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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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  Destiny 2 Forsaken Content to be Removed from the Game

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-07-2021, 07:17 PM
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  Destiny 2 Forsaken Content to be Removed from the Game

  You have until February 22 before it's locked away.
  
  As part of their regular weekly updates on the state of Destiny 2, Bungie announced today that the Forsaken campaign will be entering the Destiny Content Vault on February 22. It is at this point where the campaign along with the Tangled Shore location will leave the game for an undetermined amount of time.
  
  This date also marks the start of Year 5 of Destiny 2, which also includes the launch of The Witch Queen expansion....

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  Microsoft Announces New Translucent Anniversary Xbox Controller

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-07-2021, 06:55 PM
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  Microsoft Announces New Translucent Anniversary Xbox Controller

  Xbox is turning 20 and Microsoft is celebrating in style.
  
  Back in the day, translucent and transparent devices were all the rage. Now, they seem to be making a bit of a comeback. The latest to sport that sexy translucent plastic design is none other than the Xbox Wireless Controller and Xbox Stereo Headset.
  
  These items are being introduced for a limited time to celebrate 20 years of the Xbox being around. To that end, the 20th Anniversary Special Edition Xbox Wireless...

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  Apex Legends Halloween Event Begins October 12

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-07-2021, 06:06 PM
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  Apex Legends Halloween Event Begins October 12

  The things that go bump in the night.
  
  Respawn Entertainment is once again offering up a little event for the spooky season that is Halloween. Starting October 12 and running through November 2, players will be able to participate in the Monsters Within Event.
  
  This event will feature the Encore Arenas map, as well as earn special event-limited cosmetic items. The cosmetics will focus on the Legends of Revenant, Bloodhound, Caustic, and Seer.
  
  In addition to...

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  Randy Pitchford Steps Down as President of Gearbox Software

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-06-2021, 07:04 PM
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  Randy Pitchford Steps Down as President of Gearbox Software

  And now, for his next trick...
  
  Gearbox Software announced that the company's co-founder, Randy Pitchford, will step down as president. Only, he's not leaving Gearbox. Pitchford will still serve as the CEO and president of Gearbox parent company, Gearbox Entertainment, and will shift his focus towards leading the company's newly formed Gearbox Studios.
  
  Taking his place as president of Gearbox Software will be the company's former chief technology officer Steve Jones. This...

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  Windows 11 Causes AMD CPUs to Lose Performance

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-06-2021, 04:45 PM
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  Windows 11 Causes AMD CPUs to Lose Performance

  Fixes are in the works, but are not out yet.
  
  If you are using an AMD based CPU and you plan on upgrading to Windows 11, you may want to hold off on that for a little while longer. Hell, I still say that you avoid Windows 11 regardless of your CPU for a good year or more if you can help it as it's just not in a good state right now.
  
  But if you're moving forward with Windows 11 despite this warning, you should be aware that you may experience reduced system performance by...

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  First Patch Released for New World is Full of Bug Fixes

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-06-2021, 03:23 PM
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  First Patch Released for New World is Full of Bug Fixes

  Patch 1.0.1 is here and offers plenty of fixes for players.
  
  Amazon Games' new MMO New World is still putting up some really good player numbers a week following its release. Today, the first "major" patch for the game was released. It does not include any new functionality, nor does it include character transfers. Instead, it features a ton of bug fixes for some issues that players have encountered.
  
  The much-awaited character transfer option is still coming....

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  Valve Teamed Up with AMD and Qualcomm to Create Faster Wi-Fi Technology

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-06-2021, 02:48 PM
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  Valve Teamed Up with AMD and Qualcomm to Create Faster Wi-Fi Technology

  The new tech is called Wi-Fi Dual Station and it's been designed for gamers.
  
  If you are at all serious about playing games competitively online, chances are you've been told that a wired Internet connection is the way to go. The main reason comes down to the increased latency and potential packet loss that comes with Wi-Fi connections. Now, thanks to the efforts of Valve, AMD, Qualcomm, and a few other companies, Wi-Fi might just be a very viable alternative.
  
  These companies...

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  Special Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct Scheduled

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  • Published: 10-06-2021, 12:57 PM
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  Special Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct Scheduled

  A new Direct to air on October 15.
  
  Nintendo announced that Animal Crossing: New Horizons will have a specially dedicated Nintendo Direct next week. On Friday, October 15 at 7AM (PT), Nintendo will air a roughly 20-minute long steam that focuses on the future of the game.
  
  This stream will apparently talk about the upcoming November update that will arrive for the game. This update is rumored to include Brewster and a coffee shop addition to the in-game museum.
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  Major Twitch Data Breach Leaves All Accounts Vulnerable, Exposes Streamer Revenues

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-05-2021, 11:58 PM
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  Major Twitch Data Breach Leaves All Accounts Vulnerable, Exposes Streamer Revenues

  Over 125GB of Twitch data has been leaked online.
  
  An anonymous hacker has just leaked a 125GB torrent of hacked and stolen Twitch data on Wednesday, October 6. This is allegedly just the first part of a larger data breach. According to a report from VGC, the leak was done in an attempt to "foster more disruption and competition in the online video streaming space" since Twitch's "community is a disgusting toxic cesspool."
  
  According to reports, the leaked...

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