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Netflix Seeks Changes to France’s Streaming Laws, Says Mandatory Content Spending Is Unsustainable
Netflix is urging the French government to reform the country’s media regulations, arguing that the current framework places an increasingly disproportionate financial burden on global streaming services. The company says its mandatory investment obligations are becoming unsustainable as traditional broadcasters reduce their own spending on French productions. France remains one of Netflix’s biggest international markets, with more than 15 million subscribers. Over the past four years, the streaming platform has invested more than €1.7 billion in the French creative economy,…
Crimson Desert Steam Player Count Drops More Than 93% From Peak, but That’s Normal for a Single-Player RPG
Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert has experienced a significant decline in its concurrent Steam player count since its blockbuster launch earlier this year. According to SteamDB, the game’s all-time peak reached 276,261 concurrent players, while its current player count sits at approximately 18,902, representing a decline of roughly 93% from its highest point. Although the numbers may appear dramatic at first glance, they follow a pattern commonly seen with major single-player releases. Unlike live-service or multiplayer games that rely on retaining…
Genshin Impact Adds Faster Dialogue System in Luna VIII, Bringing Players Closer to a Skip Button
After years of player requests, Genshin Impact is finally implementing a feature that closely resembles a dialogue skip option. While it isn’t a dedicated Skip Button, the upcoming Luna VIII update significantly speeds up dialogue progression, allowing players to move through conversations much faster than before. The quality-of-life improvement arrives alongside the major July 1 update, which also introduces the Moon as a new explorable region and adds Sandrone as a playable character. Although HoYoverse has stopped short of adding…
Nintendo’s Star Fox Debuts at No. 1 in UK, Nearly Doubles Star Fox Zero’s Launch Sales
Nintendo’s newest Star Fox game has made an impressive debut in the UK, claiming the No. 1 position on the physical software sales chart for the week ending June 27, 2026. The launch not only secured the top spot but also delivered a significantly stronger opening than previous entries in the franchise. According to the latest UK sales figures, the new Nintendo Switch 2 title sold nearly twice as many physical copies during its debut week as Star Fox Zero…
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Producer “Surprised” by September’s Packed Release Window, but “Not Worried” About Sales
Capcom’s upcoming action game Onimusha: Way of the Sword is set to launch on September 25, 2026, placing it in one of the busiest release windows of the year. While the final week of September has quickly filled with high-profile titles, the development team says it remains confident that Onimusha can stand out thanks to its distinctive gameplay and iconic lead character. Following its release date announcement during Sony’s State of Play presentation, Onimusha became one of many games scheduled…
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Surpasses 6 Million Copies Sold Worldwide as Warhorse Studios Celebrates Milestone
Warhorse Studios has announced that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has officially sold more than six million copies worldwide, marking another major achievement for the medieval role-playing game. The milestone comes as the title joins the ongoing Steam Summer Sale, where players can purchase it at a 60% discount. Released in February 2025 by Warhorse Studios and publisher Deep Silver, the sequel has continued to attract new players thanks to its immersive historical setting, story-driven gameplay, and consistent post-launch support. The…