FaZe Clan’s future is uncertain after influencers depart
Six influencers recently announced that they are leaving esports group FaZe Clan following unsuccessful contract negotiations with new management.
Netflix acquires gaming avatar maker Ready Player Me
The gaming startup will allow Netflix subscribers to create avatars that can extend across gaming titles.
Krafton hikes India bet with new $670M fund
Called the Unicorn Growth Fund, the investment vehicle is a collaboration between Krafton and South Korean internet conglomerate Naver, and investor Mirae Asset. It aims to deploy around $669.3 million over four years.
Epic Games’s Fortnite is back in US Google Play Store, as court partially reverses restrictions it won on iOS
The game is back on the Google Play Store, but another court decision is rolling back some of the developer-friendly changes on iOS.
New ‘KnoWay’ robotaxis cause chaos in upcoming Grand Theft Auto Online DLC
The inclusion of the Waymo look-a-likes appears to be part of a larger storyline that will encourage players to “stop the development of a mass surveillance network.”
Roblox banned in Russia, local media says
Russia’s communications agency cited the presence of LGBTQ content on the platform as one of the reasons behind the ban.
Netflix launches a mobile-friendly version of Red Dead Redemption
Red Dead Redemption is officially available for Netflix subscribers on iOS and Android Devices.
Discord users can now buy in-game items without leaving the platform
Discord users can now purchase digital game items directly within the platform, create wishlists, and send gifts through DMs.
Roblox CEO interview gets heated over child safety
Roblox CEO Dave Baszuki joined the Hard Fork podcast to discuss the gaming platform’s new age verification feature — but he seemed to get frustrated at the number of questions focused on child safety.
Roblox will require all users to perform age-checks to access chat from January
Starting Tuesday, users can voluntarily undergo the age-check process to secure access to communication features.