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Troubles at Activision Blizzard continue as new allegations have now been made accusing the video game giant of worker intimidation. According to Cnet, the developer has now been hit with a formal complaint from the Communication Workers of America alleging to the National Labor Relations Board that it has been intimidating workers in relation to the ongoing legal battle with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. More specifically, the complaint says that Activision Blizzard tried to stop employees from speaking up, and ”threatened or disciplined employees on account of protected concerted activity; engaged in surveillance of employees engaged in protected concerted activity and engaged in interrogation of employees about protected concerted activity.” After t...

A Japanese retro gaming fan has now managed to collect every single Game Boy game ever released. Announcing the massive achievement over on Twitter, user marumi_1985 posted a series of images depicting his complete collection of all 1,244 titles ever to have commercially released in Japan over the course of more than a decade between 1989 to 2001. The whole process took him just two years to accomplish, but the last eight games alone left him hanging since last spring. Luckily, he was able to track them down and purchase them over this summer, finally completing his entire set. “I started serious collecting in September of 2019, so this took two years,” marumi_1985 tweeted. “This is really something I was only able to do because of the support of so many people. If it wasn’t for [the help ...

EA has officially delayed the release date of Battlefield 2042. In a new statement posted on Twitter, the development team behind the highly anticipated game says that the finishing touches have taken longer than expected due to Coronavirus-related concerns, and so its original October 22 launch will now have to be pushed back to November. “Building the next generation of Battlefield during a global pandemic has created unforeseen challenges for our development teams,” the statement explains. “Given the scale and scope of the game, we had hoped our teams would be back in our studios together as we move towards launch. With the ongoing conditions not allowing that to happen safely, and with all the hard work the teams are doing from home, we feel it is important to take the extra time ...

Whether you’re a competitive PUBG contender or just a casual Fortnite player, mobile gaming can get pretty fiddly when stakes are high, the adrenaline is pumping and your fingers are slipping all over the touchscreen. Fortunately, gaming peripheral expert Razer has now come to the rescue with its all-new mobile gaming finger sleeves. Designed with grip and control in mind, the sleeves are constructed out of nylon, spandex and conductive silver fibers to create a sweat-absorbent material that at the same time offers nimble agility and touchscreen compatibility. The sleeves can be worn on both your thumbs or your index fingers and at 0.8mm thick, you’ll still retain plenty of dexterity. For the avid mobile gamers out there, Razer’s new finger sleeves are now available over on its websit...

Following a PlayStation-only weekend of Call of Duty: Vanguard last month, Activision is now offering the chance to play the Beta version of the multiplayer game across all platforms. From September 16, 6PM BST, Call of Duty: Vanguard Beta will be live to play absolutely free on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X or S, Xbox One and PC via Battle.net, and unlike previous times no pre-order, or Xbox Live Gold membership, will be required for this open period. Players can progress and rank up in the Beta and experience Vanguard’s intense, adrenaline-fueled Multiplayer — which includes new weaponry, field upgrades and killstreaks — that can be unlocked by earning XP. What’s more, those who reach level 20 within the Beta will receive the Rat-A-Tat weapon blueprint at the launch of Vang...

Announced at the start of the year and released in China and Japan, the ASUS Republic of Gamers x IKEA Gaming collection is now set for a stateside release. Building on its aim to create a better everyday life for the many people, the Swedish furniture specialist teamed up with ASUS’ gaming sub-brand to cater to the over 2.5 billion gamers worldwide. In a collision of expertise, the duo created an expansive range of high-performing products and solutions for a gaming setup. The collection of over 30 furniture and accessories serves to “democratize the gaming experience by creating relevant, functional, beautiful and affordable products and complete gaming solutions.” “We know a lot about gamer needs, pain points and expectations, and we want to design solutions for ultimate, immersive gami...

Konami has just announced the upcoming release for a Rush Duel Duel Disk from Yu-Gi-Oh!. This life-size Duel Disk for the simplified version of the OCG/TCG attaches to players’ arms and has over 100 original voice recordings along with sound effects. Each zone is also able to reproduce different sounds depending on if a card is placed on them — like Maximum Summons. Other details include a Life Point counter, Field Spell and extra deck compartment, and an ID slot. Releasing with the Rush Duel Duel Disk are three Secret Rare Foils — Seinaru Barrier (Mirror Force), Blue-Eyes White Dragon, and Sevens Road Enchanter. Look for this set to release on December 18 for a price of ¥7,700 JPY (approximately $70 USD). ❰???? ???? ???? ????❱Rush Duel Duel Disk❗️Release Date: December 18th,...

Nintendo has unveiled an all-new cinematic trailer for Zynga and Lucasfilm Games’ upcoming multiplayer combat game, Star Wars: Hunters. Taking place in the aftermath of Return of the Jedi, this latest Star Wars gameplay will connect players in real-time for battles in maps inspired by the franchise’s iconic locales. The trailer showcases a battle between a Sith warrior and a Mandalorian bounty hunter that grows larger as several other characters, including Stormtroopers and a droid with the moniker J-3D1, join in on the chaos. The game, which was first announced during the February 2021 Nintendo Direct, is set on the planet Vespaara, where hunters from all over the Star Wars galaxy convene for team-based brawls. Playable characters include a “dark side warrior” named Ri...

Razer has just unveiled its new Wolverine V2 Chroma Xbox Series X/S controller, dubbed by the company as its most advanced pro controller to date. Retaining most of its Wolverine V2 predecessor’s best features such as its Mecha-Tactile buttons and D-pad, the new offering adds even more to the already competitive controller. Razer’s Chroma RGB lighting now runs down both sides of the device, creating just the right ambiance for your gaming sessions, while four new back triggers accompany the two additional top bumpers to provide more multifunctional buttons than ever before. The triggers also feature a Hair-Trigger Mode with stop-switches that allow for better control, and the thumbstick caps are interchangeable with other shapes and sizes to enable a more comfortable experience. For those ...

Sony announced on Tuesday that it would soon be launching a major system software update to the PlayStation 5. Hideaki Nishino, Sony’s senior vice president for platform experience, wrote in a blog post on Tuesday that the second major update would launch tomorrow, September 15. The update includes enhancements to the PS5 console experience, including Control Center customization and an updated Game Base. The new enhancements also include 3D audio support for built-in TV speakers and an M.2 SSD storage expansion, which allows gamers to store and play PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and media apps directly. Expanded mobile features with support for PS Remote Play will also be included in the update, along with the ability to view and share screen broadcasts on the PS App beginning Thursday, Se...

After more than four years since the console’s original launch, Nintendo has finally given fans one of their most coveted features on the Switch: the ability to pair Bluetooth audio devices with the handheld. Announcing the news over on Twitter, Nintendo says that the long-awaited feature will finally make its way to the device in the latest update. While it’ll now enable Bluetooth pairing with audio devices, the feature is only usable for audio output to your headphones or earbuds and won’t support input from any microphones. As the company’s support page points out, the Switch will also only be able to connect to one Bluetooth output at a time, although it’ll save up to 10 paired devices on the console. Most importantly, you’ll only be able to use up to two wireless controllers while you...