Ahead of the start of the next-gen console launches later this year, PS5 and Xbox Series X fans have been delivered some surprise news. Gamers in the UK may be about to receive a surprise £500 windfall from the Government which would let them purchase a next-gen PlayStation or Xbox for free. The rumoured initiative […]
'The Tempest' Provides Charming Live Theater From The Under Presents
If you have a Rift or Quest you can attend — and become part of — a live performance of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Starting July 9 showings will be presented in Tender Claws’ groundbreaking virtual theater. Tickets for The Under Presents: Tempest sell for $15 and that buys you a live performance from an […]
We Regret To Inform You That JK Rowling Is Tweeting Again
Harry Potter creator JK Rowling has become known for creating controversy around her thoughts on gender and transsexuality. In a weekend tweetstorm, the author once again stepped into a contentious topic by signal-boosting and then defending a tweet criticizing hormone treatments and the “pure laziness” of the medical professionals who prescribe them. This time it […]
The Under Presents: Tempest Provides Another Fascinating Advertisement for Immersive VR Theatre
For those that live in big cities like London or New York, heading out to a theatre to see the latest play might be second nature. But many of us aren’t as used to seeing actors live on stage, such is the dominance of TV and film. Which is why a new breed of virtual […]
'80s Icon Mr. T Gets WWE Elite Collection Figure For Comic-Con At Home
While Comic-Con was cancelled this year, there will be a virtual event in late July called Comic-Con At Home. There have been few announcements for the event so far, but now, Mattel has revealed one of its exclusive WWE figures for the event. The gold-chain-wearing, fool-pitying Mr. T is the latest person to join the […]
Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 voice actors have finished work on sequel
The sequel to Breath Of The Wild may be closer to completion than initially thought, as Nintendo has already finished the international dubs. Nintendo has been very quiet on… everything this year and there hasn’t been an official update on Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 since it was announced last June, but obviously work […]
PS5 and Xbox Series X to have ‘movie-quality’ graphics claims Epic Games
According to Epic Games, Unreal Engine 5 will allow PS5 and Xbox Series X developers to import movie-quality assets into their games. The teaser for Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 5 blew people away, as it offered a glimpse at the possibilities of how games could look on next gen hardware, namely the PlayStation 5 and […]
Twitch Responds To Allegations Against Streamers On The Platform
Update 6/30: Amid all the recent Twitch bans over alleged abuse and misconduct within the streaming community, President Donald Trump’s Twitch account has also been suspended temporarily, with a Twitch spokesperson citing “hateful” material as the reason: “Hateful conduct is not allowed on Twitch. In line with our policies, President Trump’s channel has been issued […]
Ubisoft Executive Leaves Company Following Abuse And Assault Allegations
Ubisoft executive Maxime Beland has resigned from his position on the company’s editorial team following accusations of assault and sexual harassment. Beland had previously been suspended pending the outcome of an internal investigation, and the investigation is continuing despite his departure. Ubisoft confirmed Beland’s resignation in a statement to GameSpot, adding that VP of editorial […]
Dr Disrespect's Twitch Ban–It's Been One Week With No Answers
High-profile Twitch streamer Herschel “Guy” Beahm IV (better known as Dr Disrespect) has been banned from the livestreaming platform yet again. And this time, it seems to be permanent, rather than a temporary matter involving a DMCA. Beahm himself said he is unsure of why he was banned. However, others on Twitter claim the reason […]