Several major companies that either stream or work with video games, including Twitch, Microsoft and YouTube, said they were investigating recent allegations of misconduct that surfaced online in recent days, according to statements.
Over the weekend, a host of sexual misconduct and racism allegations were made against many in the video gaming world, some of whom use Twitch, YouTube and other platforms.
On Sunday, streaming service Twitch said it would look into claims of sexual harassment by its users, business partners and others, according to statements from the company.
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PHT remembers video games: 'Hit the Ice' in so, so many different ways
Every week, PHT will spotlight hockey video games you might not have heard of, ones you fondly recall, and ones we'd all like to forget. In this edition, we look at "Hit the Ice." It's likely best remembered as an arcade game. As you'll find out, though, you could play "Hit the Ice" on many different machines.
We probably won't see another game quite like "Hit the Ice," in at least one specific way. Here's why.
In pouring over footage of "Hit the Ice," I felt a tinge of sadness. But it wasn't the sort of bittersweet nostalgia one might feel while lamenting the general lack of arcade-style sports games.
What video games have been made into movies?
Video games have always been the first choice for filmmakers and producers for adapting to the big screen. The principle behind this is very clear, as the video game properties with big names have the ability & the potential for bringing a large number of fans to the theatres.
In the past few years a trend of adapting popular video games into movies has been occurring in Hollywood. But it can't be said that the attempts have been successful for the film directors.
The best 2020 games so far to fill your summer lockdown hours
I know. I know . It feels like 10,000 years have gone by. But it's true. We're six months into the year, and that means we have six months worth of games to distract us, in their own ways, from what's going on outside.
As the summer weather sets in, you're probably spending more time browsing through the assortment of (relatively) newly released games. Nothing beats the heat like an engrossing story that keeps you glued to your TV for multiple hours, right?
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Dozens of Women in Gaming Speak Out About Sexism and Harassment - The New York Times
Gamers began sharing their stories after a Twitter user who posts as Hollowtide tweeted about an unnamed "top" player of the online game Destiny on Friday night, referring to the person as a "scum lord." Three female streamers, JewelsVerne, SheSnaps and SchviftyFive, saw the post and decided to come forward about their experiences with the gamer in question, who is known online both as Lono and SayNoToRage.
In interviews with The Times, when asked to describe their experiences with Lono, the streamers asked a reporter to refer to their public statements on Twitter, TwitLonger and Twitch .
Video game review: The Last of Us Part II a barrier-breaking piece of art
The action-adventure game, The Last of Us Part II, developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation 4 was released Friday and places players back into the sneakers of a now 19-year-old Ellie. Credit: Sony via TNS
Questionable character moments push players to analyze their morals paired with a range of combat situations to make The Last of Us Part II a real game-changer.
The action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation 4 was released Friday and is set five years after its predecessor, The Last of Us.
Startups working with video games are changing how businesses work
From luxury brands playing virtual tennis to snazzy pixelated outfits, the boundaries between the digital realm and “the real world” are being erased by startups and video games.
Through their collaboration, users of the startup’s Tennis Clash game can tap into Gucci-branded outfits and gear. The pair will also host a special tournament, “the Gucci Open” starting next Thursday (25). During the event, users will face off in a special tennis court.
'Fortnite' appears to remove police cars from video game
As players embark on the third season of "Fortnite," some players have noticed the absence of police cars.
According to The Wall Street Journal , which cites a "person familiar with the game's development," Epic Games removed police cars from the game after last week's update ushering in a new season.
"I wouldn't say it's a political statement," the Journal's unnamed source said. "I think it's just us being sensitive about the issues many people in our audience are dealing with."
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