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Nordic Games announces plans to re-brand itself as THQ Nordic, reviving the THQ name and moving forward with development on new entries in classic THQ franchises. In December of 2012, THQ declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, after having been a consistent part of the video game industry since 1989. THQ tried its best to stay alive, but some bad investments like the uDraw tablet, relying too heavily on licensed games, and the higher cost of game development ultimately did it in....

Hot tub streamers on Twitch continue to rise in popularity, but many are discovering that Twitch has banned the mention of hot tubs on their official channel. Mentioning hot tubs will result in the message not being posted because of “conflicts with the channel’s moderation settings.” Why did Twitch ban just one word though? The hot tub meta is a lot to unpack. The “Hot tub meta” has become a point of contention for many Twitch viewers....

The California lawsuit claiming that Twitch’s female streamers were “extremely exacerbating” a man’s sexual compulsions has received an official response from Twitch’s legal team. To start, Twitch has asked the courts for the lawsuit to be dismissed under California’s anti-SLAPP laws, which protect people and businesses from spurious lawsuits. But Twitch also adds that its Terms of Service protects it from responsibility for user-created content. SLAPP stands for “strategic lawsuits against public participation....

For millions of viewers around the world, Twitch streams provide a constant source of entertainment. Featuring many popular titles like Fortnite and League of Legends or even Just Chatting sessions, the platform continues to grow its viewership thanks to the streaming community. But even on a normal day, there is a chance many unexpected things could occur. Before the rise of streaming, newsworthy or exciting gaming moments could only spread through word of mouth, images, or niche video clips on social media....

One of the simulation games that you can play on Xbox Game Pass is called Two Point Hospital, but it can be hard to start as a beginner. There are so many facets to the game that can make it difficult to figure out how to sustain a hospital for the long-term. Many find themselves tapping out of an area after they earn one star due to the fact that they are bankrupt....

With Assassin’s Creed Revelations being the third Assassin’s Creed adventure in as many years, many gamers are bound to start wondering two things: how long this series will go on and does Ubisoft simply rush this games out to hit an annual holiday release? While the answer to the first question is a bit more complicated, and will leave fans getting a LOST feeling, the answer to the second question should provide some comfort....

When it was announced that Call of Juarez: The Cartel would be leaving the Wild West and moving to a more modern setting, fans were a little apprehensive. Sadly, their fears ended up becoming reality as The Cartel ended up being very lackluster. However, fans may be able to breathe a sigh of relief as a recent survey from Ubisoft shows that the next Call of Juarez game is likely going to make the trip back to the Old West....

Valheim may challenge players to survive a dangerous purgatory as they try to prove their worth and enter Valhalla, but at least it doesn’t ask them to go it alone. Not only can players join their friends for all manner of adventures, but they can also tame wolves, earning a loyal companion who will accompany them on journeys and protect them from enemies. The first step to taming a wolf in Valheim is to find one, which means players will need to make their way to the mountainous regions of the map....

The best VR headsets to buy 2019: Top virtual reality gear What is the Valve Index? The headset Integrated headphones with off-ear design Headsize adjustment wheel Eye relief and IPD slider The integrated speakers Integrated ultra-nearfield flat panel speakers 37.5mm off-ear Balanced Mode Radiators (BMR) 40Hz - 24KHz Frequency Response 6 Ohm Impedance Aux Headphone Out 3.5mm Display visuals Dual 1440x1600 LCDs Up to 144Hz refresh rate 20 degree wider Field of View than HTC Vive IPD adjustor with 58mm - 70mm range How does the Valve Index work?...

PC and console gamers alike can breathe a sigh of relief: Half-Life 3 will not be a Steam Machine or SteamOS exclusive. Steam Machine designer Greg Coomer confirmed the news, putting to rest any speculation that Valve might use their extremely popular franchise to push sales of their new platform or self-contained console. The speculation hit a fever pitch after DICE Creative Director Lars Gustavsson said that all it would take is “one killer app” for the Linux OS to gain traction....

Yesterday marked the beginning of the next console generation, with the official launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Naturally, pre-orders of Microsoft’s latest console have begun reaching their destinations, although getting the Xbox Series X intact may be a different story. FedEx employees haven’t exactly had the best track record lately, especially regarding the new Xbox. Among other things, one customer is accusing a FedEx driver of trying to steal their Series X....

Aside from the stellar writing and off-the-wall humor, one of the best things about Virgo Versus the Zodiac is its tight combat system. Inspired by a number of different JRPGs and their combat systems, Virgo Versus the Zodiac allows for a lot of customization and experimentation. It encourages a ton of creativity, making it both fun and maybe a bit overwhelming. Although the game does have its own tutorial, it barely represents just how deep the battle system can be....

Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Season 3 brings a highly-anticipated Verdansk rework, which is the biggest change the map has seen since it launched in the Spring of 2020. Verdansk ‘84 has now arrived in Warzone, and there are plenty of new locations to discover. This guide will cover each of the major new locations you will find across Verdansk ‘84, as well as some important changes to iconic areas....

Earlier today, a series of clips from the upcoming The Last Of Us Part II began making the rounds online. The leak follows yesterday’s announcement that both TLOU2 and Iron Man VR are going to be delayed indefinitely. The footage has popped on a number of different Youtube channels throughout the day and Sony has been DMCA’ing the videos like a game of leaker Whac-A-Mole. Currently, the clip is available on a channel called PS5 Intel....

Thanks to the most recent Ubisoft Forward and a recent announcement from Microsoft, Watch Dogs: Legion fans are getting a bunch of new information about the upcoming game. Now, about six weeks out from the game’s release date, people who want to buy the game for PC can know exactly what will be required of their machines to run Watch Dogs Legion. Watch Dogs: Legion will be the newest installment in the Watch Dogs series, following up Watch Dogs 2, which was released almost four years ago....

Ever since its announcement in April 2019, fans have been desperately awaiting a localization announcement for Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. The game, which is a mashup of the Persona series of turn-based RPGs with social sim mechanics and Koei Tecmo’s Dynasty Warriors franchise of action games, was seemingly indirectly announced a few months ago during Koei Tecmo’s financial earnings report. It seems now that the publisher has walked back this announcement, as Persona 5 Scramble is absent from its newly published Q2 earnings report....

This Westworld article contains spoilers. William, in his customary black suit, is giving a speech in front of a group of high-rollers at the end of Westworld season 4’s second episode, “Well Enough Alone.” He commands the stage, cracks a few jokes, then announces not just a resumption of theme park activities, but a new golden age. For Delos? Perhaps. Or maybe, William is just giving away the theme of Delos’ newest historical attraction....

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX has graphics meant to emulate a storybook, but there’s one Pokémon that didn’t turn out so hot. Poor Ekans, it seems, originated from the Uncanny Valley. The world of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX evokes watercolors and stepping into a fantasy realm of delight. The game sort of succeeds in this, as visuals are pretty, but the limited number of animations per Pokémon can make characters’ movements feel a little stilted....

As the popularity of the open world action RPG continues to grow, so do the expectations for releases in this genre. Luckily, The Outer Worlds is a game that is able to pass even the highest of quality standards. Sticking to classic RPG tropes such as character builds, countless quests, interesting characters, in-game achievements, and most importantly, player choice, The Outer Worlds has managed to become one of the most talked about games in recent memory....

On its surface, The Outer Worlds doesn’t exactly look like a game that’s been inspired by Greek mythology, as it’s typically compared to games like Fallout thanks to the post-apocalyptic society, even in its super capitalistic space, found within the game. However, Obsidian has taken great care when selecting the names of certain planets in The Outer Worlds. For some planets, the namesake is easy to decipher after knowing the Greek myth of the same name, like the planet Olympus and its atmospheric dwellings....