Following the ban of controversialTwitchstreamer Natalia “Alinity” Mogollon for a violation of the site’s guidelines, the streamer took to social media to condemn the ban and strongly hinted at leaving the Amazon-owned service for a competitor. Alinity’s response to her second ban fromTwitchcame shortly after the hammer was dropped on her, and social media users responded to it with their takes.In 2020,Alinity received her first ban from Twitchfollowing a wardrobe malfunction that occurred during a stream....

Bethesda’s upcoming titleStarfieldhas a certain air of mystery about it. Although it announced the game in 2018, it took quite some time to actually get a sense for what the game was about. Even now,Starfieldfans don’t have a very clear picture of what it’s like to playStarfield; Todd Howard says the studio looks forward to showing off gameplay in summer 2022. Though fans have a pretty limited picture of gameplay, the actual world ofStarfieldgrows more familiar by the day thanks to a steady stream of concept art....

The second season ofAmerican Horror Storiesis already off to a more impressive start than its first and manages to pay homage to a beloved season of the original series,American Horror Story. The first episode of the spin-off series' second season is titled “Dollhouse,” and stars Denis O’Hare, who has appeared inMurder House, Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, Roanoke,andDouble Feature. Additional members of the cast include Kristine Froseth, Houston Jax Towe, Abby Corrigan, Simone Recasner, Maryssa Menendez, and Emily Morales-Cabrera....

After the twoTwitchstreamers were banned for three days for performing ear-licking ASMR on the platform, the short ban on Amouranth and Indiefoxx has now ended. The bans have caught the attention of users as well as topTwitchstreamers, and many are wondering what will happen next. The ASMR controversy on Twitch comes following the hot tub meta that occurred during April and May of this year. Hot tub streams were largely made popular by Indiefoxx and Amouranth, who soared past Pokimane for top female streamer on the site due to the controversial content....

Anime has brought so many kinds of characters to life. There are strong females in its ranks that are memorable and range from having serious personalities to eccentric ones. Some of them even look cute and usually have innocent personalities that make fans love them; in fact, this concept basically led to the creation of a subgenre called “cute girls doing cute things”. However, not all female characters fall within this category....

TheApex Legendscommunity is very passionate about its battle royale, often sharing art with one another orcommunicating directly with theApex Legendsdevelopment team. Now entering year three, Respawn Entertainment’s shooter has come a long way.Minecraft, on the other hand, is a canvas for artists, and those who enjoy the game are able to create unbelievable masterpieces that cannot be accomplished almost anywhere else. Right now one Japanese fan is combining the two....

Apex Legendsis gearing up for its Global Series Season 2 by adding cross-platform accessibility. Announced during EA Play Live 2021, this is happening due to the unexpected number of participants in the previous ALGS. The winning prize in the professional circuit forApex LegendsGlobal Series Season 2 is a total of $5 million USD, a step up from last year’s $2.5 million USD prize. Along with the bigger pot comes more competition for amateurs and pros alike due to cross-platform play, ultimately started because the community exceeded the developer’s expectations in total hours watched for Year 1....

Summary Pokemon GOhas pulled the curtain back on its “Rediscover” campaign, which aims to bring lapsed players back to the augmented reality mobile game by tempting them with major updates.Pokemon GOhas been one of the world’s most popular mobile games since it was first released in the summer of 2016. A huge part of this success is thanks to Niantic regularly releasing new updates to keep fans engaged. Recently, Niantic released aPokemon GOteaser trailerthat pointed to big updates coming to the game, though it stopped short of providing details....

Game announcements have been flooding out over the past week, but few would have expected one of the most interesting surprises to be a newArkanoidgame.Arkanoidis a 1986 arcade game in which players break different arrangements of blocks with bouncing balls using their paddle and power-ups. NowArkanoidis coming back with a new release for PC and consoles in 2022.Arkanoid: Eternal Battlewill mix the retro gameplay ofArkanoidwith modern multiplayer – including abattle royale mode....

The first official trailer forAssassin’s Creed: Valhallapremiered over a week ago, and fans have already begun to formulate a multitude of theories regarding the upcoming game. The trailer left a lot unexplained, especially with regards to changes in gameplay mechanics. Though, the Ubisoft creative director has now posted a cryptic, yet insightful tweet on the Eagle Vision mechanic inAssassin’s Creed: Valhalla. Assassin’s Creedis one of the most prominent and universally recognized gaming franchises ever created....

Atomic Hearthas been an absolute favorite in the gaming world since its release, thanks to its action-packed gameplay and exquisite graphics. The action-adventure game allows players to craft the weapons on their own as the game progresses. There are many melee weapons inAtomic Heart, and Zvezdochka likely appeals to every player. It packs a powerful punch and certainly helps playersget through intense fights. However, since its blueprint is a random spawn, players can find themselves at a loss when trying to obtain Zvezdochka....

Part of being good is knowing when punishing evil goes too far.Baldur’s Gate 3presents a situation with a young tiefling girl who attempted to steal a sacred relic in the Druid Grove. Her punishment is pending but it could be deadly without intervention. Her parents, Locke and Komira, flag down the player just outside of the entrance to the circle. Players who agree to help the couple can go talk to Kagha right away....

Summary There is a generation of FPS shooters that hold a special place in gaming history. Titles such asWolfenstein,Quake,andDoomwere groundbreaking releases that pushed the genre to new places. For a certain age bracket, these games were often what brought people into gaming in the first place. Over the last few years, there has been a rise in developers releasing games heavily influenced by these original classics. Known as"Boomers Shooters,“these games recreate the feeling ofpure FPS chaotic funthat the originals did so well....