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The American Psychological Association (APA) has reaffirmed its position on violent video games and violent behavior. Based on an updated resolution, APA believes that there is insufficient scientific evidence to link violent video games to violence itself. The APA’s Council of Representatives created a task force in 2015 to tackle the issue of violence in video games and the correlation with violent behavior of players, including mass shootings. The APA found no link to violent behavior, although other studies have found a link to kids playing violent games and the likelihood of them engaging in gunplay....

The XboxOne launches worldwide this coming Friday. But, Microsoft has said that the live streaming feature on their console won’t be activated until next year. Microsoft has said “We know the ability to instantly broadcast gameplay is something the gaming community is excited about, and we are too,” “We are working to ensure the initial Twitch on Xbox One broadcasting experience meets the expectations of the Twitch community, so while this feature won’t be available right away, we’ll let you know as soon as it is ready,” Microsoft continued....

Gigabyte seemingly just spilled the beans on the upcoming Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti launch. The company registered multiple product names across the Aorus and Gigabyte branding for a product referred to as “GV-N407T” as part of a mandatory filing for the EEC. There was clearly an attempt to disguise it from prying eyes, but @harukaze5719 on Twitter caught the listing and published a screenshot for all to see. The description is pretty clear cut with the language “graphic processors (video cards) and mention of gaming models that the company is known for....

David Ward, co-founder of renowned game developer and publisher Ocean Software, has died at the age of 75. Ward founded Ocean with Jon Woods in 1983, and the Manchester-based company - initially known as Spectrum Games - would go on to become one of the era’s biggest publishers. Its extensive output spanned the 80s and early 90s, with a focus on arcade conversions and licensed games, including the likes of 1984’s legendary Daley Thompson’s Decathlon, and home computer versions of Batman, RoboCop, and the Addams Family....

On paper, One Piece Odyssey feels like the game One Piece fans have always wanted. And thanks to a new gameplay trailer at Summer Game Fest, we got to see a fresh look at One Piece Odyssey in action. The trailer can be viewed below. One Piece Odyssey tells an original story written by One Piece manga author Eiichiro Oda. The game will also have the backing of a soundtrack composed by Motoi Sakuraba of Dark Souls fame....

Nordic Games has announced that it will bring the Steam version of Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition to retail in the US and Europe. Standard and Limited Edition versions will be available from June 14. The Standard retail version of the Definitive Edition retails at £14.99 and includes: Premium Packaging Quickstart Guide Game DVD A3 Poster The Limited retail version of the Definitive Edition retails at £24.99 and includes:...

While fans of Overwatch are now eagerly awaiting the eventual release of the recently announced sequel, Overwatch 2, Blizzard’s first hero shooter is far from inactive. Blizzard still has plans to keep Overwatch active even after the release of the sequel. In fact, yesterday Blizzard elaborated further on the backstory and lore of the angelic medic, Mercy. In addition to this added history to Mercy, players have the opportunity to unlock some new cosmetics related to everyone’s favorite Overwatch healer....

If you have been a die-hard Overwatch fan, couldn’t wait to play Overwatch 2 but found out that the game is crashing at startup – it can be pretty disappointing. First, you need to check the system requirements. If compatibility is not the issue, don’t worry. There are a few things you need to do if Overwatch 2 beta is crashing at launch. Let’s look at all the options available....

There are a ton of good hitters, but it’s handy to have a Switch Hitter in your MLB The Show 21 Diamond Dynasty lineup. This allows you to add some versatility to your team and helps you to confuse pitchers. So, scroll down below and find out who are the best Switch Hitters in The Show 21. All the Best Switch Hitters in MLB The Show 21 Switch Hitters are basically batters that can hit with both hands....

It’s more than clear that when it comes to the upcoming BioShock: Infinite, artistic style is everything. While we may have thought that unique powers and underwater environments were the key characteristics of the BioShock franchise, all the information on Infinite points to the importance of political turmoil and debate over philosophical ideals. The latest artwork released for the game continues the trend, and should get fans of unique game worlds even more excited for the game’s release next year....

Last week, NetherRealm Studios officially announced that Nightwolf, Mortal Kombat 11’s second DLC character, will release in early access on August 13. This information was revealed by way of a Mortal Kombat 11 Nightwolf gameplay trailer, which also gave fans a look at the forthcoming MK11 DLC character’s Fatal Blow, Fatality, and more. Now, players can see much more of Nightwolf in preface of his release, as an extensive new video has just been shared....

Earlier today, WB Games and NetherRealm Studios debuted the gameplay trailer for Mortal Kombat 11’s Joker DLC character. It’s the first, and perhaps only, DC character to be introduced to Mortal Kombat 11. As a surprise at the end of the trailer, though, NetherRealm revealed plans to add a little more DC to Mortal Kombat 11 than fans were expecting. Mortal Kombat 11 will be receiving a DC Elseworlds Skin Pack with three DC character skins, as well as a separate individual DLC character skin for four total....

Mortal Kombat 11’s next DLC character, the Joker, is set to release in early access on January 28, which means that fans now have just under two weeks to wait before getting their hands on this brand new fighter. In preface of the Joker’s release, Mortal Kombat 11 director and series co-creator Ed Boon has shared a new teaser image of the forthcoming MK11 DLC character, and he has also commented on when the Joker’s gameplay trailer will finally be released....

Do you want to know the Tier List rankings for all the fruits in Roblox Myth Piece? If so you are in the right place as we have compiled the rankings of all the fruits in the game. However, do remember that these rankings are based on our understanding of the game and are not official in any sense. These rankings are purely based on the writer’s perspective. So, scroll down and find out the tier list rankings....

This article comes from Den of Geek UK. One of the thrills of seeing a movie in the theater is seeing huge, expansive action scenes play out on the big screen. But sometimes, the best way to ratchet up tension and produce a truly memorable sequences is to set it in a small, narrow space instead. If you’ve seen John Wick: Chapter 3, you’ll know that some of the most impressive fight scenes take place in the narrow spaces of a library or an antique store (that is a use of a book we had not previously considered)....

In NBA 2K20’s MyTeam mode gamers spend time and resources in an attempt to build their dream team consisting of their favorite modern and classic players. The library of cards features NBA players from all decades, with even individual players receiving multiple versions of themselves at different ratings. Who are the best low-to-mid 90 overall players sporting the shiny purple card design? It’s time to look at and rank the 10 best amethyst cards in NBA 2K20’s MyTeam mode and see which ones you should try and collect....

This article contains major spoilers for the ending of Extraction. In the new Netflix movie Extraction, a lethal black market mercenary named Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a deadly mission to Dhaka, Bangladesh to rescue the teenage son of an imprisoned crime lord from the clutches of an even more ruthless rival. Rake is haunted by memories of his own young son, who died of leukemia while Rake was away on a mission in Afghanistan....

Despite Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 being a year and a half past launch now, players are still finding Easter eggs. The most recent example comes from Black Ops 4’s IX map in Zombies mode. A player named MistuhWhite posted a clip on Reddit showing the newly discovered Easter egg, though he’s not the first player to discover it. The Easter Egg itself, when unlocked, will play the map’s introductory cutscene music in the background of the action while the player continues on....

After the release of Buzz Lightyear and Woody’s galactic and wild west adventures, the magical realm of Dreamlight Valley is introducing the new resident, Mirabel Madrigal, from the Encanto film. The upcoming free major update, A Festival of Friendship, will possibly launch on Feb. 7, 2022, based on the past releases, but for now, we at least know it will arrive sometime in that month. As part of Disney’s Wonder of Encanto celebration, the Disney Parks Blog revealed more details about the upcoming content, including a re-imagination of the vibrant Casita, also known as The Casa Madrigal....

Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to spend quality time with that special someone. But if prospects aren’t looking too good and you’re desperately looking for someone to go on a romantic February date with, Sega’s got you covered. Why fret over trying to find the perfect real-life partner to call your beloved when best girl and ultimate waifu Hatsune Miku will be available to dance with, beginning February 13, 2020, in her brand new game, Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA MegaMix....