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EA removed a FIFA microtransaction ad that was aimed at kids

September 30, 2020
EA has pulled an ad that marketed FIFA microtransactions to kids in UK toy store Smyths’ magazine. The ad suggested children “use FIFA Points to open packs,” through which they receive a random selection of players in the Ultimate Team (FUT) mode. FIFA Points are the franchise’s virtual currency, and they’re bought with real money. “We take very seriously the responsibilities we…
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ESL and DreamHack merge to create ESL Gaming

September 30, 2020
ESL and DreamHack announced today that the two esports companies have merged to create ESL Gaming. Modern Times Group (MTG) has owned both companies since 2015. ESL operates offline and esports tournaments around the world, and DreamHack hosts large esports festivals. Now…
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A Look at the Ginormous Gowlandflex Twin-Lens Reflex Camera

September 30, 2020
The Gowlandflex is a ginormous twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera invented by famous American glamour photographer Peter Gowland. The camera equipment shop Camera West got its hands on one through a trade-in and made this 3-minute video that offers a look at the unique camera. Gowland was known for building his own camera and studio equipment, and he built various Gowlandflex cameras for photographers…
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Kobe Bryant Law Bans Photos of Dead by First Responders

September 30, 2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new “Kobe Bryant” law that makes it illegal for first responders to shoot unauthorized photos of dead bodies at the scene of accidents and crimes. The law resulted from the aftermath of the helicopter crash that killed NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others on January 26, 2020. Reports emerged soon after that eight sheriff deputies had snapped…
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Call of Duty: Black Ops — Cold War’s Zombies cross-play is a bunker-buster

September 30, 2020
Activision announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops — Cold War Zombies will take place in a World War II bunker and will have cross-platform play for four-player co-op matches. The cross-platform play represents the first time that Zombies will be available for players to team up together even if they are on different platforms like the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, or the new consoles arriving in…
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