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Japan Opens the 2020 Olympics With Kingdom Hearts, Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy Theme Songs

Japan is the host for the summer Olympics and they opened the show last night in the most Japan way possible.

Snoop Dogg Accidentally Twitch Streams on Mute for Almost a Week

Okay bear with us, it's a slow news week and since I read claims that Snoop Dogg has been streaming for over a week on mute, I had to do my due diligence and figure it out for myself.

A Look Back at Some Classic Case Designs for PS1 Games

Travel with us back to the '90s.

How to Put the ASS Back in Mass Effect

After removing close-up butt shots from Mass Effect 2 & 3, modder Scottina123 has put the butt shots back in your face.

Blockchain Based Games Give Us a Glimpse Into Our Virtual Future

Is blockchain gaming here to stay in a competitive and real way? Games like Zed Run and NBA Top Shot show the possibility for wealth and success...

Pro-Gamers Accused of Scamming Fans With Sketchy Crypto Coin, "Save the Kids"

They were trying to save the kids, as much as they were trying to profit off of their influence. FaZe Clan announced today that Kay has been removed from the team and Jarvis, Nikan and Teeqo, have been suspended.

TV-Style Commercials Are Coming to Video Games, Because Of Course They Are

With the rise of F2P video games like Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Roblox, advertisers are trying to get their products in front of consumers who are becoming unreachable.

The GTA 6 Rumors Are Coming From a Known Battlefield 2042 Leaker

Believe what you will, but know this, we're not getting GTA 6 until Rockstar decides they're ready.

NPC TikToker William Knight (@grandrisingapp), Reminds us ''There is No Such Thing as Coincidence''

There is no such thing as a coincidence.

Outriders: Waste Your Time, Not Your Money

If you are a GamePass subscriber, Outriders is worth the download and play through, but if you're thinking about buying this title new, you probably shouldn't

Abandoned Sex Doll Prompts Search and Rescue in Japan

And it's not the first time this has happened.

The Kids Are NOT Alright

YouTuber sensation and admitted cheater, Dream is trying to break into the music industry.

Put Your Geography Skills to the Test With GeoGuessr

GeoGuesser gives international players the opportunity to do exactly that by making a game out of Mapillary and Google Street View. The...

Injustice 2 Mobile Celebrates Pride With "Queer Bashing" Event, Issues Apology

The company has since released an apology after a failed attempt to spotlight queer gamers, specifically, their own queer characters.

Chubby Aloy Triggers Alpha Male Meltdown

Aloy has caused rot in the brains of men.

Twitch Announces Pools, Hot Tubs, and Beaches Category - Says it Will Not Ban Hot Women

Twitch is fighting for your right to simp!

Twitch Suspends Advertising on Hot Tub Streamer Amouranth's Channel

Amouranth, the queen of the hot tube streamers, has been hit with the demonization hammer.

The Rise of the Gamer Girl Aesthetic and What it Means For Women

The recent rise in popularity of the gamer girl aesthetic does not actually benefit female gamers.

The Queen's 24 Karat Gold Wii is For Sale on eBay

Video game collector Donny Fillerup, who we assume is a totally real person, has decided to part with his Golden Wii that was originally made for the Queen of England.

Ryan Reynolds as Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 2 is a Perfect Casting

It has been confirmed that Warner Brothers is turning Mortal Kombat into a three-parter, with the possibility for more films in the Mortal Kombat universe, and fans are making their voices heard about who they want to play the charismatic showman, John Ca

Hot Tub Streamers Have Reached a Boiling Point on Twitch

Many Twitch community members think Twitch has been lax about enforcing their 'vague' community standards, creating a gap for the rise of Hot Tub streams.

Game Trends: Why Cozy Core Is On the Rise

Cozy gaming, or what is known as "cozy core" is gaining popularity among younger gamers, who are looking for a more relaxed gaming experience.

The Call of Duty: Warzone Nuke Event Was Pretty Stale

Dr. Disrespect makes a gooCall of Duty has been a mainstay in the gaming world for nearly a decade. And we can't help but wonder if their impact is starting to wane. d point.

20 Vintage Gaming Ads Full of WTF

Indie Developer Behind 'Warzone' Starts GoFundMe for Legal Battle with Activision

Indie developer, Randy Ficker is asking the community to help support his fight against the corporate bullies who are trying to steal his hard work.