The Real Reason Pokimane Stopped Streaming Fortnite
Pokimane has been pretty open about her life in general, and you don't have to go too far to find out the truth about her Fortnite absence.
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The Real Reason Pokemon's Announcement Is Causing An Uproar
Pokemon Unite was announced recently for Switch and mobile devices, and the trailer has certainly united a lot of people against it.
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The Real Reason The iPhone 12 May Not Include A Charger Or Headphones
While they're away from their beloved consoles or PCs, gamers on the go have come to rely on mobile games for a fix. However, that may become a bit trickier of a solution. If recent rumors turn out to be true, then we may be looking at a major change for how the next generation of iPhones are sold.
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Pokimane Reveals Why She Really Left The Offline TV Mansion
Last week, Imane "Pokimane" Anys announced to her fans that she would be moving out of the house shared by the content creators of Offline TV. At the time, she assured fans that this wasn't due to any beef between her and the other Offline TV stars. She had just felt like it was time for a change.
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The Shady Truth About Pokemon Unite's Trailer
Pokemon Unite was only announced just a few days ago, but it's already proving to be an insanely divisive game among the Pokemon fan community. It also seemingly led to a bit of a social media scandal. It appears as though the official Pokemon Youtube channel is taking a fishy approach to criticism.
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Xbox Apologizes For Getting Your Hopes Up
We already know a good number of the games coming to the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, but it's always exciting to see hints of what else our favorite companies have in store. Now, we may know of two great dormant franchises that are making a long-awaited return for the Xbox Series X — or do we?
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Dr Disrespect Suspended From Twitch
Superstar Twitch streamer Dr Disrespect has apparently landed himself in hot water. Nobody can seem to figure out just what he did wrong this time. It has been reported that Dr Disrespect has been banned from Twitch. A quick look at Dr Disrespect's channel will reveal that it is no longer available
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Things Are Getting Worse For Assassin's Creed: Valhalla's Creative Director
Assassin's Creed: Valhalla has apparently just lost its director in the latest scandal to rock the gaming community. According to a report from Kotaku, Ubisoft creative director Ashraf Ismail is stepping down from working on the upcoming Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, tweeting about "personal issues."
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Sony Will Give You $50,000 Dollars To Do This
Thanks to video games like the Watch Dogs franchise, gamers have gotten used to doing a bit of fictional hacking in their downtime. However, Sony is now looking to pay actual hackers to help them secure the safety and privacy of future gamers. Sony has announced the PlayStation Bug Bounty program.
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We Finally Know Why Doom Eternal Was Delayed
Doom Eternal was originally supposed to release in 2019, but was pushed to early 2020. Recently, Bethesda's Pete Hines offered some more insight into the delay, saying that it was inspired by the negative response to Fallout 76.
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The Truth About Xbox's New Game Badge
We are getting closer than ever to the release of the Xbox Series X. Recently, Microsoft revealed that certain games will begin bearing a badge that reads, "Optimized for Xbox Series X." While the wording is already impressive, it may not be immediately clear to some customers what that all means.
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The Last Of Us 2 Gets A Controversial Petition
The Last of Us Part 2 has only been in stores for less than a week, but it has already proven to be divisive among fans of Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic franchise. It has proven so controversial, in fact, that a large group started a petition to get Naughty Dog to start from scratch on the sequel.
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Xbox Head Breaks His Silence On PS5 Reveal
Sony made waves with the PlayStation 5 reveal event. It sure seemed like Sony had thrown a gauntlet down, and many have been curious to see how Xbox would respond. Now we have an idea of how the Xbox team feels about the big reveal event — and it doesn't seem like Microsoft is particularly worried.
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Xbox Exec Clarifies Facebook Gaming On Console
Microsoft shocked fans earlier this week with the announcement that it would be shuttering its streaming platform, Mixer. The plan in the coming days is to usher content creators and subscribers alike over to Facebook Gaming. However, it appears that the change won't be too limiting for Xbox owners.
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The Real Reason Players Are Trying To Save Battlefield 5
The final update for Battlefield 5 was somewhat delayed due to health and safety concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. However, there is a petition gathering quite a bit of steam from fans who aren't ready to say goodbye to Battlefield 5. Not only that, but #SaveBFV is trending on Twitter.
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The One Part Of The PS5 Reveal No One Is Talking About
Sony had a huge day yesterday. The Future of Gaming livestream unveiled games for the upcoming PlayStation 5. These included several new entries in popular franchises, as well as a great number of original games. However, there was one aspect of the event that it seems few people are talking about.
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Small Details You Missed In The Resident Evil 8 Trailer
The trailer for Resident Evil 8: Village was revealed and it was a doozy. It seemed to confirm all of those insane rumors we heard in the past, but raised a ton of new questions. Let's take a look at some of the finer points of this trailer and what it could mean for the Resident Evil franchise.
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Facebook Is Making Gaming Moves Already
Though Facebook Gaming was launched back in April, it seems as though Facebook is now finally beginning to make big waves within the gaming world. Earlier this week, Facebook announced that it has acquired Ready At Dawn, the video game developer behind such titles as Lone Echo and The Order: 1886.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender Returns To Video Games
Avatar: The Last Airbender is seeing something of a resurgence in fan culture recently. The series was finally added to Netflix last month, which allowed fans to revisit the series and for new viewers to discover it for the first time ever. Now, Avatar is making a return to the world of video games.
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The Sad Truth About Video Game Prices
It's a simple fact that making games is more expensive than it used to be. As technology progresses and games become longer and more advanced, development costs go up, and this is reflected in the climbing price tags attached to those games. Or is it?
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Marvel's Avengers Fans Just Got Great News
We're still a few months away from the release of Marvel's Avengers, but fans of Earth's Mightiest Heroes finally have some great news. Though the game is launching before the release of the PS5, fans looking for a next-gen world-saving experience won't have to wait until that version is available.
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The $1 Million Game That Never Saw The Light Of Day
There have been plenty of video games based on The Lord of the Rings released over the years. Jon Burton, founder of Traveller's Tales (the developer behind several LEGO games), recently shared the story of how close his studio came to making a full-fledged game adaptation of The Hobbit on consoles.
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Streamers Break Their Silence On Mixer Shutdown
Gamers were shocked yesterday by the breaking news that Microsoft is now shutting down its Mixer platform. Reactions were all pretty much shocked across the board, with some streamers expressing their concern or surprise. These reactions include Ninja, Shroud, Dr Disrespect, TimTheTatman, and more.
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Youtuber Loses $55,000 Pokemon Card
One of the rarest and most valuable Pokemon trading cards in the world has just been lost. Needless to say, the owner isn't happy about it one bit. Lee Seinfeld, a.k.a. "Leonheart," is a YouTuber who focuses on curating his Pokemon card collection. He recently found an original 1st Edition Charizard
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Gotham Knights And Suicide Squad Game Leaks Unpacked
Things have been pretty quiet lately in regards to the next Batman-related video game. It's been five years since Batman: Arkham Knight, but it appears as though Warner Bros is getting ready to announce something big. It does make sense for WB to lean heavily into the Suicide Squad for a video game.
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We Finally Know Why We Got GTA 5 Instead Of GTA 6
Grand Theft Auto 5 will be around eight years old by the time the latest port of the game releases. This has led some fans to vent their frustrations online and demanding to know why GTA 6 seems to still be so far away. One of the people asked about this was Darion Lowenstein, formerly of Rockstar.
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Call Of Duty's Daily Revenue Is Insane
Since its launch back in March, Call of Duty: Warzone has proven to be something of a divisive game. Some people, like Twitch streamer Dr Disrespect, have pointed out that the game has some issues that must be fixed. However, a recent study from SlottyVegas has revealed just how popular Warzone is.
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This Is Not The Miles Morales News Fans Wanted
Insomniac Games delighted fans with the recent reveal of Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the new title spinning off from the massively successful Marvel's Spider-Man. Still, there were several questions left. Thanks to a blog post, we may now have an idea of how long the game actually is at this point.
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Ninja Breaks His Silence On New Fortnite Season
Fortnite: Chapter 2 - Season 3 has finally launched and brought some interesting changes with it. New weapons, new maps, and a slew of new strategies. One of the most vocal people regarding the new season's content has been Ninja, who has expressed his excitement for it on two different occasions.
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EA's New Positive Play Charter Explained
EA recently unveiled its Positive Play Charter, which provides a list of rules and guidelines meant to help everyone enjoy themselves while playing EA's games. Here's what it's all about.
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Square Enix Apologizes For Bungled Marvel's Avengers Tweet
As Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics' Marvel's Avengers gets closer to its September release date, the game's Twitter account has been sharing downloadable video conference backgrounds inspired by the game. One of these backgrounds recently caused an uproar, prompting an apology from the developers.
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PS5 Fans Sorely Disappointed Over Smart Delivery
Microsoft changed the game with its Smart Delivery system. Through Smart Delivery, any gamers who purchase a cross-gen title for the Xbox One will be able to play the newest version of the game on the Xbox Series X. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear as though the PlayStation 5 will be following suit.
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Microsoft's Big Decision Before Series X Release Has Everyone Talking
With concerns surrounding business closures and furloughs at a higher number, it is easy to wonder what will become of the next console generation. What if this isn't the right time for people to invest in a new console? According to the head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, that is perfectly okay with him.
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The Sad Truth About The PS5 Digital Version
The PlayStation 5 has finally been revealed, as has the fact that there will be at least two different versions of the console. One will be the standard edition PS5 with a disc drive, while the other will be the Digital Edition. It seems like picking your preferred edition would be a simple choice.
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Why This Former EVO Champion Just Got Banned For Life
Yet another competitive gamer has found themselves on the receiving end of heavy criticism after making some inappropriate jokes. In a recent Twitter post, competitive gamer and former EVO champion Ryan "Filipino Champ/FChamp" Ramirez greatly offended not only fellow players, but several companies.
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Leak Reveals Possible PS5 Release Date And Price
There are still quite a few unanswered questions that we have regarding the next gen console from Sony. The good news is, a recent apparent leak seems to have revealed that information. Not surprisingly, the information seen in the leak seems to line up perfectly with rumors we've heard in the past.
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The Real Reason PewDiePie Rarely Collaborates
PewDiePie has been increasing his interaction with fans through his latest videos. In a recent video, PewDiePie specifically took a look at "assumptions" that people have made about him, fans or otherwise. One of these assumptions opened up interesting looks into how he works on projects with others
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Did PS5 Clone This PC?
We finally know what the PlayStation 5 looks like, and it's definitely something we haven't seen before from Sony. However, there is one company that apparently seems to think that Sony copied one of their designs while making the PlayStation 5. That company is computer hardware manufacturer ZOTAC.
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Special Edition PS5s Will Go 'Beyond Anything Seen Before'
Now that we finally know what the PlayStation 5 looks like, there are plenty of questions about whether or not gamers will have options when it comes to the new system. A series of posts on LinkedIn seemed to indicate that we can indeed expect multiple versions of the PS5 console in the near future.
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Analyst Predicts Bad News For Series X
With the PS5's design finally unveiled, the next console war is really starting to heat up. We still don't have a price point reveal for either the PlayStation 5 or the Xbox Series X. However, a study from an analytics firm seems to have already pinpointed a victor in the race to next-gen dominance.
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The Sad Truth Behind Next-Gen GTA 5
While it's exciting for fans of that game to be able to continue playing an enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto 5, this news is also a bit of a bummer. There were hopes that the PlayStation 5 reveal would be when Rockstar Games would finally choose to officially announce Grand Theft Auto 6.
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Fans Are Sorely Disappointed By The Latest Xbox Series X News
The old adage "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" can be applied in many areas. Usually, it's a good idea to continue to build and improve on the stuff that already works. However, if you ask a lot of Xbox fans, it appears as though they wish Microsoft would try fixing one thing about its consoles.
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How Shroud Really Feels About The PS5
Last week, Sony finally unveiled the PlayStation 5 to the world with its Future of Gaming livestream event. One person who seemed less enthused by the PS5 reveal was Shroud. In a recent Mixer stream, Shroud asked everyone in the chat what they thought about the reveal event as a whole and dove in.
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PS5 And Series X Have New Competition
This new competitor might get both the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 to kick the bucket. We are talking, of course, about the KFConsole.
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PewDiePie Reveals How He's Avoiding Controversy
Even though he is one of the most successful content creators in YouTube history, PewDiePie is no stranger to controversy. In fact, that very subject came up during one of Pewds' most recent videos, and his comments on the matter were rather surprising. PewDiePie immediately answered fan questions.
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GTA 5 Voice Actor Breaks His Silence On GTA 6 Leaks
While Grand Theft Auto fans are hopeful for news on the inevitable Grand Theft Auto 6, there are more than a few people who are tired of so-called "leakers" spreading misinformation. One of those people is none other than Ned Luke, the voice actor for Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto 5.
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Ninja Takes Another Dig At Ninja Battles Fiasco
Ninja Battles featuring Fortnite continued this week, with players EmadGG, Commandment, and Bizzle ranking first place. Ninja took to his Twitter account to congratulate everyone who participated in the latest battle, but also ended with some interesting words of wisdom seemingly pointed at ZexRow.
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The PS5 Reveal Left Out One Huge Detail
Sony finally revealed the look of the PS5 yesterday. All in all, the PlayStation 5 is a pretty slick machine, but it definitely looks different from anything Sony has released in the past. However, there's one aspect of the PlayStation 5 design that some people may not be picking up on right away.
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The Real Reason PewDiePie Isn't Excited For Next Gen Games
It appears as though PewDiePie isn't exactly thrilled with modern gaming. In fact, in his latest video, he said to his viewers that he wasn't very excited about the next generation of video games. In a video titled "This Video Is Wholesome," Pewds went through a series of memes sent to him by fans.
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GTA 5's Massive Giveaway Has A Catch
During PlayStation's Future of Gaming event, Rockstar Games subverted expectations of a Grand Theft Auto 6 announcement. The developer did so by revealing an expanded port of Grand Theft Auto 5 and Grand Theft Auto Online would be arriving for the PlayStation 5 in 2021, along with some cool deals.
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Twitter Reacts To The Future Of Gaming Show
Today was the day that Sony unveiled its future slate of PlayStation 5 games with the appropriately titled Future of Gaming livestream event. All in all, it was a huge event for PlayStation fans. Naturally, Twitter has been ablaze with all sorts of reactions to the reveals, some good and some bad.
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Nintendo's Account Breach Was Worse Than We Thought
Someone has been hacking Nintendo accounts over the last few months, much to the chagrin of loyal Nintendo fans. A few months ago, it appeared as though the issue had been handled. However, the hacking issues experienced by Nintendo were more widespread than Nintendo or customers previously thought.
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Gamers Make Their Feelings Known On Loot Boxes
In a recent survey, 1,500 adults from the UK were asked about their opinions on free-to-play mobile games and loot boxes. The results? Most people think they're a form of gambling.
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The Real Reason GTA Online Changed Los Santos Customs
Grand Theft Auto 5 and GTA Online have proven that Los Santos and the surrounding areas may be the most dangerous locale in video games. However, it has been discovered that at least one place has been made perfectly safe. That is none other than the ride-pimping haven known as Los Santos Customs.
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Here's What Destiny 2 Didn't Mention During Its Livestream
In a recent livestream, Bungie showed off a plethora of new content coming to Destiny 2. It was a pretty exciting display, showing off some of the new story missions that players can expect in the coming months. We've learned Destiny's future appears to be more long term than we could have expected.
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Things Are Getting Worse For Jake Paul
Even before this week, Jake Paul has been a controversial figure in the world of YouTube content creators. He's come under fire in the past for his behavior and offensive comments on everything from race to other content creators. However, things are continuing to get more complicated for Jake Paul.
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Why PewDiePie Wants To Join Forces With T-Series
When it first looked as though T-Series would surpass Pewds in the number of subscribers, PewDiePie began campaigning against T-Series. Now, it appears as if PewDiePie is considering extending the Indian music corporation an olive branch to overtake the children's YouTube channel called Cocomelon.
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New Leak Adds Fuel To The Lockhart Fire
For quite a while, we've been hearing rumblings about the possibility of Microsoft releasing two separate consoles for the next generation of gaming. One of these was nicknamed Scarlett, the other was Lockhart. A recent discovery seems to point to the idea that the Lockhart is still on the table.
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Call Of Duty League's Silent Update Is Causing An Uproar
Call of Duty League players are up in arms over some recent updates that have been made to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. However, what seems to be throwing these professional players off is the fact that changes appear to be taking place without any official word or patch notes from Infinity Ward.
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The Sad Reason This Esports Pro Is Retiring At 23
Jian Zihao, a.k.a. Uzi, is a pro League of Legends player who has been in the competitive scene since around 2012. Sadly, he will be retiring. The 23 year old gamer has recently announced that his developing health issues have led to him hanging up his mouse and keyboard for the foreseeable future.
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Pokimane Breaks Her Silence On Difficult Twitch Decision
Pokimane has had a truly meteoric rise in popularity since she began streaming. Pokimane told viewers in March of this year that she wasn't planning on going from Twitch to Mixer anytime soon. It now seems as though her decision to stay with Twitch was more difficult than fans were led to believe.
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The Real Truth Behind Pokimane's Fake Announcement
Toward the end of last year, popular streamer Pokimane began hinting that she had a new contract in her near future. While some speculated that this meant that she and Twitch would change the terms of her contact with the platform, there were rumors she'd move to rival streaming platform Mixer.
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The Truth Behind Sony's $3.5 Million Fine
According to a release from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), Sony Europe is currently on the receiving end of a big lawsuit. In a stunning move, the Australian Federal Court has ordered Sony Europe to pay $3.5 million AUD for "for making false and misleading representations."
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Warzone Players Demanding Change To 'Frustrating' Item
In the heat of battle, it's particularly important to be as quick and efficient as possible. This doesn't just go for the act of shooting and defense, either. Unfortunately, players of Call of Duty: Warzone are having a very difficult time when it comes to the seemingly simple act of grabbing items.
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The Real Reason Smash Bros Developer Won't Reveal What Game He's Playing
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has been out for around a year and a half, but it still has a few surprises in store for fans. Each new DLC character brings with it an insane amount of hype. Unfortunately, that has led to a somewhat frustrating situation for series creator and director Masahiro Sakurai.
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The Fortnite Feature Fans Want To Steal For Warzone
Call of Duty: Warzone continues to tease players with mysterious bunkers and gamers have been setting insane kill count records within the game. However, there are some players who think that Call of Duty: Warzone would do well to borrow a gameplay mechanic from fellow battle royale game Fortnite.
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The Real Reason Doom Eternal Is Getting Rid Of Anti-Cheat Software
Doom Eternal is a whole lot of fun, but fans have been divided by one recent addition to the game. With the first major post-launch update for Doom Eternal, Id Software made it very clear to fans that the company would not be allowing players to cheat in the online multiplayer portions of the game.
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The Last Of Us 2 Accused Of Copying Trailer Music
Naughty Dog seems to have gotten involved in yet another controversy, this time for music in the The Last of Us Part 2's latest trailer. It appears that the trailer features a folksy cover of New Order's "True Faith" performed by Ellie, which has been called out on Twitter by musician Lotte Kestner.
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The Truth About The Last Of Us 2's Heroes Gets Cloudy
After a series of high profile delays, The Last of Us Part 2 will finally be released later this month. In an interview with Polygon, The Last of Us Part 2 co-writer Haley Gross dissected some of the game's themes. As far as Gross is concerned, there isn't much of a delineation between good & evil.
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Game Engineers Revive Long-Lost NES Game
The 1990 racing film Days of Thunder received mixed reviews but was a big hit for leading man Tom Cruise, who did all of his own driving. While a video game adaptation of the film was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System, there's an earlier version of the game nobody ever saw... Until now.
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GTA Parent Company Accused Of Extreme Tactics
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company behind such studios as GTA developer Rockstar Games, has been accused of using some "extreme" tactics to get one of its latest games completed. It appears as though Take-Two has pulled some underhanded moves that left an entire development studio in the dust.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Fans Make A Petition For Rockstar
Red Dead Redemption 2 is an incredible game with immersive mechanics and a well-written story. Unfortunately, as with all great stories, it eventually has an ending point. To that end, a Red Dead Redemption fan has started up a petition for Rockstar Games to add single player DLC expansions to RDR2.
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Warzone On PC Has One Huge Advantage
Another day brings another newly discovered issue with Call of Duty: Warzone. Though the game's built a following among gamers since its release, it hasn't been without its problems. Now, it turns out that PC players of Warzone can quite literally see more of the game on screen than console players.
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The Untold Truth Of Sega's Fog Gaming
Sega is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and it looks like the company is ready to make some big waves. Sega is now poised to unveil a new type of gaming technology. It appears that the future of arcade gaming (in Japan, at least) may be "fog gaming." Here's what we know about fog gaming.
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The Real Reason There's A Lack Of Elden Ring News
Last year saw the surprise announcement of Elden Ring from FromSoftware and George R.R. Martin. It was starting to look like the game had been quietly canceled at some point. Luckily, we now know that isn't at all the case. A long series of trademarks and appeals related to the game have been filed.
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The Red Dead Redemption Remake Rumor Unpacked
While fans continue to look for any and all signs regarding an official Grand Theft Auto 6 announcement, it's always good to remember that Rockstar Games has another massive franchise to be excited about. It seems Red Dead Redemption may be the next game to receive the big budget remake treatment.
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Valorant Confirms Highly Requested Feature
There are few things more frustrating than when you're stuck in a game that you know you can't win. Having to finish a match that's going catastrophically wrong can be discouraging. That seems to be the thought process behind the latest feature being added to Riot Games' tactical shooter, Valorant.
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This PS5 Game Reveal Rumor Has P.T. Fans Stirring
The Silent Hill franchise has laid dormant since the 2012 release of Silent Hill: Book of Memories. While Kojima Productions came very close to reviving the series with P.T., that project ultimately never came to fruition. Now, new reports suggest that we may finally be getting close to a new game.
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Why StarCraft 2 Fans Are Excited For June 3rd
Starcraft 2 is heading into a new season starting on June 3, so naturally fans have been waiting anxiously to see what kinds of updates can be expected from the game. Well, Blizzard has just released a preview of the new maps that are coming to Starcraft 2 and they are looking seriously impressive.
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PewDiePie Responds To Minecraft Series Uproar
PewDiePie recently bummed out many of his fans when he ended his Minecraft series. For the last year, PewDiePie has built quite a bizarre mythology around his Minecraft world. However, all good things have to come to an end, and so Pewds told fans in a recent video that his Minecraft days are over.
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Grand Theft Auto Publisher Throws Shade At Stadia
As far as streaming technology goes, Google may have the most impressive service out there. But as far as actually supporting that service, Google talked a big game before launch but hasn't done much to back it up since. Now a key Stadia partner is expressing that it, too, is disappointed.
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We Finally Know Why Mixer Failed
Microsoft's June 22 announcement that it would be shutting down Mixer surprised and shocked the streaming world. Thanks to some new reporting, we now know what might be causing the closure.
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Body Language Expert Makes A Bold Claim About Dr Disrespect
As you can imagine, some are skeptical about whether or not the Doc is completely in the dark about his ban. A body language expert named BelievingBruce studied Dr Disrespect's last stream, and what he found might leave you wondering if the Doc knows more than he's letting on.
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Dr Disrespect Breaks His Silence On Twitch Ban
Last Friday, Dr Disrespect himself took to Twitter to offer his own statement on his recent Twitch ban. It turns out he didn't have much to say.
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Ninja Responds To Bizarre CNBC Claim
Ninja, the ex-Twitch, ex-Mixer, now free agent streaming superstar recently got some pretty surprising news: apparently nobody knows what his real name is.
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The Brime Conspiracy Theory Explained
A conspiracy theory is tying together Ninja and Shroud's decision not to transfer to Facebook Gaming, Dr Disrespect's recent ban from Twitch, and an upcoming streaming service called Brime. Here's the scoop on what the theory claims.
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Pro Gamer Struck By Lightning During Live Stream
A lightning strike is far more likely to happen than winning the lottery. Rocket League pro Karma learned that the hard way this past weekend while broadcasting on Twitch.
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We Finally Know Who The Villain Is In Marvel's Avengers
The developers behind Marvel's Avengers have finally spilled the beans on who the main villain is in the game.
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Steam Should Start To Worry About The Epic Games Store
Epic's storefront recently hit 13 million concurrent users, which is quite a ways off from Steam's peak of 24.5 million. Still, that figure is enough to match Steam's user count at low ebbs. Here's why Epic's growing numbers should be very concerning to Steam.
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New Xbox Leak Gets The Rumor Mill Turning
The word "Lockhart" is appearing quite a bit lately, and its presence could point to Microsoft announcing a second spin on the Xbox Series X sooner rather than later.
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The Last Of Us 2 Twist That Is Dividing Fans
The Last of Us Part 2 is a Naughty Dog game, so you aren't wrong in assuming there are surprises in store. One twist in particular, however, has fans torn.
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The Real Reason Pokimane Is Leaving The Offline TV House
For a long while, popular Twitch streamer Pokimane has lived in the Offline TV "content house." Pretty soon, that'll no longer be the case.
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The Real Reason Nintendo Is Slowing Down Its Mobile Gaming
Nintendo's riding high these days. The huge success of the Switch has launched the gaming company back into the spotlight, and a number of massively popular games have again cemented Nintendo as one of the Big Three of console gaming. One area Nintendo doesn't seem as hot on now, however, is mobile.
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The Real Reason Dr Disrespect Turned Down 1000 Dollars In Stream
It may come as a surprise to learn that popular Twitch streamer Dr Disrespect turned down a very sizable donation recently. When you learn about the circumstances surrounding his decision, however, you may not be all that shocked.
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Microsoft Reveals The Tragic News About Mixer
On June 22, Microsoft rocked the gaming industry with the surprise announcement that it plans to shut down Mixer, its fledgling streaming platform.
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We Now Know Where Miles Morales Got His Suit
Where does Miles get his suit? There are as many different answers as there are Spider-Man continuities. Let's dig in and find the answer.
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The Last Of Us 2 Takes Some Serious Digs At Naughty Dog
It seems The Last of Us Part 2 is looking to court even more controversy -- this time with some in-game collectibles that appear to reference developer Naughty Dog's infamous crunch culture.
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This Series X Leak Might Be Too Good To Be True
Though both Sony and Microsoft are keeping mum on pricing as of now, some recent leaks could hint at where the Xbox Series X will fall on the price spectrum. If these leaks hold true, the Series X could be poised to undercut the PS5 in a very big way.
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The 100 Thieves Warzone Charity Debacle Explained
100 Thieves, a gaming and lifestyle organization based in Los Angeles, Calif., has had its plans for a major Call of Duty: Warzone charity event upended by Activision.
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The Real Reason Police Had To Break Up A PS4 Sale
A store in France announced that, as part of a promotion, it would sell PS4s at a special low price. Well, this bargain turned out to be more than Lidl bargained for.
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All New Pokemon Snap Coming To Switch
This is the biggest snap since Tony Stark pulled a switcheroo on Thanos. We have confirmation of a new Pokemon Snap game.
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The Shady Way Fortnite Broke A Twitch Record
Fortnite, Epic Games's iconic battle royale shooter, recently broke the Twitch record for most concurrent viewers. An event called "The Device," which blew up and sank the island that the previous season of Fortnite took place on, at one point had 2.3 million people watching on Twitch.
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Things Are Off To A Bad Start For Little Devil Inside
Little Devil Inside is an upcoming exploration survival game and the flagship title of Neostream, a multimedia company turned game studio. Unfortunately, there was one detail in the game's PS5 Showcase Trailer the internet took issue with.
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Tfue Slams Ninja Battles Tournament Payout
Last week during a Fortnite stream, Tfue again took an opportunity to go after Ninja. This time, however, he insulted the Mixer star's Ninja Battles Tournament, a weekly contest with a prize pool of $80,000.
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We Finally Know What The Next Spider-Man Game Will Be
Sony promised to show "the future of gaming" with its PS5 reveal event, and one part of that future is looking very bright. A new Spider-Man installment is coming to the PlayStation 5, and the wall-crawler this time around is not Peter Parker but Miles Morales.
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We Finally Know What The PS5 Looks Like
After keeping the design of the console under wraps for entirely too long, Sony officially pulled the curtain back and showed the world what the PlayStation 5 looks like. The console definitely has a design that'll get people talking.
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Here's The Feature Everyone Wants For GTA 6
A new survey has discovered the feature Grand Theft Auto fans are craving most in the next game. It might surprise you.
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No One Knows Why Nintendo Dropped This YouTuber
Wood Hawker, perhaps best known for his YouTube channel BeatEmUps, has been dropped from Nintendo's Brand Ambassador program with seemingly no explanation.
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Ninja Breaks His Silence On Jake Paul Looting Scandal
Jake Paul, a YouTuber known for his controversial videos, is facing charges after videos surfaced that seemed to show him looting the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall in Scottsdale, Ariz. Paul and some of his team members were at the mall making content during a Black Lives Matter protest.
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P.T. Can't Get Any Scarier Than This
Gamers have spent years trying to recapture the thrill of their first time playing P.T. Now Steam user AmbientDruth has thrown their VR headset into the ring. AmbientDruth is working on a project, simply called PT, which aims to fully recreate the horrific experience as a Half-Life: Alyx mod.
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The Real Reason Twitch Streamers Are Scrambling
It seems a few copyright holders are making Twitch -- and more specifically, several of its streamers -- pay the price for playing music. If you're a streamer yourself, you might want to pay attention.
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The PS5 Was Too Fast For Unreal Engine
On the PS5 side, one notable feature now has people talking. That feature could completely change the way game developers approach their craft, and could open the door for all sorts of interesting new ideas.
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The Sad Truth About PS5 Games
We're still in the dark when it comes to quite a few aspects of the PlayStation 5, but a new report suggests that the system itself might not be the only thing with a hefty price tag. In fact, the games themselves may end up adding up to a pricey headache for even the most loyal of PlayStation fans.
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The Real Reason Sony Delayed Its Reveal Event
In the wake of the protests spreading across the United States, Sony has delayed the PlayStation 5 showcase scheduled for June 4.
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Nintendo (9)
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Pokemon Unite - What We Know So Far
When will Pokemon Unite release, and what gameplay and characters will it feature? Find out here.
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How To Catch The New Legendaries In Pokemon Sword And Shield: The Isle Of Armor
Game Freak has thrown players a small bone with a few legendaries in The Isle of Armor. Here's what you need to know to catch 'em all.
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The Untold Truth Of Pokemon Snap
Now that we finally have a confirmed sequel to Pokemon Snap, let's take a look back at this dark horse of the Pokemon franchise. Learning more about it might help explain why fans are so excited for a follow-up.
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Why Nintendo Won't Release Metroid Prime 4
As Nintendo continues to delay Metroid Prime 4's release and withhold details, the promise of a new adventure for Samus Aran feels more empty. These are the reasons why Nintendo won't release Metroid Prime 4.
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Characters Who Mean More Than You Realized In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
It's not just the locals who bring this game to life. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is packed with plenty of island visitors, offering a diverse selection of personalities and interactions. How well do you know these individuals?
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Super Mario Galaxy 3: Will We Ever Get A Sequel?
Gamers really miss seeing Mario striding across tiny planets in search of Princess Peach, but there's no word of a new Super Mario Galaxy coming even though the Switch is going strong. Of course, Nintendo could still surprise fans.
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How Do You Get To The Isle Of Armor In Pokemon Sword And Shield?
How does one visit the legendary Isle of Armor? You can't exactly hop on a Lapras and head over. And, if you used your water bike to get there, you would probably tire yourself out in Barraskewda-infested waters before you reached your destination.
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Why You Wouldn't Survive Life In Animal Crossing
This adorable locale, cute and colorful as it is, hides some quirky mechanics that make living there pretty unforgiving. Here's why you likely wouldn't last long in an exclusively Animal Crossing-like world.
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Metroid Prime 4: Will We Ever Get A Sequel?
Will we ever see Metroid Prime 4 released? There are definitely reasons to worry. There are also some reasons to be hopeful.
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PC (2)
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The Unexpected Shooter That's Having A Resurgence On Steam
Thanks to the release of a new collection of games as part of the Steam library, Titanfall 2 is seeing a well-deserved bump in popularity.
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League Of Legends 2: Will We Ever Get A Sequel?
Will there ever be a League of Legends 2? Or can you just forget about it? Let's get to the bottom of it.
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PlayStation (13)
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Can You Lay The PS5 Horizontally On Its Side?
Some past consoles haven't worked so well horizontally or vertically (even if they were supposed to). And some are designed only to work one way. So, it's no surprise that there's some confusion over whether the PlayStation 5 can be placed on its side.
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Does The Camera Come With The PS5?
What's up with the PS5 camera? Here's what's known about the accessory so far.
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Why Ellie's Song In The Last Of Us 2 Sounded So Familiar
The team at Naughty Dog decided to program every conceivable guitar note into the The Last of Us Part 2, and players can combine them to strum some decent covers. Gamers have discovered an insane number of songs Ellie can recreate, but one song in particular has won over the internet's heart.
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The Ending Of The Last Of Us 2 Explained
What does the end of The Last of Us Part 2 mean? What is going on? If you've played the game and aren't quite sure what to make of its final chapter -- or aren't playing it but want to know the story -- it's covered here.
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The Real Reason The PS5 Is So Huge
Why exactly is the PlayStation 5 so big? It turns out there are some very good reasons why Sony might be going for size as well as sleekness.
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Things About The PS5 Reveal That Nobody Is Talking About
The PS5 reveal trailer had more to it than just Resident Evil 8 and Horizon: Forbidden West. Sony Here are all the little details unveiled during the PS5 reveal that nobody is talking about, but should be.
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Every PS4 Game Confirmed For PS5 Upgrades
Here's all the games we know of so far that will receive the coveted PS5 upgrade. Expect this list to be updated as more titles are announced.
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Here's How To Find All The Training Manuals In The Last Of Us Part 2
Here's a list of the ideal spots to pickup each training manual in The Last of Us Part 2. Note that if you do miss one, you might be able to find it elsewhere later on, so your experience may not match this guide exactly.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat The Last Of Us Part 2?
Like the first game, Part 2 features many intricate and unexpected twists and plays on your emotions in a masterful way. But it is an intense and unforgiving experience, and some may also find it exhausting. So, how long will it take you to make it to the end of The Last of Us Part 2?
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Games Dr Disrespect Can't Stand
Dr Disrespect has never been one to keep quiet about his opinions, even though it might embroil him in controversy about racism or breaking rules at E3. It's all part of being a dominant, larger-than-life personality with a huge following.
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The One Small PS5 Detail Nobody Noticed
Once you figure it out, you're going to be zooming in on all the images of PlayStation 5. And not just the console, but the peripherals as well. The design detail you didn't notice happens to be evident on the DualSense controller, the camera, and the headset too.
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Great PS2 Games You Can Play On PS4
If you want a taste of old-school bliss right now, here are some great PS2 games you can play on PS4.
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What's The Difference Between The PS5 And The PS5 Digital Edition?
Sony revealed the PlayStation 5 will have two versions, both of which stand vertical. One version has a 4K Blu-ray drive, and the other is fully digital.
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Streamers (5)
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PewDiePie's Most Notorious Feuds
A few of PewDiePie's feuds have ended naturally. There have been a few instances, however, in which it seemed as though a situation got a little bit out of hand and the YouTuber decided to put a stop to it. Let's take a look at some feuds that PewDiePie wants people to forget.
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How Much Did Shroud Really Make From Mixer?
Michael "Shroud" Grzesiek is one of the high-profile streamers who just found himself cut adrift after the sudden announcement of Mixer's closure. He's still estimated to be a multi-millionaire, and his exclusive deal with Mixer only added dollar signs to his bottom line.
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How Much Did Ninja Really Make From Mixer?
Microsoft reportedly paid a lot to lure Ninja to Mixer. Now that Mixer is closing its doors, fans are wondering just how much Ninja made off of the platform.
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Streamers Who Leaked Personal Info Live On Stream
Most streamers keep such information a closely-guarded secret. On rare occasions, though, that information slips out.
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Famous People Who Can't Stand FaZe Adapt
Though his Instagram feed and Twitter account might lead you to believe he's a controversial figure, FaZe Adapt has largely managed to avoid public feuds. That's kind of a rarity in the world of internet celebrities. That doesn't mean he has a totally spotless record, however.
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Xbox (29)
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How To Unlock Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare's Rytec AMR Sniper Rifle
You can't just use a Rytec AMR out of the gate: you need to prove your worth before you're allowed to claim the weapon. Here's what you need to do.
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Unanswered Questions We Still Have About The Series X
From the price and exclusives to a digital edition, here are some of the most important unanswered questions gamers still have about the Xbox Series X.
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Will We Get A Red Dead Redemption 2 Port To PS5 And Xbox?
Signs point to a Red Dead Redemption 2 port for the next generation of consoles.
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Here's How To Unlock Aquaman In Fortnite: Chapter 2 - Season 3
You can't obtain the Aquaman skin unless you jump through hoops, some of which are on fire. This skin is locked behind special Aquaman Challenges. Here's how to complete them all so you can charge into battle as the king of the seas.
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Gamers Who Lost It At Tournaments
Whether they're jumping out of their seats with anger or elation, even the most high-ranking pro gamers have found themselves losing their minds at the results of their tournament matches. Here are some of the most iconic examples of professional gamers who absolutely lost it at tournaments.
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The Cheapest Attacks In Mortal Kombat
Not all characters in Mortal Kombat feature cheap attacks, but if you encounter a player who uses a character on this list, odds are you also will come face to fist with broken mechanics.
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Here's What They Didn't Tell You About Fortnite: Chapter 2 - Season 3
Here's a look at some of the things that were not necessarily revealed by Epic Games that seem like they'll be hugely influential in Season 3 of Fortnite: Chapter 2.
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The Best New Landing Spots In Fortnite: Chapter 2 - Season 3
Your landing spot can decide your fate within Fortnite's battle royale, so you're going to want to choose carefully in Chapter 2 - Season 3.
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The Untold Truth Of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
Outside of the game's premise, there are a lot of things you may not know about Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. Here are some of the more interesting examples.
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Characters Everyone Hates In Grand Theft Auto
If you play through this series, you're sure to find many new favorites. However, just as in real life, there will be some figures you simply cannot stand. Here are the characters everyone hates in Grand Theft Auto
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Here's How To Ride A Shark In Fortnite: Chapter 2 - Season 3
To become a true shark wrangler, you need to learn the ways of the Fortnite Loot Shark, including where to find them, how to take them down, and how to ride them.
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Why Jonesy From Fortnite Sounds So Familiar
Just who is Agent Jonesy, and why does he sound so familiar? Epic Games wanted to give the prototypical character skin one of the best voices around, and boy, did it find the right man for the job.
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The Fortnite: Chapter 2 - Season 2 Live Event Explained
If you missed out on the event and don't have time to wade through an ocean of reaction videos that talk over the action, here's a quick play-by-play of The Device.
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Survival Game Logic That Makes No Sense
You can't escape real life if it stares you in the face from behind a screen, so take a look at some ways survival games are less realistic than advertised.
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The Truth About THQ's Canceled Avengers Game
On June 3, 2020, word spread that THQ, prior to its closure, had worked on a long-cancelled Avengers game. Given this bombshell, one can't help but wonder what happened during that game's development.
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Bizarre Real Life Things Games Make You Do
Whether it was a mundane action like visiting a website, or a weird request to blow into your Nintendo DS, these games made you do something bizarre outside of the game itself in order to progress.
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Skate 4: Will We Ever Get A Sequel?
Developers and publishers have learned that gamers love to revisit their childhoods, either through remasters/remakes or spiritual successors. But what about Skate? Will EA ever resurrect the franchise with Skate 4?
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What's Happening With The Kings Canyon Hatches In Apex Legends?
Apex Legends game director Jason McCord teased a future story event tied to the hatches, so they could open sooner rather than later. Here's the information that's circulated so far.
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Every Final Resident Evil Boss Ranked Worst To Best
The Resident Evil franchise has a long-running storyline full of insane twists and turns, so there are bound to be a few baddies that outshine the rest. Let's take a look at all of the final bosses from the mainline Resident Evil series (including Code Veronica) and rank them from worst to best.
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You've Been Playing Sheeva In Mortal Kombat 11 All Wrong
Sheeva is Aftermath's standout addition, and you probably want to know how to wail on opponents with her four fists and bladed shield. Here's a few tips and tricks to help you unleash your inner Shokan.
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Game Endings That Didn't Make Sense For Years
Sometimes we get official answers from the game devs. Sometimes we're just left hanging forever. Here are some game endings that didn't make sense for years.
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Games You Should Play Before They Leave Xbox Game Pass In June
Only seven titles will depart, and all of them are worth your time. However, some have more to offer than others. Take a look at the the must-play games that are bidding the Xbox Game Pass adieu in June.
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The Real Reason Fortnite Season 3 Got Delayed
In total, the start of Chapter 2's third season has been delayed about five weeks from its original debut date. 2020 has been a tumultuous year so far, and the folks at Epic Games aren't immune. Here's the situation with Fortnite: Chapter 2 - Season 3.
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Steven Ogg Reveals How He Really Feels About Grand Theft Auto - Exclusive
You may recognize actor Steven Ogg from his roles on The Walking Dead, The Tick, or the new Snowpiercer series — or maybe you know him as Trevor from the Grand Theft Auto V video game. In an exclusive interview with Looper, Ogg opened up about what he thinks about the franchise.
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You've Been Playing Gears Tactics All Wrong
It's easy to make missteps in Gears Tactics, and a wrong move can upend your whole strategy. If you're looking to up your body count and reduce your team's errors, you'll want to use these tips to turn things around.
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The Ending Of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Explained
Aftermath adds an all-new story, plus three playable characters: Sheeva, Fujin, and Robocop. Naturally, the story features a brand new ending. The question is, what does it mean? And how are the possibilities revealed in Aftermath going to affect the narrative going forward?
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Star Wars Battlefront 3: Will We Ever Get A Sequel?
Some players feel the series should have ended with Battlefront 1, although Battlefront 2 fixes have made it eminently more playable in the years since its release. It's hard to imagine that, after everything that's happened, Battlefront 3 will ever become a reality though.
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The Real Reason Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 3 Was Canceled
During a recent IGN livestream discussing The Empire Strikes Back, actor Sam Witwer discussed the sadly-canceled third entry in the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed franchise. It all makes one wonder: why didn't we ever get a satisfying conclusion after The Force Unleashed 2's epic cliffhanger ending?
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Gaming's Most Brutal Cutscenes
When things get grotesque during a cutscene, you don't have that feeling of safety that comes with interactivity. As the events of the story play out, you just have to watch and see what unfolds -- even if it's ugly. With that in mind, let's take a look gaming's most brutal cutscenes.
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