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EA Patches a Major Security Flaw in Origin Game Launcher

Earlier this week, analysts at Underdog Security discovered a vulnerability in EA’s Origin game launcher that can allow hackers an opportunity to remotely run a malicious code on a user’s system. This flaw affects the PC version of Origin and, according to TechCrunch, Origin uses its own URL system for players to open the app by “clicking a link with origin:// in the address” line. However, the exploit “tricked” Origin into running any app on the user’s PC, giving them free access to everything.

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Co-Op & PvPvZ Zombie Shooter World War Z Launches

Saber Interactive and Focus Home Interactive have announced that World War Z, a cooperative and PvPvZ zombie shooter, has officially launched for PlayStation 4, XBox One and PC via the Epic Games Store. Console players can purchase a copy for $39.99, while PC players can get hands on the game for $34.99. Today’s launch comes with a brand new trailer to shine the spotlight on characters and gruesome zombie killing around the world.

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Assassin’s Creed Unity Artist’s Work Could Assist Rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral

After yesterday’s devastating fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, officials are beginning to look into reconstruction efforts. One offer of help may come from an artist who worked on Assassin’s Creed Unity. Caroline Miousse said several years ago that she spent over two years creating an intricate model of the cathedral, in fact over 80% of her development time was spent doing so.

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Quinault Native American Tribe Suing Valve for ‘Facilitating Online Gambling’

The Quinault Native American tribe from Washington state is suing Valve for “facilitating online gambling” with regard to Counter Strike: Global Offensive skin sales through third party sites. The suit alleges that the people of Washington state have been subjected to “scam, unsafe and unfair gambling”. The Quinault Nation, which operates the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino, claims that “skins gambling hurts casinos” and that Valve does not pay taxes or have to adhere to state regulations.

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GameSpace Opinion: Atlas Broke My PC

GameSpace columnist Poorna Shankar is back with his latest take on the gaming world. His latest column, “Atlas Broke My PC”, that begins with notice that Atlas “is an absolute garbage game” and that, while not literally breaking his PC, he has decided he “will stubbornly couch [his] argument”. It is a cautionary treatise on PC woes, Windows installs, Fry’s Electronics and more — definitely worth the time to read!

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Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid Patch 1.1.2 brings bug fixes and adjusted juggle limiter values

Rangers, the Morphing Grid is stabilizing!

The first major update for Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid, which brings the game up to Version 1.1.2, has addressed multiple bugs, as well as adjusting juggle limits for certain characters to prevent unintended loop combos. You can read the full, yet, brief, patch notes below.

“Rangers, the latest patch (1.1.2) addresses the following bug fixes:”

  • Fixed an issue causing high and low block to not function properly in online matches
  • Fixed an issue with Kat and Goldar causing them to soft-lock when hit by certain combos
  • Fixed an issue with Goldar incorrectly transitioning from high to low block
  • Fixed an issue with Goldar having an incorrect cancel window into Air S, causing soft-lock
  • Adjusted juggle limiter values on Green Ranger, Goldar, Mastodon Sentry, and Kat to prevent undesired loops

The update is currently live for Xbox One and Nintendo Switch players and will be coming soon to PlayStation 4.

Source: Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate maintains the top of the Evo 2019 leaderboard following the end of early bird registration

Here are the updated game numbers following the end of early bird registration!

With the period of early-bird registration closing on Monday, Evolution Championship Series organizer Joey “Mr. Wizard” Cellular has revealed the updated standings for the main nine games on Twitter. Most notably, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is currently clenching the top spot, with over 1,000 entrants, perhaps signifying that uniting the entire Smash community under a single banner is paying off.

Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition has supplanted the second position from Tekken 7, and Under Night In-Birth continues its upward momentum by cracking the Top 4.  Samurai Shodown has had a nice boost up to 5th place, while Dragon Ball FighterZ, which lead the pack last year, has fallen down to 7th, behind the upcoming Mortal Kombat 11. SoulCalibur VI and BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle bring up the rear at 8th and 9th. You can see Mr. Wizard’s Tweet below.

If you’d like to register for Evo 2019, which takes place August 2nd-4th at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, head over to the Evo main website.

Source: Mr. Wizard

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Take to the skies with Nakoruru’s Samurai Shodown character trailer

The Ainu Priestess soars into action!

SNK released the first character trailer for Samurai Shodown series veteran Nakoruru, showcasing some of her abilities in the new installment. “Young, fast, and deadly Nakoruru can take to the skies or even reflect attacks from her enemies,” reads her trailer description.

In the footage we see her hanging upon her pet hawk, Mamahaha, giving her limited flight capabilities, just like King of Fighters XIV. The character can also reflect projectiles back to her foes using her cloak and send out Mamhaha like a projectile. She also appears to have a type of parry, which she demonstrates by catching Charlotte’s blade. You can see the full trailer below, but be warned there is quite a bit of blood, as is Samurai Shodown‘s legacy.

Expect more character trailers to be released in the near future. Samurai Shodown will release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on June 27th, with PC and Nintendo Switch versions to follow sometime afterward.

Source: Samurai Shodown