Alex Newhouse

Streamlabs Introduces Tool To Help Streamers Filter Out Hate And Harassment

Livestreamers, especially those from marginalized communities, often face targeted hate and harassment on streaming platforms. This has resulted in many streamers banding together to call for more action from platforms themselves–and it has also given third-party streaming tech companies an opportunity to fill the gap. Today, streaming software company Streamlabs …

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NBA 2K22 Will Feature Every Team's PA Announcer

In NBA 2K22, gone will be the generic public-address announcer from past games. 2K is emphasizing the local flavor of NBA games by including every team’s specific PA announcer–people who are often beloved by their teams’ communities. Sports stadiums aren’t just characterized by their architecture, but also by the sounds, …

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Final Fantasy XIV-Themed Fried Chicken Is Now A Thing In Japan

Final Fantasy XIV-themed fried chicken has gone on sale in Japan at the Lawson convenience store chain. It’s got the enigmatically described flavor of “the Crystal of Light and Darkness,” which translates to pepper and tartar sauce plus a strange-looking color scheme. Fried chicken, called karaage, is a popular snack …

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