Helldivers 2 reviews crash to Mostly Negative, Mouse P.I. For Hire passes 730K sales, RPCS3 fights AI-generated code spam, Forza Horizon 6 leaks before launch, and Shift Up self-publishes Stellar Blade 2
Korean developer Shift Up has confirmed it will self-publish Stellar Blade 2, bypassing Sony as publisher. The studio aims to reach a broad global audience from day one, hinting at a potential multiplatform simultaneous release.
Forza Horizon 6's Steam preload files were left unencrypted, leading to widespread piracy over a week before its official release. Developer Turn 10 has threatened franchise-wide and hardware bans against pirates.
The RPCS3 PS3 emulator's GitHub has been overwhelmed by low-quality AI-generated pull requests. Developers issued a public warning, threatening bans for those who submit AI code without disclosure.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire, the retro 1930s cartoon-styled FPS starring Troy Baker, has crossed 730,000 sales since its April launch. Its publisher has now recouped all marketing and publishing investments.
Helldivers 2's recent Steam reviews have fallen to "Mostly Negative" following a controversial update and an unsatisfying AMA by developer Arrowhead. Players review-bombed the co-op shooter, and Arrowhead has since responded acknowledging the community's concerns.