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Activision Blizzard and the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have agreed to a lawsuit settlement worth $18 million USD. According to reports, the gaming company will start an $18 million USD fund to pay compensation for employees, put a stop to its discriminatory practices, contract a consultant to “ensure compliance,” improve training and the process of its performance review to avoid any future offenses and, finally, comply with future audits from the EEOC. “We will continue to be vigilant in our commitment to the elimination of harassment and discrimination in the workplace. We thank the EEOC for its constructive engagement as we work to fulfill our commitments to eradicate inappropriate conduct in the workplace,” Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick said in a statement...

Topps has just announced its foray back into the world of basketball trading cards with an exclusive partnership with Overtime Elite (OTE). As a transformative new sports league that fosters the talents of young up-and-coming basketball players, Topps is looking to showcase some of the league’s names in card form with the introduction of its first four players — Jalen Lewis, Bryce Griggs, TJ Clark, and Izan Almansa. “At OTE, giving our athletes as many ways to connect with fans as possible is a top priority and partnering with Topps is an integral piece of that,” said Aaron Ryan, OTE Commissioner and President. “Having your own trading card is something many kids dream about, especially young athletes, so to have Topps on board to make these dreams a reality is a huge deal for us and our a...

Resident Evil 4 will be available to play in VR on Facebook‘s Oculus Quest 2 beginning October 21, the company announced on Monday. The survival-horror game, which was originally released on Nintendo GameCube in 2005 with a third-person view, will now be playable from a first-person perspective for the first time. Players can engage in gameplay in both seated and standing positions using the Oculus Touch controllers. VP of content at Facebook Reality Labs Mike Verdu claims the game “will bring new richness and depth to the Resident Evil experience you know and love.” Resident Evil 4’s move into VR, which was first announced in April, will be exclusive to the Quest 2, meaning the game will not be playable on Facebook’s original Oculus Quest. Along with the official release date’s ...

After unveiling the classic N64 and SEGA Genesis three-button controllers for the Switch during its recent Direct stream, Nintendo has now also announced the release of the latter console’s six-button controller. The drops will come sometime next month for Switch Online subscribers alongside a massive DLC pack that’ll make available a whole roster of games from both the N64 as well as the SEGA Genesis. Despite the excitement for the releases, however, Nintendo will only be releasing the six-button version domestically in Japan. Polygon has confirmed with Nintendo America that only the three-button option previously unveiled will be making its way stateside. “Different regions make different decisions based on a variety of factors,” said a representative from the company. “For the U.S. and ...

If you’ve already owned countless black gaming peripherals and are looking for something a little different, SteelSeries has now launched its limited-edition Ghost Collection, offering a refreshing take on some of its most coveted products. Just like its name suggests, the new two-piece collection comes dressed in a clean white, gray and translucent colorway paired with vibrant RGB lighting to create a spectral aesthetic perfect for both your battle station and your Twitch streams. On the keyboard side, the company’s award-winning Apex 7 TKL model brings players a premium gaming experience via its integrated OLED Smart Display with on-board storage, allowing it to function as a command center whether in-game or for your communications apps such as Discord, while its sturdy aluminum frame, ...

Gaming specialist Secretlab has collaborated with Warner Bros. to add a dash of the Dark Knight to its Magnus Metal Desk. The Dark Knight Edition Magnus Metal Desk includes a Dark Knight MAGPAD Desk Mat, adding a Batman-themed black plush leatherette desktop surface to the desk. The Batman logo has also been applied to Secretlab’s cable management conduits, clips and sheath accessories. Secretlab offers an ecosystem of handy magnetic accessories to attach to the Magnus Metal Desk, adding functionality and personalizing its aesthetic. The special edition Magnus Metal Desk would pair perfectly with Secretlabs TITAN Evo 2022 Dark Knight Edition gaming seat, first revealed back in August, to create a Bat Cave vibe for your gaming station.  The Magnus Dark Knight Edition is available to pr...

Nintendo Switch Online is upping the ante with its new membership plan. Gamers will now have a much more expansive portfolio to choose from, including a library of classic Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis games. Nintendo fans will have the opportunity to ready their favorite N64 games like Mario Kart 64, Super Mario 64, Yoshi’s Story, Mario Tennis, Dr. Mario 64 and Zelda to play online with up to four players. Additional SEGA Genesis classics to look forward to include the nostalgic Sonic Hedgehog, Streets of Rage and Strider, just to name a few. The membership program will act as an additional benefit to the existing Nintendo Switch Online features and will still give gamers access to over 100 classic NEW and Super NES games. Players will still have the ability to try their hands at exclusive...

Earlier this August, it was announced that SEGA will be closing its legendary nine-story Ikebukuro location on September 20. This week, fans filled the bustling streets of the Ikebukuro district of Tokyo to say a final goodbye to the beloved game center at a ceremony held by Sega to mark the end of an era. Outside the arcade was a sign that read “Thank You for 28 Years” in Japanese. Staff wore the same message on shirts, while loudspeakers were heard playing “Hotaru no Hikari” set to the tune of “Auld Lang Syne,” a common song played when Japanese stores are closing. A countdown was held prior to the arcade’s official closure, after which Sega Ikebukuro Gigo’s manager gave a speech to the fans who have come out for this momentous occasion. To avoid any speculation, he reassured fans that C...

Ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Diablo 2: Resurrected, Blizzard Entertainment has delivered a live-action trailer starring Simu Liu for its remastered title. Building on the theme of the Diablo series, the Shang-Chi lead is seen walking into an ominous church seeking the confessional. Confiding with the priest on the other side, Liu asks for forgiveness for the sins he is about to commit. When asked by the priest what he is planning to do, the actor notes that he will need to succumb to greed to obtain the power he desires to kill his enemies. The trailer ends with Liu giving into the darkness and the Diablo 2: Resurrected logo accompanied by flames. Diablo 2: Resurrected serves as a remaster of the iconic 2000s title complete with graphical improvements of monsters, heroes, ite...

Pokémon Unite is now available on iOS and Android devices. Originally launched on the Nintendo Switch in July, the free-to-play MOBA game now features full cross-platform play and account linking across Switch and mobile devices. The platform expansion comes with a host of additional game updates including the introduction of Unite Squads, the arrival of the second battle pass season Galactic Ghost 094, a new Spectator Mode allowing players to watch friends and select players, and more in-game events and held items. Following the welcome introduction of Blastoise, Pokémon Unite producer Hoshino promises in a letter to all Aeos Island trainers to add more playable Pokémon and engaging content going forward for an increasingly enjoyable experience. The game is available for download on the A...