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Blizzard Removes “Greenskin” References In World Of Warcraft

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Time Stamp: October 14, 2021 11:01 AM - Modified On: October 14, 2021 - Published By:
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Top Gamesimage courtesy of Activision BlizzardBlizzard has removed the majority of "greenskin" references in World of Warcraft, a phrase often used by humans in-game to refer to orcs. In a recent attempt to bring World of Warcraft more in-line with modern audiences, certain references and dialogue remarks have been toned down or removed from the game. Bar a few exceptions, phrases containing the term "greenskin" have been altered or removed completely.The term "greenskin" has largely been used in WoW by Alliance and human NPCs to refer to orcs, with the

350,000 Warzone Players Banned for Racism, Toxic Behavior

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Time Stamp: May 28, 2021 12:25 PM - Modified On: May 28, 2021 - Published By:
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Call of DutyActivision has banned more than a quarter of a million Warzone accounts for toxicity and racism. | Photo courtesy of ActivisionActivision says it has banned 350,000 Call of Duty: Warzone players for "racist names and toxic behavior" based on player reports and an extensive review of its player-name database."There's no place for toxic behavior, hate speech or harassment of any kind in our games or our society," the company wrote in its announcement. "We are focused on making positive steps forward, and together celebrating the best fans in

Riot Will Start to Record Valorant’s Voice Chat to Root Out Toxic Players

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Time Stamp: April 30, 2021 6:05 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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Players can opt-in to the new moderation system or stop using voice chat. Riot has announced that the company will start recording Valorant‘s voice chat for moderation purposes. The only way that players can opt out of this new policy is to not use Valorant‘s in-game voice chat. “We know disruptive behavior using our voice chat is a concern for a lot of players, and we’re committed to addressing it more effectively,” the developer said in the post announcing the change. “In order for us to take action against players

Riot Games updates its privacy notice to start developing voice comms moderation

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Anyone who has played a video game with voice chat in the past decade knows that there is some risk involved. You might be greeted by friendly teammates, but you may also hear some of the most toxic language you’ve ever heard in your life. Riot Games, the game developer behind ultra popular titles like League of Legends and Valorant, is thinking hard about this. And taking action. The developer is today announcing changes to its privacy notice that allow for it to capture and evaluate voice comms when a

Why Valkyrae will keep her chat for members only

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Time Stamp: April 20, 2021 11:21 AM - Modified On: April 20, 2021 - Published By:
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- Advertisement - Valkyrae has announced that she will be keeping her chat for members only to keep trollers from spreading hate speech during her streams. Valkyrae was recently named as a co-owner of 100 Thieves but as she moves onto taking new challenges under her belt, some trollers are spreading hate on her chat thus spoiling the mood of the stream. In light of such people, Valkyrae has limited her chat to members who pay to watch her stream which filters out nearly all such haters. “Since the last

mason banned from Twitch yet again after homophobic slur

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Time Stamp: April 13, 2021 3:53 PM - Modified On: April 13, 2021 - Published By:
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Steven Rondina • Apr 13, 19:53Mason "mason" Venne is banned from Twitch once again. The former pro Dota 2 player and current full-time streamer has been banned from the platform for the fourth time. The latest comes after he dropped a homophobic slur on his stream. When asked about a specific hero’s Aghanim’s Scepter upgrade, mason seemingly responded with an anti-gay epithet. While this would have been a clear violation of Twitch’s rules regarding hate speech, mason quickly caught himself and explained that he wasn’t trying to say what he

Mediaplanet and Gaming Icon Felicia Day Advocate for Diversity in…

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Time Stamp: March 25, 2021 8:00 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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75 percent of Americans say they have at least one video game player in their household. The evolution of gaming has been one of the most rapid shifts in any entertainment art form. NEW YORK (PRWEB) March 26, 2021 Mediaplanet today announces the launch of its cross-platform campaign “Gamin in America.” This campaign breaks down the stereotypes of underserved minorities in the gaming community and shows the incredible achievements this industry has made in entertainment and technology. It also highlights the organizations who are moving the industry forward, creating opportunities

PlayStation is the latest to join the Facebook ad boycott

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Time Stamp: July 2, 2020 3:51 PM - Modified On: July 2, 2020 - Published By:
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Sponsored Links DorukTR via Getty Images Sony’s PlayStation brand is the latest to jump on board with other companies who have stopped running ads on Facebook and Instagram, reports GamesIndustry.biz. PlayStation is joining a host of other brands who’ve stopped running ads on the platforms to protest how the company handles hate speech and other hateful content.In a statement to GamesIndustry.biz, PlayStation said "In support of the #StopHateForProfit campaign, we have globally suspended our Facebook and Instagram activity, including advertising and non-paid content, until the end of July. We stand

Twitch breaks records again in Q2, topping 5B total hours watched

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Time Stamp: July 1, 2020 12:00 PM - Modified On: July 1, 2020 - Published By:
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Twitch had already broken viewership records in the first quarter of 2020 amid coronavirus lockdowns, surpassing 3 billion total hours watched in a single quarter for the first time. In the second quarter, it appears that Twitch has broken that record and several others once again. According to a new report from Streamlabs and Stream Hatchet, Twitch saw a massive 62.7% increase in hours watched from Q1 2020 reach 5 billion hours watched in the second quarter. This figure was also up by 83.1% year-over-year and helps to cement Twitch’s