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When Does Far Cry 6 Become Available to Preload?

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Top GamesWe've compiled a complete list of all dates and times when Far Cry 6 becomes available to preload across the globe. / UbisoftWe've compiled a complete list of all dates and times when Far Cry 6 becomes available to preload across the globe.Far Cry 6 puts players in the shoes of Dani Rojas, an anti-fascist rebel fighting against the dictator Anton Castillo for the freedom of Yara. Violence has broken out across the island as citizens join up with the Libertad front to protest against Castillo's brutal regime. All

Reflecting on a Year of Stories Told by Black Creators

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Time Stamp: September 30, 2021 1:12 PM - Modified On: September 30, 2021 - Published By:
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Black Creator SpotlightA year of interviews with Black game developers. / Photo by DBLTAP2020 was a summer of rage. Three high-profile killings of Black people — Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd — led to a flood of protests demanding justice. I marched at some of those protests, but it was hard to escape the feeling of helplessness. We could chant for hours, some of us could get maced and arrested, and we could come back to do it all again. But the power to create real change lay

Activision Blizzard Hit with Federal Labor Board Complaint

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Time Stamp: September 15, 2021 1:21 PM - Modified On: September 15, 2021 - Published By:
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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

Pokémon UNITE player’s team surrenders winning game 15 seconds from finish

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Just like other MOBA-style games, Pokémon UNITE is a team-based game, meaning that even the most skilled players have to rely on their allies in some capacity. During a recent game, one player discovered the hard way that even when your team is winning, it doesn’t mean they can’t throw the game. In a highlight clip, one player was in the final stretch of a three vs. three game where their team looked to be up and dominating the opposition. As the final seconds crept in, a surrender vote was

Jagex reverses decision to block HD mod from Old School Runescape after fan backlash

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Time Stamp: September 8, 2021 8:41 PM - Modified On: September 8, 2021 - Published By:
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Less than 24 hours after shutting down a visual mod for Old School Runescape that would bolster its appearance and bring it into the HD realm, Jagex has reversed its decision and announced the mod will be supported for a limited time. In a blog post, the Old School team shared that after hearing community feedback they’d held discussions regarding their decision to ban the mod. “We hear your feedback loud and clear and we’ve been discussing that feedback all day and, while discussions continue, we absolutely intend to act

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

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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,

#ADayOffTwitch appears to lead to slight drop in viewership

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Time Stamp: September 2, 2021 11:04 PM - Modified On: September 2, 2021 - Published By:
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#ADayOffTwitch, the phrase-turned-hashtag trended all day on Twitter yesterday as numerous content creators took a day away from streaming on Twitch to highlight issues such as “hate-raiding” and transparency on the platform. With 57 million hours watched on Twitch yesterday, according to statistics from Sully Gnome, it is tough to determine exactly what kind of impact the day off had. Compared to the past four Wednesdays, the platform had slightly less viewership and fewer hours streamed. During the four Wednesdays in August, Twitch had around 61 to 65 million hours

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

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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