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Blizzard Removes “Greenskin” References In World Of Warcraft

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

VALORANT producer says dev team is ‘very down’ to implement ‘safe version’ of a block list

A block list could be on VALORANT’s horizon, according to one Riot Games developer recently. But implementing the feature isn’t as simple as one may think. Earlier this week VALORANT producer Sara Dadafshar said in a post on Reddit that a “safe version” of a block list could be implemented into the game in the future. Players have long requested ways to play in a safer and less toxic environment, but the block list feature is a “trickier” one to add.  The block list “isn’t completely off the table,” according

How to watch Dota 2’s The International 2021

Dota 2 fans had to endure another competitive year without The International, the most prestigious of the game, but the wait is coming to an end. The International 2021 is set to kick off on Oct. 7, but there won’t be a live audience due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Romania. Fans will still be able to tune into the action from the comfort of their home, however, and witness how the best teams around the world stack up against each other with one of the largest

Which Server Should You Choose in New World?

Top GamesNew World’s new players are wondering which server they should pick to start the game. / Amazon GamesNew World’s new players are wondering which server they should pick to start the game.Servers on New World are expansive, specific, and can be confusing to navigate for a player new to MMOs or simply looking to jump into the gameplay without drowning. With the amount of popular streamers making the jump to the game, as well, it makes sense that unaffiliated players would want to steer clear of massive groups.Here’s which

How to watch the Tokyo Game Show 2021

This year’s Tokyo Game Show will feature a schedule loaded with 46 programs across four days—and there are a plethora of ways for gamers to watch. Because the event is being held in Japanese local time, if you look at a schedule for the event, you might need to do some time conversions to figure out exactly when events are taking place. While the event begins on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 10am in Japan, that will be 8pm CT on Wednesday, Sept. 29 for American viewers. For American viewers, the

Tales of Luminaria Gets New Gameplay Trailer Introducing Michelle Bouquet

Bandai Namco released new trailers of the upcoming mobile JRPG Tales of Luminaria. The trailers showcase another of the Federation-aligned characters available in the game, Michelle Bouquet. This follows more trailers that introduced Leo Fourcade and Celia Arvier. You can check it out below, with both English and Japanese voice acting depending on your voice-over language of preference. [embedded content] [embedded content] Tales of Luminaria is coming for iOS and Android, but a release date has not been announced. Yet, lots of details have been recently shared. Here’s an official

Tales of Luminaria Gets New Gameplay Trailers Introducing Celia & Leo

Bandai Namco released new trailers of the upcoming mobile JRPG Tales of Luminaria. The trailers showcase two of the Federation-aligned characters available in the game, Leo Fourcade and Celia Arvier. They include both cutscenes and gameplay in the game’s peculiar portrait mode. You can check them out below, with both English and Japanese voice acting depending on your voice-over language of preference. [embedded content] [embedded content] [embedded content] [embedded content] Tales of Luminaria is coming for iOS and Android, but a release date has not been announced. Yet, lots of

How to activate your new iPhone 13 and 13 Pro

If you just got the latest iPhone 13 or 13 Pro, the first thing you will need to do is activate it to get it to work. If you have a previous iPhone, make sure you have disabled the Find My Phone service on it. Some people are reporting that this is what has been causing them issues during the activation process. After doing that, just follow these steps and you should be good to go: Press and hold the power button on the top-right edge of the phone to

How to Catch Zarude in Pokemon GO

PokémonWe've uncovered exactly how trainers can catch the Mythical Rogue Monkey Pokemon, Zarude—the star of the new Pokemon film: Secrets of the Jungle. / Niantic LabsWe've uncovered exactly how trainers can catch the Mythical Rogue Monkey Pokemon, Zarude—the star of the new Pokemon film: Secrets of the Jungle.Since the announcement of the crossover event, trainers have been wondering just how Niantic Labs would allow them to catch this new Mythic creature. Would it join the game as a Raid boss or be part of a story that ties in with