Helldivers 2 gets delisted in more countries without PSN access, blindsided devs call for it to be "available worldwide" Countries without PSN coverage are still losing access GamesRadar · May 11, 2024
Days after Sony's Helldivers 2 PSN debacle, Ghost of Tsushima's PC release gets delisted and refunded from Steam in over 170 countries [UPDATED] A week after Sony's Helldivers 2 PSN fiasco, the upcoming PC port of Ghost of Tsushima is no longer for sale on Steam in non-PSN countries. Windows Central · May 10, 2024
Former Helldivers 2 lead writer praises the shooter's community for uniting against the PSN mandate: "We trained them to fight together. And then they fought together" The writer also hopes the community sees the fascism role-play behind the "surface level" GamesRadar · May 10, 2024
Helldivers 2 remains delisted in 177 countries and territories even as Sony backs down on PSN requirement, Arrowhead CEO says 'I won't rest in my desire to have it available everywhere' It's a curious lingering effect of Helldivers 2's greatest challenge to date. PC Gamer · May 9, 2024
Batman Arkham Shadow shows that nothing is ever good enough for 'fans' As AAA VR games continue to make headlines, flat-screen gamers are feeling left out. Thankfully, a few games have already proven that it's possible to solve the problem. Android Central · May 9, 2024
Helldivers 2 still delisted in 177 countries despite Sony's PSN U-turn, but Arrowhead's fighting the region lock: "I won't rest in my desire to have it available everywhere" While Helldivers 2 publisher Sony has cancelled its planned PSN account requirement on Steam, the game is still unavailable to buy in regions without access to the service. Windows Central · May 9, 2024
Helldivers 2 gets icy new Warbond after Arrowhead holds community vote to decide whether it was "tone deaf" to do so after PSN debacle Democracy wins GamesRadar · May 9, 2024
Helldivers 2 director still talking to PlayStation and Valve about relisting the shooter "everywhere" after PSN mandate saw the game pulled in over 170 countries The spread of managed democracy takes time GamesRadar · May 9, 2024
Elite Dangerous gets its own kick in the Steam ratings shin over real money ship sales Some players have taken to Elite's Steam reviews to protest what they see as a "pay to win" move, but not everyone is bothered. PC Gamer · May 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs are worried it's "tone deaf" to drop a new Warbond so soon after the whole PSN kerfuffle, so they're letting voters decide "in true democratic fashion" Right now, the vote is overwhelmingly in favor of a new Warbond GamesRadar · May 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 CEO is worried it's 'too soon' after the PSN fiasco to release a $10 warbond, so he's letting players vote on a delay Democracy, indeed: The poll to release or delay the next premium warbond is live until Thursday morning. PC Gamer · May 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 players' new battle: A petition for the reinstatement and 'canonization' of community manager fired for supporting review bombing and refunds Almost 2,000 have signed so far. PC Gamer · May 8, 2024
Steam review bombing is gaming's most powerful method of protest: 3 takeaways from Helldivers 2's weekend meltdown Steam reviews aren't really reviews. They're something way more powerful. PC Gamer · May 7, 2024
Helldivers 2 community manager seemingly fired after encouraging negative reviews over now-canceled PSN mandate: "I knew I was taking a risk with what I said" Spitz says they were involuntarily let go from Arrowhead GamesRadar · May 7, 2024
GamesRadar · May 7, 2024 Helldivers 2 grunts want the PSN drama immortalized as an in-game cape, and the devs are already working on "a good name for it" "The accidental cape design is pretty cool"
PC Gamer · May 7, 2024 'Operation Clean-up' begins for Helldivers 2 players as Sony's PSN plans lie in rubble, with over 70,000 (and counting) positive reviews landing on Steam Major re-order.
GamesRadar · May 7, 2024 Helldivers 2 fans commence "operation clean-up" on Steam reviews after Sony walks back controversial PSN mandate: "Real-life Major Order complete" It's not quite an official Major Order, but it's close enough
Windows Central · May 7, 2024 Helldivers 2 community manager fell on their sword in standing up for democracy and the players over the PSN account fiasco [Updated] The Helldivers 2 drama cost one of its community managers their job, but it also proves that the players do matter (to some).
PC Gamer · May 7, 2024 It's been an incredible few weeks for game companies making avoidable mistakes they immediately back down from 2024 is looking like a big year for blunders.
Windows Central · May 6, 2024 Helldivers 2 dev Arrowhead shares cape design based on Sony's PSN blunder as Steam reviews skew positive again, and it sounds like it's actually being added Following Sony's decision to backpedal on Helldivers 2 PSN account requirements, Arrowhead's CEO has shared a unique cape design based on the ordeal that might actually make it into the game.
GamesRadar · May 6, 2024 Helldivers 2 PSN fiasco forces Ghost of Tsushima dev to clarify its PC account linking plans PSN "is not required to play the singleplayer game"
Tom’s Guide · May 6, 2024 Helldivers 2 will no longer require PSN on PC as Sony changes its mind Gamers were upset that PSN was required to play Helldivers 2 on PC, and Sony has relented to their anger.
PC Gamer · May 6, 2024 As Helldivers 2's Steam reviews begin to recover, Arrowhead's CEO shares an 'accidental' cape design based upon its Overwhelmingly Negative rating, and of course the community wants it added to the game "Do it Pilestedt, it would be a genius play!"
Tom’s Hardware · May 6, 2024 Sony makes Helldivers 2 PSN account linking U-turn — gamer uproar and review bombing turned the tide Sony has made a massive U-turn, canceling plans that would have required Helldivers 2 PC players to have a linked PlayStation Network (PSN) and Steam account.
GamesRadar · May 6, 2024 Helldivers 2 players triumph as Sony walks back PSN account linking decision and studio CEO says he's "impressed by the willpower of the community" PSN account linking "will not be moving forward"