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Don’t Fear the FUD

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Time Stamp: March 11, 2023 5:37 AM - Modified On: March 11, 2023 - Published By:
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Over the past week, the crypto market has taken a hit due to the usual Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) surrounding the potential for interest rate hikes and future regulations. It’s easy to get sucked into the panic and feel that crypto is being unfairly targeted. FUD is part and parcel of the crypto space and there are always plenty of narratives that accompany its volatility. In 2021 the favorite topic was China’s negative approach to crypto. Fast forward to today and Bitcoin miners are back operating in China and

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Will Feature Monster Hunter-like Mechanics

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Time Stamp: October 11, 2021 12:41 PM - Modified On: October 11, 2021 - Published By:
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PokémonThe Pokemon Company, the lead corporation behind the iconic Pokemon franchise, has issued a statement confirming exploration gameplay Legends: Arceus. / The Pokemon Company, Game FreakThe Pokemon Company, the lead corporation behind the iconic Pokemon franchise, has issued a statement confirming exploration gameplay in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.In a statement originally issued to Kotaku on Friday, Oct. 8, The Pokemon Company explained how exploration will work in its upcoming Nintendo Switch title Pokemon Legends: Arceus. According to the statement, this style is comparable to another franchise under the corporate umbrella: Monster

Pokémon Go subreddit goes private to protest Reddit’s inaction toward spread of misinformation related to COVID

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Time Stamp: August 30, 2021 12:12 PM - Modified On: August 30, 2021 - Published By:
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The Pokémon Go subreddit has switched itself to private in the wake of the spread of COVID-19 misinformation and Reddit’s lackluster response. When pandemic discussions increased on the subreddit, users from conspiracy-minded subreddits like NoNewNormal and (the aptly-named) Conspiracy entered the conversation, turning the discussion away from Pokémon Go and toward false information about the virus, vaccines, and the pandemic as a whole, Kotaku reports. As a result of this increase in conspiracy theories and incorrect information, the Pokémon Go subreddit turned itself to private in protest. They’re calling for

Dr Disrespect Says He’s Suing Twitch Over Ban

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Time Stamp: August 25, 2021 2:56 PM - Modified On: August 25, 2021 - Published By:
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Top GamesDr Disrespect says he is suing Twitch for banning him. / Michael Tullberg/Getty ImagesStreamer Guy "Dr Disrespect" Beahm says he's "suing the fuck out of" Twitch for permanently banning him in June 2020.Twitch never publicized the reason for its decision to ban Dr Disrespect, saying only, "As is our process, we take appropriate action when we have evidence that a streamer has acted in violation of our Community Guidelines or Terms of Service. These apply to all streamers regardless of status or prominence in the community."Doc just said he

Esports Regulations Are Front and Center in Brazil

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Since 2017, there has been a movement in Brazil to regulate esports in the country. After public pressure stopped a bill from passing on the federal level in 2019, new legislation with similar language is being pushed forward, and in many cases, being approved, through individual Brazilian state governments. This movement has been surrounded by polemic episodes and conflicting sides, which The Esports Observer discovered in researching this article and will expose as facts that might explain what is happening and what may become of this subject. Prior to this