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  Former Blizzard Versailles Staff Win Legal Battle

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 04-29-2022, 03:47 PM
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  Former Blizzard Versailles Staff Win Legal Battle

  The legal dispute was over unpaid compensations.
  
  In 2020, Blizzard Versailles closed its doors, which put about 285 employees out of a job. These former Blizzard employees banded together to file an appeal over unpaid compensation. A case that they have now won.
  
  French media outlet Gamekult (via GI.biz) says that these employees are now entitled to unpaid compensation worth up to six months of pay. The Versailles studio allegedly closed in 2020 due to "redundancies."...

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  Skull and Bones Tutorial Leaks Online

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  • Published: 04-29-2022, 03:11 PM
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  Skull and Bones Tutorial Leaks Online

  This game apparently still exists in some form.
  
  Narrated footage from the Skull and Bones tutorial leaked online in the very early hours today. The game, based off of the naval combat fans largely enjoyed in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, has seemingly been stuck in development hell for the past six years. The game was last officially shown off at E3 2018.
  
  Skull and Bones was first revealed at E3 2017, with more footage shown at E3 2018. News about the game fell off...

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  Zuckerberg Announces New Meta VR Headset for Work

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  • Published: 04-28-2022, 05:56 PM
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  Zuckerberg Announces New Meta VR Headset for Work

  Don't expect to play many games on it though.
  
  Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that the company is working on a new high-end VR headset during their latest earnings call. He then went on to reiterate his remarks in a Facebook post.
  
  Unlike Meta's current VR offering, the Meta Quest 2, this new one is going to be "more focused on work use cases." Zuckerberg says that he hopes this new headset, codenamed Project Cambria, will eventually replace your laptop or...

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  Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase Announced for June 12

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  • Published: 04-28-2022, 04:26 PM
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  Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase Announced for June 12

  Get ready to feast on new game reveals!
  
  Microsoft announces that the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase will stream on Sunday, June 12 at 10AM (PT).
  
  This show, like the shows in the previous years, will include titles from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and "partners around the world." The games shown off during the event will be coming "soon" to the Xbox ecosystem, including Game Pass releases on Xbox and PC.
  
  There will be a number of places...

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  Activision Blizzard Stockholders Vote in Favor of Microsoft Acquisition

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  • Published: 04-28-2022, 03:57 PM
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  Activision Blizzard Stockholders Vote in Favor of Microsoft Acquisition

  The FTC hurdle has still yet to be overcome.
  
  Activision Blizzard stockholders voted today in favor of the pending acquisition by Microsoft. Of course, this really doesn't mean that it's all a done deal just yet as Microsoft still needs to get approval from the FTC and other regulating bodies.
  
  According to a press release sent out today, over 98% of the owners voted in favor of the acquisition. Microsoft is hopeful that the deal will close in their next fiscal year, which...

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  Steam Announces Rogue- Festival for May

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  • Published: 04-28-2022, 03:11 PM
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  Steam Announces Rogue- Festival for May

  Roguelike, roguelite, and everything in between.
  
  Valve just announced a special event that will run from May 2 at 10AM (PT) to May 9. The event, Going Rogue: A Festival of Persistence, will offer discounts on games that can commonly fall under the roguelike and roguelite genres of video games.
  
  Confused about what the differences are between roguelike and roguelite? Valve has you covered here as well. The team created a long writeup about the differences that you can check...

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  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Confirmed

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  • Published: 04-28-2022, 02:54 PM
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  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Confirmed

  The logo was revealed.
  
  After teasing fans for a little bit on their social media channels, Infinity Ward revealed the official logo today for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. This will be the 2022 sequel to the 2019 reboot of the first Modern Warfare, which came out in 2007. The first Modern Warfare 2 came out in 2009.
  
  Confused yet?
  
  Why am I rambling on about release dates? Because there isn't anything to talk about today besides this new logo reveal. This...

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  PSA: Original Elder Scrolls and Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory Free on Steam

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 04-27-2022, 06:59 PM
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  PSA: Original Elder Scrolls and Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory Free on Steam

  Plus, you can now migrate your Bethesda.net Launcher account to Steam.
  
  Bethesda has begun their shift over to Steam today. In February, the studio announced that they were retiring their Bethesda.net Launcher and moving everyone over to Steam. Part of this move includes bringing over some of Bethesda's older titles that weren't yet on Steam.
  
  Starting today, you can pick up the first two The Elder Scrolls games for free. In addition, you can also pick up Wolfenstein: Enemy...

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  Elden Ring Patch Fixes Broken Malenia Fight

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  • Published: 04-27-2022, 06:01 PM
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  Elden Ring Patch Fixes Broken Malenia Fight

  She's still difficult, don't worry.
  
  A new update for Elden Ring came out earlier today. The update, listed as Update 1.04.1, addresses a few issues that either cropped up in the recent 1.04 patch or didn't get fixed in time to make it into that update.
  
  Most notably, today's update fixes a bug with Malenia, Blade of Miquella. This super tough, but optional, boss fight had an issue introduced in 1.04 that allowed her to heal her health when engaging her in some jolly online...

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  Call of Duty Cheaters Will Now Be Unable to See Other Players

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 04-27-2022, 05:03 PM
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  Call of Duty Cheaters Will Now Be Unable to See Other Players

  ...But other players can still see the cheaters.
  
  Activision just revealed a rather unique way they are starting to deal with cheaters caught by their Ricochet anti-cheat system. A new update for the Call of Duty: Vanguard and Call of Duty: Warzone anti-cheat will now drastically impede how cheaters can play the games.
  
  The new system introduced today is called Cloaking. With Cloaking, players that are supposedly cheating will be unable to see other players in the game world....

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  Quantic Dream Releases Update on Studio Culture

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  • Published: 04-27-2022, 04:37 PM
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  Quantic Dream Releases Update on Studio Culture

  The studio reveals the steps they have taken, and will take, to tackle a toxic workplace.
  
  Quantic Dream, the studio behind games such as Fahrenheit, Omikron, Detroit: Become Human, and the upcoming Star Wars: Eclipse, just released a statement today talking about how they are addressing their toxic workplace culture.
  
  Their statement includes a number of steps that they are taking or will be taking soon to "ensure the culture of our studio remains supportive, safe,...

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  Twitch Looking to Increase Ads and Decrease Streamer Cuts

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  • Published: 04-27-2022, 03:19 PM
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  Twitch Looking to Increase Ads and Decrease Streamer Cuts

  Twitch is considering changes to how it pays their top talent.
  
  A new report by Bloomberg suggests that Twitch, the Amazon owned streaming website, is looking at potential changes to payout amounts for streamers while also increasing the number of ads that viewers see. The Bloomberg report cites "people familiar with the planning" at Twitch.
  
  This potential update suggests that Twitch will offer more incentives for streamers to run ads for their viewers, while...

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  Steam Deck Update Adds in New Lock Screen

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  • Published: 04-26-2022, 07:04 PM
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  Steam Deck Update Adds in New Lock Screen

  Now you can rest assured that nobody will see your questionable games.
  
  A new feature update for the Steam Deck was released on April 25. There are several changes and additions included in the update, such as a new lock screen feature, more localized keyboard support, updated Achievements page, and so much more.
  
  Of these new features, one of the biggest additions was a lock screen mechanic. This optional feature allows users to set a PIN. This code can be used when the...

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  Sega to Delist Sonic Games Ahead of Sonic Origins Release

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  • Published: 04-26-2022, 06:35 PM
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  Sega to Delist Sonic Games Ahead of Sonic Origins Release

  Better get them fast.
  
  Sega says they are delisting the individual versions of Sonic titles from digital storefronts in anticipation of the release of Sonic Origins. This includes Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD.
  
  There are a few exceptions to this. The first two Sonic titles will remain available via Sega Ages on the Nintendo Switch. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will also still be available through the Sega Genesis on Nintendo Switch Online +.
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  Map Builder Being Removed from Gears 5

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  • Published: 04-26-2022, 05:48 PM
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  Map Builder Being Removed from Gears 5

  The team will shift their focus to future projects.
  
  The Coalition says that they are removing the Map Builder feature from Gears 5. This is being done in order to allow the team to shift their focus to future projects.
  
  Those who have not yet earned the achievements associated with the Map Builder shouldn't cry foul. The Coalition says that they are unlocking all achievements related to the mode for all players as they will be otherwise unobtainable. There are just two...

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