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Activision Blizzard Hit with Federal Labor Board Complaint

Top GamesThe Communications Workers of America has filed a labor complaint against Activision Blizzard . / Photo courtesy of Activision BlizzardA union has filed a federal labor board complaint against Activision Blizzard, accusing the company of violating federal labor law through coercive rules, actions, and statements.The complaint, lodged with the US National Labor Relations Board on Sept. 10 by the Communications Workers of America, alleges that Activision Blizzard "threatened employees that they cannot talk about or communicate about wages, hours and working conditions," per Bloomberg. It also says Activision told

Big PS5 update with long-awaited storage expansions arrives Sept. 15

One of the biggest updates for the PlayStation 5 is coming tomorrow with user interface improvements, new social functions, audio enhancements, expansion of mobile features, and the long-awaited capacity to increase storage via an external SSD. Sony’s senior vice president Hideaki Nishino talked about the update that will be released worldwide on Sept. 15 in a PlayStation blog post today and thanked all beta update participants who tested the features that will be available tomorrow. Starting tomorrow, players will be able to download, copy, and launch PS5 and PS4 games,

What are GMK keycaps?

Keyboard customization is becoming more common as more users seek new ways to make their setups stand out and express themselves. While there are numerous ways to customize a keyboard, many enthusiasts choose GMK keycaps for their unique designs and high quality. GMK keycaps are custom keycaps that often come in unique designs and patterns. They provide users with an alternative to regular keycaps and often have limited production runs to add some exclusivity.  What are GMK keycaps made from? Keycaps made by GMK come in the Cherry profile that’s

Pokemon GO Furfrou Debut Gives Trainers the Option to Change Forms

PokémonFurfrou's debut during the Pokemon GO Fashion Week event will also bring a new function to the game. / Niantic LabsFurfrou's debut during the Pokemon GO Fashion Week event will also bring a new function to the game.Trainers will be able to catch Natural Form Furfrou on Sept. 21 to Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., local time. However, those who know this Pokemon from the main series games know that its shaggy white fur isn't the only look Furfrou can sport. The famous "Poodle" Pokemon is best

How to change the color of your name in Twitch chat

The ability to chat on Twitch is one of the flagship features of the platform. And for many people, badges, usernames, and name colors on the platform help them create a unique feel while chatting. Naturally, your username will appear as a random color in a Twitch chat, but it doesn’t always have to look that way. You can adjust the color of your username in a chat by navigating to your chat settings.  While you’re watching a stream, you can click the “Chat Identity” button, which appears to the

Tripwire Interactive Ex-CEO Issues Exit Statement Regarding Anti-Choice Tweet

Top GamesTripwire Interactive's ex-CEO, John Gibson, has issued a public statement following his departure from the studio. / Tripwire InteractiveTripwire Interactive's ex-CEO, John Gibson, has issued a public statement following his departure from the studio.Gibson "stepped down" from his role in the company after tweeting public support regarding the inaction of the United States Supreme Court against a controversial Texas bill. The bill—now law—has been referred to as the "effective overturning" of a decades-long precedent protecting reproductive choice."As an entertainer I don’t get political often," he originally wrote in a

Twitch Streamers are Planning a ‘Raid In’ Protest Against Hate Raids, Inaction

Top GamesThe collection of streamers who sparked the original #TwitchDoBetter demonstrations announced a new tactic: a "raid in." / TwitchThe collection of streamers who sparked the original #TwitchDoBetter demonstrations announced a new tactic: a "raid in."Rek It, Raven (@RekItRaven)—simply known within the community as "Raven"—announced the decision on Wednesday, Sept. 8, in a short thread on their official Twitter account. "After careful consideration we are moving ahead with a 'raid in' on Twitch," they wrote, "Obviously we are still working out logistics but the floor is open to questions, comments,

Maneater Co-Developer Shipright Studios Cuts Ties with Tripwire Interactive Due to Anti-Choice Sentiment

Top GamesShipwright Studios, co-developer of the shark-simulation game "Maneater," has cut all ties with Tripwire Interactive over anti-choice remarks. / Shipwright StudiosShipwright Studios, co-developer of the shark simulation game "Maneater," has cut all ties with Tripwire Interactive over anti-choice remarks made by the latter's president.The decision was made after John Gibson, president of Tripwire, published a tweet on his official Twitter profile applauding the United States Supreme Court for its silence and subsequent allowance of the controversial and allegedly inaccurately named anti-abortion bill in Texas. The bill—now law—has banned the