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Amazon delaying ‘nonessential’ shipments to focus on coronavirus needs

Source Node: https://www.shacknews.com/article/116991/amazon-delaying-nonessential-shipments-to-focus-on-coronavirus-needs
Time Stamp: March 18, 2020 4:51 AM - Modified On: March 18, 2020 - Published By:
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If you have a game for pre-order with Amazon, you may want to check again, because the seriousness of the coronavirus outbreak is leading to the retailer delaying 'nonessential' shipments for the immediate future. Undeniably, the biggest story in the world continues to be the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. It has essentially brought life as everyone knows it to a screeching halt, as nations scramble to protect themselves and others by stopping the virus from spreading any further. For many across the United States, it has led to

Read The Heartfelt Note That Ubisoft’s CEO Sent To Employees About COVID-19

Source Node: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/read-the-heartfelt-note-that-ubisofts-ceo-sent-to-/1100-6474900/
Time Stamp: March 17, 2020 9:48 PM - Modified On: March 17, 2020 - Published By:
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Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has sent a memo to the company's global staff regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. It's a heartfelt and emotional note wherein Guillemot commends his teams for their effort and contributions during this trying time."We are now in a pandemic, with far-reaching effects on our daily lives," Guillemot said in the memo, which was obtained by Kotaku. "At this exceptional juncture, it is essential that we take special care of ourselves and our loved ones. The health and well-being of Ubisoft team members is our primary concern, and

Watch WWE’s ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin Have Fun With An Empty Arena

Source Node: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/watch-wwes-stone-cold-steve-austin-have-fun-with-a/1100-6474871/
Time Stamp: March 17, 2020 3:05 PM - Modified On: March 17, 2020 - Published By:
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As the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic continues to lead to event cancellations and postponements around the globe, things are getting very strange and surreal in the world of professional wrestling. It's already been announced that WWE will be moving the upcoming Wrestlemania 36 event to the WWE Performance Center, presenting it in front of a live audience. However, the company is also broadcasting its weekly TV shows from there.That brings us to a truly bizarre moment, perhaps one of the weirdest in WWE history. On the March 16 episode of Raw,

Cyberpunk 2077 on track as CD Projekt RED goes remote in response to COVID-19

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 8:35 PM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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CD Projekt RED is switching to remote work to battle risks of coronavirus, but the studio remains committed to the September 2020 release for Cyberpunk 2077. As the world continues efforts to contain and combat the coronavirus (COVID-19), CD Projekt RED has become the latest to announce it will shift to remote work to ensure the safety of its employees. That said, the Cyberpunk 2077 developer ensured fans that it remains dedicated to delivering a great experience come September 2020, implying Cyberpunk 2077 is still on track for the time

Defining the Next Generation: An Xbox Series X Technology Glossary

Source Node: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-glossary/
Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 8:11 AM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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As we enter a new generation of console gaming with Xbox Series X, we’ve made a number of technology advancements across hardware and software that will take your gaming experience to the next level. We’ve created the below guide to help familiarize yourself with some of the new terms we’re introducing to describe the tech and functionality of Xbox Series X.   Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) – As part of commitment to responsiveness for the next generation of console gaming, Xbox Series X supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)

Xbox Live Usage Spikes As People Stay Home During Coronavirus Outbreak

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 1:27 AM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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Microsoft's online gaming network, Xbox Live, is experiencing increased demand as people stay home from work and school amid concerns around the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirmed this in a tweet, saying Xbox Live "usage is up on almost everything." He went on to thank his operations and IT teams, and those working for "all the companies" that supply online services at this time.Given how many workplaces and schools are closed due to the virus outbreak, it makes sense that internet usage overall would increase, and this

LCS 2020 Suspended; Finals Will Move From Dallas To Los Angeles

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Time Stamp: March 13, 2020 9:03 PM - Modified On: March 13, 2020 - Published By:
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League of Legends Championship Series commissioner Chris Greeley has announced that LCS 2020 has been postponed in order to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The finals have also moved locations."As the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to grow, we're committed to keeping the health and safety of players, fans, and everyone who makes the LCS possible at the forefront of every decision we make," Greely said in a tweet (embedded below). "And so, it was an incredibly difficult call to make, but this afternoon we decided, after much

Malmö, Sweden — Dom har fallit i patent- och marknadsdomstolen i målet mellan Konsumentombudsmannen och Elec Games Ltd gällande måttfull spelreklam (English translation follows)

Source Node: https://globalgaming.com/2019/11/22/dom-har-fallit-i-patent-och-marknadsdomstolen-i-malet-mellan-konsumentombudsmannen-och-elec-games-ltd-gallande-mattfull-spelreklam/
Time Stamp: November 22, 2019 6:19 AM - Modified On: November 22, 2019 - Published By:
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Dom har fallit i patent- och marknadsdomstolen i målet mellan Konsumentombudsmannen och Elec Games Ltd gällande måttfull spelreklam 22 november 2019 – Global Gamings maltesiska dotterbolag Elec Games Ltd stämdes i patent- och marknadsdomstolen i december 2018 av Konsumentombudsmannen som ansåg att Ninja Casinos marknadsföring stred mot kraven på måttfull spelreklam. Idag har patent och marknadsdomstolen meddelat sitt beslut till parterna. Patent- och marknadsdomstolen har gått på Konsumentombudsmannens linje och ansett att dåvarande marknadsföring brast i måttfullhetshänseende. Global Gamings vd, Tobias Fagerlund, kommenterar domen: ”Patent- och marknadsdomstolen förtydligar idag det

Malmö, Sweden — Global Gaming 555 AB Interim Report January-September 2018

Source Node: https://globalgaming.com/2018/11/22/global-gaming-555-ab-interim-report-january-september-2018/
Time Stamp: November 22, 2018 3:12 AM - Modified On: November 22, 2018 - Published By:
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Quarter 3, July – September 2018 Revenue up 93 percent to SEK 253.1 (131.4) million. Operating profit increased to SEK 60.3 (42.1) million. Profit after tax increased to SEK 54.3 (37.0) million, corresponding to SEK 1.33 (0.96) per share. Cash flow from operations SEK 59.8 (60.8) million. Interim period, January – September 2018 Revenue increased to SEK 679.5 (283.4) million, corresponding to a growth of 140 percent. Operating profit SEK 130.6 (80.0) million, up 63 percent. Profit after tax SEK 109.0 (70.4) million, corresponding to SEK 2.70 (1.82) per share.

Insert coin: Level up your player support experience

Source Node: https://unbabel.com/blog/gamescom-2018-learnings/
Time Stamp: September 19, 2018 10:34 AM - Modified On: September 19, 2018 - Published By:
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If you’re wondering if I’m a gamer, I’m not.I don’t play video games every day, I don’t crowd my mobile phone with gaming apps, belong to any gaming community, I’m not even that good at them! However, from time to time, I do play a game or two. I’ll get excited and even start screaming to the lifeless screen in front of me — and that’s when my inner gamer, dormant most of the time, comes out to play.For this reason, going to Gamescom 2018 was an entirely new experience