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First Post! March 30, 2020

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Hey Shacknews, it's time for First Post! Let's officially kick off our day of posting. Please take a look. Ping Pong Ladies The ladies who play ping pong on the sidewalk are out again! ? pic.twitter.com/sFTu4wZVQC — Mary Kish (@MerryKish) March 29, 2020 I am probably going to be playing some frisbee golf in my backyard as the weather improves. Animal Crossing: New Horizons remains great I'm trying to evict him myself... pic.twitter.com/7fKrUl7Npy — serreli ? ACNH Tea Lily (@basilof221b) March 29, 2020 Do you have an island resident who

League Of Legends Studio Riot Games Donates $1.5 Million To LA Anti-Coronavirus Efforts

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League of Legends developer Riot Games has made a donation of $1.5 million to various Los Angeles-based groups in an effort to aid coronavirus relief efforts. As reported by The Wrap, LA mayor Eric Garcetti announced at a press conference that Riot and its co-founders have donated more than $1 million, but it turns out the total figure is actually higher than what he suggested."We are blessed here in LA to have industries that not only fuel our city but our country and our world's economy. Gaming is one of

Square Enix Responds To COVID-19 Crisis

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 6:22 PM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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Square Enix has become the latest publisher to comment on the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus). In a blog post, Square Enix Americas and Europe CEO Phil Rogers started off by saying the teams at Square Enix are supporting each other and their families and friends, as well as the gaming community at large, during this stressful time.Rogers said Square Enix has been following the health and safety guidelines that local governments have put forward recently. In February, Square Enix stopped allowing domestic and international business travel for its employees, in

Funimation Has Delayed Dub Releases So Employees Can Work From Home

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Time Stamp: March 18, 2020 10:51 PM - Modified On: March 18, 2020 - Published By:
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The coronavirus is now affecting the anime industry, with Funimation being the latest company to close their offices and have employees working from home.Over on the Funimation blog there is a much longer explanation on why this decision was made. The safety and health of the employees has been deemed more important than getting out the dubs on time, but Funimation will still strive to deliver as best they can during this epidemic while keeping their employees safe.“The safety of our Funimation family is our highest priority right now, so

I Had A Netflix Party, And It Was The Most Fun Part Of My Day

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Recently, a Chrome extension came along called Netflix Party, and it allows you to watch Netflix content with friends, at the same time, without having to be in the same room. It does this by syncing your streams and providing a chat room, where you can talk to each other and mock movies and TV shows to your heart's content. After testing it with some coworkers, I decided to host my own streaming party.Right now, it's tough for a lot of people. Our routines are shaken up because of the

Best Movies, TV, And Games For Social Distancing

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Time Stamp: March 18, 2020 3:49 PM - Modified On: March 18, 2020 - Published By:
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The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, has changed a lot in the past couple of months. In addition to the obvious impact it's had on the general population, the numerous casualties, and the overwhelming pressure it's placed on healthcare workers, the coronavirus has also hit the game industry and the entertainment industry in unprecedented ways.Major conferences like E3 have been canceled or postponed, things are getting delayed, and offices worldwide are asking employees to work from home. Now with the rise in shelter-in-place orders and many parts of the United States

Read The Heartfelt Note That Ubisoft’s CEO Sent To Employees About COVID-19

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Time Stamp: March 17, 2020 9:48 PM - Modified On: March 17, 2020 - Published By:
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Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has sent a memo to the company's global staff regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. It's a heartfelt and emotional note wherein Guillemot commends his teams for their effort and contributions during this trying time."We are now in a pandemic, with far-reaching effects on our daily lives," Guillemot said in the memo, which was obtained by Kotaku. "At this exceptional juncture, it is essential that we take special care of ourselves and our loved ones. The health and well-being of Ubisoft team members is our primary concern, and

GTA Online And Red Dead Online Events Will Continue During Coronavirus, Rockstar Says

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Time Stamp: March 17, 2020 7:01 PM - Modified On: March 17, 2020 - Published By:
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Despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) threatening to disrupt its development workflow, Rockstar Games isn't planning to stop its ongoing content updates for Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Online.In a message posted on its official Twitter page, Rockstar Games said it is maintaining a weekly programming schedule and more events and activities for Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Online are coming. These are typically a mix of experience bonuses, new missions, and clothing items, and they occasionally contain older content brought back for a limited time.Like several other

A Note From GameSpot About The Novel Coronavirus

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 6:52 PM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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The novel coronavirus' impact is widespread, affecting work, public events, travel, schools, and much more. Most importantly, it's having a real impact on people's lives--their health, their livelihood, their relationships. Its impact is being felt within our industry as major gaming events are canceled, movies delayed, and productions postponed, at a time when so many of us are turning to games, movies, and TV to help keep our spirits up and to stay connected.At GameSpot, we always aim to give you, our audience, the best and most comprehensive coverage of