Shit could get real if this is part of or added to the state's investigation and suit. Hope this is the end of his tenure at Activision.

Just when you thought they couldn't get any lower

If they get actual evidences of that, and California asks to check them, and maybe use them in the ongoing investigation, this could very well be the end of Kotick.

Shareholders will want him gone asap.

Well considering that we now know he knew, and the fact one of Blizz employees killed themselves, this would and should most certainly get him removed from Activision. if it doesn't, the legal system is going to be seen as being utterly hollow yet again. 

I've always hated Bobby and I always wanted him removed, so now seems like the absolute perfect time for him to be fired.

Dude got himself into the this industry for the wrong reasons (only seeking to make money, because he never once gave a single fuck about making good games, let alone enjoying them). 

Speaking of heathens...

They prefer to have subtitles than numbered entries that's why.

Tim Sweeney wants one app store for every platform, probably in the metaverse
https://www.pcgamer.com/tim-sweeney-wants-one-app-store-for-every-platform-probably-in-the-metaverse/
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says the world needs one unified game store, and that Epic is working with developers and service providers to help make it happen.

Epic is against other companies' walled gardens, their own is fine though.

He wants to melt everyone's gardens, gates and all, then herd everyone into his so called "metaverse", that somehow comes with a lock and key of it's own, so it's no surprise that he wants things to go that way, because that would greatly benefit him while also cementing his position at the top.

The Wednesday news:

SALES /PLAYER COUNT & DEALS

Kingdom Come Deliverance has sold 4 million copies worldwide
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/kingdom-come-deliverance-has-sold-4-million-copies-worldwide/
Embracer Group announced that Kingdom Come Deliverance has sold 4 million copies worldwide on all platforms. According to the company, that’s up from 3 million units sold as of June 2020. In short, the game sold one million more copies in a year.

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory is free to own on Ubisoft Store
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-chaos-theory-is-free-to-own-on-ubisoft-store/
Ubisoft is currently giving away for free the best Splinter Cell game, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory. From today and until November 25th, PC gamers can acquire their free copy from Ubisoft Store.
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You can acquire your free copy from here. Below you can also find the game’s key features.

GOG has two new deals:

• The new Flash Deal is Hyper Light Drifter, 65% off during the next 46 hours: https://www.gog.com/game/hyper_light_drifter
• And the Midweek Sale brings up to 90% discounts on indie games: https://www.gog.com/promo/20211117_midweek_sale

Steam has three new deals:

• The first daily deal is Space Haven, still in Early Access, 33% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/979110/Space_Haven/
• The second daily deal is Hoa, 50% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1484900/Hoa/
• And Space Engineers will be 30% off until Monday 22: https://store.steampowered.com/app/244850/Space_Engineers/

Fanatical has three new deals:

• The new Star Deal is the The Falconeer + The Falconeer - The Hunter DLC Double Pack, 70% off during the next 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/the-falconeer-the-falconeer-the-hunter-dlc-double-pack
• Plug In Digital puts its games up to 91% off during the next 7 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/plug-in-digital
• The new Killer Bundle 20 features 9 games split into two tiers of 7 and 9 games: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/killer-bundle-20
• Also, Fanatical is introducing the ability to gift keys! To learn more, check this: https://www.fanatical.com/en/blog/how-to-give-gift-on-fanatical-store

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

Grand Theft Auto IV gets a 3GB New York City Name-Conversion Mod
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/grand-theft-auto-iv-gets-a-3gb-new-york-city-name-conversion-mod/
Modders ‘joemoo’ and ‘Nariman’ have released a pretty cool New York City mod for Grand Theft Auto 4. According to the duo, this mod replaces textures, models, and text to immerse players in a “virtualized New York Simulator “.
In other words, this is a complete name-conversion of Liberty City to New York City circa 2008. Below you can find all the things that this mod changes.
>> You'll find it at Nexus Mods.

This Skyrim VR mod harnesses your brain signals to boost your spell power
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/this-skyrim-vr-mod-harnesses-your-brain-signals-to-boost-your-spell-power/
For decades, scientists and researchers have been working on creating brain-computer and brain-machine interfaces. In a nutshell (which I cracked by reading a few paragraphs of an extremely long article on Wikipedia), our brain uses electrical impulses that can be detected, measured and, in some cases, translated to control things like prosthetic limbs or even to operate computers.
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, but can I use my brain's electrical signals in Skyrim? That's what you're thinking at the screen right now, isn't it? And yes, you can, sort of, a little, in Skyrim VR. But you'll need another semi-expensive device strapped to your head along with your VR headset.
>> Since it's not as simple as downloading and installing the files, I'm not posting the link. If you're interested, you'll be better served reading the whole article.

GAMING NEWS

New screenshots released for STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
https://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/new-screenshots-released-for-stranger-of-paradise-final-fantasy-origin/
Square Enix has released a new set of screenshots for STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN. These screenshots showcase improved graphics and visuals, which is a good thing as the game’s initial reveal was underwhelming.

Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice now supports Ray Tracing, DLSS & FSR on PC
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/hellblade-senuas-sacrifice-now-supports-ray-tracing-dlss-fsr-on-pc/
Ninja Theory has just released a major graphical update for the PC version of Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. This new update adds DirectX Ray Tracing effects, as well as NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR support.

Here are 12 minutes of gameplay footage from the PT-inspired MADiSON
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-12-minutes-of-gameplay-footage-from-the-pt-inspired-madison/
IGN has shared a new video, showcasing 12 minutes of gameplay footage from the upcoming PT-inspired game, MADiSON. MADiSON is a first-person psychological horror game, in which you’ll need to endure the torture of a terrifying demon called MADiSON.

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story & CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story are coming to PC in 2022
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/song-of-nunu-a-league-of-legends-story-conv-rgence-a-league-of-legends-story-are-coming-to-pc-in-2022/
Riot Forge has announced that CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story will be coming to PC in 2022. Moreover, the team announced a new League of Legends game, Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story. Not only that, but Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is now available on Steam.

Saints Row has been delayed until August 2022
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/saints-row-has-been-delayed-until-august-2022/
Saints Row was originally targeting a February 2022 release date. However, Deep Silver and Volition have decided to delay the game until August 23rd, 2022.
>> Probably for the best.

The Wednesday news, part two:

Riot Games just surprise-launched a League of Legends RPG and rhythm game
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/riot-forges-first-games-ruined-king-and-hextech-runner-are-both-out-today/
Ruined King, announced in 2019 as the first game to be published under the Riot Forge label, is out today—and so is the much more recently announced rhythm runner Hextech Mayhem.

Riot announces two more League of Legends spin-off games for 2022
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/riot-announces-two-more-league-of-legends-spin-off-games-for-2022/
Riot's publishing arm, Riot Forge, will release two new League of Legends spin-off games in 2022. Song of Nunu, which was announced this week, and Convergence, an action platformer featuring Ekko, are both due out sometime next year.

Hearthstone's next expansion will give you a golden legendary for choosing: Horde or Alliance?
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/hearthstones-next-expansion-will-give-you-a-golden-legendary-for-choosing-horde-or-alliance/
The final Hearthstone expansion of 2021 is called Fractured in Alterac Valley and will arrive on December 7. Thematically, it wraps up the story that began with Forged in the Barrens and continued through United in Stormwind. In the grand finale, our 10 plucky mercenaries will make the crucial choice of any Azerothian adventurer: Horde or Alliance? Honestly, whether card games can be good at delivering a year-long narrative is very debatable, but I have grown quite fond of the likes of Rokara, Cariel Roame, and Scabbs Cutterbutter.

Activision Blizzard employees stage walkout to demand Bobby Kotick's removal
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/activision-blizzard-employees-stage-walkout-to-demand-bobby-koticks-removal/
In the wake of a bombshell report claiming that Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick was aware of widespread sexual harassment at the company and in 2006 threatened to have an assistant killed, the ABK Workers Alliance has issued a formal demand for Kotick's removal and called for an employee walkout today.
>> As if that will work...

The next project from Genshin Impact's anime lords: an open-world 'paranormal' online game
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/the-next-project-from-genshin-impacts-anime-lords-an-open-world-paranormal-online-game/
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As reported by GamesRadar and Daniel Ahmad, we now have a clearer picture of MiHoYo’s long term plans after Genshin and Honkai: Star Rail. MiHoYo is opening a development house in Montreal focused on an open world title in a new setting. This move would see MiHoYo creating a foothold in one of the biggest development cities in the otherwise decentralized video game industry, and also represents the continuation of Chinese investment in Western development spearheaded by Tencent.

Cyberpunk 2077 is somehow nominated for two Game Awards
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/cyberpunk-2077-is-somehow-nominated-for-two-game-awards/
Deathloop leads this year's slate of nominees for the upcoming Game Awards with a total of nine nominations in categories including best game direction, best narrative, two in best performance, and—of course—the coveted Game of the Year trophy. Other big contenders this year include Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, with six nominations, and It Takes Two and Psychonauts 2, who are each up for five awards.
Along with Deathloop, 2021 Game of the Year nominees are It Takes Two, Metroid Dread, Psychonauts 2, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, and Resident Evil Village.

Paradox is 'happy with the progress' of Bloodlines 2, but won't reveal who is making it
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/paradox-is-happy-with-the-progress-of-bloodlines-2-but-wont-reveal-who-is-making-it/
During the Q&A section of Paradox Interactive's Q3 interim report, the topic of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 inevitably came up. The question asked was simply: "Any news on Bloodlines 2 or its developer?" To which Paradox CFO Alexander Bricca replied, "The new developer is doing quite well and we are happy with the progress of the project now, but it's still quite some time before we can start to talk about release dates."

Halo Infinite's slow Battle Pass progression is being looked at, says 343 Industries
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/halo-infinites-slow-battle-pass-progression-is-being-looked-at-says-343-industries/
It's still very early days but Halo Infinite's free-to-play multiplayer seems to be going down a treat, despite the lack of Slayer-only playlists and a battle pass that sucks. (...)
Consternation has been loud, so it's no surprise that 343 Industries has heard. Community manager Briad Jarrard acknowledged the criticism in a tweet early today. "FYI the team is looking at Battle Pass progression and gathering data from yesterday's sessions and we'll share updates as we have them," he wrote.

Halo Infinite's Brute Choppers can't stop taking flight
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/halo-infinites-brute-choppers-cant-stop-taking-flight/
As befitting their gorilla-like riders, Halo Infinite's Brute Choppers are tough, rugged alien motorcycles. Two blade-like wheels strapped to a chair, with guns plugged into the side and a ton of heavy steel armour weighing it down. Certainly not the kind of thing that you'd expect to float off into the sky like a child's discarded balloon, right?

Fortnite re-introduces shopping carts and the B.R.U.T.E mech
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/fortnite-re-introduces-shopping-carts-and-the-brute-mech/
The latest Fortnite patch sees the return of two classic items: the shopping cart and the B.R.U.T.E mech.

New World permabans over 1200 accounts for duping exploits
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/new-world-permabans-over-1200-accounts-for-duping-exploits/
A few days ago New World had to temporarily switch off the in-game economy, following the discovery of multiple duping glitches. (...)
Well: the economy's back, and Amazon Games is not playing around with those who took advantage of this or an earlier exploit. A developer blog posted by community manager Luxendra reads: (...)
"Together for these exploits we have permanently banned over 1200 players, removing their items from the economy, and cancelling their trade post listings.