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Avowed is Nearly Playable, According to New Report

Top GamesImage courtesy of Obsidian EntertainmentAccording to a report, Obsidian's Avowed is nearing its playable alpha stage.The report comes via Windows Central, detailing that Obsidian's next RPG, Avowed, is moving through its pre-production stage and into playable alpha. This comes as exciting news for the many who have been anticipating the studio's next venture. For a while, details about the upcoming game have been few and far between. Other than a reveal trailer and its planned Xbox exclusivity, players have mostly been kept in the dark.Thanks to this new report,

Twitch issues update to security breach investigation, claims “no indication” login credentials were exposed

After confirming the authenticity of a data breach by a “malicious third party” early last morning, Twitch released an updated statement today to reassure its users. In yesterday’s leak, sensitive documents were uploaded as part of a 125 GB torrent originating on 4Chan. It included files built for the Twitch application, streamer earnings, unreleased Twitch-related products, and more. The data was exposed due to an “error in a Twitch server configuration change,” according to Twitch. Our investigation is ongoing, and we are in the process of analyzing all of the

How much money does NICKMERCS make on Twitch?

A massive Twitch data leak earlier today revealed 125 GB of confidential information to the world. Twitch has confirmed that the breach is real and is “working with urgency to understand the extent” of the leak. The files include Twitch’s source code, along with information on an unreleased Steam-like competitor called Vapor, comment history, creator payment history, and more. Some Twitch viewers were shocked by the leaked data, which revealed the purported top-earning streamers and their Twitch payouts. Streamer NICKMERCS is on the list, coming in fifth place as one

Fortnite Leak Hints at Return of Mechs in Season 8

FortniteImage courtesy of Epic GamesAccording to leaks, the B.R.U.T.E. Mech could be making a return to Fortnite in Chapter 2, Season 8. Veteran Fortnite players might remember the B.R.U.T.E. Mech from Season X. This Legendary vehicle was a huge bipedal mech, capable of dealing some hefty damage. The mech required two players to operate: one to control movement and another to fire the weaponry. The B.R.U.T.E. came equipped with a missile launcher that was easily able to wipe out players in a single shot. Coupled with a high health reserve,

Aceu claims Wraith will be irrelevant in Apex Legends season 11

Aceu is claiming that Wraith won’t pose a serious threat any longer in Apex Legends’ upcoming season 11. “I can’t wait for you guys to see the next agent, the next legend,” the NRG content creator said in a clip taken from one of his recent streams. “Wraith is actually, just, never going to be played.” The bold claim and tantalizing hint about season 11’s new character fired up his viewers, many of whom are excited to see Wraith finally fall off the list of most-played legends. Wraith’s presence has

How to unlock the FARA 83 and LC10 in Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops Cold War

Season two of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War introduced two of the game’s strongest weapons. The FARA 83 is a “fully-automatic assault rifle is a heavyweight among its peers, as it claims one of the fastest fire rates in its class and outstanding effective range for solid damage,” Activision said. “In the hands of a capable Operator, the FARA 83 can be a true force in crushing the opposition.” Not to be outdone, the LC10 is a “well-rounded full auto submachine gun” that “grants CQB Operators the ability

Nintendo Denies 4K Switch Report

Top GamesThe OLED model is the only confirmed Switch upgrade coming down the pike. / Photo courtesy of NintendoNintendo has denied reports of a 4K-capable Nintendo Switch.The report, published last night by Bloomberg, claimed that at least 11 companies, including Zynga, had received development "tools" from Nintendo to make 4K Switch games. These developers said they had development kits for the Switch, and that it wouldn't come out until late next year at the earliest.We also want to restate that, as we announced in July, we have no plans for

Bungie Removes Controversial Employee Contract Clause, Promising to Improve Workplace Diversity

Top GamesImage courtesy of BungieBungie have announced that they plan to end a controversial clause in employee contracts. In a recent blog post, Bungie CEO Pete Parsons revealed the steps that the company is looking to take in order to improve its diversity and inclusion culture. One step involves removing the company's controversial mandatory arbitration clause in all employee contracts. The mandatory arbitration clause meant that in order to accept or keep a job, employees must agree to arbitrate all legal disputes with their employer rather than take them to

VALORANT pro Slaze denies boosting accusations after being suspended from VCT Game Changers

Riot Games has suspended Slaze, a member of Polaris, from competing in the VALORANT Champions Tour Game Changers Series Three Main Event this weekend for boosting. But Slaze claims this was a targeted attack.  As reported by Jake Lucky, Slaze posted a TwitLonger explaining her side of the story. She claims to have never boosted anyone or been boosted on her accounts. She also claims that the issue stems from someone not liking her and using their friends at Riot to target her.  The suspension prevents Slaze from competing with