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REVEALED: 7 in 10 Say THIS Game Has Been Ruined by Updates!

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6 years ago

November 3, 2020

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Many players find themselves frustrated with games when developers make changes that significantly impact their enjoyability. This has led to hordes of gamers abandoning their previously loved games because of bad and unnecessary updates.

Which game has ruined its reputation most thanks to bad developer decisions? ManySpins.com set to find out. They surveyed 3,470 gamers worldwide to see which game developments and updates have turned players off the most!

RESULTS:

	Game	Percentage who say updates have ‘ruined the game’
1	War Thunder	72%
2	Star Wars Galaxies	68%
3	RuneScape	65%
4	Uncharted 2: Among Thieves	64%
5	Fortnite	61%
6	PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds	56%
7	Realm Royale	55%
8	Minecraft	53%
9	The Culling	52%
10	Robocraft	50%
11	League of Legends	47%
12	Team Fortress 2	44%
13	Paragon	44%
14	Apex Legends	41%
15	Gwent: The Witcher Card Game	40%
16	Firefall	38%
17	Destiny 2	36%
18	Stellaris	33%
19	Loadout	30%
20	Planetside 2	28%

Manyspins.com found that War Thunder takes the title of game ruined most by developer updates, the top choice for 72% of gamers! Players noted that game developers’ changes were unsatisfactory, and in 2019 this statement was upvoted by 77% of Redditors. Every year in the UK there are 1,200 searches from gamers looking to ‘fix War Thunder’, with many searching for solutions to slow download speeds and jammed guns.

Almost 7 in 10 (68%) players voted Star Wars Galaxies among the games ruined most by content updates. Many players began the game excitedly but once developers began adding more features in 2005, it turned sour as gameplay had completely shifted.

The game with the third most disappointing update is RuneScape, with 65% of players not enjoying the new content according to Manyspins.com. Throughout the years there have been countless complaints online due to the way Jagex has altered the game, pushing away many day-one fans.

In fourth place is Uncharted 2: Among Thieves! Falling slightly behind RuneScape, 64% of gamers vote Uncharted 2 updates as discouraging. It was mentioned that this game is the worst in the series because the structure is too similar to Uncharted 1, although some players disagree.

Interestingly, Manyspins.com discovered that a whopping 61% of gamers voted Fortnite updates as the worst! Gamers have ditched the Battle Royale game because the updates are more suited towards a mainstream audience, something that loyal players believe has ruined the game overall.

In sixth and seventh positions are PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and Realm Royale, raking in 56% and 55% of votes respectively due to the disappointing changes made after the original release.

To complete the top 10, other games include:

8. Minecraft – 53% of gamers have found previous updates to ruin the game

9. The Culling – 52% of gamers have found previous updates to ruin the game

10. Robocraft – 50% of gamers have found previous updates to ruin the game

Methodology: Manyspins.com surveyed 3,470 gamers around the world in October 2020 to discover the most ruined game. The survey asked, ‘Which games do you think have been ruined in the past by developer updates?’ and were able to input multiple answers below, this left the pool open to all kinds of games. Manyspins.com then analysed the responses and ranked the games mentioned by players in order to uncover which game updates have disappointed fans the most.

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BetOnGames launches Cricket Strike Crash for its crash games portfolio

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11 minutes ago

June 4, 2026

Wladimir P.

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BetOnGames, the instant games vertical of the BETCORE ecosystem, has launched Cricket Strike Crash, a sports-themed crash game, the company said on June 4, 2026.

Cricket Strike Crash uses a real-time multiplier that increases while the round continues, with players choosing when to cash out before the crash. BetOnGames positions the title for fast-cycle play and mobile-first sessions.

The game ships with a stated RTP of 97.5% and medium volatility. BetOnGames also says Cricket Strike Crash uses a “provably fair system” designed to provide transparency on outcomes.

Cricket Strike Crash joins BetOnGames’ wider instant games catalogue within BETCORE, alongside TVBET and ElCasino. The group offers operators access to crash games, instant win games and slots via a single B2B integration, according to the company.

A product video is available here.

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FeedConstruct locks up exclusive Romanian football data and streaming rights

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3 hours ago

June 4, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Deal covers Romania’s FA Cup, Super Cup, Liga 2 and Liga 3, women’s Superliga and national team matches, plus Liga 1 Futsal.

FeedConstruct has signed an agreement to secure exclusive data and video streaming rights for a portfolio of Romanian football competitions, the company said.

FeedConstruct said the rights are held on an exclusive basis across the full season and expand its European football content for betting operators.

The agreement covers the Romanian FA Cup, Super Cup, Men’s Liga 2 and Liga 3, Superliga Women, Women’s National Team matches, and Liga 1 Futsal competitions.

Financial terms, contract duration beyond “the full season,” and any distribution or integrity safeguards were not disclosed.

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Aztec Spell – Hold & Hit 3x3

Spinomenal releases Aztec Spell – Hold & Hit 3×3

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4 hours ago

June 4, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Spinomenal has released Aztec Spell – Hold & Hit 3×3, adding a new Hold & Hit title to its slots portfolio.

The game runs on a 3×3 reel set and uses the Quetzal Bird as the Wild, substituting for all symbols except Bonus symbols. Two special Bonus symbols drive the main feature: Bonus symbols can land only on reels one and three, while Bonus Collect can land only on reel two.

The Bonus Game triggers when Bonus Collect lands alongside one or more Bonus symbols. Triggering symbols lock and the feature starts with three spins; during the feature only Bonus and Bonus Collect symbols can appear. Each spin can award multipliers of x1, x2, x5, x7, x10, and x15, and the round ends after three spins without a win or when total collected winnings reach the max x5000 multiplier.

Spinomenal said Grand, Major, Minor, and Mini in-game jackpot symbols can appear during the feature and pay immediately. A Bonus Blast feature can also trigger randomly to add extra Bonus and Bonus Collect symbols, and Spinomenal said Bonus Collect can still collect values even if it lands without starting the Bonus Game.

Spinomenal CO-CEO, Omer Henya commented: “Aztec Spell – Hold & Hit 3×3 casts players into a mysterious jungle on the hunt for Aztec riches enhanced by some cool gameplay features. The titles’s beautiful visuals and proven Hold & Hit mechanics come together perfectly to give players an experience for the ages.”

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