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Apex Legends Devs are Not Going to Nerf the Kraber in Season 11

Apex LegendsDespite the desires of the playerbase, Apex Legends developers are not interested in nerfing the Kraber this season. / Respawn EntertainmentDespite the desires of the playerbase, Apex Legends developers are not interested in nerfing the Kraber this season.The Kraber has long since been known as one of the most—if not the utmost—powerful weapon in Apex Legends. It's best known for its ability to one-shot pretty much any player, making it highly sought after and particularly controversial within the game's community. Fans have spent quite a bit of energy attempting

Activision CEO to Take Pay Cut, Waive Arbitration in Harassment Claims

Top GamesBobby Kotick, left, has asked Activision Blizzard's board of directors to significantly reduce his salary temporarily. / Kevin Dietsch/GettyImagesActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has announced he will take a steep pay cut and waive forced arbitration on sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination, or related retaliation.Kotick has been the company's steward since 2008. A pair of court cases and investigations, led by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, have accused Activision Blizzard of a culture rife with sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination. Activision

McCree to be Renamed Cole Cassidy in Overwatch on Oct. 26

McCree will be renamed to Cole Cassidy in Overwatch on Oct. 26, 2021. / Photo courtesy of BlizzardStarting on Oct. 26, 2021, McCree will be renamed to Cole Cassidy in all things Overwatch, Blizzard announced Friday.The long-awaited news was made with a heartfelt blurb connecting the cowboy bounty hunter with the real world, and pointing to a promising future spurred by necessary changes.Meet Cole Cassidy.Rides into Overwatch October 26. pic.twitter.com/CT6PmaNXNs— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) October 22, 2021"Running from his past meant running from himself," Blizzard wrote, "and each passing year only widened

RICOCHET Anti-Cheat Kernal Driver Leaked, Hackers Already Reversing It

Call of DutyRICOCHET was supposed to fix Call of Duty's cheating problem. One of the main reasons players have been leaving Warzone has been the massive amount of cheaters. It feels like every day someone posts a clip on Reddit showcasing a new trick. Just recently, hackers were flaunting unreleased skins, seemingly without care of repercussions. Activision has been well aware of the problem and has tried marketing against the cheaters, promising players a fix. That was the hope of RICOCHET. But now, the war could be lost before it

Report: Activision Blizzard ending Overwatch, Call of Duty League’s competitive balance tax, salary cap

Activision Blizzard is eliminating the competitive balance tax and soft salary cap for its Overwatch League and Call of Duty League, as first reported by the Sports Business Journal and confirmed by Dot Esports. The decision comes after the opening of a U.S. Department of Justice antitrust division investigation into the Overwatch League’s practices. Dot Esports broke news of that probe in July, with an Activision Blizzard spokesperson confirming that the DOJ had opened an inquiry and that the game developer was complying.  “We have received an inquiry from the

Best FFAR 1 Warzone Season 6 Loadout: Which Attachments to Use

Call of DutyHere are the best attachments to use on the FFAR 1 during Season 6 of Call of Duty: Warzone. / Photo courtesy of Ralston Dacanay, ActivisionThis best FFAR 1 Warzone Season 6 loadout guide is here for those who want to make sure they're using the fully optimized version of the sniper-support assault rifle in the new Season 6 weapon meta.It's been quite a long time since the FFAR 1 was the king of Verdansk, however, the weapon still remains viable as broken down in our Warzone Season 6 Assault Rifle

Best MP5 Warzone Season 6 Loadout: Which Attachments to Use

Call of DutyHere are the best attachments to use on the Black Ops Cold War MP5 during Season 6 of Call of Duty: Warzone. / Photo courtesy of Ralston Dacanay, ActivisionThis best MP5 Warzone Season 6 loadout guide is here for those who want to make sure they're using the fully optimized version of the top-tier SMG in the new Season 6 weapon meta.As discussed in our Warzone Season 6 SMG Tier List, the Black Ops Cold War MP5 has been brought back to S Tier as one of the most dangerous SMGs

Apex Legends Fan Makes Concept for a New Support Legend

Apex Legends"We need another support Legend. Here's my concept." / Photo courtesy of Respawn EntertainmentWhen looking across the current roster of playable characters in Apex Legends: Emergence, it's not hard to argue that there could definitely be some more depth in the support department.With the launch of Season 11 on the horizon, it's almost getting to that time in which a new Legend will be introduced to the battle royale title. As such, here's a breakdown of a fan-made concept for a new Frontline Guardian Legend named "Warden."Posted on the