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Valve's Gabe Newell explains why Steam has banned NFT games

Valve’s Gabe Newell has explained why the Steam platform has banned games containing NFTs and blockchain technology. The integration of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) into gaming has been met with largely negative reactions, as industry titans such as Square Enix continue to explore methods of using them in-game. While NFTs have gained favor with various influencers and content creators, Valve’s co-founder and president Gabe Newell has explained why Steam has banned games with NFTs and cryptocurrency integration on the Steam marketplace.

Faker and Kkoma split for first time as coach leaves SKT

SK Telecom T1 have officially confirmed the departure of coach Kim ‘Kkoma’ Jeong-gyun from the team ahead of the 2020 season. The long-time SK Telecom coach has been with the organization throughout their storied run in League of Legends, the only other constant alongside mid-laner Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok. With three world championships, a Mid-Season Invitational and eight domestic titles to his name, Kkoma is by far the most decorated coach in League of Legends, and over the years has often been credited as playing a key role in the success of SKT.

Florida man arrested for stealing hundreds of Pokemon cards from Walmart

A 23-year-old man was detained by police after stealing Pokemon Trading Card Game booster packs from a Florida Walmart, according to local outlet WLFA News. Since 2020, the Pokemon TCG has seen an explosion in popularity in value. Retail stores across the world are littered with empty shelves as the Nintendo collectibles are snatched up as soon they are put up for sale. One collector’s attempt to score Pokemon cards took things too far after they stole handfuls of packs from a Florida Walmart according to a report from WLFA News.

Blizzard tease WoW Wrath of the Lich King Classic expansion coming soon

Blizzard Entertainment may be teasing World of Warcraft Wrath of the Lich King Classic after players shared what appears to be surveys gauging interest in a possible expansion. As one of World of Warcraft’s most beloved expansions, WOTLK has been long revered by the game’s community since its release back in 2008. With its iconic character in the Arthas, the Lich King, not only did the expansion introduce fans of the MMORPG to a new facet of Warcraft’s story, but it also brought about the game’s first hero class: the Death Knight.

Watch Addison Rae star in new trailer for ‘He’s All That’ movie

Netflix has released a new trailer of TikTok sensation Addison Rae’s upcoming movie ‘He’s All That’ which is set to release in August. Since Addison Rae blew up on TikTok, the star has found herself taking on a huge array of new projects, including the start of a music career with her debut single ‘Obsessed.’ She also recently took on some work as a reporter for the UFC, though received a substantial amount of backlash online for being offered the role.

Is this the most detailed Pokemon map ever?

It might be over 20 years since the release of Pokemon Red and Green but Pokemon enthusiasts are still making content for the iconic games. One player has created the most detailed original Kanto map to date. [ad name=”article1″] Pokemon Red and Blue Pokemon’s first video game was made for the original Game Boy and despite its ageing graphics, still retains a cult following. Pokemon Red and Blue are still played today and widely discussed in Pokemon communities.

Kevin Durant goes on insane win streak in NBA 2K22 ahead of 2022 season

NBA All-Star Kevin Durant has been logging some serious hours on 2K22 this offseason and went on an insane winning streak last night alongside some 2K content creators.  After the conclusion of the NBA Finals in late July, the offseason was officially in full swing, giving players some much-needed time off. For some, that meant lavish vacations and traveling abroad, but for others, it opened up some quality gaming hours on NBA 2K22.

Top 10 richest Minecraft builders: LDShadowLady, JeromeASF, Grian, more

The top 10 richest Minecraft architects have been revealed, showing that YouTube creators like Mumbo Jumbo and JeromeASF could be earning millions from their content. Mojang’s sandbox hit Minecraft is well-known to be the biggest-selling game of all time, and although it released way back in 2011, it remains one of the most popular games in the world. It’s showing no sign of slowing down anytime soon, either. One of the biggest draws of the game is without a doubt the ability to create almost anything your imagination can come up with.

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Rivs2 & Destroy win $150K The Last Dance in Verdansk Warzone event: Final results

BoomTV’s ‘The Last Dance In Verdansk’ tournament is now in the books as Duos dropped into the $150K sendoff for Verdansk. While it was rivs2 & Destroy who claimed the top spot in the Main Event, there was plenty of drama and excitement along the way. Here’s a complete recap of how the major tournament played out. rivs2 & Destroy win the $75K Main Event. Swagg & Booya close out Qual #1 in first place.