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Twitch confirms passwords, payment information are safe in latest update on security breach

In an update regarding the extensive Twitch data breach that occurred on Oct. 6, the platform officially reaffirmed users that their payment information and passwords are safe. Passwords and bank information were never accessed or at risk during the breach, according to Twitch. “Twitch passwords have not been exposed,” Twitch said. “We are also confident that systems that store Twitch login credentials, which are hashed with bcrypt, were not accessed.” Still, an unprecedented amount of information was leaked off of the streaming platform during the historic breach. Twitch seems confident

Apex Chronicles aren’t perfect, but they’re worth revisiting

Finding a new way to tell a story doesn’t make it a good way to tell a story. At the same time, that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything good to take away from the exercise. The story of Apex Legends is much like the game itself: twisting and turning, never wanting to be pinned down, and evolving into something similar, but at the same time new. Just as new legends, guns, maps, and game modes fundamentally change the way people play the game every season, Respawn continually switches up the

League player pulls off the perfect Flash to escape enemy team

Making a getaway in League of Legends isn’t always so simple, especially where you’re facing off against a full team of five enemy champions. One League player showcased how it isn’t always about being the faster champion, but about making smart moves to escape death. In a highlight clip, nPhlames and their team were on the wrong side of a team fight that saw all their teammates taken down one by one. With just the Kai’Sa player left, they made the logical decision to attempt escape. With four enemy champions

Gears 6 Appears in Nvidia Leak

Top GamesA Gears 6 release may not be far away. / Photo courtesy of MicrosoftGears 6, the sequel to 2019's Gears 5 and the sixth game in what was once known as the Gears of War franchise, appeared in an Nvidia data base leak earlier this month, renewing speculation about when the game will arrive.Injustice 3, Gears 6, Resident Evil 4 Remake… Wooow—  Charly ™▕⃝⃤ (@Carlos_MVC) September 14, 2021Gears 6 was one of dozens of titles that appeared in a list of unreleased games leaked from an Nvidia data

Sinatraa’s 6-month VALORANT suspension is over

Jay “Sinatraa” Won is now free to compete in VALORANT esports again. The Sentinels player’s six-month suspension for “failing to fully cooperate” with a Riot Games’ investigation into sexual assault allegations made against him by his ex-girlfriend Cleo Hernandez has expired. He was officially suspended by Riot in May for violating rule 8.1 of the VALORANT Global Competition Policy, but he started to serve it on March 10. “The Tournament Operator will have the right to monitor compliance with this Global Policy and the applicable Event-Specific Rules and investigate possible breaches,”

Valorant Spectrum Skin Line Revealed in Partnership With Zedd

ValorantBy Max Mallow | 11:02 AM EDTPhoto by Riot GamesThe Valorant Spectrum skin line was revealed Sept. 7 as a special drop in the item shop in collaboration with musician Zedd.Riot Games first teased the collaboration on Sept. 6. "Valorant has teamed up with Zedd to turn up the volume on something we can't wait to get into your hands. Join us for a special unveiling event," the developer said in a promotional image. Fans immediately suspected that this would be a skin line for weapons. The reveal confirmed those

Epic Games Lawsuit Reveals How Far Google Allegedly Went to Maintain Android App Market

Google worked harder than initially suspected to keep Fortnite on its Play Store. / Photo courtesy of Epic GamesAfter Epic Games last year added a way for Fortnite players on Android devices to pay it directly, circumventing the Google Play Store and cutting Google out of the transactions, Google promptly removed Fortnite from its store, and Epic Games slapped the tech giant with a suit alleging monopolistic practices.The judge in the case, Judge James Donato, unsealed a fully unredacted version of Epic's original complaint against Google (H/T Leah Nylen), and

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War season 5 roadmap reveals new game mode, guns, Zombies content, and the return of Slums

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War players can expect a lot of new content in season five, including the return of iconic multiplayer maps, the new Double Agent mode, and fresh Zombies and Warzone content.  Season five will introduce the Double Agent game mode, a new “investigative multiplayer experience.” Players are assigned one of three roles: Double Agent, The Investigator, or Operatives. The Double Agent must eliminate everyone else in the lobby or set off the explosive charges around the map to win. The Investigator can use clues to