Sony removes hundreds of "shovelware" games from its digital storefront originating from one developer
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Key Points:
- Sony has reportedly removed around 150 games developed by ThiGames from its PlayStation Store, as links to these games are no longer functional on ThiGames' website.
- ThiGames is known for producing a large volume of low-effort "shovelware" titles that flood the store and are often used by players to quickly earn trophies.
- Prior to the removal, ThiGames was one of the top developers by number of games on PS4 and PS5 stores, with an estimated annual revenue of nearly $10 million.
- The reported figure of over 1,000 games is likely an overestimate due to counting multiple regional versions of the same titles.
- Neither Sony nor ThiGames has provided an official statement regarding the
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