controversy

15 Mar

Every Star Citizen Controversy So Far

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When Star Citizen was publicly revealed via Kickstarter in 2012, it felt like a dream come true for many gamers. Led by Wing Commander creator Chris Roberts, Star Citizen’s record-breaking crowdfunding campaign seemingly left it in an ideal position to fulfill some ambitious promises by becoming not just the ultimate sci-fi gaming experience but a title funded and developed outside what was seen as the traditional studio systems.  Years later, though, Star Citizen‘s journey has practically become defined by its controversies. As the debate rages on regarding nearly every aspect of this title, it becomes increasingly clear that the quality…

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11 Mar

“EAGate” Controversy Reactions Call for the End of FIFA Loot Boxes

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A series of Twitter posts grouped under “#EAGATE” seemingly reveal that at least one EA employee has been selling FIFA Ultimate Team cards to fans for thousands of Euros. For context, FIFA Ultimate Team cards are used in the franchise’s Ultimate Team mode. Described by EA as the “most popular mode in FIFA,” Ultimate Team is basically a combination of a CCG deck builder and a GM mode. Essentially, it sees you try to build the best team possible over the course of multiple in-game years largely through opening card packs that contain everything from upgrades to new players. While…

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10 Feb

Hearthstone Classic Update Reignites Succubus and Felstalker Card Art Controversy

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Blizzard is bringing back the “classic” version of Hearthstone, which has proven to be all the reason some fans need to revisit a debate over changes to made to one of Hearthstone‘s classic cards, Succubus. For context, Blizzard recently announced that the release of Hearthstone‘s upcoming expansion will also mark the release of a new “Classic” format that lets you play the game roughly as it was when it officially launched in 2014. While that may not seem like a big deal for a game where nearly every card ever made is readily available for crafting and play, you have…

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02 Jan

The Watch Controversy Explained: How Different is the Show From Discworld?

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This article has been kept as spoiler-free as possible, but since it discusses differences between the Discworld books and The Watch TV show, there will be discussion of changes to characters and setting, and some vague allusions to plot. Let’s say one thing first and foremost: if you’ve never read any of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld books, and you like quirky, funny SFF television, you’ll probably enjoy BBC America’s new show The Watch. It’s genuinely funny, well-acted, and well-made, even if it does have an obviously-television-sized CGI budget. Here’s the problem though: if you are a fan of Pratchett’s Discworld books,…

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01 Dec

Every Cyberpunk 2077 Controversy So Far

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Cyberpunk 2077 may be the most anticipated game of 2020 but its long road to release can be measured by numerous controversies that have often attracted the wrong kind of attention. From delays to questionable tweets, Cyberpunk 2077 can easily be considered one of the most controversial games in recent memory, and it hasn’t even been released yet. While time will tell if Cyberpunk 2077 can “usurp” The Last of Us Part 2 and become 2020’s most divisive game, the project is already at the center of several heated debates that are causing fans to take sides. If you’re wondering…

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12 Nov

Why the Xbox Series X Smoking Videos Are a Poor Attempt to Reignite the Overheating Controversy

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Just a day after the official launch of the Xbox Series X, one thing seemed to dominate the conversation around Microsoft’s next-gen console: a series of viral videos allegedly depicting a major overheating issue, as thick clouds of smoke were desperately expelled through the console’s top vents. The makers of the videos claimed that the Xbox Series X had grown so hot that the components inside were literally seconds away from catching fire. I’ve spent the last two weeks with the Xbox Series X, testing out everything from its excellent load times and 4K 60fps visuals to its backward compatibility…

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20 Oct

How Call of Duty’s SBMM Controversy Divided a Toxic Multiplayer Community

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Ahead of Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War‘s release on Nov. 13, the CoD community remains divided on the subject of skill-based matchmaking (SBMM). Maybe this is the first time you’ve heard about SBMM, but you can rest assured that if you’ve played a Call of Duty game in the last 15 years, you’ve probably been affected by it. In fact, you’ve probably unknowingly participated in the SBMM debate if you’ve played just about any major multiplayer game. So how has this prevalent and seemingly simple bit of game design become such a venomously contested subject? Here’s an overview…

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15 Oct

PlayStation 5 Voice Chat Recording Controversy Explained by Sony

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Yesterday’s PlayStation 4 8.00 system update not only resulted in numerous technical issues for PS4 users who were suddenly unable to access a variety of console features (including party invites) but panicked prospective PS5 users with the insinuation that Sony will be recording and storing their party chats. PS4 parties being recorded means about 99% of y’all are getting locked up pic.twitter.com/MatrDWW5w1— Sam 🌎☄️💕 ® (@SamjaySJ) October 14, 2020 For those who can’t see the above tweet, the notice on the 8.00 update states: “We want PlayStation Network to be fun for everyone, which is why we have a Community…

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08 Sep

Cyberpunk 2077 Developers Address Microtransaction Controversy

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During a recent earnings call, Adam Kicinski, CEO of Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red, stated that the team does not intend to be “aggressive” with the game’s multiplayer microtransactions. “We’re never aggressive towards our fans!” Kicinski exclaims. “We treat them fairly and we’re friendly. So of course not – we won’t be aggressive – but you can expect great things to be bought. The goal is to design monetization in a way that makes people happy to spend money. I’m not trying to be cynical or hide something; it’s about creating a feeling of value.” That comment probably seems…

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31 Aug

Madden NFL 21 User Score Controversy Explained

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Recently, the legendary Madden NFL franchise garnered yet another historic accomplishment as Madden NFL 21 became one of the lowest-rated games in Metacritic history (based on user scores). While we understand that the Metacritic user score section is usually where you go to grind a controversial ax rather than seek out a nuanced perspective on new releases, that always lively corner of the internet isn’t the only place that fans are vocalizing their outrage. Not only are the critic reviews for Madden NFL 21 typically lower than average (our own review was arguably more inspired and passionate than the game…

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17 Jul

Hamilton: Thomas Jefferson Controversy Explained

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After Alexander Hamilton, no character has a bigger entrance in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical than Thomas Jefferson. For if Hamilton’s intro begins Act One, then Jefferson opens Act Two. And for those who are discovering Hamilton for the first time on Disney+, it’s a hell of an arrival as Daveed Diggs leaps across the stage with boundless confidence and swagger. Clearly intended to be an antagonistic force, Jefferson enters stage right with an announcement that “someone must keep the American promise, you simply must meet Thomas, Thomas!” Yet even as the show depicts Jefferson as a prima donna, he is also…

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19 Jun

AMC Theatres Won’t Require Masks: We Don’t Want ‘Political Controversy’

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AMC Theatres, the largest chain of movie theaters in North America, is finally set to reopen its doors next month. With the coronavirus pandemic still going strong, AMC Entertainment announced plans to reopen 450 of its more than 600 locations on July 15, marking the first time the chain will have been ready for business in about four months. The company also teased some of the safety measures they are implementing… and those they are not. While speaking with Variety, AMC Adam Aron said, “We didn’t rush to reopen. There were some jurisdictions in some states, such as Georgia and…

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16 Sep

Daniel Dae Kim Responds To Hellboy Casting Controversy

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While not everybody is happy with the fact that the Hellboy franchise is being rebooted, even fewer were happier with one of the casting decisions made. Now the new actor has responded to the controversy that led to his casting. While not everybody is happy with the fact that the Hellboy franchise is being rebooted, even fewer were happier with one of the casting decisions made. Now the new actor has responded to the controversy that led to his casting. Source from..

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