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Game ratings board CERO to shut down as Japan declares state of emergency

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As the Japan game ratings board CERO temporarily closes its doors due to COVID-19, Japanese games could see further delays during the shutdown. It was just recently that Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a state of emergency in the country and the government of Japan asked citizens to refrain from going outside until May 6, 2020. As such, much of Japan is about to see a halt in business as they adhere to the warning. One such group is Japan’s official games rating board, the Computer Entertainment Ratings Organization

Sony has established a $100 million fund to aid in COVID-19 relief worldwide

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Time Stamp: April 2, 2020 9:45 PM - Modified On: April 2, 2020 - Published By:
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With COVID-19 remaining an ongoing global threat, Sony has launched a $100 million fund to aid in efforts of relief and stopping further spread. The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to affect and disrupt business and life around the world, but in the wake of it, major organizations have put their efforts towards fighting back and supporting those either dealing with the virus or suffering from it. Sony is the latest to join efforts against the coronavirus, having established a $100 million relief fund to assist communities worldwide against COVID-19. The

CD Projekt RED donates nearly $1 million to COVID-19 relief efforts in Poland

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Time Stamp: March 27, 2020 6:26 PM - Modified On: March 27, 2020 - Published By:
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The Cyberpunk 2077 and Witcher developers have put forth several monetary donations to aid in the fight against the coronavirus. Now that COVID-19 is a clear problem and a worldwide pandemic, efforts have begun in full to contain and curtail further spread of the illness, especially in the video game industry. Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt RED is the latest to join in these efforts. The developer recently announced it will be putting nearly one million dollars towards coronavirus relief efforts in its native Poland. CD Projekt RED

Fallout 76 Wastelanders update has been delayed due to COVID-19

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Time Stamp: March 26, 2020 8:31 PM - Modified On: March 26, 2020 - Published By:
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It looks like NPCs and a new questline in Fallout 76 will be waiting a bit longer as Bethesda does remote work and final testing on the upcoming update. Fallout 76’s Wastelanders update is slated to bring a lot to the Fallout MMO sandbox, including a whole bunch of NPCs and quests, but it looks like it’s going to be waiting a while longer. According to Bethesda, the effort to work remotely and lessen risks of the coronavirus will delay final testing and therefore delay final release of the update

Riot Games donates $1.5 million to aid in Los Angeles coronavirus relief efforts

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Time Stamp: March 25, 2020 10:41 PM - Modified On: March 25, 2020 - Published By:
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League of Legends developers and its co-founders have donated a combined $1.5 million to aid in anti-coronavirus efforts in Los Angeles. Continuing efforts against the global pandemic caused by COVID-19 have come in various forms throughout the world as many industries find way to either support local efforts or efforts the world around. League of Legends developer Riot Games has most certainly felt the strain of the virus as it forced esports events and competitions to be canceled, but the developer and publisher isn’t taking it laying down. Riot Games

Nintendo Donates Thousands Of Respirator Masks Amid COVID-19 Crisis

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Time Stamp: March 24, 2020 10:46 PM - Modified On: March 24, 2020 - Published By:
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Nintendo of America has made a major donation to its local area to help out during the COVID-19 crisis. The company has donated more than 9,500 N95 particulate respirator masks to North Bend, Washington, which is where the company is headquartered in North America.In a statement, North Bend said Nintendo originally bought the masks for its own emergency preparedness measures, but the company decided to give them to the public during this time of crisis. The masks will be distributed to address "immediate needs.""This crisis is unprecedented. The safety and

Ninja Donates $150,000 For COVID-19 Relief

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Time Stamp: March 22, 2020 10:10 PM - Modified On: March 22, 2020 - Published By:
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Inspired by the actions of Ryan Reynolds and Jimmy Fallon, who have both made big donations to charities helping people affected by COVID-19 (coronavirus), Ninja and his wife-slash-manager Jessica Blevins have pledged $150,000 to Feeding America.In a video, the Mixer streamer announced his own donation, as well as encouraging those who still have spare cash to donate as well. They’re also using Ninja’s social influence to promote measures to flatten the curve, reiterating how important it is to take coronavirus seriously and practice social distancing.The charity they’ve chosen, Feeding America,

How to build bridges & inclines – Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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Time Stamp: March 22, 2020 9:01 PM - Modified On: March 22, 2020 - Published By:
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Learn how to connect the different parts of your island by building bridges and inclines in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. When you first start out in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you’re going to find that much of your island is off-limits to you and inaccessible until you acquire the correct tools. Even once you have these tools, the other villagers on your island won’t be able to travel around the land freely, at least not until you build bridges and inclines. In this guide, we’ll show you how to unlock

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Museum Building Unlock Guide — How To Get The Museum

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Time Stamp: March 20, 2020 12:00 AM - Modified On: March 20, 2020 - Published By:
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons wouldn't be complete without Blathers the owl and his museum. Like in previous games, collecting every type of fossil, bug, and fish is a huge part of the gameplay in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, so having a place to show off your collection is important. The museum fills in that role, showcasing every specimen you have donated in a spectacular way and allowing your villagers and other players to admire your contributions as well.Below we detail the step-by-step process of building the museum on your island.

Razer To Make And Donate Medical Masks To Aid With Coronavirus

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 4:00 PM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, one risk to emergency service providers is a shortage of supplies like the face masks that keep them safe as they treat patients. The gaming hardware and accessory manufacturer Razer is planning to step in and do its part, by shifting some of its production capacity to make and donate up to one million surgical masks.In a thread on Twitter (via Kotaku), CEO Min-Liang Tan said that designers and engineers at the company have been working long hours to convert their production lines