The term “shovelware” is a negative term often used to describe video games and other software that is best avoided. Here’s how you can spot it so that you don’t waste your money.

If all this has you wondering how to spot shovelware on the Meta Horizon Store, here’s what to look for. The first rule is pretty specific to this store: if the listing has anything to do with a ...

The PS Store demo section is increasingly becoming clogged with shovelware, further exasperating the long-running issue that Sony has been unable to resolve. We had reported back in 2022 that ...

Following a report last week highlighting the slop currently infesting digital game storefronts, it seems Sony has started to remove some egregious shovelware featuring AI-generated art from its ...

As of this story’s publication, the Flight Simulator 2025 page remains live on the PlayStation Store. It describes an experience that “sets a new standard in aviation simulation, combining ...

When the Switch 2 launches in June, longtime users could see two major improvements to the Nintendo eShop.Nintendo is aiming to address complaints of its digital storefront, which has long been ...

It is currently unclear if Sony plans to take action on this shovelware issue. In the past, it was reported that the PS Store’s easy platinum games like Press X for Trophies were banned.

Hardware Nintendo warns Switch 1 consoles, games, accessories, amiibo, and more will "experience price changes" in Canada, and it's tough to imagine the rest of the world escaping ...