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Stormgate was supposed to be the next big RTS. Backed by nearly $40 million from investors and led by former Blizzard talent, Frost Giant Studios promised to bring back the glory days of StarCraft. But now? Stormgate is flopping hard. At launch, it had fewer players than it did during early access — and CEO Tim Morten admits layoffs are coming if things don’t change. After years of hype and massive funding, the studio is staring down the possibility of shutting its doors... went wrong, explain how $40 million couldn’t save Stormgate from becoming the biggest flop in recent memory. Sources: - https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/frost-giant-ceo-tim-morten-says-layoffs-are-possible-after-stormgate-underperforms - https://steamdb.info/app/2012510/charts/#max - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stormgate/stormgate - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2012510/Stormgate/ - https://www.pcgamer.com/stormgate-developer-frost-giant-studios-is-now-asking-fans-to-invest-in-the-company/

YouTube just hit a new low in censorship. They’re now banning gameplay footage from popular war games like Arma and Squad — claiming it somehow counts as “recruitment material.” Yes, seriously. Videos that have been online for over a decade are suddenly being flagged and taken down. In this video, I break down what’s happening, why it’s absolutely ridiculous, and what this means for gamers and creators moving forward. Sources: - https://x.com/Pirat_Nation/status/1958881038190485543 - https://x.com/Bluedrake42/status/1958548397838737448 - https://x.com/MadamSavvy/status/1959015709754712557 - https://x.com/SmashJT/status/1958808590359113975

The UK’s Online Safety Act just hit 4chan with a $26,000/day fine for not bending the knee to Ofcom… and 4chan basically laughed in their face. A UK regulator thinks it can enforce its censorship laws on a US-based platform — but 4chan’s lawyers made it crystal clear: foreign penal fines don’t apply in America. This is nothing more than an overreaching power grab dressed up as “safety.” In this video, I react to the absurdity of Ofcom’s crusade against 4chan, why these fines mean absolutely nothing, and what this says about the future of free speech online. Sources: - https://x.com/Dexerto/status/1958869221141578081 - https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/4chan-rejects-26000-fine-under-uks-online-safety-act-3241692/ - https://x.com/prestonjbyrne/status/1956391746029428914 - https://x.com/prestonjbyrne/status/1958714056354705694 - https://www.reuters.com/business/eu-push-protect-digital-rules-holds-up-trade-statement-with-us-ft-reports-2025-08-17/

Bluesky just announced they’re blocking access in Mississippi after the state passed a sweeping “age assurance” law that forces platforms to collect sensitive personal info from all users — not just kids. The penalties are insane ($10K per user), and for smaller platforms like Bluesky, it’s basically impossible to comply without killing privacy, free speech, and innovation. In this video, I break down their official response, why Mississippi’s law is such a problem, and why—for once—I can’t help but side with Bluesky on this one. Source: https://bsky.social/about/blog/08-22-2025-mississippi-hb1126

Roblox just got obliterated. Schlep’s latest video breaks down how (alongside Chris Hansen) exposed Roblox for being a soulless, corporate mess — and I react to every shocking moment. From their shady practices to how the community is finally fighting back, this might be the beginning of the end for Roblox as we know it. The community has Schlep’s back, and honestly? Roblox is 100% cooked now. Sources: - https://x.com/RealSchlep/status/1958992966594224180 - https://socialblade.com/youtube/channel/UCCXatwyYfIUPoZnA58NFPrg - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIcVPPOB8TQ

The UK is coming after VPNs — and their excuse? “Protecting the children.” The Children’s Commissioner of England, Rachel de Souza, just published a new report recommending mandatory age verification for VPNs, calling them “loopholes” that need to be closed. But here’s the truth: kids don’t use VPNs. Adults do — especially adults with political opinions the government doesn’t like. That’s what this is really about: silencing dissent and locking down the internet. First it was “online safety.” Now it’s VPNs. What’s next? Sources: - https://x.com/Grummz/status/1958163813842444600 - https://x.com/visegrad24/status/1958115631011672127 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_de_Souza - https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/about-us/ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-Bvx9njJwc

Borderlands 4 is coming September 12 — and Randy Pitchford just made a BOLD prediction. In an exclusive Gamescom interview with Insider Gaming, the Gearbox CEO claimed that the series will “break 100 million units with this launch.” Borderlands 4 promises the most ambitious world yet, with seamless open-world exploration, expanded gameplay choices, and big post-launch plans. But can Pitchford’s wild sales projection really come true? Or is this just Randy being Randy? Sources: - https://x.com/Pirat_Nation/status/1958620370723872907 - https://insider-gaming.com/exclusive-randy-pitchford-100-million-units-borderlands-4/ - https://www.gamesradar.com/games/borderlands/gearbox-boss-randy-pitchford-says-i-think-they-could-charge-usd200-for-borderlands-4-you-cant-find-a-better-value-in-the-world-for-any-type-of-entertainment-then-adds-i-wish-theyd-give-it-away-because-then-everyone-would-play-it/