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Games are rated by regulatory organizations such as the ESRB and PEGI, evaluating titles based on their content and subject matter. These ratings aim to inform buyers, especially parents, about what their children could encounter while playing a game.

Mortal Kombat 1 fans are arguing about whether or not The Boys' Homelander looks "off" in the recent gameplay clip that was shared by Ed Boon on Twitter.

Blizzard has partnered with AbleGamers in support of gamers with disabilities to drop some devilishly Legendary prizes in the Hellish Giveaway fundraiser. The grand prize includes round-trip airfare for two to California, a three-night hotel stay, and a personal tour of Blizzard’s Irvine campus! To enter this sweepstakes, simply purchase entry tickets or make general donations through the Diablo IV: Hellish Giveaway Fundraiser site — all entries grant a chance to win any of the available prizes. Note that eligibility requires US residency.

French publishing giant Ubisoft has promoted Cécile Russeil to the position of EVP of communications, corporate affairs, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, human resources and legal.

The Bad Guy herself, Billie Eilish, will be the next musical megastar to grace the Fortnite Festival mainstage, following in the footsteps of Lady Gaga and The Weeknd. Eilish revealed she will take the stage today, 23rd April, presumably with a list of free-to-player bangers.

EA has made Star Wars Jedi: Survivor part of the EA Play subscription in some PlayStation regions.

Billie Eilish is the next artist to take over Fortnite Festival, joining the game tomorrow. This was just confirmed by Eilish herself over on Instagram, also revealing her Fortnite skin.

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For months now, speculation about the upcoming iPads has been on the rise. Why wouldn't it? It is the only Apple product that has not received an upgrade for nearly two years now, something which has never happened before. But if reports are to be believed, Apple might be late to the party, but it is planning to introduce a plethora of upgrades, especially with the upcoming iPad Air, with the latest rumour suggesting the inclusion of a Mini-LED display.

Star Wars Outlaws has been in the headlines recently for some less-than-ideal reasons. Still, one thing we are genuinely looking forward to is the inclusion of Sabacc, the blackjack/poker hybrid popular among rogues like Han Solo and Lando Calrissian. Strangely, despite the rules being first revealed in 1989, its inclusion will mark the first time Sabacc has ever graced a video game.

The director of upcoming Sims competitor Life By You says life sims are "the most complex" RPGs and crafting games ever made.  

Perhaps the biggest addition to Samsung's Galaxy S24 series was the inclusion of AI features. Galaxy AI is a suite of generative-AI-fueled features that will help you throughout the daily tasks you might perform on your smartphone. This quickly went from a selling point to something Samsung began rolling out to everyone as well, including those with older phones. Now, a new batch of older phones is getting Galaxy AI features.

Swedish games firm Avalanche Studios Group is entering into a collective bargaining agreement with local unions.

There's only good news in the world of Helldivers 2 today following the successful completion of Operation Swift Disassembly, the recent Major Order to crush the Automatons in Arrowhead's popular multiplayer game. Not only is the galaxy free once more, but all Helldivers have received a special gift in the form of a minute-long break inclusive of the time it takes to read the announcement. Congratulations, folks; you earned it.

The latest Apple iPhone 13 is now available at a discounted price of Rs. 52,990, marking a significant drop from its original M.R.P. of Rs. 59,900. This exclusive offer is inclusive of all taxes, making it an attractive deal for smartphone enthusiasts.

Iconic capoeira fighter Eddy Gordo is now available in Tekken 8 as part of the game's season pass.

Celebrate hump day by paying chump change for good games. Top of that list has to be It Takes Two, surely one of the most delightful two-player co-op games you can buy that centres on divorce. Speaking of co-opportunities, an 85% descent on the RRP of The Ascent is amazing. Lastly, the continuing deals on Elden Ring and FC 24 are still welcome here (while they last).

In response to the high volume of requests for its inclusion, Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada has made perhaps the inadvisable decision to ask fans why they want a Waffle House level added to the game. For the uninitiated or the international, Waffle House is an American restaurant chain, with most of the company's 1,900 US stores located in the midwest and south of the country.

Rockstar has announced its GTA+ subscription service will be further bolstered later this year with the inclusion of L.A. Noire and Bully. The £4.99 / $5.99 per month membership is primarily for GTA Online players, handing them more cash and bonus items. However, with the PS4 version of the original Red Dead Redemption recently being put on the service, Rockstar is looking to expand its offerings even further.

Episode 2 release date and time have been revealed. The episode will air on Crunchyroll. In the series, 37-year-old corporate worker Mikami Satoru is fatally stabbed and reborn in another world as a slime named Rimuru Tempest. He embarks on a journey to establish a diverse and inclusive world, embracing his newfound abilities and encountering various challenges along the way.

Indian tourists and NRIs visiting the UAE can now make UPI payments using the PhonePe app. This development comes as a result of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) partnering with Mashreq Bank's NEOPAY, paving the way for UPI-based payments in the Gulf Nation. With a substantial Indian expat population residing in the UAE, the inclusion of UPI as a payment option simplifies financial transactions for Indian travellers.

Baldur's Gate 3 players have gotten really silly with mods since the game came out, including creating a number of mods that allow otherwise unplayable characters to join the party. But according to Larian Studios head Swen Vincke, a number of those characters may have been considered for inclusion as companions early in development, including one particular villain.

Cyber threats aren’t just an abstract thing that affects big companies and financial institutions. In fact, from 2020 to 2022, Canadians who experienced cybersecurity incidents increased from 58 percent to 70 percent in 2022, according to Statistics Canada, which explains how important your operating system is! MS Windows 11 Pro, chosen by most people, is the most popular operating system. Windows 11 Pro takes a proactive approach to safeguarding your PC. The inclusion of BitLocker, Microsoft's encryption tool, ensures that your data remains secure, even in the event of a device theft or loss. Virtualization-based security (VBS) and Windows Defender Antivirus further fortify your system against evolving cyber threats. For businesses handling sensitive information, these security features make Windows 11 Pro an indispensable choice.

The expanded open world of Rise of the Ronin is so big that not even a trusty horse and fast travel systemare quite enough to make traversal as fun and fast as needed. While it might seem a little fantastical, you won’t complain about the inclusion of a glider once you get your hands on it and feel how freeing it is to soar above the rooftops and countryside. This has been a heavily marketed mechanic, and yet you can miss your first chance to get it if you don’t explore a little before moving on with the main quest. If you want your ronin to truly rise, make sure you check out how to get the glider here.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 launched today, and while it had a warm critical reception, players are having a lot of problems with its PC port in particular. Currently, it has an overwhelmingly negative user score on Steam, with over 13,000 reviews as of the writing. Capcom has addressed common criticism of the game in the hopes of quelling the frustration of PC players.

Shinji Mikami, who left Tango Gameworks in early 2023, has established a new studio called KAMUY, according to his creator blurb on the Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered official website.

WhatsApp users on Android may soon rejoice as a new feature appears to be making its way to the platform - voice message transcription. This feature, which has been available on WhatsApp for iPhone since last year, offers users the convenience of converting voice messages into text, making communication more accessible and convenient, and now it is making its way to WhatsApp for Android.

VKD3D-Proton, a translation layer used for Steam Play on Linux, has seen the inclusion of NVIDIA's Reflex technology in the latest update.

Helldivers 2 players who literally want to watch the world burn have put forward a spicy suggestion for a new Stratagem, which sounds like it has the potential to be incredibly powerful, if not massively risky for your fellow teammates. Enter the idea of the Guard Dog Flamethrower – an auto-firing companion bot that can spew flames whenever it wants, at whatever it wants.

Samsung Galaxy S23 5G is now available on Amazon at a discounted price of Rs. 64,999, marking a significant price cut of 28% from its original M.R.P. of Rs. 89,999. This exciting offer is inclusive of all taxes, making it even more appealing to potential buyers.

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is now available at a discounted price on Amazon, making it even more accessible to tech-savvy consumers. Originally priced at Rs. 19,999, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is now available with a 10% discount, bringing the price down to just Rs.17,999. This exciting offer is inclusive of all taxes, providing buyers with significant savings on their purchase.

The anticipation surrounding GTA 6 has reached new heights! Rockstar Games has officially added the title to its prestigious roster of games on the company's website. Fans were quick to notice the exciting development, with the Games section now proudly featuring a GTA 6 banner showcasing the upcoming game's female lead, Lucia, and her yet-to-be-named partner, which is speculated to be Jason.

In the ongoing discussions surrounding the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) game, the imaginative minds of the GTA fanbase are generating compelling suggestions for Rockstar Games to consider in its upcoming release. One intriguing proposal has recently emerged from a Redditor known as Free_Fig_9885 (u/Free_Fig_9885), suggesting the incorporation of a minor but captivating feature inspired by Rockstar's other blockbuster, Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2).

An all-new season of Fortnite launches today, and although many of us have our sights set on the incredible Greek god-themed weapons and skins, a large group of sleuths have been busy trying to solve a mystery introduced by one of the season's trailers. 

Apple is renowned for its commitment to accessibility, striving to ensure that its products such as the iPhone and iPad are inclusive and user-friendly for everyone. With the upcoming release of the iOS 18 update, Apple may be continuing this tradition by introducing a range of new accessibility features and enhancements. Know what Apple has planned.

In an age where more and more people are picking up gaming as a hobby, inclusivity is more important than ever; diversity can attract new gamers, and can open up a story to go somewhere completely new — and that is what Sweet Baby Inc stands for.

Fortnite players have successfully broken Pandora's Box, dealing five trillion damage to it in under 24 hours. Now that it's opened, a hellish tornado has been released, revealing what was inside the box this whole time.

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A few hours ago, NVIDIA updated the RTX Remix toolkit with several quality-of-life features that had been requested by the modding community:

Bethesda continues to add support for supersampling technologies in its latest release, as the developer announced that the latest update for Starfield now includes support for FSR 3 and XeSS.

This month's games for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium have been revealed, with 13 titles being added across the two tiers. We suppose the biggest talking point is that subscribers are getting four Tales games, including the very well received Tales of Arise, which released back in 2021.

NVIDIA's supply chain of its AI accelerators has reportedly witnessed a massive improvement as the firm reduces delivery times drastically.

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The Sims 4 has become even more inclusive by adding vitiligo skin detail options, following in Baldur's Gate 3, Minecraft, and The Outer Worlds' footsteps.

The behemoth that is the games industry has profound responsibilities towards its players, and these are ever-evolving. Unfortunately, right now, actions towards accessibility – making games suitable for their disabled audiences – fall short of where they should be. Thankfully, accessibility is gaining more attention and traction across the industry though.

Fintech holds the promise of transforming how people manage their finances by reaching every corner of the country. However, is India there yet? Challenges abound, but, complex as they are, financial systems of the country can push to bridge the financial inclusion gap.

GLAAD today released its first State of LGBTQ Inclusion in Video Games report, building around the results of a Nielsen survey that found 17% of active gamers identify as LGBTQ.

Nearly one in five gamers are members of the LGBT+ community, yet LGBT+ storylines and characters account for less than two percent of all games.

Diablo 4’s troubled history with microtransactions has grown more grim after Blizzard began selling class-locked portal reskins.

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French union STJV has raised concerns about staff at developer Don't Nod from being overworked.

Gigabyte has made a design revision to itshigh-end GeForce RTX 4090 & RTX 4080 GPUs after incidents involving PCB cracking surfaced on the internet.

In recent developments, Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, has signalled the company's intention to broaden the presence of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) games on Netflix Games, buoyed by the success of the GTA Trilogy on the platform. Reports indicate a surge of interest in GTA titles on Netflix following rumours last fall of a potential collaboration between the two entities. Ultimately, Netflix confirmed the inclusion of the GTA Trilogy in its gaming service lineup, much to the delight of fans, the performance was seamless, particularly on devices such as the iPhone 13 Pro Max. However, Speculation abounds regarding which GTA instalments may join the Netflix Games roster in future. While conventional wisdom might suggest the inclusion of older titles, such as GTA 4 or GTA 5, recent precedents, such as the successful performance of Resident Evil Village on select tablets, also hint at broader possibilities for the franchise's expansion on the platform.

A former Activision Blizzard executive has filed a discrimination claim with the company, alleging it of discriminating against «old white guys».

Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay over £44 million to settle a 2021 sex discrimination lawsuit.

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UK games trade body Ukie's diversity initiative, #RaisetheGame, has partnered with recruitment agency Amiqus to launch Empower Up, a «comprehensive platform to equip game companies of all sizes with the knowledge, frameworks, guidance, and resources they need to establish, improve, or grow their equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) policies».

After four years of virtual adventures, we’re excited to announce the return of the third in-person Inclusion Nexus at this year’s BlizzCon®!

Blizzard Entertainment is thrilled to introduce Pamela Burga to our community. Pamela is our global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer. In this role, Pamela has been working hard to level up and inspire company-wide inclusion efforts for our current and future players and our dedicated employees.

No matter the fighting game that gamers talk about, there is almost always going to be a question about why a certain character got brought onto the roster. Sometimes, it’s because they don’t seem to “fit” in the roster. Other times, it’ll be because they are a bit more “niche” than the rest of the cast. But sometimes, it’s because the fans never expected them to make it into the game and are shocked that they did. For Dragon Ball FighterZ, the team behind it put a lot of effort into ensuring that just about every generation of Z-Fighter made it into it, even if that meant bringing in some “unexpected choices.”

will mark the introduction of Ryan Reynolds’ Wade Wilson into the MCU. Right by Reynolds’ side is Hugh Jackman, who reprises his iconic role of Wolverine from the X-Men franchise. Director Shawn Levy believes Wolverine’s inclusion in Deadpool 3 will keep the franchise’s DNA while helping it evolve.

As is usually the case with Bethesda RPGs, Starfield is a dream for modders. There are bugs to fix, a clunky UI to replace, and plenty of wide open spaces to fill with nonsense. Our list of the best Starfield mods is growing, and there's plenty still left to do.

Starfield has enjoyed a strong physical sales debut in the UK, despite its inclusion on day one in Game Pass.

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday said that Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is a powerful mechanism for inclusion, especially for countries in the global south.