New TikTok challenge under fire for "mocking" people with disabilities
Posted on January 1, 2023
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| Arica Deslauriers
A new TikTok challenge, dubbed the ‘Autism Challenge,’ has been widely criticized by creators on the platform for openly “mocking” people with disabilities, and the site has now begun taking action against content associated with the trend.
The ‘Autism Challenge’ on TikTok involved users dancing to a parody song of Black Eyed Peas hit “Let’s Get It Started,” making hand gestures that “mocked” people with disabilities.
The trend got shut down as quickly as it rose.
[Read More]Twitch star Amouranth is now selling $1k fart jars and her bathwater
Posted on January 1, 2023
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| Trudie Dory
Popular Twitch streamer ‘Amouranth’ has started a new business that will have some fans digging deep into their wallets. The entertainer announced she is selling her bathwater, real hair, along with fart jars valued at $1,000.
Amouranth is one of the most popular female personalities in the streaming realm. With over 5 million followers on Twitch and 2 million on Twitter, the star has quickly become well known around the world.
[Read More]What is Zoie Burgher “the mother of egirls” doing now?
Posted on January 1, 2023
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| Mittie Cheatwood
From YouTube to Twitch streaming to esports, Zoie Burgher is a controversial figure in the online world who has made significant career changes in the past – but what is she up to now?
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Zoie Burgher first started her career with provocative Twitch streams, in which she would wear revealing clothing while playing competitive games and twerk after every successful match, earning her a unique reputation across the gaming space.
[Read More]Why Ash's Pikachu will never evolve in the Pokemon anime
Posted on January 1, 2023
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| Patria Henriques
Ash and Pikachu are synonymous with the Pokemon anime. For years now though, fans of the franchise have wondered if Pikachu will ever evolve into Raichu. Here’s why that’s unlikely.
As certain as Jessie and James will blast off again, Pikachu will always be by Ash’s side. It would be unthinkable to watch a Pokemon episode and that not be the case.
We’ll never know whether the Pokemon Company has seriously considered the evolution, but more than 23 years since its inception, it hasn’t happened.
[Read More]Addison Rae rejects Bryce Hall's new breakup claims as "very one-sided"
Posted on December 31, 2022
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| Arica Deslauriers
Addison Rae slammed Bryce Hall for telling a “one-sided” account of their break-up during the latest episode of the ‘Sway Life’ reality show, calling him out for having “double standards.”
Addison and Bryce’s highly publicized relationship fell apart in March 2021 after she confirmed they had broken up. It all seemed mutual and amicable until Bryce called her out for blocking him on social media in April, followed by a series of cryptic tweets implying that she may have cheated on him.
[Read More]CoD Zombies Outbreak Survival LTM explained: New 'hardcore' Zombies changes
Posted on December 31, 2022
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| Trudie Dory
A new ‘hardcore’ CoD Zombies experience has arrived in Black Ops Cold War as the Outbreak Survival limited-time mode is now active. Here’s how it all works.
For Zombies fanatics really seeking a challenge, Outbreak Survival is now here to test your skills. The LTM comes with its own set of unique gameplay tweaks to ramp up the difficulty, though it’s on a limited clock; it arrives as part of The Numbers event in Black Ops Cold War, so it won’t be around for long.
[Read More]Deadpool game could be a reality after Suda51 meets with Marvel
Posted on December 31, 2022
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| Trudie Dory
It’s been nearly a decade since comic fans were treated to a fully-fledged Deadpool game, and they’ve been clamoring for a fresh dose of foul-mouthed fourth wall breaking. The wait could be coming to an end though, as legendary developer Suda51 has revealed he’s had discussions with Marvel.
Even though there hasn’t been a Deadpool game since 2013, the character is more popular now than he’s ever been. The movies starring Ryan Reynolds have been box office smashes, while his crossover into Fortnite certainly left an impression on players.
[Read More]Devs announce Junkrat buffs for next Overwatch 2 beta
Posted on December 31, 2022
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| Fernande Dalal
The Overwatch 2 developers have confirmed some Junkrat changes are in the works for the upcoming second beta, and those who main the chaotic projectile hero should like what they hear.
Overwatch 2 aimed to reduce crowd control and stun abilities across the board and one ability that ended up being tweaked was Junkrat’s Trap.
In the first beta, the trap would behave similar to how it does in the original Overwatch, but instead of preventing heroes from moving completely, it would instead slow them while they’re trapped in it.
[Read More]Fake TikTok 'skeleton brunch' trend goes viral and fools everyone
Posted on December 31, 2022
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| Arica Deslauriers
TikTok is a hive for all sorts of viral trends and memes — but one of the most recent fads to take over the platform isn’t even real. Here’s what we know about ‘skeleton brunch.’
The term ‘skeleton brunch’ has been thrown around all across social media over the past few days.
Originally, netizens thought the term referred to a trend where TikTokers would film themselves wearing skeleton masks while partaking in some tasty breakfast foods.
[Read More]Hackers hijack popular YouTuber Scott the Woz's Twitter account
Posted on December 31, 2022
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| Mittie Cheatwood
Popular gaming YouTuber Scott ‘Scott The Woz’ Wozniak had his Twitter account taken over by hackers on December 29.
Scott The Woz is one of the most popular gaming channels on YouTube, boasting over 1.25 million subscribers on the platform while his Twitter has just under 300,000.
On December 29, the YouTuber mysteriously had all of his previous tweets deleted and replaced with either nonsensical posts or retweets of pro-hacking websites.
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