Audio player loading… Twitch (opens in new tab) saw a resurgence of hate raids over the weekend, as "bad actors" spammed the channels of women and LGBTQ+ streamers with hateful and homophobic chat messages. The raids are reportedly originating from Cozy.tv, a streaming platform founded in 2021 by white nationalist Nick Fuentes. Hate raids, in which a streamer's channel is flooded with abusive text, had been a long-standing problem on Twitch when it came to widespread light (opens in new tab) last year. The depth of the problem was exposed by the success of the #ADayOffTwitch protest last September, which made a significant cut into viewership (opens in new tab) . Shortly after that, Twitch began taking steps to address the situation, including the addition of new account verification options (opens in new tab) and even legal action (opens in new tab) against the worst offenders. In response to the new wave of hate raids, Twitch said that it is suspending … [Read more...] about More hate raids strike Twitch as white supremacist takes credit
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She-Hulk Might Be A More Central MCU Character Than You Expect
In his time with the MCU, there seem to be two things we can say for sure about Mark Ruffalo: he likes playing the Hulk, and he often opens his mouth when he shouldn't when it comes to Marvel Studios secrets. Now, Ruffalo is hinting that his character's cousin She-Hulk might figure into future Avengers movies, according to The Hollywood Reporter . While bantering with She-Hulk herself, actor Tatiana Maslany, at the premiere for She-Hulk: Attorney-at-Law , Ruffalo spilled beans that surprised even Maslany herself. Maslany asked Ruffalo to "give [her] one year" of being the central Hulk, to which Ruffalo replied, "All right, you can have a year. No, she's in now, there's not going to be another Avengers without her." "What?" Maslany replied, with THR noting that the actor seemed surprised by this information. "That's what I'm hearing," Ruffalo said. As an original member of the MCU's Avengers, Ruffalo is one of the longest-working actors at Marvel Studios, so he should … [Read more...] about She-Hulk Might Be A More Central MCU Character Than You Expect
Thymesia: All Potion Recipes
Thymesia has a lot of unique mechanics we haven't seen much in other soulslikes, and one of those is its intriguing potions system. Not only can you find and equip a variety of ingredients to add boons to your potions, but using specific ingredients together can result in recipes that grant additional helpful bonuses. Note, however, that some ingredients won't be available until near the end of the game and may require you to revisit locations via sub quests. Also, you do not need to place the ingredients in order to achieve the desired recipe. We've compiled a full list of recipes below so that you can decide what works best for you. Circulation Effect: Recover 5 health every second Ingredients: Fennel, Oregano, Clove Refreshing Effect: Recover 3 energy every second Ingredients: Fennel, Oregano, Mint Pain Relief Effect: Reduces damage intake by 10% Ingredients: Rosemary, Clove, Lavender Focus Effect: Increases memory shards drop amount by 10% … [Read more...] about Thymesia: All Potion Recipes
Snag A DualSense PS5 Controller For $55 Right Now
DualSense controllers are almost listed for their regular price of $70, so it's not easy to find a deal on a second controller for multiplayer. But if you don’t mind picking up an open box version, you can snag a DualSense for just $55 on eBay. Free shipping and returns are both included with your purchase, and you’ll have 30 days to send the DualSense back if it doesn’t live up to your standards. PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller $55 (was $70) This DualSense controller is technically preowned, but its condition is actually listed as “Open Box” on eBay, so it'll appear and operate as new. It might be missing some original packaging, though. With over 20,000 positive reviews in the past 12 months, you're definitely buying from a reputable seller. See at eBay The DualSense is arguably one of the coolest pieces of tech in recent years. It provides you with improved haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a built-in microphone for easy communication … [Read more...] about Snag A DualSense PS5 Controller For $55 Right Now
Here are the games joining and leaving PC Game Pass in August
Audio player loading… It looks like Death Stranding is coming to PC Game Pass. The addition hasn't been announced officially, but the PC Game Pass account (opens in new tab) on Twitter changed its avatar to an image of a Death Stranding vista and posted a tweet that says "sometimes we just like a good landscape picture." Oh you guys. There's some doubt in the tweet's replies as to whether the screenshot was from Death Stranding or another game, but then someone found the rock pictured in the PC Game Pass avatar and posted a screenshot (opens in new tab) of Norman Reedus pissing on it. So, yeah, I think Death Stranding is coming to PC Game Pass at some point. A related but superfluous thought: Last year, Microsoft renamed the PC version of Game Pass, which used to be called "Xbox Game Pass for PC." The old name was bad, but now I'm wondering if this scenario was a consideration, too. Game Pass has always offered certain games on PC only, but Death … [Read more...] about Here are the games joining and leaving PC Game Pass in August
Humankind’s cities can now be turned into gargantuan cakes
Audio player loading… Humankind is celebrating its first anniversary by giving out hats and turning cities into giant cakes. This sounds like something Lex Luthor would do on his birthday, but who am I to judge? I just drink too much and cry about the inevitability of death. These hats can be stuck on your custom avatar, and there are new hairstyles to choose from as well. More impressive is the project that allows you to turn your cities into giant celebratory treats. Would Carthage look better as a cake? That's up to historians to decide. Old in-game events are also returning, so it's a good time to hop in and see what you've missed. By completing them, you can earn rewards like new avatars and player icons. And if you've played through them already, there's also something new: the 100 Years War scenario, where you'll fight the English as the Franks on a map of France. Humankind has also released a couple of culture DLCs since we last checked in, adding a variety … [Read more...] about Humankind’s cities can now be turned into gargantuan cakes
The Xbox Store Is Hosting Multiple Big Sales Right Now
Several new sales are now live on the Xbox Store, making it easy to save on hit titles like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Far Cry 6. A bunch of older games are discounted too, including Rayman Origins, Rainbow Six Siege, and The Elder Scrolls Online. If you’ve missed out on the recent Wolfenstein games, you can pick up a bundle of all four for just $20. This includes The New Order, The Old Blood, The New Colossus, and Youngblood. Far Cry 6 is also on sale for just $24, so if you like your FPS games to be of the open-world variety, be sure to check it out. If you’re one of the few people yet to experience Skyrim, the Anniversary Edition is discounted to just $20 right now. You can also check out The Elder Scrolls Online, which is down to just six bucks. The Bethesda games are on sale as part of the Xbox Store's QuakeCon sale. If you own other platforms, make sure to check out our roundup of the best QuakeCon deals available now . The … [Read more...] about The Xbox Store Is Hosting Multiple Big Sales Right Now
Musician turns Windows 95 into a chiptune album on an actual Sega Genesis cart
Audio player loading… Don't be fooled: Mikeyeldey95 may look a lot like Windows 95, but it is not actually the complete Microsoft operating system reprogrammed to run on a Sega Genesis (aka Mega Drive) cartridge. As technically impressive as that would be, it's something much more fun: a game-meets-concept-album of 22 chiptune songs programmed to run on real Genesis hardware, presented in a deeply faithful recreation of the Windows 95 UI packed with minigames and easter eggs. Even Clippy makes an appearance. Mikeyeldey95 immediately launches into a summery bop called 'Plug and Play' over a fake Windows startup screen and desktop, where you can choose from a faux web browser (with a helpful Hamster Dance bookmark), a music player, and an email inbox containing novel digital letter correspondence. Since the theme here pulls directly from Windows 95, though, the real action is in the Start menu. There are minigames adapted from classic bits of Windows history like the 3D Maze … [Read more...] about Musician turns Windows 95 into a chiptune album on an actual Sega Genesis cart