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Speaking at a council meeting, Bottcher, who says in his biography that he is gay, criticized Councilwoman Vickie Paladino for her “extremely harmful rhetoric.” “I cannot think of a more nauseating term than the term ‘groomer.‘That’s what child molesters do. They cultivate trust with someone they’re about to victimize. Enough of that word. Enough of this rhetoric,” Bottcher said, spurring a round of applause. Though he did mention Paladino by name in a clip of his speech he shared on Twitter, he tagged the councilwoman directly in the caption, saying that she used the term “grooming” repeatedly to “describe my community....

The opener is due to retire from the 50-over format following the tournament in England and Wales. Yet the 39-year-old on Wednesday revealed that he plans to feature in the ODI series against India in the Caribbean in August and the Test series that will follow. Gayle, who has not played in the longest format since 2014, said: “Maybe a Test match against India and then I’ll play, definitely play the ODIs against India....

Though Pitchford does stress that this content is not guaranteed to come, the rabid fanbase of Borderlands 3 would certainly love to see more done with the game beyond 2020. While more events like Revenge of the Cartels and the batch of events to celebrate Borderlands 3’s first birthday would be welcome, some meatier expansions would be even better to help keep the game alive in the future. Thankfully, Pitchford seemed to tease that today....

RELATED: Board Games To Play If You Like Game Of Thrones Long-time GOT fans will be eager to watch the cinematic showdown between the Black and Green factions from the civil war known as the Dance of Dragons. Whilst Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon have and will demonstrate impressively fearsome creatures, there are things from A Song of Ice and Fire that are decisively more terrifying. For reasons unknown, these individuals, creatures, and horrors were not featured in Game of Thrones, and perhaps that was for the best…...

Twitter was thrown into disarray on Thursday after the official Game of Thrones account tweeted the HBO drama’s most famous slogan: “Winter is Coming.” What is this? A clue, a hint? Is HBO trying to tell us that the show is returning or one of the spin-offs is imminent? Whatever the intention, the cryptic tweet has seen fans demand season eight be remade with the show trending on social media for the first time in a long time....

Schiappa and his wife, Sonya, and Lanni and his wife, Debbie, were on vacation in Italy in 2010. A photo was taken of Lanni with Schiappa, one of the last, it turned out, of the two men together. Schiappa keeps it in his coat pocket when Game On Dude runs, as both a good-luck charm and a reminder of the man he calls his best friend. “He’s been with us all the while,” Schiappa said....

Instead, the company will now focus on producing software for its existing arcade business, making games for mobile phones, set-top boxes and handheld computers. In addition, Sega will make games for its former rivals; deals are already in place to develop for Sony’s PlayStation 2 and Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance, and it’s in negotiations to develop for Nintendo’s GameCube and Microsoft’s Xbox. “When you look at Sony finally putting out enough software, Nintendo’s $5 billion war chest and Microsoft’s $500 million marketing budget for Xbox, Sega can’t compete,” says Sega spokesman Charles Bellfield....

Depending on how much free time you have and what genres you’re into, Microsoft’s premium subscription service can offer unparalleled value for money. With brand-new AAA blockbusters like Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, and Rainbow Six Extraction at your fingertips (ready to be downloaded with just the press of a button) you could theoretically pay for a 12-month membership and never have to buy another title for the rest of the year....

Before I get ahead of myself, though, let’s clear up what it actually is. If you are not familiar in any way with OnLive, allow me a minute or two to explain what it is and what it means for you as a gamer. OnLive, in a nutshell, is cloud-based gaming. If you are tech-savvy, you have probably heard the term “cloud-based computing” in the workplace or, failing that, the terms RDP or Citrix....

[Update: The Contest is closed and a the winning submission has been selected. Check out Game Rant’s Red Dead Redemption contest winner!] Hopefully by now you have been tuning in to Game Rant regularly to keep abreast of the latest news on Rockstar Games’ upcoming cowboy-extravaganza, Red Dead Redemption. The potent mix of Rockstar’s pedigree, focused on an old-west setting, has been dominating our internal discussions for some time. If you are anxiously crossing off the days until the game’s release on your John Marston calendar, as we are, and feel like you need a little extra hype-juice to keep you going through this difficult final week, I think we have the contest for you....

For this edition of the Game Ranter Banter, we’ll be discussing the 3DS, Vita memory card pricing, Skyrim patches and the possible price of the Wii U. Got something to add? Join in on the conversation in the comments below! Jeff Schille Reversal of Fortune Sony’s Vita launches in Japan less than two weeks from now and the region-free system is sure to be imported by players all over the world, but that doesn’t matter....

Certain games bother to explain why. They concoct some narrative reason for the heroes’ powers drying up. This can even serve as the catalyst for their next journey. It’s still inconvenient, but it’s somewhat less insulting than taking away one’s abilities without a word. 8 Guacamelee! 2 Humility ultimately bests this wrestler. In the first Guacamelee!, humble villager Juan attains tremendous strength from a mystical luchador mask. He then learns a plethora of devastating wrestling moves from the land’s ancient statues....

The colt shook them off before shaking the field to remain perfect and make his case as the year’s best 2-year-old. Game Winner overcame an early bump to surge down the stretch, then pulled away from long shot Knicks Go after another nudge to win the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile by 2 1/4 lengths Friday at Churchill Downs. That gave trainer Bob Baffert an early Kentucky Derby favorite just five months after winning his second Triple Crown with Justify....

Bryand McIntosh fell unconscious in a public restroom during Defend the North on Saturday, July 20 and was rushed to a local hospital in New York City. A family member later confirmed that McIntosh had suffered from a heart attack related to a medical issue that ran in the family. McIntosh was looked up to as a leader in the Louisiana fighting game community, garnering a huge response from friends and attendees distraught by the loss and sending their condolences to his family....

To be fair, it is worth mentioning that Stardew Valley itself is not entirely an original game, and creator ConcernedApe has been open with how it is inspired and somewhat similar to other titles, most notably, the Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons franchise. However, despite having similarities to older farming sims, Stardew Valley did offer new mechanics that offered unique experiences, and the same can be said for many games that follow it....

RELATED: Best Video Games To Play If You Love Submarines & Naval Combat The following games are notorious for being downright impossible to play, barring some major acts such as preserving said game on consoles or tracking down an old installation file somehow. It’s a real shame too, since some of the games that can no longer be bought have been groundbreaking in many ways. 10 P.T. The release and subsequent de-listing of P....

That’s exactly why Warhammer 40K is so intimidating for newcomers. 30 years of extensive history, lore, and rules doesn’t make for an overly accessible hobby. That’s where the 40K video games come in. Starting in 1992, and often releasing multiple games every year since, there is no shortage of Warhammer games, but choosing the right ones to ease players into the universe can be a tricky task. RELATED: Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a Day One Xbox Game Pass Game...

In Rocksteady’s first outing to the Batman universe, Batman: Arkham Asylum, there were two types of Challenge Maps that could be accessed outside the main campaign: Combat (which was exactly what it said on the tin) and Predator, which focused on the especially enjoyable stealth aspect of the game. New information from Rocksteady Studios reveals that their massive sequel, Batman: Arkham City will feature three types of Challenge Maps–two of which are familiar and one which taps into the more open, sandbox style of Arkham City’s overworld....

According to the popular purveyor of new and used games, Sony’s hot new console has strong purchase intent. Purchase intent, however, is only a measure of interest in a new product (a game like Grand Theft Auto 5 has high purchase intent for example), and is not a true indicator of pre-order potential. That being said, this is the next-gen we’re talking about, and if the last-gen’s launches taught us anything it was pre-order early....

However, demand for cleaning and sanitization supplies have spiked, leaving some businesses unable to get the basics they need to keep things sanitary. Such is the case with GameStop, the physical game retail chain, which has had difficulty ordering supplies through its own channels – and is now seemingly turning to its employees for help. RELATED: GameStop Employees Under Increased Stress as Company Continues to Struggle Recently, GameStop formed an internal “taskforce” to combat the spread of coronavirus in its stores, promising consumers a safe and sanitary shopping experience....