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Marvel Rivals devs couldn't help but "panic" at the thought of going into the live-service graveyard that just claimed Highguard: "It's not guaranteed"

"Live-service games are hard"

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3 months after revealing his debut project at The Game Awards, Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi loses NetEase funding for his studio

Nagoshi Studio is trying to find someone to step into the breach, but so far it's had no luck.

PC Gamer

Marvel Rivals is enacting 'Victim Compensation Protocol' for everyone who has been negatively affected by the incentivised throwing epidemic: 'The system will automatically restore lost points'

Move over incentivised throwing, we're back to just regular throwing.

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Marvel Rivals implements a "Victim Compensation Protocol" for players affected by "malicious match-losing" and people getting paid to throw

The system will automatically restore lost competitive points

GamesRadar

NetEase cuts funding for Yakuza creator’s new game as the studio anticipates ‘impending closure’

An unfortunate turn of events.

Destructoid

Marvel Rivals publisher reportedly cuts funding for Yakuza co-creator's new studio just three months after revealing its first game

Nagoshi Studio is said to be seeking funding from elsewhere to make Gang of Dragon

GamesRadar

Marvel Rivals has finally addressed 'incentivised throwing', the bounty system where people pay to ruin matches: 'We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy against any form of malicious disruption'

It's taking stream sniping to a whole new level.

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Marvel Rivals dev knows players are getting paid to "deliberately sabotage matches" in a "disturbing trend," threatens permanent bans for people "maliciously idling"

"Maintaining a positive gaming environment is a collective responsibility"

GamesRadar

Marvel Rivals has a bounty-based ‘throwing’ problem, and NetEase is on the case

Some folks just have a bit too much time on their hands.

Destructoid

Marvel Rivals content in 2026 is looking like one big MCU commercial, but I’m not mad about it

A lot is riding on a specific film in December.

Destructoid

NetEase breaks up with another western studio, but it refuses to die and instead 'remains motivated and deeply committed to the incredible game we’re building'

But if you happen to have several million dollars lying around, the devs would like to speak to you.

PC Gamer

All heroes and their roles in Marvel Rivals

Know your role and how to play it well.

Dot Esports

Despite having nearly its entire back catalog on Steam, Suda51's studio doesn't benefit much from sales of its old games: 'It's really nice for the other people who are making bank off that, though'

Romeo Is a Dead Man is Grasshopper Manufacture's first new self-published release on Steam.

PC Gamer

Marvel Rivals owner Netease says heck no we didn't shut down our AI department or warn devs off it: "The situation described did not occur"

Netease has scheduled GDC talks on integrating AI in games

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Xbox and NetEase announce major Xbox PC partnership for China — UU Accelerator officially integrated into Xbox PC app

Xbox has announced a deeper partnership with NetEase, integrating UU Accelerator directly into the Xbox PC app in China to improve online stability and reduce connection issues for players.

PC Gamer

Cryptic rises again? Former CEO Jack Emmert returns to the Neverwinter, Star Trek Online, and Champions Online studio: 'It was just meant to be'

Cryptic split from Embracer Group last year, and now one of its co-founders is back at the reins.

GamesRadar

Marvel Rivals streamer kicked out of Twitch tournament by his teammates given $3,000 in donations, equaling the first prize if he'd competed: "Stop giving me money"

Fans rallied around him after the blowout

GamesRadar

NetEase says Marvel Rivals is getting a new "combat behavior detection system" to punish AFK cosmetic farmers, and shaking its finger with a stern expression, promises "warnings" and potentially "permanent account bans"

"This behavior disrupts normal gameplay and seriously affects the match experience of other players"

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TechRadar

Marvel Rivals Season 6 launch: our coverage of the new Deadpool update now that it's out

Here's our coverage of the launch of Marvel Rivals Season 6 as it happened. This includes a look at the release time, and the new Hero Deadpool.

International Business Times UK

Marvel Rivals May Add Doctor Doom, Professor X and Quicksilver After Deadpool

Marvel Rivals could add Doctor Doom, Professor X, Quicksilver and more after Deadpool, according to growing roster speculation among fans.

Dot Esports

Marvel Rivals Pro League 2026: Full esports format, prize pool, and esports bundles

Superheroes clash for glory.

TechRadar

Marvel Rivals studio teases a big year ahead for the game — 'We're not going to slow down'

NetEase Games has confirmed that it has "bigger plans" ahead for Marvel Rivals in 2026 after a successful first year of release, with executive producer Danny Koo teasing new content planned "more than a year ahead".

PC Gamer

Marvel Rivals wants to go big for 2026, and the team has 'already planned more than a year ahead'

"2025 was more of a warm-up."

International Business Times UK

'Gang of Dragon' Game: Fans Say Nagoshi's New Title Looks 'More Yakuza Than Yakuza' and Sparks Questions for Sega

Fans say 'Gang of Dragon' looks 'more Yakuza than Yakuza' after its Game Awards trailer, raising questions about Nagoshi's direction and Sega's next moves.

TechRadar

Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 launch: our coverage of the Rogue update

Here's our coverage of the launch of Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 as it happened. This includes a look at the release time, and the new Hero Rogue.

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