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There aren't many ways for video game developers to truly keep toxic players in line. A cooperative game like "Helldivers 2" can devise its own unique strategies to deal with toxicity, but for competitive games like "Fornite," sometimes the only real solution is a ban. In most cases, a player might get suspended from the game — or even just the game's social functions — for a few days after saying something particularly nasty in chat. Getting suspended isn't really something people brag about, but one player shared their ban on Reddit because it's anything but typical.

Fortnite Players Shocked By 7,000-Year Ban

Conscript is a top-down survival horror World War 1 game developed by Catchweight Studio. Players will embody a lone French soldier lost in the trenches in search of supplies. Solve complex puzzles and engage deadly enemies in the name of survival. Take a look at the latest accolades to garner the critical reception for Conscript, available now for PlayStation 4 (PS4), PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam, GoG, and Epic Games).

Conscript - Official Accolades Trailer

A new event will bring Suicune to Pokemon Sleep. Get ready to observe Suicune's sleep styles when the event kicks off in early September 2024 in Pokemon Sleep. Check out the reveal trailer!

Pokemon Sleep - Official Suicune Trailer

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is a free-to-play multiplayer combat racing developed by Caged Element. Players will battle and race across a plethora of different tracks within the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Unlock more vehicles, weapons, and abilities alongside a wide variety of customization options to add a unique flair to the mayhem. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is available now in early access for PC (Steam).

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks - Official Launch Trailer

Here's your look at the racing action and features of Roadlike, like upgrades and split-screen multiplayer, in this trailer for the upcoming arcade racing roguelike game. Roadlike features fully procedurally generated tracks, and it is inspired by classics like Outrun and Daytona USA with a modern twist. Roadlike will be available on PC and Nintendo Switch.

Roadlike - Official Multiplayer Reveal Trailer

This article explains how to get 120 frames per second—which you'll also see as "FPS" or "Hz"–on PS5. Not every game on PS5 supports this option, so while you can prep your console for it, it won't work for every title. How to Turn On 120 FPS on...

How to Get 120 FPS on PS5

Retired hunter Sophie invites her fellow hunter and childhood best friend Kyle to her family’s secluded cabin deep in the woods. There, she plans for Kyle to meet and teach her fiancé Nolan how to hunt for an article he's writing and to share the news of their engagement. Tensions flare between Kyle and Nolan over their shared history with Sophie, escalating during the hunt that goes awry when they are ambushed by a vicious pack of territorial wolves. As alliances fracture under the pressure of survival, Sophie is forced to rely on her long-abandoned hunting prowess to face the deadly predators and save the one closest to her heart.

Out Come the Wolves - Official Trailer

Paddington in Peru brings Paddington's story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.

Paddington in Peru - Official US Teaser Trailer

Most who actually love gaming, rather than the tribalism that comes with it, will admit that the 'Console Wars' are silly and childish. To breathe life into them ever-slightly, it's fair to say that on the grand scale of things, PlayStation is usually the company among the big three that tends to come out on top more often than not, with the biggest swaying factor being the long list of PlayStation exclusives over the years.

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CALL of Duty has just announced the dates for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta, and it’s coming out next month. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will officially launch on October 25, 2024, but fans can start playing from August. There will be two weekends when...

Call of Duty fans can play Black Ops 6 two months early and it’s completely free

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

The Altus Bloom is one of the many Materials found throughout Elden Ring, used to make a variety of Perfumer mists and aromatic consumables. As its name implies, the Altus Bloom can be found all over the Altus Plateau in the northern areas of The Lands Between. It is a fairly common plant that is mainly found in large fields by small rocks or bushes, and can be spotted from the soft glow the yellow plant gives off.

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Hype for GTA 6 is rising once again after Rockstar Games' parent company Take-Two made a key announcement.GTA 6 is the video game everyone is waiting for and it's safe to say it's the most anticipated game of all time.There haven't been many announcements about the game itself though - all that's come from official channels was confirmation at the end of 2023 Rockstar is working on GTA 6 along with a first trailer.A release window was given of 2025.In May, during an earnings call, Take-Two, an American holding company that owns Rockstar and 2K, narrowed that down by saying...

GTA 6 hype is back after Rockstar Games' parent company Take-Two makes key announcement

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Microsoft has announced the next set of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in the first half of August. The upcoming titles include Mafia: Definitive Edition, Creatures of Ava, and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. The full list of games, DLC, and Perks coming to Xbox Game Pass via Microsoft can be seen below as well as games leaving the service this month.

Xbox Game Pass Adds Mafia: Definitive Edition, Creatures of Ava, and More

Concord is an upcoming first-person online shooter developed by Firewalk Studios. Take a look at the latest entry in the Freegunner Adventures cinematic story trailer series as Emari, Bazz, and Vale deliver a highly sought-after item when they encounter a group of unfriendly guards. Concord is launching on August 23 for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC.

Concord - Official Freegunner Adventures: Scrapper Justice Animated Trailer

Video Gamer is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Prices subject to change. Learn more. V-Bucks are Fortnite’s premium currency, and it’s no surprise that many players have thousands of them. Purchasing cosmetic items is nearly impossible without them, yet the only way to get a lot of V-Bucks is by buying them for real money. Fortunately, Epic Games provides V-Bucks refunds from time to time, and another one was recently announced.

Fortnite just announced another V-Bucks refund, check your eligibility

Watch the latest Diablo 4 trailer to see what to expect with the Season of the Infernal Hordes battle pass, which brings new cosmetics, new mounts, and new portals.

Diablo 4 - Official Season of the Infernal Hordes: Battle Pass Trailer

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

If you need help in Fields of Mistria, IGN has you covered with guides on any burning questions you may have about the fantasy farming simulator. The guides listed below help with Fields of Mistria's many mechanics, some of which the game doesn't outright explain, including how to unlock Fishing, the best gifts to give villagers, and more.

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Fortnite x Fall Guys - Official Collaboration Launch Trailer

Check out the Fortnite x Fall Guys collaboration trailer. Head into Fortnite's Battle Royale mode and find a golden bean...

Fortnite x Fall Guys - Official Collaboration Launch Trailer

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