The company behind Magic: The Gathering, Wizards of the Coast, has ended its working relationship with Noah Bradley, an artist for the game that has been accused of sexual assault by a number of women over the past few days. On Sunday, Bradley issued a statement on Twitter, admitting to being a "shitty, creepy sexual predator" and a "selfish asshole" who preyed on vulnerable women at industry events.A long overdue acknowledgement & apology pic.twitter.com/UssuKQBpYi — Noah Bradley (@noahbradley) June 21, 2020If you're thinking of accepting Noah Bradley's apology, consider that he has shared his playbook in the past and it's a handbook on manipulation pic.twitter.com/hLWwBaJnLv — 🐤🐤🐤 (@birdswithknees) June 21, 2020In response to these allegations, Wizards of the Coast released a statement, saying that it has fully cut ties with Bradley. However, the statement also indicates that some of his art will still appear in products that are scheduled to be released due to "the long timeframe between commissioning art [and] the manufacturing of printed products." Bradley's work will not be included in reprints, however.Bradley is one of many figures in the gaming industry who have been accused of sexual misconduct over the past few days, including writer Chris Avellone and several Twitch streamers. Earlier this month, Wizards of the Coast announced that it will be removing a number of Magic cards from its database due to their racist content, including one card that depicts hood-wearing soldiers and carried the card ID 1488, a thinly-veiled reference to white supremacy.Info from Gamespot.com

Just as it was starting to seem that 2020 was setting its coordinates for "couldn't possibly get any worse," Disney+ is doing its best to point things in a sunnier direction. The streaming service has unveiled a new trailer for Muppets Now, an "unscripted" TV series featuring everyone's favorite puppet performers and a supporting crew of celebrity pals.In the trailer--which you can see below--the Muppets are joined by numerous celebrities from RuPaul to Seth Rogan and more. Check it out.Premiering July 31 on Disney+, all that's known for sure about the six-episode series beyond what's teased at in the above trailer (as the featured litigious otter warns, "No details about celebrity guests or content may be proffered at this juncture.") so far comes from the official synopsis.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A creative director at Ubisoft's Montreal branch has announced his plans to leave the Assassin's Creed Valhalla project behind. Ashraf Ismail, who previously worked on both Black Flag and Origins, is stepping down amid allegations of infidelity.I am stepping down from my beloved project to properly deal with the personal issues in my life. The lives of my family and my own are shattered. I am deeply sorry to everyone hurt in this. — Ashraf Ismail (@AshrafAIsmail) June 24, 2020"I am stepping down from my beloved project to properly deal with the personal issues in my life," Ismail wrote on Twitter. "The lives of my family and my own are shattered. I am deeply sorry to everyone hurt in this."In a follow-up tweet, Ismail said he didn't want to detract from the work others on the project are doing. "There are hundreds of talented, passionate people striving to build an experience for you that do not deserve to be associated with this," Ismail said. "I wish them all the best." [Update: Ismail appears to have now deleted his Twitter account.]Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Sony has introduced the PlayStation Bug Bounty program, which will give hackers who uncover bugs and vulnerabilities cash rewards. According to the announcement, critical vulnerabilities for the PS4 start at $50,000.The announcement also indicates that the company's bounty program has existed in some form for a while now, but it was only available to private researchers. By bringing the project public, Sony says that it hopes to enhance the security on its consoles. More details about the program can be found on its HackerOne page.Critical security vulnerabilities have been an issue for both Sony and Microsoft in the past. The most notorious example remains the 2011 PlayStation Network outage, where hackers obtained the data of around 77 million users. During that incident, Sony was criticized by journalists and even government officials for waiting a week before informing players that their personal information was in jeopardy. Sony Europe was fined £250,000 for the breach by the UK Information Commissioner's Office in 2013.Info from Gamespot.com

California's Disneyland is currently on track to open its doors once more in July, though some of its employees are not ready to return. After sending a letter to California governor Gavin Newsom on June 17, the Coalition of Resort Labor Unions is now planning a protest on Disneyland property over concerns about employees and guests visiting the resort during the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.The news comes from The Hollywood Reporter, which explains that unions representing Disneyland Resort employees are planning a protest on Saturday, June 27. From 10 AM to 12 PM PT, employees will circle the property in a caravan. According to the unions, this is being done "as an action to show our concerns regarding safety," According to THR. Invitations to the protest have been posted to Facebook.Currently, Disney plans to open the Downtown Disney shopping district on July 9. Then, on July 17, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will open, pending approval from state and local officials. Disney's Grand California Hotel and Spa, along with the Paradise Pier Hotel, will welcome guests on July 23.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Ninjala, the free-to-play melee action game from Let It Die developer GungHo Online, is out now exclusively on Nintendo Switch. You can find it on the Eshop, but servers will only go live later today.Ninjala is a primarily multiplayer-focused action game, with a style that should make Splatoon players feel welcome. It features two modes: 4v4 PvP matches and a free-for-all eight player battle royale. You'll unlock new gear and weapons as in-game seasons progress, as well as Shinobi cards that reward you with passive buffs. You also won't require Nintendo Online to play with other players.Along with multiplayer, Ninjala will feature an evolving single-player campaign. The story is told through comic book panels, and accompanied by an anime series online that will flesh out some of its characters more over time. The campaign will also feature various types of campaign missions, included stealth-focused ones and large boss fights. Additional story missions will also be part of seasonal content, and added to over time.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Dressing entirely in black, moving silently in the shadows, infiltrating castles and assassinating feudal lords? Please, says Ninjala, it’s all so 15th Century. The modern ninja has stepped out of the shadows, content to wear bunny ears and hip-hop-ninja fusion fashion while loudly smashing rivals with a hammer made of drums. Oh, and they also chew a special kind of gum that unlocks the latent ninja abilities buried in their DNA, but that’s beside the point.Actually, no, that’s entirely the point.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The second week of Fortnite: Chapter 2 Chapter 3 is here meaning there are a handful of new challenges to complete. Most require the typical head-clicking and ammo box searching, although there are a few that require a bit more planning before you jump out of the battle bus. One is fairly simple although less frequent players may not recognize the location: Gather or Consume Foraged Items at The Orchard. Here's how to find The Orchard and complete the challenge seconds after landing.This challenge has leaked early and isn't live just yet, check back on June 25 to try it out in-game.Where is The Orchard?The Orchard isn't listed on the Season 3 map but it's located just north of Frenzy Farm surrounded by a road on three sides. It's a small area full of trees and a few farm houses. Once you get there you'll see dozens of trees along with basic farming equipment. Unlike other major parts of the map The Orchard has not changed at all in the transition from Season 2 to Season 3.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

From 2001: A Space Odyssey to Ex-Machina, there have been many movies about artificial intelligence over the years. It was perhaps inevitable that we'd eventually get an AI movie star, and it seems that day is here. It's been reported that a new sci-fi movie is in development, and it's set to star an AI robot named Erica.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie is simply titled "b." The film has a reported budget of $70 million, but does not yet have a director attached. The story will "follow a scientist who discovers dangers associated with a program he created to perfect human DNA and helps the artificially intelligent woman he designed escape."Erica was originally built as part of a joint robotics project between Osaka and Kyoto universities, led by scientist by Hiroshi Ishiguro. She now has own IMDB page, and you can watch a 2018 video of her below, in which she introduces herself and interacts with the public:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Another entry in Klei Entertainment's isometric survival horror franchise Don't Starve is headed to mobile devices. The studio announced Don't Starve: Newhome, a free-to-play mobile game published by Tencent Games, along with a closed beta scheduled for next month.Newhome will bring all the familiar Don't Starve elements--the Tim Burton-inspired art style, challenging survival and exploration gameplay, and the like--to Android and iOS devices. According to a press release, Don't Starve: Newhome will have "all-new features" specifically designed for mobile devices, such as cooperative multiplayer modes, faster play sessions, and more.In addition to the announcement, Klei also confirmed that Don't Starve: Newhome will have a closed beta that will take place in mid-July, though it will only be available to players in Canada and the US. Whatever progress you make won't carry over to the full game when it launches, but participating players will receive an in-game item for reaching an undisclosed level. You can sign up for the Don't Starve: Newhome closed beta here.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The second week of Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 3 is here with a number of new challenges that will push you to explore the map. One of the friskiest challenges will send you to The Authority, the newly upgraded version of the Agency. It's simple: Use different Ziplines at The Authority. This guide will show you how to get to The Authority and ride all those zip lines. This challenge leaked early, it won't be available in Fortnite until June 25. Where is The Authority?The Authority is a semi-new location on the Season 3 map. It's the big fortress in the center where The Agency was for the majority of Season 2. It's got walls on all sides that lead into the water with a tower fortress, helipad, and courtyard in the middle.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Just days after one of WWE's developmental talent tested positive, there are new cases of COVID-19 at the Performance Center, where WWE does its tapings of Raw, Smackdown, NXT, and its PPVs.This time around, multiple people in the company who have been at the venue are now testing positive for the coronavirus, according to Pro Wrestling Sheet. The names of the talent have not been revealed, but at least three people now have the virus, and this includes in-ring talent.Reportedly, WWE will now be administrating more testing before TV production for this week, to ensure the virus hasn't spread any further.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fortnite: Chapter 2 Season 2 may be over, but little bits of Deadpool's pool party are still popping up. One of the challenges in Season 3's second week tasks you with going to the ruins of Deadpool's Yacht to collect three red and black floaties. Here's a guide on how to locate the Yacht and the three floaties. Fortnite's week 2 challenges leaked early so they aren't available in game yet, check back on June 25 to see them live in-game.This challenge leaked early so it isn't live in Fortnite yet. Come back on June 25 to try it out yourself.Where is Deadpool's Yacht?The Yacht was left in pieces after The Device event submerged the entire Season 3 map in water. The remains of the boat can be found at the very northern tip of the map. It's got huge holes, new sections, and no people on board. Be wary though as the Yacht regularly falls out of the storm early in the game.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The centerpiece of Pokemon Sword and Shield's Isle of Armor expansion is a new storyline that centers around Kubfu, a brand-new Legendary Pokemon that you'll receive after you complete all three of the Master Dojo's trials. Unlike most other Legendary Pokemon, Kubfu is actually able to evolve, and its evolution, Urshifu, can take one of two forms: Single Strike or Rapid Strike.However, evolving Kubfu is a bit more involved than it may initially seem, and Urshifu's two possible forms each have their own strengths and drawbacks. To help you decide which one to choose, we've put together this guide explaining how to evolve Kubfu and how its two evolutions compare. Isle of Armor story spoilers follow.How To Evolve KubfuAfter you complete the Master Dojo's three trials, Mustard will gift you the Legendary Pokemon Kubfu. To evolve it, you'll need to challenge one of the Towers of Two Fists, but before you can do that, you'll need to increase your friendship with Kubfu. Fortunately, this is much simpler than the usual methods of improving friendship with your Pokemon.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Developer Experiment 101 showed off new Biomutant gameplay and provided an update on its development.In an interview with IGN, creative director Stefan Ljungqvist went in-detail about some elements players can expect in Biomutant. Ljungqvist talked about the gigantic bosses and how they play pivotal roles in the game's story, how the morphing character creator affects stats, the necessity of crafting the necessary gear to traverse the various biomes, and more. The entire interview was punctuated by bits and pieces of new gameplay, illustrating the scope of Biomutant's world as we see expansive fields, deep waters, and everything in between.Throughout the interview, Ljungqvist said Biomutant was the biggest game he had ever worked on, mentioning the game's massive size on several occasions while disclosing that Biomutant is almost done. "We are at the end phase of development," Ljungqvist said. "When you asked me at the beginning 'what we've been doing,' we've been doing the same thing. In a massive game like this--and it's very big, like I said, the largest game I ever worked on--you will have issues. You will have technical challenges to overcome--and artistic too--but at this stage [of the project], it's more like cleaning out. You know, we're squashing bugs."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com