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As one of the most popular streaming platforms on the web,Twitchhas a responsibility to make sure streamers and viewers feel they have a place they can hang out and view content without becoming the victim of online abuse. Last year, theAmazon-owned site was subject to a series of hate raids, in which streamers were targeted by a flood of hateful messages, mainly from bot accounts. While the site did implement some measures to try and counter it, it seems as though people from the LGBTQA+ community are, once again, being targeted....

Summary APalworldplayer made the mistake of building their base while holding a rocket launcher and the results were explosive. Pocket Pair’s open-world adventure game of exploration, combat, and catching battling creatures, is moving through early access and steadily building a following of fans.Palworldhas drawn comparisons to Pokemon for its monster capturing mechanics and other features but, in important ways, it’s managed to distinguish itself from the classic franchise. Notably,Palworldhas added base-building to the mix....

Summary Professional esports players are very particular about the gaming peripherals they use. At that level, it is essential to have the gear that works best for you and will not fail you when needed the most. This gives manufacturers the opportunity topromote their gaming gearthrough these esports professionals, and they frequently sign agreements with esports teams and players for the same. Furthermore, streaming on Twitch and YouTube presents another opportunity for esports professionals to showcase their favorite gear to thousands of viewers....

Valorantcontinues to be impressively successful during its closed beta. Invitations continue to roll out as Riot grows more confident inValorant’s server capacity, and launch grows ever closer. But with launch looming, players are beginning to question the lack of certain features and options. One question that answered by Riot recently regards a pure solo matchmaking option inValorant,or, more specifically, why there isn’t a pure solo matchmaking option inValorant. InValorant, players are able to queue either as a solo player or as a team....

It’s common for gamers to try and make predictions about the future of their favorite franchises. There are many YouTube channels built around exactly that. However, it’s rare for these predictions to be even remotely similar to reality. When guesses are correct, it’s usuallya prediction about an already announced gamewith plenty of information to base it on. However, a total shot in the dark still manages to hit the mark every once in a while....

Summary When Nintendo releasedSuper Smash Bros.on August 02, 2025, it proved to be one of the most game-changing fighters in the genre’s history. While fighting games had existed for several years beforehand,Super Smash Bros.stood out from the competition in several ways. While it was a curiosity at launch, it would eventually grow into one of Nintendo’s biggest franchises. In fact,Super Smash Bros' sheer uniqueness was likely one of its biggest strengths....

Short films are often used in horror to create intense and punchy scares. The brevity of the format allows for less bloat and a lot more focus on the important things like terrifying monsters and short and sharp jump scares. There are hundreds of YouTube channels dedicated only to showcasing short-form horror. As bite-sized frights, short films are often used as proof of concept for stories, although not every short film is designed to become a longer format project....

Modern movies and television like to point to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the epitome of interconnected storytelling, but theStar Warsuniverse has been doing it for just as long. The original trilogy of movies, the prequels, the sequel trilogy, standalone movies, and animated series are all connected in a uniqueStar Warstimeline. Comic books, novels, and games flesh out the universe as well, though they aren’t all as connected. Now, one of the characters from the animated arm of theStar Warsuniverse is headed to Disney Plus....

Summary WhileAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsreceived critical acclaim and became the best-selling game of the series, the sequel may want to look to Nintendo’s other trailblazers likeThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildfor ideas about where to take the wholesome slice-of-life simulator next. With a development and release cycle hovering between three and five years, some are already anticipating thata newAnimal Crossinggame will be announced soonsinceAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswas launched in 2020....

The last few years have seen plenty of innovation in terms of what online multiplayer shooters can be. Games likeApex LegendsandFortnitepopularized the battle royale genre with their free-to-play models that changed the idea of what a live service game is. When it launched in 2020,Call of Duty: Warzonequickly established itselfas one of the biggest names in the online shooter market, and now thatBattlefield 2042is set to release later this year, it seems like all the major AAA shooter franchises will be trying their hands at perfecting the live service title....

Summary Battlefield 2042is introducing a new voice chat moderation tool, enhancing in-game communication and player behavior.Battlefield 2042is an FPS game developed by DICE and published in 2021 by Electronic Arts. From the very start, the game has faced significant backlash from players because of numerous bugs in the game. The developers have released several updates and patches to address these concerns and make the game better. This latest update introducing chat moderation ensures that players abide by the fair play rules EA has established....

Summary The overwhelming majority ofisekai storiestake placein a world of high fantasy.This means, apart from magic and monsters, there are also various intelligent races and species living together, such as elves, dwarfs, goblins, orcs, and the one who is often considered to be the master of evil,demons. Contrary to popular belief, however, demons in the isekai genre are rarely confined to their traditional “Evil Incarnate” role. They can be charming, they can be endearing, and they can be hilarious as well....

The following article contains spoilers forBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever.For the past 14 years, Marvel Studios has been perfecting the art of the cameo which often come in different shapes and forms, so it’s really no surprise thatBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreverfeatures both the good and bad parts such appearances can bring to a movie. Surprisingly, 2018’sBlack Pantherachieved its unprecedented success without having to rely too much on special appearances, namely limiting itself to Everett Ross, who justifies his place as the link between America and Wakanda, as well as a minor showing from Bucky Barnes and the late Stan Lee....