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  All Chat Disabled in League of Legends

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-12-2021, 06:23 PM
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  All Chat Disabled in League of Legends

  You're just too toxic to handle talking with others.
  
  Riot Games has made the decision to disable /all chat in all matchmade games of League of Legends. This is being done as part of the studio's effort to reduce toxic behavior in their MOBA-style game. Though all chat has been disabled, players will still be able to talk to their own team. There are also emotes that players can use to express themselves should the need arise.
  
  The only time players will be able to communicate...

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  Call of Duty Cheaters Issued Ominous Threat from Activision

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-12-2021, 05:56 PM
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  Call of Duty Cheaters Issued Ominous Threat from Activision

  I guess Activision is... rising up?
  
  Look cheaters, you best not mess with Call of Duty devs because they're one step away from leveling up and you look like just enough XP. If that made you cringe, you're in the right place to see even more cringe.
  
  The Call of Duty twitter account issued a weird, kind of ominous, kind of cringe-filled threat to cheaters today. In their all caps message, the account said that "CHEATERS AREN'T WELCOME" and that "SOON YOU'LL...

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  Activision Blizzard Lawsuits Hit a Major Snag

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-12-2021, 03:43 PM
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  Activision Blizzard Lawsuits Hit a Major Snag

  There may be a conflict of interests that are muddying the waters.
  
  Stick with me on this, because this is probably going to be a little confusing. At the end of September 2021, Activision Blizzard settled a lawsuit brought on by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for the lowly amount of $18 million (USD). This lawsuit would be used to "compensate and make amends" for employees impacted by the rampant sexual discrimination and harassment that has been...

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  G4 Officially Returns in November

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-12-2021, 01:59 PM
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  G4 Officially Returns in November

  Xplay, Attack of the Show!, and more are returning.
  
  G4 will make its official return on November 16, 2021. On that date, G4 will return to the channel lineups of Verizon Fios, Cox, and Xfinity TV. It will also be streamed oh Philo and will "collaborate with Twitch on a multi-year promotional and commercial partnership through G4's official Twitch channel." There will be some channel-specific content featured on G4's social media platforms along with YouTube.
  
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  Destiny 2 Halloween Event Brings Back the Dinosaurs

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-12-2021, 01:32 PM
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  Destiny 2 Halloween Event Brings Back the Dinosaurs

  Everybody walk the dinosaur.
  
  We're rapidly approaching the spookiest of all holidays which means more and more games are rolling out their special Halloween themed events. Today, Bungie kicked off their Festival of the Lost event for Destiny 2 that brings forth creepy encounters on Nessus and the Moon, the "Jurassic Green" pulse rifle, and some special dinosaur themed gear for your Guardians to wear.
  
  The new Haunted Sectors take place on the Moon. They are full...

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  Back 4 Blood Has an Issue with Solo Play

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-11-2021, 05:27 PM
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  Back 4 Blood Has an Issue with Solo Play

  Turtle Rock says they are discussing how to make the mode more rewarding.
  
  Back 4 Blood is the latest co-op focused zombie shooter out on the market. This one is from the original developers behind Left 4 Dead, Turtle Rock Studios. At present, the Back 4 Blood community is a bit frustrated at the limitations put in place for those who wish to play the game by themselves.
  
  When playing solo, there are a number of bizarre restrictions set in place. The limitations can be spotted...

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  Virtuos Confirms They Are Working on AAA Remake

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-11-2021, 04:30 PM
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  Virtuos Confirms They Are Working on AAA Remake

  This is the studio rumored to be working on Metal Gear Solid 3 remake.
  
  In early October, a fresh rumor started to circulate that Konami was reviving some of their key franchises. One of those franchises was none other than Metal Gear Solid. Part of that report suggested that Konami was working with a third-party development studio, Virtuos, on remasters in the Metal Gear Solid series. Specifically, it seems as though they were working on a remaster of Metal Gear Solid 3.
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  New World Server Transfers Delayed, No Region Transfers Allowed

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-11-2021, 04:07 PM
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  New World Server Transfers Delayed, No Region Transfers Allowed

  Bad news from Amazon Games.
  
  Amazon Games has delayed their promised server transfer feature for New World. This is apparently due to some "edge cases where the transfer experience does not meet our standards for its release."
  
  Not only is this feature delayed in general, but it seems as though players will not be able to transfer characters to other regions outside of the one their character is playing on. This is in spite of Amazon Games previously saying that...

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  Top 5 Gaming Consoles for Playing Slots Online

  • Created by: Major 0
  • Published: 10-11-2021, 03:05 PM

  Top 5 Gaming Consoles for Playing Slots Online

  
  Online casino players who visit the best online casinos in Canada with the best games and amazing promotions, usually do so from their desktop computers or mobile devices. However, there is one other way in which you can access your favorite casino games.
  
  Gaming consoles have been extremely popular in recent years. But their popularity grew only among fans of Battle Royale, RPG, and FPS games. And now, when most of these consoles include a web browser as well, fans of the best...

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  GOG Pulls Hitman from Store

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-10-2021, 05:43 PM
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  GOG Pulls Hitman from Store

  This follows a recent controversy involving DRM for the game.
  
  GOG have pulled the 2016 version of Hitman from their store following a recent controversy surrounding some issues players took with the offering. GOG tends to pride itself on bring a DRM-free digital storefront for games. When Hitman was added to the shop in September, it relied on needing an online connection to access many features found in the game.
  
  Shortly after the game's release on GOG, the company had...

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  Battlefield 2042 Open Beta Begins

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-08-2021, 05:13 PM
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  Battlefield 2042 Open Beta Begins

  The beta is now open to everyone.
  
  The beta for Battlefield 2042 opened up to everyone today regardless of pre-order status. DICE and EA invite all people to try out the upcoming futuristic military FPS ahead of the game's official launch on November 19, 2021. This beta will officially end on October 10 at 7AM (UTC) or 12AM (PT).
  
  It must be stated again, because apparently this isn't clear to a lot of people playing the beta, that this beta is now several months old. There...

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  Marvel's Avengers Adds Paid XP Boots, Despite Promises Not To

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-08-2021, 03:23 PM
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  Marvel's Avengers Adds Paid XP Boots, Despite Promises Not To

  Fans are not at all happy.
  
  Long ago, promises were made by developer Crystal Dynamics and publisher Square Enix that "pay-to-win" mechanics would never be introduced to Marvel's Avengers. For a while, that promise was kept. Today, that promise was broken.
  
  With the release of Marvel's Avengers on Xbox Game Pass comes a new addition to the game: Paid XP boosts.
  
  The in-game market for Marvel's Avengers was recently updated to include XP boost consumables...

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  Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition Officially Announced

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-08-2021, 02:46 PM
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  Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition Officially Announced

  You get another chance to follow the train.
  
  Rockstar Games has finally come out and officially announced Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition. This comes after multiple leaks strongly suggested that Rockstar was working on remasters of Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The latest leak happened just three days ago on October 5, when it was discovered that Rockstar's own launcher contained hidden code mentioning all...

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  How to make your move without getting killed in Valorant

  • Created by: Major 0
  • Published: 10-08-2021, 02:03 PM

  How to make your move without getting killed in Valorant

  
  Valorant is a 5v5 character-based tactical FPS game that has been on the market for about two years now. It's one of those games where you're always playing against someone else, and there are no AI opponents to beat upon. Valorant players have come to know some tricks over the last couple of years, but it can be hard to find new strategies or tips without getting killed in Valorant. This blog post will tell you what you need to do if you want your move without getting killed in Valorant!...

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  Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Update for October 7, 2021

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-07-2021, 08:17 PM
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  Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Update for October 7, 2021

  Mainly bug fixes in this one.
  
  An update was just released today, October 7, 2021 for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. This update looks like it's mainly about fixing bugs and making some slight adjustments to many of the game's maps. There are also some general gameplay fixes along with a new music kit for the game.
  
  The full changelog can be found below for this update. ...

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