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Activision CEO to Take Pay Cut, Waive Arbitration in Harassment Claims

Top GamesBobby Kotick, left, has asked Activision Blizzard's board of directors to significantly reduce his salary temporarily. / Kevin Dietsch/GettyImagesActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has announced he will take a steep pay cut and waive forced arbitration on sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination, or related retaliation.Kotick has been the company's steward since 2008. A pair of court cases and investigations, led by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, have accused Activision Blizzard of a culture rife with sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination. Activision

Pokémon GO Dev Diaries Episode 1 Recap: Community Days

PokémonImage provided by Niantic.On Oct. 21, Niantic published a video on the official Pokemon GO YouTube channel, marking the beginning of a new web series: Developer Diaries. Here’s what the first episode covered.In the video, Niantic Director of Global Product Marketing Micheal Steranka took fans behind-the-scenes for one of Pokemon GO’s most exciting events: Community Day. One day is chosen every month, and for six hours straight, a single Pokemon will take over the wild as their encounter rates dramatically skyrocket. Players have a chance here to stock up on

Warzone Leaker Says New Pacific Map is Not Set in World War II

Call of DutyA new leak suggests that Warzone's upcoming Pacific island map will not match the WWII setting of Call of Duty: Vanguard. / Photo courtesy of ActivisionThroughout the course of Warzone's 12-season lifespan, its community has seen its flagship battle royale map, Verdansk, go from modern day to 1984 depending on which Call of Duty title was in the limelight.When it was first announced that Warzone would be receiving a new map in November to not only replace Verdansk, but also signal the beginning of full integration between Call

Apex Legends Dev Promises Plenty of Loot in Storm Point

Apex LegendsImage courtesy of Respawn EntertainmentAn Apex Legends developer has responded to concerns over Storm Point's loot pool.Many Apex fans will be anxiously awaiting the drop of Season 11: Escape. Along with newly playable legend, Ash, a new map will be available for players to get stuck into. Having been previously teased, and become known as Tropic Island in various leaks, Storm Point will be the latest map to be added to Apex Legends. While the launch of a new season and new content is exciting, many Apex fans already

Pikmin Bloom Release Date: When is it Rolling Out?

Top GamesImage courtesy of NianticPikmin Bloom has started to roll out, but when is it releasing globally?Pikmin Bloom, the latest mobile game from Niantic, has been getting a soft launch to coincide with the series' 20th anniversary. It seems that the plan is for the game to slowly release globally in the coming days. Today, Oct. 27, Pikmin Bloom has launched in Australia and Singapore. Players looking to get in on the action in the US, UK, or other territories will have to wait just a little bit longer.The game

5 Best Fortnite Halloween Skins of All Time

FortniteImage provided by Epic Games.Fortnitemares is here, and things are getting spooky around the island. From cube monsters plaguing the island to getting eliminated by a costumed opponent, this Halloween celebration is sure to give every Fortnite player a fright. Here are the five best Halloween skins of all time to help players get into the spooky mood.Cubic chaos, hordes of creatures, and the galaxy’s greatest monster hunter, @arianagrande with Spooky Smallz!What else is in the #Fortnitemares cards this week? pic.twitter.com/Bc8lWId6FQ— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) October 19, 20215. All Hallow’s SteveAll Hallows

3 Things We Want in Apex Legends Season 11

Apex LegendsNew wildlife in Apex Legends Season 11 / Credit to EA/RespawnIn anticipation for the upcoming season, here are three things we want in Apex Legends Season 11. The Apex Legends Season 11 release date is roughly a week away and players are beginning to become excited for all of the new content coming to the game. There is a new map set on a tropical Island that will have vicious wildlife to keep players on their toes, a new legend named Ash known as the incisive instigator and a

New Valorant Agent Possibly Teased by Riot Games

ValorantCourtesy of Riot GamesWith the new Act for Valorant only a week away, everyone is very excited to see what Riot Games has in store for the newest Agent to join the game. The next Agent, who goes by Deadeye, is scheduled to join the roster starting in this next Act. The fanbase knows very little about the coming addition, and Riot has just dropped its next hint as to who Deadeye might be.pic.twitter.com/fK5uVsmYRN— VALORANT (@PlayVALORANT) October 26, 2021This teaser provides very little information about the new Agent himself, and

Madden 22 Week 7 Roster Update: 5 Upgrade Predictions

Top GamesMinnesota Vikings v Cincinnati Bengals / Andy Lyons/GettyImagesMadden 22 Week 7 is here and it is time to take a look at who's performances from the past weekend have earned a noteworthy upgrade.This week seemed to be the week of the wide receivers as some of the players on our list have been making defenses look silly.Spec Catch: ? #RatingsAdjustor @kylepitts__ ?#NationalTightEndsDay pic.twitter.com/a57Yh6fym0— Madden NFL 22 (@EAMaddenNFL) October 24, 2021Cincinnati Bengals v Baltimore Ravens / Rob Carr/GettyImagesAfter already having a bunch of amazing games this season, Chase topped it

Only 6 players hold on to perfect pick’ems halfway through the League 2021 Worlds quarterfinals

The League of Legends 2021 World Championship is quickly coming to a close. Since the start of the event, we’ve had to say painful goodbyes to former world champions, yet also welcome new competitors into the later stages of the tournament. This has dealt a major blow to the pick’ems of millions of players. Out of the 6,011,257 players that participated in this year’s pick’ems to the order of how teams advance through Worlds, only six remain perfect at the halfway point of the quarterfinals. These players successfully predicted upsets