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The streamer, who is 41 years old and has been broadcasting fighting games for a long time, has often been penalized by Twitch.

Netflix has acquired Ready Player Me, an Estonian company specializing in technology that lets players use the same avatars across multiple games. The financial details of the deal haven’t been disclosed.

Jake Paul experienced his toughest boxing match yet on December 19th, when he fought former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Joshua defeated Paul in the sixth round, and Paul suffered a broken jaw during the knockout.

Since its release in 2020, the PlayStation 5 has consistently sold well and gained a large following, boosted by popular exclusive games. The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 and rapidly became a top-selling console, driven by high demand and well-known game series.

Airrack has quickly become a major name on YouTube, known for his elaborate pranks. With over 17 million subscribers, he’s become famous for videos where he surprises big creators – like hiding in their homes, jokingly ‘arresting’ them, or unexpectedly appearing in public places.

The Stim Pistol seems great in theory – a long-range weapon to heal teammates sounds fantastic. However, in practice, it’s surprisingly awkward to use. The main issue is its very slow firing speed. Many players find themselves struggling with the weapon itself, rather than being able to effectively support their team and focus on the enemy. Let’s take a closer look at why this slow fire rate is such a significant problem.

The system has incredible features that seem like they’re from a sci-fi movie. It can instantly silence bad language, censor content with black bars, blur images, and even use deepfake technology to swap objects or change what characters say. Sony explains this isn’t just for parents controlling what their children see; it can also help players who are afraid of certain things. For example, users could choose to remove clowns or spiders from the game screen if they want.

Minas Tirith, the capital city of Gondor, appears briefly in the first two films of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers, before taking center stage in The Return of the King. The stunning white city is built on seven tiers and features a dramatic, rocky cliff running through its center.

Artificial intelligence is a major point of debate in the gaming world. Players and developers are currently struggling to agree on how much AI should be used when creating game content. For example, Hideo Kojima has stated he believes AI shouldn’t be used for creating art, and the game Claire Obscur: Expedition 33 recently lost its Indie Game of the Year award because it used assets generated by AI.

The team at EA DICE has shared some early ideas for Battlefield 6, aiming for a 2026 release. While the studio has faced some challenges recently, fans are hoping for significant changes, like the revival of a previously discontinued Battlefield series. However, even someone who originally worked on the game doesn’t think these hopes will be realized anytime soon.