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Blizzard Technical Artist Calls for Political Violence Against Trump Supporters Before Disabling Online Presence

Blizzard Technical Artist Calls for Political Violence Against Trump Supporters Before Disabling Online Presence

The fallout from Activision Blizzard’s unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives took a dark turn this week when a Blizzard technical artist, Kyle Hickey, made an incendiary post on Facebook that appeared to call on his social media followers to commit violence against supporters of President Donald Trump.

‘Rings of Power’ Season Two Lost 60% of the First Season’s Audience According to Third-Party Ratings Report

‘Rings of Power’ Season Two Lost 60% of the First Season’s Audience According to Third-Party Ratings Report

The Luminate TV and Film Report for 2024 paints a grim picture for Amazon’s The Rings of Power, with season two performing a staggering 60% worse than its predecessor. Despite Amazon’s efforts to spin the narrative, the billion-dollar series appears to have been abandoned by a significant portion of its audience, cementing its place as one of the most costly entertainment failures in recent memory.

‘Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP’ Producer Yoshimi Yasuda Says Modern Game Devs are Losing Creative Freedom, An Interview by Vara Dark

‘Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP’ Producer Yoshimi Yasuda Says Modern Game Devs are Losing Creative Freedom, An Interview by Vara Dark

I had the privilege of sitting down with Yoshimi Yasuda, President of Dragami Games and Producer of Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP. We discussed the team’s nerves about remastering the beloved cult classic, the balance between artistic vision and market demands, and his philosophy on creating unforgettable gaming experiences.

Japanese YouTuber Claims Video Criticizing ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Gameplay Struck Down 12 Times for ‘Hate Speech’

Japanese YouTuber Claims Video Criticizing ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Gameplay Struck Down 12 Times for ‘Hate Speech’

Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been under fire for months, but the controversy has now escalated into censorship allegations. Japanese YouTuber Shohei Kondo had his gameplay critique of Assassin’s Creed Shadows removed from YouTube a reported 12 times, with “hate speech” cited as the reason for the takedown.