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Spyware in games? No thanks!

This group focuses on the technical examination of software behavior in games and related platforms. Evaluations include the use of telemetry, analytics services, cloud storage systems, always-online requirements, and third-party integrations. Particular attention is paid to how data is collected, stored, processed, transmitted and how this affects functionality in offline or restricted network environments.

The reviews refer to established transparency and data protection standards, including the GDPR. All findings are based on observable network activity, client-side behavior, documented infrastructure components and publicly available technical evidence.

Review Criteria and Corrections
No assessments are made regarding entertainment value, gameplay experience or personal preference. The focus is on verifiable technical characteristics and their practical implications for users and developers.

Developers may provide technical documentation or clarification. Verified corrections and transparent implementation details are incorporated into the database and review summaries.

What does the group provide?
  1. Technical analyses of data collection, telemetry, cloud systems, and network dependencies in games and clients.
  2. Documentation of third-party service integrations and data processing workflows.
  3. Guides and reference materials for configuring privacy tools, network controls, and host-based filtering.
  4. Discussion of transparency standards, data protection regulations, and industry practices.
  5. Resources to support informed decisions regarding software behavior and data flows.

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Project Website[www.gameindustry.eu]
Additional documentation, steam tools, guides, reviews, hosts lists, database and technical reference

Project Repository[repository.gameindustry.eu]
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[06.11.2026] New repository | Neues Repository
June 11 - ペンギン | 3 Comments

The step announced some time ago is finally done: the dedicated repository is online. Away from Microsoft and GitHub infrastructure.

To start with, there are the slightly older adblock lists (Main Template and Gaming). Updates and further files will follow shortly on the new infrastructure. The new system will be expanded step by step.

https://repository.gameindustry.eu

Files comes with its full version history, line-by-line comparisons and a direct download of the current version. For Pi-hole, AdGuard Home and similar systems, every list offers a raw URL for automatic subscription.

Please update your bookmarks.
Old GitHub links no longer work, and the old account will be removed in the coming months.

Spotted an error or have a suggestion?
Just reply right here or use the contact options listed on the site.



[DE]

Der seit Längerem angekündigte Schritt ist endlich vollzogen: Das eigene Repository ist online. Weg von der Microsoft- bzw. GitHub-Infrastruktur.

Den Anfang machen die etwas älteren Adblocklisten (Main-Template und Spiele). Updates und weitere Dateien folgen alsbald auf der neuen Infrastruktur. Das neue System wird nach und nach weiter ausgebaut.

https://repository.gameindustry.eu

Es gibt zu jeder Datei eine vollständige Versionshistorie, Vergleiche Zeile für Zeile und den direkten Download der aktuellen Version. Für Pi-hole, AdGuard Home und ähnliche Systeme steht je Liste eine Roh-URL zum automatischen Abonnieren bereit.

Bitte Lesezeichen aktualisieren.
Alte GitHub-Links funktionieren nicht mehr und das alte Konto wird in den kommenden Monaten entfernt.

Ein Fehler aufgefallen oder ein Vorschlag?
Einfach hier melden oder über die auf der Seite angegebenen Kontaktmöglichkeiten.

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[EN|DE] Raccoin - GameAnalytics removed | entfernt
May 19 - ペンギン | 5 Comments

The developers of RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike have actually responded to the criticism: patch 1.0.24 removes GameAnalytics and the associated AWS telemetry. As stated in the Steam thread, analytics are disabled "for now" while the team works on a future, fully compliant solution.

Updated review. The original version is available via the group archive.

At least a step in the right direction. I will keep an eye on any future changes. The relevant entries on the project page have also been updated.


[DE]

Die Entwickler von RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike haben tatsächlich auf die Kritik reagiert: Patch 1.0.24 entfernt GameAnalytics und die zugehörige AWS-Telemetrie aus dem Spiel. Laut Aussage im Steam-Thread ist die Analytik "vorerst" deaktiviert, während das Team an einer künftigen, datenschutzkonformen Lösung arbeitet.

Aktualisiertes Review. Die ursprüngliche Fassung ist über das Gruppenarchiv erreichbar.

Immerhin ein Schritt in die richtige Richtung. Ich werde künftige Änderungen weiter im Auge behalten. Relevante Einträge auf der Projektseite wurden ebenfalls aktualisiert.

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"Analyze software behavior, data handling, telemetry, cloud dependencies, network requirements, offline functionality. Technical assessments, not gameplay reviews."
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ペンギン
Jun 13 @ 6:33pm 
Some of you may already know and use the RSS feature on GameIndustry

There you can subscribe to various feeds to stay up to date on content and changes across the project site. As part of this, the "Recent Changes" section has now been completely reworked: You can now also follow via feed what else is going on beyond search results, reviews and blog entries. The feed summarises its entries per month, so everything is presented in a clear, organised overview.

RSS feeds → https://gameindustry.eu/rss/
ペンギン
Jun 6 @ 3:06pm 
Gothic 1 Remake

Connection overview and description / Verbindungsübersicht und Beschreibung:

EN: https://gameindustry.eu/en/search/?suchbegriff=Gothic+1+Remake
DE: https://gameindustry.eu/de/search/?suchbegriff=Gothic+1+Remake
ペンギン
Jun 5 @ 4:32pm 
Revised Depth by Ammobox Studios Sdn. Bhd.

Review Steam:
https://aqua.hsduabhb-nmzhi.cf/id/pen-chan/recommended/274940/

More detailed version (EN/DE):
https://gameindustry.eu/reviews/depth/

This time, both versions are almost identical and since a lot of things didn’t work at all... the details are kept to a minimum.
ペンギン
Jun 1 @ 6:06pm 
I have summarized the Captive portal addresses identified so far on the project page, both in the corresponding company catalog entry and in the technical section.

As Valve Corporation uses CDN servers, the IP addresses and corresponding endpoints may differ depending on the user's geographic location. If you identify any additional endpoints, please post them here or send them to me via group/private chat and I will update the list accordingly.

Sources:
https://gameindustry.eu/katalog/valve-corporation/captive-portal/
https://gameindustry.eu/tech/steam-captive-portal/
ペンギン
May 29 @ 3:45am 
New reviews will resume after the upcoming release of the Steam BBCode Editor side project. Also have another project underway that should make my analysis work easier and it will be used for the first time in the upcoming reviews.

Otherwise, there is currently not much else to report. The Subnautica 2 review has been updated to reflect the current state and the Raccoin developers need to be given more time. At the very least, they appear to be more technically competent and transparent than Unknown Worlds Entertainment.
ペンギン
May 15 @ 10:59am 
Since there are still more " EXCONN" members and followers who were surprised that the Steam group and associated repositories were deleted, here is the statement again: The creator has stepped back and is focusing on other things in life. Unfortunately, n0x’s statement was removed here by himself, so the context is missing.
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