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For those wondering what were the most and least favored mediums for the pirates to steal, TorrentFreak has released a report showing just that. Video games and software are listed as the least pirated medium, and video as the most. Certainly, there are other ways, besides torrents, that pirates access content on the internet. However, based on the large gap (in both seeders and leachers) between games and more talked about media such as audio and video, these torrent numbers do indicate that games are being illegally downloaded at a lower rate....

The bus was making its way from the Games basketball venue to the main Olympic park when, according to passengers, two shots were heard hitting the vehicle. Windows shattered and flying glass left two people with minor lacerations. “We were shot at. I mean we could hear the report of the gun,” said Sherryl “Lee” Michaelson, a retired U.S. air force captain who is working for a basketball publication in Rio....

What Is Games Done Quick? Games Done Quick (GDQ) is a biannual fundraising marathon, in which volunteers try to complete their favourite titles as swiftly as possible, all while explaining their process to a mesmerized audience. Ever since the emergence of livestreaming platforms such as Twitch, speedrunning has become increasingly popular, as gamers are always impressed by displays of raw skill and by the dedication that it takes to perfect certain titles....

RELATED: The Best Horror Games For Kids In fact, some of the most effective examples of horror are in games that aren’t necessarily just limited to this genre. It’s this effective deconstruction of horror as a medium that makes these games so brilliant, with players feeling an impending sense of doom from the majority of these titles as opposed to the jumpscare-fest that many shallow titles try to incorporate to appeal to the lowest common denominator....

RELATED: Most Disappointing Games of 2021 There are, however, outliers to this, as some games exist that intentionally fall short in one or multiple areas. This could be for the sake of fun, as some games purposely aim for a “so bad it’s good” experience; alternatively, it could be to prove some form of point, like a couple of games on this list did. 6 Goat Simulator Goat Simulator is an example of a game that is intentionally bad for the sake of fun....

​​​​​​Whether someone is a fan of Studio Ghibli movies for their animation, creative and whimsical stories, or both, there are a lot of video games out there that can evoke a similar feeling. Indie titles in particular have a knack for combining artistic appeal with creative and symbolic storytelling. Studio Ghibli has an enormous impact on storytelling and animation, and its significance has affected video games as much as film....

With the last official Pikminstrategy title releasing on the Wii U in 2013, it has been many years since players have been able to guide the colorful plant creatures on their adventures. With Pikmin 4 expecting to release at some point in 2023, players may wish to enjoy other titles until then and these are by far the best to try in the meantime. 10 Pikmin Bloom Although there hasn’t been a strategy title released for Pikmin in a while, Nintendo have still been keeping the Pikmin love alive through their interesting mobile game Pikmin Bloom....

RELATED: RPGs That Are Better Than Their Metascores While there are tons and tons of visual novels and indie games that truly celebrate gender-inclusive romance, even some major gaming titles have paved the way for complete freedom of choice and expression for players. In the name of love being love, here are some of the most romantically inclusive major gaming titles. Updated May 15, 2022, by Ritwik Mitra: Inclusivity has become a hot topic in modern society, with the idea of showing a diverse and entertaining cast being more important than ever before....

The GameSir X2 Bluetooth is a great controller that feels comfortable to the hand even after hours of gaming. A couple of petty niggles with game compatibility can’t detract from the excellence this controller embodies. Hands-on With the GameSir x2 Bluetooth When you open the box of your GameSir X2 Bluetooth, here’s what you’ll find inside: GameSir X2 Bluetooth Controller Controller Carry Case USB-C Charging Cable 4 Black Thumbstick Grips User Manual GameSir Logo Sticker GameSir Registration Card Quality Control Slip...

PowerPass will be a part of GameStop’s holiday strategy, and as such, can be purchased as a gift. For $60, gamers can enjoy “unlimited gaming” for six months, with customers able to select any used title they wish, including retro games. At the end of the six month period, subscribers can choose one game to keep. It’s worth noting that the PowerPass program requires that customers be PowerUp Rewards members to join....

Tonight’s main event of Kota Ibushi against Kazuchika Okada had lofty expectations after their Match of the Year candidate earlier this year in the Tokyo Dome at WrestleKingdom 14. Those expectations were lived up to and then some. The first night of A Block competition for the G1 Climax 30 featured the reignition of one of New Japan’s most hard-hitting rivalries in Tomohiro Ishii vs. Minoru Suzuki. We also saw the continuation of the ongoing war between Bullet Club and Los Ingobernables de Japon....

He explained that although other clubs were interested in him only the Manchester City manager made the effort to put in a personal phone call asking him to join the club. Speaking to Sky Sports he said, “Everyone that took part in my transfer did it perfectly. The decision was made when I received a call from Guardiola. He was the only manager that called me and I was very happy....

MORE: Top photos from the first round | Wade one of Heat’s all-time best The actress, who’s married to Heat star Dwyane Wade, took to Twitter on Wednesday after officials declined to blow the whistle when the Hornets’ Cody Zeller appeared to foul Wade with 4.5 seconds remaining in Game 5 of their playoff series. Here was the play to which Union was referring. Wade and the Heat had a chance to tie or win in the final seconds, but Wade’s drive to the basket ended in a no-call....

Together with close friend Anirban Lahiri, Bhullar will represent his nation for the first time at the $8 million event at the iconic course where he enjoyed a top-10 finish at last week’s Australian Masters. “I’ve got family who came down from Brisbane last week and my parents are here as well from India this week. They do travel once in a while to watch me play and it’ll be good to play well in front of them at such an important event,” said Bhullar, who is a four-time Asian Tour champion....

By Sunday afternoon, a Gainesville Police Department spokesman was releasing that apologized to Debose for the release of incorrect information. The Gainesville Television Network reported that Debose, a senior receiver/kick returner with the Gators, was involved in an altercation late Saturday night. In that altercation, Debose threw another person through a glass window, according to the report. Gainesville Police told GTN that Debose was not arrested. MORE: SN picks top 10 Gators of all-time | SN’s top 25 players | Best 25 quarterbacks...

The platform, projected to launch in early 2022 pending investor backing, promises to streamline and simplify the corporate sponsorship process for content creators, but it also aims to solve the quagmire of bulk copyright strikes and channel bans. Game Rant spoke with Galaxis’ CEO Max Gallardo about the platform’s potential solutions to copyright violations, and how its system would penalize content violations. RELATED: Twitch is Changing Its Refund Policy...

We in India simply love to compare. We compare our cars, our houses, our children, and would rather like to, our bank balances too. So it is quite natural and acceptable, when these comparisons transcend the barriers of our personal lives and tread into the territory of sportsmen. We compare eras when we match up Tendulkar with Bradman; we compare age when we talk of Sindhu and Saina and we compare distinct styles when we compare Kumble to Warne, there’s hardly anyone who gets left out....

Over the course of the year, Xbox fans have learned to keep an eye on Phil Spencer’s shelf, as there are plenty of objects deliberately placed that tease future announcements. For instance, the cheaper and less powerful variant of Xbox’s next generation of console, Xbox Series S, was tucked away in Spencer’s bookshelf on the July 1st, 2020 episode of Gamelab Keynote Fireside. Hence, when fans noticed a Ludens figure, the mascot of Kojima Productions, next to a glowing logo of Xbox, many believed that to be yet another deal Xbox has gotten itself this year....

As of Thursday, May 19, Game Pass subscribers can check out Farming Simulator 22 on PC, consoles, or the cloud, while those on PC Game Pass have exclusive access to Vampire Survivors. It’s worth pointing out that one of the perks of an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription is access to PC Game Pass content, so those who are signed up for the highest-tier can check it out, assuming they have a PC available....

While by no means an all-encompassing list, these were some of the stories that stood out recently, which upon greater reflection, needed greater attention. But don’t read too closely into our targets. One week’s hero may be next week’s villain. We’re equal opportunity offenders here. – PlayStation 3 and Wii Receive Disc-free Netflix Streaming Since its release for both the PlayStation 3 and Wii, Netflix on both systems required a disc and arguably sported inferior interfaces to that of the Xbox 360....