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Gamescom Plays It Safe In 2022, Returns As Climate-Friendly Hybrid Event
Like other games industry trade shows, Gamescom has been running online-only events since the outbreak of the pandemic. Its last in-person event was in 2019. Per a new report from Gamesindustry.biz, Gamescom organisers have confirmed will return to Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, this year. For those who’ve never heard of it, Koelnmesse GmbH is a…
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Twitch Explains How Another Shooting Got Livestreamed On Its Site
Thursday, an armed gunman in Halle, Germany attacked people outside of a synagogue on Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days on the Jewish calendar, killing two and injuring at least two others in the process. He livestreamed his attack on Twitch, during which he referred to himself as “Anon” (likely referencing 4chan or 8chan)…
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My Grandiose Quest To Play (And Love) FIFA’s Most Underappreciated Teams
Soccer connects people on a global scale, but when you play FIFA, it’s easy to only use your favourite teams. As a Mexican from Chicago, my allegiances lie with Liga MX and MLS, respectively, with some UK Premier League thrown in. Lately, though, I’ve found myself largely playing with obscure teams, and it’s made my…
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Just Angela Merkel, Playin’ Some Farming Simulator
Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany and Leader of the Free World, was at Gamescom in Köln earlier today. And she spent some of her time in about the most Gamescom way imaginable.