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Demon Slayer Knockoffs Lead To Arrests In Japan

Posted: 29 Jul 2021 09:30 AM PDT

The president of a Yokohama-based wholesaler was arrested for allegedly violating Japan's Unfair Competition Prevention Act by selling millions of dollars worth of knockoff Demon Slayer merchandise.

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Halo Infinite Has 'Drop Weapon' Button, So Don't Kill Me To Get Sniper

Posted: 29 Jul 2021 09:00 AM PDT

Halo Infinite has been marketed by Microsoft and creators 343 Industries as a return to classic Halo. But that doesn't mean everything is the same as before. For example, 343 has added a drop weapon button to the game, a series first that will help anyone who needs to give their buddy a power weapon, among other…

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New Pokémon Snap Adds Free Content, Like More Monsters

Posted: 29 Jul 2021 08:00 AM PDT

It's been three months since New Pokémon Snap came along to brighten up our Switches, meaning there's a fair chance you've explored far and wide, and perhaps even snapped 'em all. So good news: a free update is arriving August 3, adding in three new areas, and 20 new Pokémon.

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The Ascent Makes Good On Cyberpunk 2077's Promise

Posted: 29 Jul 2021 07:30 AM PDT

Every now and again, a game comes along that simply blows you away.

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Power Rangers Restaurant Opens In Japan

Posted: 29 Jul 2021 07:15 AM PDT

Your dreams eating curry in a restaurant filled with Power Rangers merch and memorabilia are now a reality. Behold, the Super Sentai Restaurant.

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I’m Obsessed With These Low-Rent CSGO No-Scope ‘Hacks’

Posted: 28 Jul 2021 06:25 PM PDT

People try all sorts of things to get an advantage in CSGO, PUBG, Fortnite, or any competitive game. But recently, I've been stuck watching one player's gloriously low-rent efforts to improve their sniping.

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Rare Street Fighter II Anime Finally Translated Into English

Posted: 28 Jul 2021 04:40 PM PDT

In 1995, a big exhibition took place in Nara honouring Japan's first capital city, Fujiwara. Among the sponsors and partners helping out was Capcom, who went to the trouble of commissioning a 27-minute Street Fighter II movie that was only available on VHS at the venue, at the time.

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Amazon MMO New World Trolled With Real Facts About The Company

Posted: 28 Jul 2021 02:30 PM PDT

Amazon Games' New World launched in closed beta last week. When they aren't having their expensive GPUs melted by the massively multiplayer online role-playing game, users may also be treated to some anti-Amazon truth-spitting courtesy of a player curiously named AmazonOfficial.

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Ubisoft Workers Decry Industry's 'Culture Of Abuse'

Posted: 28 Jul 2021 01:00 PM PDT

A new open letter signed by almost 500 current and former Ubisoft employees announces their solidarity with the workers at Activision Blizzard, demands movement from their own leadership, and calls for systemic change across the entire video game industry, Axios reports.

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Twitch Streamers and Devs Help Activision Blizzard Walkout With Boycotts, Money

Posted: 28 Jul 2021 11:30 AM PDT

As employees at Activision Blizzard prepare for today's Walkout for Equality, streamers, developers, and gamers from around the world are showing their support through charitable donations, game boycotts, and by signal-boosting the event.

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Inside Blizzard Developers’ Infamous Bill ‘Cosby Suite’

Posted: 28 Jul 2021 11:05 AM PDT

Since news broke last week of widespread allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination at Activision Blizzard via a legal complaint from the state of California, many top male developers there, both current and former, have responded with shock and dismay.

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If You Have Xbox Games With Gold, Try Darksiders III In August

Posted: 28 Jul 2021 10:52 AM PDT

Another month, another batch of Games With Gold. As always, these games are only "free" if you have an active Xbox Live Gold membership, or subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Without further ado, August 2021's Games With Gold are:

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