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A YouTuber by the name of Kurt “Kurt0411” Fenech has been banned from all EA games and online services following repeated incidents of abuse and threats towards EA. It’s a pretty extreme move on EA’s part, as a complete ban against an individual is a pretty strong punishment, though Fenech has repeatedly attacked the company on his YouTube channel. Fenech, who regularly streamed FIFA games in addition to competing professionally, has had strong words for the company in the past, recently stating that EA had “killed their game and their ’eSport’” with FIFA 20....

Seemingly out of nowhere, Zach Cregger’s edge-of-your-seat horror-thriller has landed on streaming services around the world and is even continuing its theatrical runs in some markets, too. If you’ve arrived here, chances are you’re wondering: Why is the Barbarian horror movie called Barbarian? With that in mind, then, let’s get down to business. Major Story Spoilers for Barbarian Follow Why Is Barbarian Called Barbarian? Explained Funnily enough, by the time the credits roll, many folks out there may be wondering why the titular Barbarian didn’t show up in the movie....

DotEmu has released the first gameplay footage of the follow up to their successful reboot of frisbee fighting game Windjammers. Swapping out the previous game’s pixellated art for a more hand-drawn cartoon look, the sequel will also feature new characters and stages, new power moves and ’enhanced online multiplayer gameplay modes’ for those looking to get their frisbee fix with friends across the internet. There’s no specific release date yet for Windjammers 2, but expect it to arrive on PC and Nintendo Switch sometime in 2019....

On the latest Kinda Funny Gamescast (via GameSpot) Marketing Executive at Bethesda Pete Hines spoke about the new game from Wolfenstein: The New Order developer, MachineGames. Hines said that he’s played the game and described it as ‘fucking bananas’ before saying he can’t wait to show everyone what it actually is. Wolfenstein: The New Collosus has been rumoured to be the sequel to 2014’s Wolfenstein: The New Order since Bethesda’s E3 press conference in 2016, so signs point to us finding out more at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo in LA....

The 8.0 pre-patch for World of Warcraft‘s new expansion, Battle for Azeroth, is now live, rekindling the classic hatred between the game’s two factions, the Alliance and the Horde. The expansion also introduced a set of new raids and dungeons as to be expected with any new WoW expansion, as well as a variety of new features. Here are the 10 new World of Warcraft features that change the game:...

WWE 2K Battlegrounds offers arcade gameplay for wrestling fans. However, as mentioned in our official review, matches can turn into a trivial affair where you’re just mashing the same buttons and watching the AI backpedal from you every now and then. Still, if ever you’re having trouble with certain matches, here’s our guide to help you out. Note: I’ve refrained from including one-on-one matches since they’re fairly standard bouts. You could practice a bit with your power-ups, weapon usage, reversals, signatures/finishers, and more....

WWE 2K18’s latest patch is coming out today on Xbox One and PS4 and fixes a number of issues with the game. This coincides with the release of the NXT Generation DLC, which is also out today and adds Drew McIntyre, Elias, Lars Sullivan, Ruby Riot and Aleister Black to the already massive roster. Update 1.05 contains general tweaks to the MyCareer mode, balances how often AI opponents use the drag mechanic in matches, and adjusts the submission move damage display....

Sony will be offering a pretty sweet deal for those of you looking to buy Yakuza 6 in the near future. According to Kotaku, PlayStation Network will be going live with its pre-order for the game on February 16, and is giving you the chance to snap up Yakuza Zero alongside it for just an extra £10-£15. While nothing official has been announced yet, it’s a damn hot bargain considering a digital copy of the prequel will currently drain your wallet of £44....

A retail store chain in Japan called Shimamura is introducing new merchandise that will allow you to carry your favorite Pokemon everywhere you go. Five plush backpacks featuring some of the most beloved Pokemon are up for preorder at the Japanese retailer, and they are all incredibly adorable. The five backpacks included in this collection are Pikachu, Eevee, Gengar, Piplup, and Mimikyu. Each one looks like a plush version of that Pokemon alone with straps to go on your shoulder and a zipper on the back that leads to a pouch....

With most single-player, AAA games going for the open world experience is nothing new as of late, it’s surprising to see a highly anticipated game like The Last of Us Part 2 decide to ditch the trend. Titles like God of War are breaking the mold of their previous games, adding some level of openness as you traverse through the interconnected world, but The Last of Us Part 2 has a great answer to why they won’t be following the trend....

Key Points William Henry Hart is an American inventor born in the state of New York in 1829.He is most famous for inventing a calculator, which he named Hart’s Mercantile Computing Machine.Mr. Hart’s calculator did reach commercial production and was popular. You can view one on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. History of Computers and Computing, Calculating tools, Gadgets, William Hart Hart’s Mercantile Computing Machine William Hart’s story had many twists and turns (see biography of William Henry Hart)....

Capcom just announced that they will be giving hardcore fans the opportunity to pre-order a limited and pretty epic special edition of Dead Rising 2, dubbed the High Stakes Edition. Pre-orders for this are available now and are limited while supplies last; this offer is only available through Capcom’s online store. The High Stakes Edition, according to Capcom’s website is, “Taking advantage of the Dead Rising 2’s setting and going all out with this Fortune City-flavored edtion!...

It was recently announced that CD Projekt Red is working towards becoming a two-team studio that will work on both the Cyberpunk 2077 and Witcher franchises simultaneously. Along with this, it was also revealed that these are the main two series that the developer will focus on going forward. Following this announcement, many fans have started to speculate about what The Witcher 4 could potentially look like and how the franchise will change from previous titles....

It’s been a weird few weeks for live-streaming platform Twitch.tv. The most recognizable name in the business when it comes to video game broadcasting, the service seems to be in something of a freefall as of late. On the first of this month, Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, the most popular and recognizable streaming personality in the world, abandoned the site as part of a deal with Microsoft to stream exclusively on Mixer, their own platform....

Wolfenstein 2 players can now get their hands on new content, The Adventures of Gunslinger Joe DLC. The Adventures of Gunslinger Joe features former professional football player Joseph Stallion as he wades his way through more Nazis using his Ram Shackles ability. This first of three DLC packs coming to one of the better shooters of 2017. The three content packs are available in the Digital Deluxe Edition and the Season Pass which costs $24....

World of Warcraft is a worldwide phenomenon, but there is one area the game has yet to conquer: consoles. Luckily Patrick Klepek of the G4TV staff manages to corner World of Warcraft’s lead producer J. Allen Brack and pose him a few questions on the issue. Here’s Brack on the obstacles of transitioning a PC MMO to a console: Brack also mentions how World of Warcraft carries a memory commitment of around 15GB....

If you’re itching for another late ’90s-inspired first-person shooter, then you’re in luck. Wrath: Aeon of Ruin is an upcoming shooter that’s inspired by classic games like Doom and runs on the Quake engine, and it releases in 2023. And if the latest trailer shown at Realms Deep is anything to go by, it looks like one hell of a gory ride. Wrath: Aeon of Ruin has actually been around for the last few years in some capacity....

Xbox has announced that all Xbox owners can now stream directly to Twitch through their console in a new update from today. As per the Xbox Wire, players can now upload their live gameplay to the streaming service via the Capture and Share tab on the guide. No other hardware or software is necessary. However, players can plug in their own headset and webcam and add these to their streams too....

Microsoft shocked the world when it revealed the Xbox Series X design at The Game Awards 2019, beating Sony to the punch and drumming up significant interest in its next-generation console. Now Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has revealed more detailed information on what the Xbox Series X will entail in terms of specs and features. In a lengthy post, Spencer has confirmed that the Xbox Series X will use a custom-designed processor “leveraging AMD’s Zen 2 and RDNA 2 architectures....

Marvel Games head Jay Ong has revealed that Microsoft turned down the chance to make licensed games. Apparently, Marvel wasn’t happy with the general state of Spider-Man games that Activision had been producing. So it decided to pursue a new partner. Both companies, reportedly, agreed to end the licensing deal early. In a passage from Steven L. Kent’s book The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol 2 (via ResetEra), Ong described going to Xbox with the deal....