A number of Twitch channels will go dark on Wednesday, September 1, as a form of protest against the platform. This comes after many streamers claimed Twitch has not taken sufficient action against hate raids, which have plagued marginalized streamers for the last several weeks. As reported by The Verge, …
Read More »New Apex Legends Patch Fixes Bug That Allowed Players To Jump While Knocked
The latest patch for Apex Legends is live, fixing a few small issues, including a bug that allowed players to move more quickly and jump while downed. The patch also includes a number of stability issues and fixed a bug where the Bangalore Edition would show “no price found” on …
Read More »Pokemon TV App Available Now On Nintendo Switch For Free
Nintendo has announced the Pokemon TV App for Nintendo Switch and it’s available now for free. The Pokemon TV App features full episodes of the animated show, highlights from competitive matches of both the video games and the Pokemon trading card game, and “junior content” for younger Pokemon fans. Announced …
Read More »Xbox Mini-Fridge On Track For Holiday Release, Microsoft Confirms
The Xbox Mini-Fridge is still on track to release in Holiday 2021, according to Microsoft. In response to someone asking about the mini-fridge, the general manager of Xbox game marketing Aaron Greenberg confirmed that it is still set to release this holiday and the company will share more when they …
Read More »Pokemon Go PokeStop And Gym Interaction Distance Increased To 80m Following Fan Backlash
Pokemon Go will be returning the interaction radius of PokeStops and Gyms to 80m following an outcry from fans. Developer Niantic announced the change on Twitter, adding that the interaction distance would remain 80m “from now on.” “Thank you to everyone who made your voices heard. We’ve heard you and …
Read More »Amazon's New World MMO Getting Open Beta September 9-12
Amazon’s upcoming fantasy MMO New World will have an open beta from September 9-12. This was announced during Gamescom Opening Night Live, where a brand-new story trailer was shown for the game, leaning more into its supernatural elements. The trailer includes the setup for New World’s story, which shows treasure …
Read More »Check Out New Gameplay Of Horizon's Aloy In Genshin Impact
Aloy is coming to Genshin Impact for PS4 and PS5 players on September 1, but MiHoYo and PlayStation have shared a gameplay trailer. Aloy uses a bow and an ice grenade to fight enemies in the trailer that premiered at Gamescom Opening Night Live. Aloy is going to be a …
Read More »Check Out Forza Horizon 5's Opening 8 Minutes
Microsoft shared a first look at the spectacular opening of Forza Horizon 5, including a look at both cover cars. Shown during the Xbox Showcase at Gamescom 2021, the opening of Forza Horizon 5 begins with the 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands jumping out of a plane, down onto the game’s …
Read More »League Of Legends World Championship Moved From China To Europe Due To COVID Restrictions
Riot is moving the League of Legends’ World Championship 2021 from China to Europe, citing concerns over COVID. In a video, the global head of esports at Riot Games, John Needham, announced the decision to move the competition from China to Europe because COVID protocols and travel restrictions might cause …
Read More »Stardew Valley Is Now An Esport With A $40,000 Tournament Cup Announced
Eric Barone, the creator of Stardew Valley, has announced the official Stardew Valley Cup, creating an eSports competition for the farming simulator. On Twitter, Barone announced that the competition would consist of four teams of four, each featuring different streamers and speedrunners. Teams will compete to see who can earn …
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