Author: Max Smith

2K is facing community backlash following its decision to ban a popular creator from WWE 2K24.On April 22nd, creator “WhatsTheStatus”, who is known for uploading content that is normally inaccessible to players, told X that all of his uploads, representing dozens of wrestlers and other content, would be removed from the game without warning. announced that it had been done. .The next day, he was permanently banned from playing the game online, lost all access to community works features, and claimed he had no option to appeal.A message that WhatsTheStatus allegedly saw when he logged into the game read, “You…

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Michigan State University's College of Criminal Justice will offer basic cybersecurity training to local law enforcement agencies in one- to two-day programs over the summer. Training will cover areas such as Michigan law regarding cybercrime and victim demographics.”While some local law enforcement agencies understand the issue of cybercrime, the education and training of local police officers varies,” said criminal justice professor Thomas Holt, who directs the program.“Our hope is that being able to offer this as a resource to local agencies will improve the overall capacity of law enforcement agencies across the state.”Inconsistent education about cybercrime can lead to poor…

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Accessibility has long been on the back burner in the video game industry. But things have changed over the past decade because incentives have changed. There are an estimated 46 million gamers with disabilities, creating a strong incentive for video game companies to improve their accessibility efforts. NPR's Theresa O'Reilly hide caption toggle caption NPR's Theresa O'Reilly Accessibility has long been on the back burner in the video game industry. But things have changed over the past decade because incentives have changed. There are an estimated 46 million gamers with disabilities, creating a strong incentive for video game companies to…

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In 2012, a studio created a game without a publisher. So we tried something new. Many studios are now adopting a “live service model.” Rather than costing money upfront, the game is free with “in-game purchases.” MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: The first way to make money playing video games is obvious. It's about selling video games to players. But about a decade ago, another method began to gain popularity. It's an in-game purchase. This is a typical part of the so-called live service model. My colleagues at The Indicator From Planet Money, Darian Woods and Wailin Wong, explain how it…

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Are you ready for another round of video game news? E3 may not be happening, but IGN is hosting its own fan event in LA around the same time. There's plenty to enjoy at the IGN Live event from June 7th to 9th, including panels, demos, announcements, and more. Tickets are available now and can be obtained via the press release link below.LOS ANGELES (April 23, 2024) – IGN, one of the world's leading gaming and entertainment media brands with over 25 years of content leadership for gaming and entertainment enthusiasts around the world, is proud to announce the launch…

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A group of more than 400 current and former Olympians, professional and college athletes, more than 300 academics and nearly 100 advocacy groups on Tuesday urged the NCAA not to ban transgender women from participating in women's college athletics. published a separate letter asking for this.The letter was coordinated by LGBTQ sports advocacy group Athletes Ally, and signatories include former U.S. women's national soccer team co-captain Megan Rapinoe, former WNBA and Olympic basketball star Sue Bird, Former NFL defensive end RK Russell is among the names. “We call on everyone to stand on the right side of history and affirm…

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press releaseDowners Grove, IL, April 23, 2024 – Comptiathe world's leading information technology (IT) certification and training organization, today announced that eight of its certifications are designed to help create a more diverse workforce, qualify and skills to protect our nation's interests, information and infrastructure. announced that it is being included in the U.S. Department of Defense's effort to improveThe Cyber ​​Workforce Qualification Program, which includes Department of Defense Manual 8140.03 (DoDM 8140.03), modernizes the Department of Defense's workforce management to manage and achieve a qualified cyber workforce in the IT, cybersecurity, cyber effectiveness, and cyber fields. enables a more…

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Envector Co., Ltd.PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 23, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — Envector Corporation (“Envector”) (Nasdaq: EMBC), a global diabetes care company with a 100-year heritage in insulin delivery, Host a conference call to discuss. On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 8 a.m. Eastern Time (ET), we will present our second quarter fiscal 2024 financial results, provide an operational update, and host a question-and-answer session.If you would like to participate, please access the live webcast here or the conference call here. The live webcast can also be accessed through the company's website at investors.embecta.com.A replay of the conference call webcast will be…

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You can never defeat a real-world bad guy, so defeating the villain at the end of a game can be one of the most rewarding things in life, but only if the level of challenge and stakes feel right. limited to. Defeating an unfair boss can leave you feeling unfulfilled, as you usually have to compromise and take the cheaper route. Let's rank the best final bosses that provide a fair challenge and raise the level of the game just by their presence. Screenshot by Destructoid 10. Shao Kahn (Mortal Kombat 3) Imagine a kid version of you finally defeating…

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