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On August 27, while streaming on Twitch, Axel “ZexsOG” Torres, a member of the Army National Guard, said “Yo, six million wasn’t enough,” a phrase used by white supremacists and neo-nazis in reference to the six million Jewish people killed during the Holocaust. It’s unclear if Torres was actually repeating the antisemitic phrase or referencing a Twitch viewer with the username “6millionwasnt_nough” who made a donation while watching his teammates play Call of Duty: Warzone....

After 15 years of working at Naughty Dog, 12 of which were served as the studio’s Co-President, Christophe Balestra has announced his departure from the company. In a new message over at Naughty Dog’s blog, Balestra stated that he intends to pursue a number of “personal ambitions and projects” as well as spending more time with his family, and that his last day at the Uncharted and Last of Us studio will be on April 3....

While loot boxes have been the biggest target of criticism in the games industry lately, it seems that NBA 2K19 may be trying to up the ante, as the game now has unskippable ads that play before matches. As most people can probably guess, the move has resulted in a massive amount of negative feedback from fans of the franchise. The ads in question are for a TV show called Snowfall, and while many fans are upset that 2K even added them in the first place, it’s not the first time the company has done this....

The owners of old Nintendo consoles are going to have to hurry up and watch all of Bridgerton, as the Netflix app has been removed from the 3DS/Wii U eShops, and the service will be discontinued on both consoles in June. It’s common for Microsoft and Sony consoles to act as entertainment centers, with Sony even announcing the streaming apps that were available on the PS5 at launch. Nintendo is the exception in this case, as the Switch is sorely lacking in entertainment and streaming apps....

For gamers who grew up in the ’90s and early 2000’s, one of the most recognizable names in the industry was Neversoft. Giving birth to the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series and the PlayStation classic Spider-Man, they held a formidable track record. All great things must eventually come to an end, though, as those illustrious doors have officially closed. Lauded for their punk-rock attitude towards game development, the news that Neversoft would be combining with Infinity Ward to become a sort of “super studio” came as a blow to many gamers’ sense of nostalgia....

Atlus drops an all-new trailer for 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim ahead of its western release, showcasing the major events that kick off the game’s story. This latest glimpse at the title also coincides with the opening of pre-orders on the PlayStation Store, which comes with an exclusive artbook at launch for those purchasing early. Set in a fictionalized 1980s, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim follows thirteen protagonists during a hostile alien invasion....

The next Battlefield has finally been confirmed, and the full reveal is coming soon. Battlefield is one of the more beloved multiplayer shooters; often going head-to-head with the likes of Call of Duty. The series has been on hiatus for a few years, but Battlefield is set to make a return this holiday season. Battlefield V is the most recent game in the series to be released, and that first-person shooter launched back in 2018....

November is among the least respected months on the calendar. Falling between objectively the two best holidays, November is usually all about recovering from the spookies of Halloween while getting ready for the good vibes the holiday season. For its new releases of November 2020, Netflix has decided to just go ahead and get Christmas over with. Netflix has already released a list of all its holiday offerings for November and December, and it’s those holiday offerings that take the most prominence this month....

Wizards of the Coast released new Unearthed Arcana material for Dungeons and Dragons. The game developer is bringing two new playtesting classes to the roleplay table — one for the Bard and one for the Warlock. Dungeons and Dragons is a constantly evolving roleplaying game filled with creatures such as dragons, zombies, and spirits. While the game can be very focused on fantastical aspects like the fae and sprites, undead beings in Dungeons and Dragons are also significant to many stories that Dungeon Masters can set up for their players....

New York Comic Con is back! After going virtual last year, the doors of the Javits Center are open once again, welcoming back fans, exhibitors, and celebrities alike. After a year off, costume artists have been eager to display their best cosplay looks on the showroom floor. Den of Geek is excited to announce we’ll be back in attendance this year, bringing you a special edition magazine free for attendees and on-the-ground coverage of the convention on our website and social media channels....

Nier: Automata offers a variety of sidequests over multiple story routes, but not all of the quests are clear-cut when it comes to completing them. The “Retrieve the Confidential Intel” quest is one of these, as players often find themselves unaware of how exactly to finish it. Fortunately for you, we’ve got a full quest walkthrough right here, so you can complete the quest and earn your rewards without any further confusion....

Our quick take Nikon D500 - 5.0 / 5 Nikon D500 review: Super autofocus system Nikon D500 review: New-wave features Nikon D500 review: Design tweaks Nikon D500 review: Image quality Nikon D500 review: Performance and video To recap The Nikon D500 is certainly a contender for the best APS-C camera made to date. There are only some small gaps, such as unnecessary extended “Hi” ISO settings, slight hunting in the live view autofocus, but otherwise its awesome autofocus system and all-round capabilities are second to none....

23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams is featured in a new Nintendo commercial playing Mario Tennis Aces, Just Dance 2021, and Fitness Boxing 2 on the Switch. During the ads, the tennis veteran shows the dual functionality of the hybrid console, switching from docked to portable modes. Her trainer, Derrick, joins the session after she plays a quick round of Mario Tennis Aces, and performs with her in Just Dance 2021 to Earth, Wind, and Fire’s September....

As far as this generation of consoles is concerned, the Nintendo Switch is one of the absolute peaks of engineering and software, with some truly great titles released for the system. However, if you’re a big fan of arcade racers, then the Switch, at this current point in time, is not exactly the best place to go. That’s not to say that the Switch doesn’t have any racing game line-up at all, because it does....

No More Heroes may not be as big of a mainstream franchise as others, but for a series mostly only available on Nintendo platforms it has done very well. The oddity of the action series has garnered it a cult following, but wider access to each individual game would go a long way. Luckily, that seems to now be happening. The ESRB, the United States’ game ratings board, appears to have just rated both No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle for the the PC....

While, thus far, details regarding The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim have suggested that developer Bethesda is taking all of their classic RPG elements and evolving them once again, one piece of news reveals they aren’t against reimagining concepts/features as well. As revelaed by Pete Hines, Skyrim will actually feature no weapon or armor degradation, but will instead allow players to create and improve their weapons and armor using the game’s crafting....

Markus ‘Notch’ Persson has been out of the public limelight for some time now. Having duly achieved fame for his creation of Minecraft, the Swedish independent developer has done little else on the release front since handing the reigns over to his Mojang right-hand Jens Bergensten and giving up on development of space-based 0x10c. This week however, he announced the launch of the first PC game he has fully developed since Minecraft, and this new game features a horse pushing a ball around cliffs....

One of the most important and ongoing developments in video gaming today relates to creating accessible gaming for all. Developer Numinous Games is doing its part by announcing the Playability Initiative, which will collaborate with the accessible gaming community towards increasing accessible for as many people as possible. The announcement was made July 15 at the annual Games for Change Festival, which this year was a free to attend virtual presentation that explores how video games and immersive media foster resilience, connectedness, and well-being....

Our quick take Nvidia Shield TV (2019) - 4.5 / 5 Design HDMI 2.0 output (4K HDR) Gigabit Ethernet port Bluetooth/IR remote comes with backlight and customisable button 802.11ac Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0 Inner workings Nvidia Tegra X1+ CPU 256 core GPU 2GB RAM 8GB storage (expansion through microSD card) Software Android TV 9 Pie from the box Google Assistant / Alexa support AI upscaling technology to improve non-4K pictures Doubles as a Chromecast Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support Games Nvidia GeForce Now cloud gaming Android games through Play Store Works with Shield, PS4 DualShock 4 or Xbox One controllers (not included) To recap Nvidia has updated its Shield TV streamer with a more subtle-looking, more powerful model that ticks all the right boxes when it comes to making your TV smarter....

I want to start this article off by saying that I am an avid Olsen twin fangirl. I was in their fan club for years and have probably spent weeks of my waking hours consuming their many books and films, playing with their dolls, and wishing that I could wake us as the third Olsen twin (or I guess triplet would be more accurate). We all know the Olsen twins. After all, every stage of their young lives has been documented via film and television for the world to see....