to significant backlash from the community. The contest offers a cash prize of ,000 but has faced criticism for its reliance on AI-generated content, resulting in over 800 unfavorable reviews and a 'Mostly Negative' classification for recent reviews of Party Animals. In response to the negative feedback, Recreate Games issued an apology and proposed three options: canceling the contest, changing it to a non-AI competition, or keeping both AI and non-AI categories. The studio emphasized that they view AI as a tool for creative expression, but this explanation has not alleviated community disappointment.