Sony’s PlayStation 5 launch follows the same pattern as Microsoft’s Xbox Series X|S release, as players have discovered potentially worrying hardware issues – with some reportedly “dying” already. Millions of people have finally been able to get their hands on the next technological advancement in video gaming. After a successful eighth generation with the PS4, the PS5 is expected to trump that era and further cement Sony’s dominance. However, reports are already coming in that review consoles, and orders delivered on release day, are breaking already.

It’s not uncommon to see streamers banned on Twitch for content that is considered more on the risque side, but the platform turned some heads when it banned a streamer for using a profile picture of singer SZA. Solána Imani Rowe, better known by her stage name SZA, is a popular singer with multiple Grammy nominations and even Oscar nomination for best original song. But, an image of her was deemed “inappropriate” to be used on Twitch.

The Teddy Fresh x Spongebob clothing line sold out within minutes of going on sale. Here is everything we know about when the popular apparel will be getting a restock.  Teddy Fresh comes from the minds of Ethan and Hila Klein, the YouTube duo known as H3H3. The clothing brand has exploded in popularity, and has been in high demand. However on February 27, the apparel makers launched a collaboration with Nickelodeon’s Spongebob Squarepants.

A young Call of Duty fan has gone viral for recreating Modern Warfare and Warzone’s gun noises to an insanely accurate degree, to the point where it sounds like it’s taken straight from the game. Despite all the controversies with hackers, bugs, and just general complaints, there’s no denying that Modern Warfare and Warzone have some top-notch details. From bolts on guns locking open when they should to characters making different sounds depending on how and where they are running, the developers’ attention to detail has been widely praised.

Dream has called out a small portion of fans, who he described as “horrible,” for reacting bitterly to the #CancelDreamStans trend and harassing other streamers. Earlier this week, #CancelDreamStans started trending on social media after some of Dream’s followers were accused of sending death threats to other streamers who didn’t like his content. But while he said he “doesn’t support death threats or threats at all,” he defended his fan base and hit back at those who criticized it.

FUT Player Days is returning as a promo in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. Here’s what we’re going to see as things begin to go live. FIFA 21, like FIFA 20 before it, has used a number of classic promos. We’ve had Future Stars, Team of the Year, and Ones to Watch, but EA have changed things up as well. We’ve had new promos like What If, Freeze, and Rulebreakers in the place of FUTMas and Halloween.

Genshin Impact players want miHoYo to rerelease event-exclusive weapons, which would enable new travelers to gain access to some incredibly strong items.  While Genshin Impact’s rerun banners take the spotlight when it comes to the game’s rereleases, a number of players want miHoYo to add a way for event weapons to be obtained again. Not only are event weapons fairly strong, they usually have unique designs that set them apart from common items.

UFC color commentator, comedian and podcast host Joe Rogan is hitting back at criticism against Olympic gymnast Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from both individual and team finals events in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Simone Biles is one of the biggest names in gymnastics, and for good reason; the star athlete, 24, has scored over 30 Olympic and World Championship medals and is the most decorated American gymnast of all time.

Twitch superstar Pokimane has opened up about her experience filming a cameo in the new Ryan Reynolds movie Free Guy, which brings an open-world video game to the big screen. As one of the most popular streamers of all time, Pokimane is used to being in front of the camera. Now, she’s taking that experience to the big screen in Free Guy, a new movie about a man (Ryan Reynolds) who realizes he’s a background character in an open-world video game that’s about to be taken offline.

Call of Duty: Warzone was just treated to another big-money tournament: the $75,000 Twitch Rivals NA Showdown that ultimately saw Team exzachtt come out on top. Here’s a complete recap of how the event unfolded. exzachtt, Braalik, and Nickool closed out the win. 50 Trios competed in five custom games for $75,000 Top players included Aydan, Biffle, and… Crimsix. A mere 24 hours after Warzone’s top talent dropped into the $20K Z&Z Invitational, another major tournament immediately came around.