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Nintendo of America is moving all of its customer service operations from the United States to South America, according to IGN. This means the contracts of around 200 workers – who currently handle tasks like customer support via phone, email, and chat, as well as financial and account management – will end in September. Many of these workers have been with Nintendo for a long time. One contractor stated that the U.S.-based team is being completely phased out, with very few remaining on-site.

The world of gaming is incredibly varied, with people enjoying all sorts of games on PCs, consoles, and mobile devices – we’re all part of a huge community! But it’s unusual for a game to be available on everything, especially for smaller, independent games. Bringing a game to multiple platforms takes both time and money. This often forces indie developers to make tough choices and focus on releasing their game on just one platform, usually PC, to start.

BlockBlasters, a free retro-style platform game from Genesis Interactive, initially seemed harmless when it launched on July 30th. However, security experts discovered it was secretly updated on August 30th to include software that could steal cryptocurrency.

Jimmy Kimmel faced criticism from the head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Brendan Carr, regarding a joke he made on his show last Monday, September 15th, about the death of Charlie Kirk.

A recent study published in the journal JMIR Serious Games found that playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be surprisingly beneficial. Researchers tested the game on graduate students – a group known for experiencing high stress and burnout – and discovered that it could boost feelings of purpose and meaning. Participants also reported feeling calmer, more adventurous, and more capable in their everyday lives after playing the game.

Regional Pokémon Trading Card Game tournaments are demanding, lasting two full days. They usually begin early, around 8 or 9 a.m., and involve eight rounds of intense competition on the first day. After that, the field narrows for a second day of play. Adult players often compete for hours on end without any breaks.

In a recent interview on a BBC podcast promoting EA Sports FC 26, Wayne Rooney discussed his history with video games. He mentioned he used to play FIFA and Call of Duty frequently, but hasn’t played much recently. He did enjoy playing Pro Clubs with some popular YouTubers, calling it a fun experience.