Denuvo continues digging into voices38, disc game launches blocked on PlayStation 5 — the week’s highlights

A brief digest of everything that happened in the entertainment industry around the world over the past week.

• Denuvo received permission to uncover the identity of voices38 via Discord, Steam, and Reddit. Initially, the company requested 46 pieces of information, but the court ultimately approved 9
• “Well, we'll buy an Xbox”: Launching disc games blocked on PlayStation 5 — requiring a firmware update. Players are unhappy with Sony PlayStation's policy
• Microsoft urges owners of unused Xbox Series X|S consoles to trade them in amid price hikes. You could get $375 for a Series X
• The developers of Hellraiser: Revival wanted to get the game banned in at least one country — now the horror title is available even in Australia. Despite isolated restrictions, the game was released uncensored in most countries
• After 13 years, Borderlands and BioShock began disappearing from Steam libraries — players were stripped of licenses for purchased games. The publisher decided to revoke old keys, and honest buyers got caught in the crossfire
• Russians were urged not to take fake sick leave to play GTA VI, with advice on how to legally take time off work on release day. It is better to act openly rather than cause trouble for yourself and your employer
• Hitman-style missions and 600 years after Shepard: details have emerged regarding the canceled Mass Effect Universe. Part of the team was reportedly constantly pulled away to work on Dragon Age: The Veilguard. A prototype for the new Mass Effect could have arrived sooner
• Mass Effect fans ask Palworld creators to buy the franchise from EA. However, Pocketpair is more interested in Jade Empire
• “We’re disappointed too”: Franchise Vice President apologized for the quality of the Total War: Shogun 2 remaster. They plan to fix the game
• The game director of the new Mass Effect found a silver lining in the game's cancellation — now nothing will get in the way of enjoying GTA VI. At least the developer won't have to “call in sick” in November
• “They deserved it”: Head of Epic Games faced criticism over past remarks regarding the closure of game studios. The statement was made more than 26 years ago
• Steam collectors’ rebellion worked — the publisher of Ace Combat 8 added standalone game Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War to the library
• Activision’s Polish studio is preparing a rival to GTA VI and Cyberpunk 2077. The studio was opened in Warsaw in 2024 to create a new franchise. Since then, the developers haven’t shown off their game, though a fresh job posting reveals some details
• Pricing expert criticized Hollow Knight: Silksong for its price being too low. The game set the bar too high for other $20 projects
• Head of CD Projekt RED reacted to the closure of BioWare: the studio helped develop The Witcher. The closure of BioWare was a serious loss for the gaming industry