Video Games

Phil Spencer Announces New Microsoft Initiative Aimed At Promoting Inclusitivity and Safety in Gaming

May 22, 2019

Microsoft has recently announced a new initiative which aims to “continue building a safe and inclusive gaming environment for everyone” by combating the “growing toxic stew of hate speech, bigotry and misogyny...

Pro Gamer Tfue Sues FaZe Clan Over “Oppressive” Contract – Believes Company Violated California Law!

Jorge Arenas

May 21, 2019

Video Games

Professional gamer, Turner Tenny aka Tfue, is taking FaZe Clan to court over what he calls an "oppressive" contract. The pro gamer is citing a California law called the Talent Agency Act along with the Californ...

China Implements New Regulations Banning Blood and The Word ‘Kill’ In Video Games

Spencer Baculi

May 17, 2019

Censorship, Video Games

The Chinese government has instituted more restrictions regarding the appearance of violent content in the media, with a new regulation banning the appearance of blood or the use of the word ‘kill’ in video gam...

Trans Pride Flag Easter Egg In Latest A Hat in Time DLC Sparks Infighting Among Fans

Spencer Baculi

May 15, 2019

Video Games

An easter egg concerning a hot button social issue in the latest A Hat In Time DLC expansion has sparked outrage from some players who believe the easter egg is an example of the continuing politization of vide...

Bethesda Takes Down Promotioanl 'Elsweyr' Tabletop Module Amid Accusations of Plagiarism

Bethesda Takes Down Promotional ‘The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr’ Tabletop Module Amid Accusations of Plagiarism

Spencer Baculi

May 9, 2019

Video Games

Bethesda has taken down their promotional Elder Scrolls tabletop role-playing game, Elsweyr, after the game was accused of plagiarizing a 2016 Dungeon & Dragons adventure. Elsweyr was released to fans fo...

Fullmetal Alchemist and Valkyrie Anatomia

Fullmetal Alchemist Crosses Over with Valkyrie Anatomia

John F. Trent

May 9, 2019

Anime, Video Games

Fullmetal Alchemist just crossed over with Valkyrie Anatomia: The Origin mobile game. The new crossover event will allow players to unlock brothers Edward Elric voiced by Romi Park and Alphonse Elric voiced ...

US Senator Josh Hawley Introduces Anti-Loot Box, Anti-Microtransaction Bill to US Senate

Spencer Baculi

May 8, 2019

Video Game Culture, Video Games

An American Senator has proposed a new bill aimed at protecting customers, specifically children, from manipulative monetization methods in video games, such as loot boxes or ‘pay-to-win’ microtransactions. ...

Former Claptrap Voice Actor David Eddings Claims He Was Previously Physical Assaulted By Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford

Spencer Baculi

May 7, 2019

Video Games

David Eddings, the former voice of Claptrap in the Borderlands series, has stated that Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford physically assaulted him during the 2017 Game Developers Conference. Eddings recently inform...

NetherRealm Studios "Actively Looking Into All Allegations" of Hostile Work Environment and Abusive Management Practices

Mortal Kombat 11 Developer NetherRealm Studios “Actively Looking Into All Allegations” of Hostile Work Environment and Abusive Management Practices

Spencer Baculi

May 6, 2019

Video Game Culture, Video Games

In response to reports of employee mistreatment and hostile work place environments, Mortal Kombat 11 developer NetherRealm Studios has indicated that they will open an internal investigation into the troubling...

Sonic the Hedgehog Creator Yuji Naka Praises Fans for Getting Sonic Redesigned

John F. Trent

May 6, 2019

Movies, Video Games

Sonic the Hedgehog creator Yuji Naka took to Twitter to praise fans for getting Sonic redesigned in the upcoming feature film. Naka, who created the character alongside Naoto Oshima, Hiokazu Yasuhara, and Yu...