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In what seems like a drastic move to combat online toxicity, Riot Games has now disabled /all chat in the massively popular MOBA League of Legends for public matchmade games. According to an announcement from League‘s game director Andrei van Roon and lead game producer Jeremy Lee, “While /all chat can be the source of fun social interaction between teams, as well as some good-hearted banter, right now negative interactions outweigh the positives.” It also acknowledges that toxicity can also exist within team chats, but the role it plays in team coordination is too important and so disabling this aspect wouldn’t make sense at the moment. As expected, a large proportion of the response to the new measure has been negative, with many players expressing disappointment that they can ...

As gamers continue to struggle with getting their hands on next-gen consoles, Sony has now launched a direct chance to purchase a PlayStation 5. Ahead of a restock coming next month, Sony has opened up a website to sign up for a registry. The direct opportunity to purchase a PS5 console is limited to gamers with a PlayStation Network (PSN) account. Additionally, the $499 USD Standard Edition with a disc drive or $399 USD disc drive-less models being offered are limited to one per PSN account and can only be shipped to addresses in the United States. Sony will be choosing select gamers based on its supply and “previous interests and PlayStation activities.” Those lucky enough to be chosen will be contacted via email with a time and date, that will expire, early November. Head over to the So...

The gaming and fandom network G4 will be making its return after a seven-year hiatus. Originally launched in 2002, shows on TV network focused on video games and gaming culture. G4 underwent a series of mergers and acquisitions in the early aughts before ultimately shutting down in 2014. Last year, Comcast announced that it would be reviving the network and since then, G4 has started streaming beta content on Twitch, YouTube and Twitter in preparation for the relaunch. On November 16, G4 will be newly available on channels offered through Verizon Fios, Cox, Xfinity TV and Philo. The network will also “collaborate with Twitch on a multi-year promotional and commercial partnership,” according to the press release. G4 said that programming will be “produced and delivered through a first-...

Call of Duty has introduced a new anti-cheat system that intends to address the sophisticated and ever-evolving problem of cheating in its games. The Ricochet Anti-Cheat initiative serves to combat unfair play with several new features, including server-side tools that monitor analytics to identify cheating, robust investigation processes to remove cheaters and updates that strengthen account security. Additionally, the system will arrive with a PC kernel-level driver, which was developed internally for the Call of Duty franchise and will first launch for Call of Duty: Warzone later this year. The driver will improve the process of identifying cheaters and strengthen the server’s security by inspecting the software and applications that attempt to interact with and manipulate the game...

KAWS is officially receiving the Fortnite treatment. As part of Fortnite‘s Halloween event, Fornitemares, Epic Games is unveiling a series of special cards that provide hints on upcoming skins on a weekly basis. After revealing four cards last week, Fortnite has presented six cards for round two, one of which dons KAWS’ familiar iconography. Details of what the in-game collaboration will look like have not yet been revealed; however, later this week, the Fortnitemares card will be flipped to reveal the official KAWS Fortnite skin. Aside from the KAWS crossover, five other cards, which appear to front a variety of creatures, faces and pickaxes, will be flipped this week. Ahead of their reveal, Epic shared a cryptic hint about what to expect from this hand: “Week 2 is packed with new cards f...

In celebration of the recent release for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, Microsoft has now teamed up with the network to create two special-edition, custom Xbox Series X consoles featuring none other than SpongeBob SquarePants and Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. As shown in the picture above, both consoles are adorned with the two characters from head to two, coupled with similarly themed custom controllers. While neither will be offered up for sale, fans will have a chance to win them over on Twitter by retweeting Xbox’s sweepstakes post between October 11 at 7:00 a.m. and October 24 at 8:00 p.m. EDT. As for the game itself, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is a new fighting game with mechanics similar to Super Smash Bros. Tapping into the television networks’ numerous franchises a...

Following a successful collaboration between Logitech G and Riot Games on a K/DA gaming collection, the two companies have now linked up once again, this time for a full League of Legends set. Consisting of a series of four products, the new lineup features a blue and gold decorated gaming headset, mouse, keyboard and mouse pad for the dedicated MOBA players. The mouse and keyboard come in the form of Logitech G’s PRO Wireless Gaming Mouse and PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, both designed with esports performance in mind, while the PRO X Gaming Headset boasts Blue VO!CE technology for clear communications and 7.1 surround sound to provide more immersion. The mouse pad rounds out the collection with an extra-large 900mm x 400mm coverage and a beautiful image of the Summoner’s rift. For the&...

Paying tribute to one of the world’s greatest esports teams, AndaSeat has now teamed up with NAVI to create a special themed edition of its premium gaming chairs. Coming in the team’s signature colors, the latest offering is available in both a sleek black or sporty yellow colorway. The chair itself is designed with exceptional ergonomics in mind, utilizing the peripheral company’s patent-pending Re-DenseAD+ Moulded Foam as well as its AD+ design to create a seating option that perfectly fits your body. 4D armrests provide for even more customizable comfort, while its TitanSteelAD+ framework, Oc-TopsAD+ aluminum base and 60mm PU-covered wheels ensure durability and allow the chair to recline from 90° to 160° for more than 100,000 cycles. For the dedicated gamers out there, NAVI and AndaSea...