Compulsion Games is returning to independent management after its time with Xbox. The studio will retain the rights to its games: Contrast, We Happy Few, and South of Midnight. They expressed gratitude for their years with Xbox and excitement for the future.
Australia plans to double fines for social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram that fail to prevent under-16s from holding accounts. Communications Minister Anika Wells stated the current laws are not working due to platform resistance, and new legislation will increase maximum fines to A$99 million and empower the eSafety Commissioner.
Australia plans to double fines to $99m for social media platforms violating the under-16 ban, amid concerns over ineffective enforcement and calls for stricter algorithm regulation.
Xbox is reportedly closing Ninja Theory, the studio behind the Hellblade series. Staff were informed Monday, with hopes of finding a buyer. This follows warnings of a 'reset' at Xbox due to overextension and rising hardware costs.
Double Fine's Kiln is a 4v4 multiplayer brawler where teams gather water to douse the enemy's kiln. Players control cute floating spirits inhabiting self-crafted pottery pots, which serve as character classes with different abilities. The game features a virtual pottery wheel for customization, fast-paced chaotic matches on small stages with interactive elements, and a playful approachability similar to Splatoon. Currently offering one game mode, Kiln is available on PS5, Xbox, and PC.
