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Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has asked to receive minimum $62,500 salary until diversity goals are achieved

In a letter to Activision Blizzard employees and shared on the company’s investor relations page, CEO Bobby Kotick said he’s asked the board of directors to reduce his pay to the “lowest amount California law will allow,” which is $62,500 for salaried employees. The Oct. 28 letter describes the goals and milestones that Kotick hopes Activision Blizzard can achieve over the next few years. Kotick said his compensation will stay reduced until the board determines that the company has achieved those goals. He said this is to “ensure that every

Philadelphia Fusion Sign MN3

OverwatchPhoto courtesy of Philadelphia FusionThe Philadelphia Fusion announced they have signed Overwatch Contenders star player Jae-hee "MN3" Yoon to their active roster as of Oct. 27. MN3 previously played for T1, Philadelphia Fusions' Overwatch contenders academy team.Given the plethora of departures many teams including the Fusion have experienced during the offseason, calling up MN3 to the Overwatch League should come as no surprise. MN3 showed fantastic prowess throughout Contenders this year and helped lead T1 to a third-place finish in Season 2: Korea earlier this month.MN3 has dominated Contenders, now

Xbox Game Studios Reportedly Developing Cloud-Based MMO

Top GamesXbox Game Studios may be working on gaming's first cloud-native MMO. / Photo courtesy of XboxXbox Game Studios and Finnish studio Mainframe are working on a cloud-based MMO that players will be able to play on almost any device, according to a pair of insiders.Windows Central reporter Jez Corden kicked off rumors about the project when he mentioned it on a recent episode of The Xbox Two podcast."I do know that Microsoft's working with a studio in Finland, or at least I've heard they're working with a studio in

Astralis at the Stockholm Major: Last hurrah, or new dynasty?

Astralis are the most successful organisation in the history of Counter-Strike. That is undeniable; the litany of tournament wins, the months upon months spent at the very top of the world rankings, the Majors to their name. Four Majors to be precise, the last three they have won on the bounce. At this point, with two years having passed since the last, it is almost difficult to remember anyone but Astralis winning a major; indeed, many newer fans of the game watching now will have never experienced anyone other than

RNG and PSG Talon square off in rematch with Worlds 2021 playoff seeding on the line

This article is written in partnership with DJ Esports. All odds presented are at the time of publication and are subject to change. Group C in the 2021 League of Legends World Championship will conclude on Oct. 17. Of all the matches on the final day of play in this group, the rematch between Royal Never Give Up and PSG Talon stands out. RNG sit in first right now with a 3-0 record, while PSG have only dropped a game to the group leaders. The first time these squads met

New World Jewelcrafting Guide: tips and tricks

In life, a fine piece of jewelry gives an outfit just a little bit extra something. In New World, jewelry isn’t just an accessory to fashion: it can give you extra buffs and benefits that give you an edge in combat. At the Stonecutting table, players can craft cut gemstones that fit into any piece of gear with an empty gem socket. What gemstones you cut, and where you put them, determines what effect or bonus is applied. However, you can only wear many pieces of gear you can wear

New World Weaving Guide, tips, and tricks

One of the foundational materials of any crafting trade skill in New World is cloth, made up of Fibers collected from Hemp plants found throughout all of Aeternum. Hemp can be harvested at any Harvesting level, and can mostly be found in grassland areas, but also appear in forests. There’s a step between Harvesting and crafting various pieces of armor, tools, and weapons, however, and that’s called Weaving. Here’s a simple guide to Weaving in New World. Basics of Weaving in New World Weaving is the refining of Fibers into

New World Harvesting guide: tips and tricks

The resources of Aeternum are up for grabs, and New World‘s robust crafting system providing a plethora of ways for you to refine those resources into weapons, armor, tools, and much more. The foundation of the New World trade skill system is the gathering skills, and one of those that will get plenty of use during your time playing is Harvesting. Harvesting is the gathering of plants and crops, and it’s vital to crafting virtually all types of items. Here’s our full guide to Harvesting in New World, including the

How to Heal in Back 4 Blood

Top GamesImage courtesy of Turtle Rock Studios, Warner Bros. Interactive EntertainmentLearning how to heal in Back 4 Blood could be the difference between success and failure. Here's what you need to know.Back 4 Blood officially launches on Oct. 12, but some players who preorded certain editions of the game have been getting stuck into it early. Turtle Rock Studios' new team zombie shooter promises plenty of horde-destroying action, but nestled between the common Ridden are some truly deadly foes. Players are going to need to learn how to heal if

How to Fix Untrusted System File Error in Apex Legends

Apex LegendsImage courtesy of Respawn EntertainmentHere's how to fix the "untrusted system file" error which might pop-up when you try to launch Apex Legends on Steam.Apex Legends has had its fair share of bugs, glitches, and errors over its lifetime. At best, they can be frustrating, other times they might render the game unplayable. One certain error which players have been been receiving lately is a pop-up message, which reads: "untrusted system file (D:Program FilesSteamsteamclient64.dll)" or some variation on that.The good news is that it's not really anything to worry