Square Enix Could Cut Off Game Services For Harassers With New Policy
To counter fan harassment of its employees, from voice actors to developers, Square Enix has implemented a new Group Customer Harassment Policy. The new policy states and defines “customer harassment” of employees whether it’s through violence, defamation, intimidation, or other means. Failing to respect these policies can result in Square Enix rescinding players’ abilities to use its products.
“Such actions do not only prevent our employees and partners from engaging in their work with a sense of security but also causes disruptions to other customers,” the policy reads. “Square Enix will not tolerate harassment and will take action as necessary.”
The policy does not give examples of harassment, but it’s become clear within the gaming community why this inevitably had to be done: toxic fan behavior.
It’s something the company has been dealing with for years. Final Fantasy 14 producer and director Naoki Yoshida has addressed abuse against the game’s developers on m…
Concord To Remain A Part Of Amazon's New Video Game TV Show Despite Shutdown
It’s fair to say that Concord is one of the biggest flops in recent gaming history, with the hero shooter shutting down after just two weeks of existence. However, despite that, it seems that the game will live on through a side story in Prime Video’s video-game-themed TV show Secret Level, which releases on December 10.
Announced back in August during Gamescom, Secret Level is an anthology series that will feature animated short stories set in the world of various games and gaming franchises, including God of War, The Outer Worlds 2, and Warhammer 40K. Concord was announced as one of the 15 franchises involved in the project, and a source told IGN that the game will remain a part of Secret Level.
Secret Level will also feature new stories in franchises that haven’t seen a fresh entry in some time, such as Mega Man and Unreal Tournament. A brief moment in the trailer led us to think that Keanu Reeves might star in the Armored Core episode, but that ha…
Call Of Duty- Vanguard Does Not Feature Red Dead's Arthur Morgan Actor, Despite That Photo
Actor Roger Clark, who plays Arthur Morgan in Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption II, has responded to a rumor that he’ll appear in the next Call of Duty game.
In late July, Clark posted a photo of himself from an upcoming project on Instagram that showed the actor dressed in period clothing and wielding a rifle. Based on this image, people wondered if he was teasing an appearance in the next Call of Duty game, which is believed to be the World War II title Vanguard from Sledgehammer Games. But the tease is for an upcoming World War I horror movie, not any game.
“No guys, this was for an upcoming feature. A WWI horror,” he said. “In the post I said how nice it was to get in front of the camera again. Gaming studios don’t usually go for filming on set, in costume. Honored you’re interested in me do something like that though, cheers.”
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Hasbro Reveals Nerf Roblox Blasters
Hasbro’s Nerf brand has some brand-new blasters coming your way this fall based on the massive online game Roblox. The company revealed some of the products, which you can pre-order later today.
There are seven sets coming out, including three micro shots and one two-pack, for the Nerf blasters. The various blasters are inspired from elements and games from the massive online game, and each blaster comes with a code which you can redeem for in-game rewards. Check them out below.
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Gears Of War Needs A God Of War-Like Reboot, Creator Says
Cliff Bleszinski, who created and designed the Gears of War series at Epic Games before departing the company, has said the franchise–which is now owned by Microsoft–needs “a little bit of a reboot.” Speaking to ComicBook, Bleszinski said the Gears franchise needs a reboot similar to what God of War had recently with its 2018 game.
Bleszinski went on to say that Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has his phone number and he is “happy to consult” on any future Gears game. Bleszinski went on to say the Gears franchise remains “near and dear” to his heart, and he still goes back and watches scenes from the series on YouTube every so often. He said he’s proud of what he helped to create with the popular series.
“Yeah, I like money. Who doesn’t? I like to eat prime rib steak and sushi sometimes, but you just want to know that your work makes [an impact]. Reading the comments on those cut scenes from Gears of War when Dom dies, people are like, ‘I had to put the controller do…
Friday 'Nite- The 10 Most Important Characters In The Story
Friday ‘Nite is a weekly Fortnite column in which Mark Delaney takes a closer look at current events in the wide world of Fortnite, with a special emphasis on the game’s plot, characters, and lore.
The Fortnite story is an ever-changing and unpredictable adventure full of timeloops, kaiju battles, hostile invasions from Marvel baddies, and the more-than-occasional dancing banana. Epic loves to stay tight-lipped on the official plot, which leaves the community of players, writers, and YouTubers to fill in the gaps to the best of their abilities. While some of the story comes to us as merely our best guesswork, other aspects of the story are considered canon. The game’s massive cast of characters is always a point of emphasis. What are their motivations? Where did they come from? How come that one looks like a tree?
In this updated feature for 2022, we’re taking a fresh look at the 10 most important characters in Fortnite lore. We last pu…
James Gunn Doesn't Like "Cameo Porn" In Superhero Movies
DCU boss James Gunn criticized what he calls “cameo porn” in superhero films on Threads, stating that such appearances should contribute meaningfully to the overall narrative. Responding to a fan praising his approach of treating superheroes as developed characters rather than fan-service tools, Gunn writes, “If a character is in a film, they have to have a reason to be there story-wise.”
The director acknowledged that minor appearances are acceptable as long as they do not disrupt the narrative flow. “I don’t mind actual cameos–if it’s a glimpse or a moment, an Easter egg,” Gunn explained. “What bothers me is when they mangle an elegant story by shoehorning characters in. They aren’t there because the story calls for it, but for some other reason.”
The upcoming DCU film, Superman: Legacy, features an ensemble cast with David Corenset as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and characters including The Engineer, Mist…
Devolver E3 2021 Press Conference- How To Watch
E3 2021 is coming up very soon, and arguably already started with Summer Game Fest. One publisher holding its own show is Devolver Digital, the eccentric company focused on releasing what may otherwise be considered “indie” games. Coming on June 12, the stream will no doubt feature some game announcements, but Devolver’s shows are a little bit less… sensical than those from other companies. That certainly appears to be the case based on a teaser trailer of sorts that Devolver has released, dubbed the Devolver MaxPass+ Prologue. You can watch the video below, but it teases that the MaxPass+ will be revealed during Saturday’s event as “the future of monetization as a service,” whatever that means. We expect at least a few deaths.
Devolver Press Conference Stream Time
In May, Devolver put out a vague tweet stating that it had made plans for E3 and that it would do something “probably” on June 12. June 12 is the first day of E3 2021’s digital show, and we now know that D…
Judgment Review – Like A Tiger
With a remastered version of Judgment now available on new-gen platforms (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X), a number of changes and improvements have been made to take advantage of the more powerful hardware. The game now runs at what looks to be a consistent 60 frames per second at a higher resolution (though not native 4K), allowing the game to perform more smoothly and look more refined–note, though, that there are no graphics options to prioritize visuals or performance. Loading has drastically improved as well, significantly cutting load times compared to last-gen machines–for example, one instance of loading into a game save took about six seconds on PS5 and around 35 seconds on PS4 Pro. Overall, these enhancements make the acrobatic street brawling, detective work, and detailed cutscenes of Judgment easier to enjoy.
One of the more notable changes is the difference in lighting and color grading between the two versions. While the warm saturation…
Logitech Announces New $1000 Gaming Chair With Herman Miller
Logitech has announced a new high-end gaming chair made in partnership with Herman Miller. The new chair is called Vantum, and Logitech says it’s the company’s first “performance” chair designed specifically for gamers.
“Driven by extensive research, design expertise, and a unique understanding of gaming performance, we’ve developed a seat that provides superior ergonomic support and adjustability so every player can do what they love for longer,” Logitech said
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