Top 5 Gaming Stories This Week: From EU5 Review to Nintendo Patents, Epic Wins Suit, and More!
Europa Universalis 5 Review: A Masterclass in Grand Strategy
RPS, PC Gamer and IGN all agree that Europa Universalis 5 is a triumphant return for Paradox Interactive’s grand strategy series. The game offers an unprecedented level of depth, historical accuracy and open-ended gameplay, making it both challenging and rewarding for veterans and newcomers alike.
- Europa Universalis 5 review — Rock Paper Shotgun
Rockstar Accused of Ruthless Union-Busting Amid Staff Cuts
Multiple sources report Rockstar Games facing accusations of aggressive union-busting tactics after firing over 30 employees who were attempting to form a union, marking it as one of the most ruthless acts in UK games industry history.
- Rockstar have been accused of union busting after the firing of more than 30 staff members — Rock Paper Shotgun
- GTA 6 developer Rockstar accused of union-busting after it fires dozens of developers — Eurogamer
- Rockstar accused of ‘the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry’ after firing dozens of employees who were allegedly attempting to form a union — PC Gamer
Arc Raiders Surpasses 250,000 Concurrent Players on Steam, Shattering Extraction Shooter Records
The upcoming roadmap for Arc Raiders promises exciting new content including a fresh map and quests, as the game already boasts over 250,000 concurrent players on Steam, marking it among the biggest extraction shooters in the genre.
- Arc Raiders’ first roadmap promises lots of goodies like a new map, quests and more before the end of the year — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Arc Raiders Is Already One of the Biggest Extraction Shooters Ever on Steam — IGN
- Arc Raiders passes 250,000 concurrent players on Steam alone, breaking records for the extraction shooter genre — Eurogamer
Trump Administration’s Provocative Use of Halo IP: What Would a Former MS Attorney Say?
Former Microsoft attorney weighs in on potential reactions from the company to Trump administration’s provocative use of the Halo intellectual property, suggesting a private rather than public response.
- What we’ve been playing – “playing the flute in front of people tends to diffuse any tension” — Eurogamer
- What will Microsoft do about the Trump administration’s provocative use of the Halo IP? “What I wouldn’t do is anything public,” says former Microsoft attorney — Eurogamer
The Undeniable Appeal of Great Shooters: Why Gamers Will Still Pay Top Dollar
Recent articles highlight the enduring popularity of high-quality shooters, demonstrating that gamers are willing to pay premium prices for exceptional gameplay experiences. The proof is undeniable: compelling shooter mechanics and engaging narratives continue to drive sales across the industry.
Condemned: Criminal Origins Delisted, Fans Hope for Remaster
The critically acclaimed horror game Condemned: Criminal Origins, praised for its realistic and intense combat involving beating enemies with a lead pipe, has been removed from Steam and Xbox. Fans are now hoping this indicates a potential remaster is in development.
Best New Horror Books of 2025: Scary Reads to Spook Your Halloween
IGN’s list highlights the top ten new horror books set to be released in 2025, perfect for fans looking to get spooked this Halloween. Each title promises a unique blend of terror and suspense.
- These Are the 10 Best New Horror Books of 2025 to Read This Halloween — IGN
- The Outer Worlds 2’s faction writing falls short of Fallout: New Vegas, and how it handles the powerful is key — Rock Paper Shotgun
Japanese Patent Officials Reject Nintendo’s Pokémon ARK and Monster Hunter-Like Patent Applications
Japanese patent officials have rejected one of Nintendo’s recent patent applications for a Pokémon game, citing that it was too similar to existing titles such as ARK, Monster Hunter, and the popular Pokémon Go. The decision highlights concerns over intellectual property rights in the gaming industry.
Nintendo Wins Lawsuit Against Unauthorized Streamer of Unreleased Games
Nintendo successfully sued a streamer who had been broadcasting unreleased games on Twitch, marking the second such lawsuit in recent months. The court ruled that the streamer violated Nintendo’s intellectual property rights by distributing content before its official release.
- Nintendo wins lawsuit against streamer of unreleased games — Eurogamer
- Nintendo Wins Lawsuit Against Pirate Who Boasted ‘You Might Run a Corporation, But I Run The Streets’ — IGN
Battlefield 6: Redsec Battle Royale Revives Classic Gameplay
Eurogamer explores how Battlefield 6’s Redsec battle royale mode evokes nostalgia for the peak days of PUBG, while also detailing players discovering a hidden room within the game’s shooting range.
- Battlefield 6’s Redsec battle royale makes me miss peak PUBG — Eurogamer
- Battlefield 6 players have broken into a secret room in the shooting range — Eurogamer
Fortnite Introduces Pets: Banana Puppy You Can Dance With and Color-Changing Invincible Dogs
Fortnite is adding pets to the game, including a banana puppy that players can dance with. However, changing colors for invincible banana dogs will require purchasing additional ones.
- Fortnite is getting pets at last, including a banana puppy you can dance with — Eurogamer
- Fortnite’s adding pets, and changing your invincible banana dog’s colour will require buying another invincible banana dog — Rock Paper Shotgun
US and China Agree on One-Year Trade Truce Following Trump-Xi Meeting, Nvidia Blackwell Not Discussed
The US and China have reached a one-year trade truce after President Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. While the talks focused on economic cooperation, discussions about the upcoming AI-focused GPU release from NVidia, known as Blackwell, were notably absent from the agenda.
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