video game controversies
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Leaker Says Konami Pulled Silent Hill Pics It Apparently Doesn’t Want You To See
A well-known leaker who goes by the username Dusk Golem has obtained and shared several images from a supposed in-development Silent Hill game on Thursday. The screens, posted to Dusk Golem’s Twitter account, weren’t up for long. According to the leaker, Konami swiftly swooped in to take those images down, though the specific reason for…
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Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Everything You Need To Know
Pokémon GO Fest 2022, the biggest event in the massive mobile game’s calendar, is confirmed for the 4th and 5th June this year. For the not-inconsiderable sum of $US14.99 ($21), the weekend will include rotating habitats, Land Forme Shaymin, shiny debuts, and “customised special research,” where players can set their own difficulty levels. We’ve all…
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Report: Frustration At Riot After It Drops Vaccine Mandate In Rush Back To Office
League of Legends maker Riot Games is back to the office beginning this week and not everyone’s happy about it, according to a new report by Waypoint. Following local guidelines, the LA-based company dropped its vaccine and mask mandates even as covid-19 continues to spread, leading one current employee to liken it to Riot playing…
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New Activision Blizzard Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Harassment, Retaliation Endured By Woman For Years
A new lawsuit against Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard by a current employee raises fresh allegations of sexual harassment at the publisher, this time focused on leaders in Blizzard’s IT department. According to the lawsuit, the current employee was repeatedly subjected to unwanted advances, touching, and inappropriate remarks. She says she was retaliated against…