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By now, youve probably already heard about Code Violet, TeamKill Medias recently announced third-person action horror game that instantly captured the gaming communitys attention not for its graphics, story, or gameplay, but rather for its developers tone-deaf remark, which was swiftly and overwhelmingly criticized over on Twitter.If you havent heard yet, heres some context: the controversy stems from the teams explanation for making the game a PlayStation 5 exclusive, with no plans for a PC release. While its entirely up to developers to decide which platforms to prioritize, many found TeamKills stated reason concerns over vulgar mods that could sexualize the games characters nothing short of absurd.While the apprehension derives from the teams desire to hold voice actresses and actors with high regard, protect the artistic vision, and defend the reputation of our voice actresses and actors priorities, I believe, most would view as understandable the decision not to release the game on PC, a platform that has recently surpassed consoles in terms of game sales, because of them was widely ridiculed, partly due to the baseless assumption that anyone was planning to create vulgar mods for Code Violet in the first place, but mostly because such a move is ultimately futile, as determined modders wont be stopped by the lack of an official PC release.And that wouldve been the end of it if it werent for one small caveat hidden in the games trailer. First noticed by Twitter user @malquis1, the caveat in question is a line of text revealing that the footage featured in Code Violets announcement trailer was actually captured on PC, making the teams anti-PC stance seem questionable, if not hypocritical.When this was pointed out to TeamKill, the devs attempted to defend themselves by stating that all games are created on a PC or Mac, which, while mostly true, for some reason ignores the fact that creating a game and preparing footage for its trailer are two different things. Heres, for example, a gameplay trailer for Astro Bot also a PS5 exclusive that was captured on the appropriate console:But its a gameplay trailer, while Code Violets is merely an announcement trailer! Alright, heres an announcement trailer for Ghost of Ytei that uses PlayStation 5 footage:Heres one for Rise of the Ronin, also PS5:And here are both the teaser and gameplay trailers for Quantum Error, a game also developed by TeamKill Media, and as you might have guessed, both were captured on the console:Speaking of Quantum Error, the 2023 game was met with crickets, with both gamers and critics agreeing on giving it Generally Unfavorable reviews, scoring around 3.8-4.0/10. With that in mind, TeamKills remark may indeed be a PR stunt designed to generate attention after an unremarkable release, as some have suggested, and given that the original tweet garnered over a million more views than the announcement trailer itself, a successful stunt at that.And what do you think about the studios views? Was it a PR stunt or a genuine, albeit questionable, concern about actors? Share your thoughts in the comments!Check out the tweet that started it all here and dont forget to join our80 Level Talent platformand ournew Discord server, follow us onInstagram,Twitter,LinkedIn,Telegram,TikTok, andThreads,where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.Source link The post The Trailer For Code Violet, a Game That Wont Be on PC Because of Vulgar Mods, Was Captured on PC appeared first on CG SHARES.

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Fortnite OG is back, permanently, and it will gradually rotate through all 10 Seasons of Chapter 1, allowing players to experience how Fortnite Battle Royale was when it first launched back in 2017, but on an accelerated scale.Players may quickly realize how brutal Fortnite of old was as theyre landing in one of the 12 named locations or scrambling for shield potions. Season 2 brought along some needed changes with more map locations and items, but when will these changes come in Fortnite OG? And what do we know about when future seasons will come into rotation?Heres when the current Fortnite OG season ends and when Chapter 1 Season 2 arrives, and what we know about the Fortnite OG schedule.Update (Jan. 20): Developer Epic games has released the first teaser for Chapter 2, confirming both its release date and a familiar named location.When does the current Fortnite OG season end and OG Season 2 arrive?Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 1 will end on Jan. 31, 2025 at 5 a.m. EST, as stated by the OG Pass in-game.This has been subsequently confirmed by a post on X as the same date OG Chapter 2 will arrive, which will go full tilt a reference to named location Tilted Towers.Clear your plans for January 31. Were going full tilt. pic.twitter.com/m4EtMEeJ3p Fortnite (@FortniteGame) January 20, 2025How often will Fortnite OG seasons and maps change?With this first season lasting eight weeks, the assumption though not confirmed is each new Chapter 1 season will also come into rotation every eight weeks. A leaked Fortnite OG schedule by El Packito on X seemingly also confirms this, with the final season, Season X, arriving on June 1, 2026. Thats some wait if true but as with Fortnites mainline seasons, dates can easily shift, so take it with a pinch of salt until at least Season 2 is with us.Fortnite OG seasons scheduleSeason 1: Dec 6 Jan 31Season 2: Feb 1 Mar 31Season 3: Apr 1 May 31Season 4: Jun 1 Jul 31Season 5: Aug 1 Sept 30Season 6: Oct 1 Nov 30Season 7: Dec 1 Jan 31Season 8: Feb 1 Mar 31Season 9: Apr 1 May 31Season X: Jun 1 Jul 31 El Packito (@ElPackito_) December 2, 2024When to expect in Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 2As for what we can expect during the next map change, Chapter 1 Season 2 brought along a lot of new changes that fans and players grew to love. Season 2 introduced vital items such as the small shield potion, boogie bomb, and chug jug, and added the famous Tilted Towers to the map. The Season 2 battle pass also had highly coveted skins like the Blue Squire, Royale Knight, and Black Knight.For a list of what changes you might see in Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 2, check out the sections below.Season 2 map changesIn Season 2, there were five named locations added to the map:Haunted HillsJunk JunctionShifty ShaftsSnobby ShoresTilted TowersSeason 2 item changesIn Season 2, many items were added, but many were also vaulted. Heres a list of all of the new item additions in season 2:Boogie BombChug JugCozy CampfireCupids CrossbowDamage Trap (uncommon)Impulse GrenadeMinigunSmall Shield PotionSuppressed PistolHeres a list of all of the vaulted items:Ceiling Zapper (rare)Damage Trap (rare)Directional Jump Pad (rare)Grenade LauncherWall Dynamo (rare)While you wait for the next season to arrive, see the current Fortnite OG map and fish trophy locations.

Tax season is upon us, which means now is the time to kick your preparation into gear. The sooner you file, the sooner you get your refundor the more time you have to collect the cash for an outstanding balance. The IRS will begin accepting returns later this month, and while the biggest deadline for most taxpayers is April 15, there are other important dates you need to know in 2025. January 15: Estimated tax payment for Q4 2024The first deadline in 2025 is actually the final estimated tax payment for 2024. Anyone who is self-employedcontractors and freelancers, for exampleor who makes estimated tax payments throughout the year should plan to submit for any income earned in Q4 of last year (for tax purposes, this is Sept. 1Dec. 31). Failure to make estimated payments, or paying too little, may result in penalties. Note that if you file your return and pay your tax bill by Jan. 31, you can skip the Jan. 15 payment. January 27: Tax filing opensThe IRS just announced that it will begin accepting 2024 tax returns on Jan. 27. Many taxpayers are eligible for free filing either through IRS Free Filewhich can be prepared now and held until the filing period beginsor IRS Direct File, which was piloted last year and is now available in 25 states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.While you can submit your tax return beginning on Jan. 27, business have until Jan. 31 to finalize and send out 1099 forms. Make sure you have all of your documents before filing. March 17: Business filing deadlineMarch 17 is the filing deadline for businesses taxed as partnerships or S corporations. This is also the deadline for electing to be treated as an S corp for 2025. April 15: Tax filing and retirement contribution deadline The biggest date of the year is Tax Day. There are a handful of important deadlines that fall on April 15: Tax returns and payments are due for individuals and corporations. Unless you file for an extension, you must submit your return and pay any taxes owed to avoid penalties and interest. If you aren't able to cover your tax bill by the deadline, don't avoid the issue. Look into IRS payment plans. Request an extension. If you do need an extension (which gives you until Oct. 15 to submit your return), request it by the April filing deadline. Extensions do not apply to outstanding tax liability, which still must be paid by April 15. Make your estimated tax payment for Q1. Unfortunately, the first estimated tax payment for 2025 must also be paid on April 15. This covers income earned in January, February, and March. Finalize contributions to your IRA and/or HSA. You have until the tax filing deadline to make contributions to your IRA and HSA and apply them to the previous tax year. If you haven't hit the contribution limit for 2024 and have extra funds, you can consider paying into these tax-advantaged accounts. There are a few exceptions to this filing deadline. Those in disaster areas are granted extensions, which vary depending on the location. For 2024 returns (and payments), the IRS has already extended the deadline to May 1 for residents of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, as well as those in parts of Alaska, New Mexico, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The IRS has not yet announced extensions for California residents affected by the wildfires, but you can find the most updated information on the agency's website. June 16: Estimated tax payment for Q2The second estimated tax payment for 2025 income falls on June 16 and covers income earned from April 1 to May 30. September 15: Estimated tax payment for Q3The third estimated tax payment for 2025 income falls on Sept. 15 and covers income earned from June 1 to Aug. 31. October 15: Extended tax filing deadlineIf you requested an extension for filing your return, it is due on Oct. 15. January 15, 2026: Estimated tax payment for Q4The final estimated tax payment for 2025 income falls on Jan. 15, 2026 and covers income earned from Sept. 1 to Dec. 31.

That didnt take long. Soon after taking office, President Donald Trump signed a swathe of executive orders. Among them was a temporary pause on the law that banned TikTok in the US.With the executive order, Trump's Justice Department will not enforce the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act for 75 days, effectively extending the amount of time the company has to reach a deal. In a statement, Trump said that the "unfortunate timing" of the law, which went into effect during President Joe Biden's last hours in office, "interferes with my ability to assess the national security and foreign policy implications of the Acts prohibitions before they take effect."He wrote that he would review "sensitive intelligence" related to the national security concerns raised by TikTok critics and "evaluate the sufficiency of mitigation measures TikTok has taken to date." The company previously undertook a years-long effort, known as Project Texas, to move US user data to servers hosted by Oracle.TikTok (and other ByteDance apps) went offline late Saturday ahead of the law taking effect on Sunday. The TikTok outage only lasted a matter of hours, however. Service was gradually restored after Trump pledged to sign an executive order to suspend the law after he was sworn in on Monday. He affirmed that there would be "no liability for any company that helped keep TikTok from going dark before my order." Trump also proposed a joint venture that would see US interests take a 50 percent stake in TikTok.Earlier on Monday, China (in which ByteDance is based) signaled an openness to striking a deal with the US that would allow TikTok to remain active there for the long run, despite previously saying it would block a forced sale of the app. When it comes to actions such as the operation and acquisition of businesses, we believe they should be independently decided by companies in accordance with market principles, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said. If it involves Chinese companies, Chinas laws and regulations should be observed.During his first administration, Trump sought to ban TikTok in the US. He signed executive orders to that effect, which included an attempt to force ByteDance to sell its US business. That didn't come to pass at the time. However, Joe Biden, the former president, signed a bill last year that sought a ban or forced sale of TikTok.Developing..This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/trump-delays-tiktok-ban-for-at-least-75-days-via-executive-order-014523110.html?src=rss

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