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Blizzard Removes “Greenskin” References In World Of Warcraft

Top Gamesimage courtesy of Activision BlizzardBlizzard has removed the majority of "greenskin" references in World of Warcraft, a phrase often used by humans in-game to refer to orcs. In a recent attempt to bring World of Warcraft more in-line with modern audiences, certain references and dialogue remarks have been toned down or removed from the game. Bar a few exceptions, phrases containing the term "greenskin" have been altered or removed completely.The term "greenskin" has largely been used in WoW by Alliance and human NPCs to refer to orcs, with the

Balanced vs. unbalanced audio cables explained

Audio can be tricky. Anyone involved in audio production can attest to how even the smallest details can impact audio quality. While microphones are a big part of the process for streamers and YouTubers, audio cables are just as essential in achieving the desired audio quality. When picking a suitable cable, it is essential to know if it is unbalanced or balanced. While both work similarly, each offers different results in audio quality and limitations. This article will explain what the differences are and when to use each cable. What

Yuta Takahashi’s Magic World Championship XXVII winning decklist

Not a lot of people were picking Yuta Takahashi and Izzet Dragons to come out on top at the Magic World Championship XXVII. The tournament favorite decklists were Alrund’s Epiphany-based strategies and Mono-Green Aggro. However, Takahashi went with his gut and entered Izzet Dragons. The choice paid off and Takahashi went 10-0 in Standard to become the new world champion. This list is less focused on taking extra turns as Izzet Epiphany decks are. There are three copies of Alrund’s Epiphany in the main deck, but Takahashi didn’t rely on

Fnatic’s Upset sits out of Worlds 2021 group stage due to ‘urgent family matter’

Fnatic starting ADC Elias “Upset” Lipp has returned home to Germany and won’t play for the organization’s League of Legends roster “until further notice,” according to a statement from today. Academy ADC Louis “Bean” Schmitz will take over his position temporarily for the team’s debut at the 2021 World Championship group stage. Upset was “forced to return home” after an “urgent family matter,” the statement reads. The announcement says that the player “will until further notice not start” for the team during the group stage, but doesn’t confirm if Upset

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

How much does Ludwig make on Twitch?

Twitch has confirmed that the massive data leak earlier today is real. In the leak, Twitch’s source code was revealed, along with data such as all past comment history, Twitch-related projects, and more. Arguably, the most talked-about aspect of the leak so far is how it revealed the top Twitch streamers’ purported payouts on the platform. Many Twitch viewers were shocked by just how much their favorite streamers made, but some streamers, like xQc, have hinted that these numbers are even larger in reality for most mentioned in the leak.

How much money does NICKMERCS make on Twitch?

A massive Twitch data leak earlier today revealed 125 GB of confidential information to the world. Twitch has confirmed that the breach is real and is “working with urgency to understand the extent” of the leak. The files include Twitch’s source code, along with information on an unreleased Steam-like competitor called Vapor, comment history, creator payment history, and more. Some Twitch viewers were shocked by the leaked data, which revealed the purported top-earning streamers and their Twitch payouts. Streamer NICKMERCS is on the list, coming in fifth place as one

How much money does xQc make on Twitch?

An anonymous hacker leaked 125 GB of confidential Twitch data to the online bulletin board 4chan earlier today. Included in this breach was Twitch’s source code, AWS information, data for a yet-to-be-released Steam competitor, Twitch client data, comment history, creator payout information, and more. Twitch has confirmed that the breach is real. The contents of the breach surprised some Twitch viewers, who learned just how much their favorite streamers were making on the platform. So how much does xQc make on Twitch? The former Overwatch League pro averages around 55,000

All Roles in Hearthstone Mercenaries, explained

Hearthstone is getting a new game mode, Mercenaries, where players get to play through PvE bounties and battle other players’ teams. Players will get to assemble teams with the Mercenaries they’ll collect in the game mode and they’ll all have color-coded roles. With the game mode featuring rogue-like and RPG elements, the combat mechanics will be relatively different compared to the usual Hearthstone modes, including Battlegrounds. Mercenaries’ roles will decide on how they’ll behave in certain matchups. Mercenary characters weren’t based on the already existing cards in the game in terms of mechanics