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TikTok star Joe Mack Roy, also known as Pop Watch, has died at 90-years-old after health complications. Roy has gone viral on TikTok many times over the years thanks to the hundreds of videos posted to the app. They largely featured his grandson, but also included many other family members. He amassed over 1.5M followers on the short-form video app as well as another 3.4M on Facebook. His grandson, Jason Roy, has been the main person running the account as he filmed videos of his grandpa....

An amateur chess player was kicked from a Dutch tournament after being caught hiding a phone in his sock, beating several players who were higher rated than him. Initiallyreportedby Chess.com, the unnamed player was competing at the Hogeschool Zeeland University Chess Tournament, where he gained attention by beating several players “with almost perfect play” who were higher rated than them. According to apress release, during the seventh round, it was discovered that the player was going to the toilet with a phone so he could simulate the best moves possible....

Respawn Entertainment revealed that they’ve banned over 6 million cheaters in Apex Legends to date, but fans are hoping to see that grow a fair bit more. Cheating in multiplayer games has always happened, but there’s definitely been an increased focus on it in the last few years. As games have become more live service, and developers have promised to deliver with anti-cheats, communities do become outraged when someone ruins a game with an aimbot or wall-hack....

Auntie Anne’s customers liked their new Knead fragrance so much that bottles are now being sold on eBay for four times the original price. On August 14, pretzel shopAuntie Anne’s released a unique pretzel-scented fragrance. The unisex ‘Knead’ perfume is described as having “buttery notes and a hint of sweetness.” While it sold for $25 per 1 oz. bottle on the brand’s website, the fragrance ended up selling out fairly quickly and plenty of re-sellers online are embracing the opportunity to cash in on a product with limited availability....

Players are getting “bodied” by one of the first mini-bosses in Black Myth Wukong but refuse to back down. Part of what has made Black Myth Wukong an instant hit is its immersive gameplay and difficulty; the title is already drawing major comparisons to FromSoftware’sElden Ringand Dark Souls. While the challenge may be enjoyable for some gamers, others are already struggling to battle their way through the game, with one early boss particularly drawing out frustration from players....

Chipotle IQ is back, the game that could win you free burritos for a year if your knowledge of the brand is up to scratch. What’s better than a burrito? A free burrito. Through the Chipotle IQ game, customers will have the chance to win free food every day, along with some extra, big-hitting prizes. The best bit is, we’ve got everything you need to know to compete. From how to get involved to what prizes are available, we’ve got you covered....

Before its release, Concord’s devs explained why it does not feature a battle pass and why they’ll never add one, and players are puzzled by Firewalk’s decision. Concord’s early access period is now underway, with the game only a day away from its global release on PC and PS5. The 5v5 shooter held an open beta in July, but itdid not draw a large number of players. Despite this, Concord’s creators have said that all forthcoming content on their roadmap will be free of charge, and owners will receive the latest content immediately....

Trials of Osiris is a competitive PvP mode that pushes Destiny 2 players to the limit, but right now the community is avoiding it entirely, with player counts reaching concerning lows. For the weekend ending August 20,Trials of Osirissaw just 109,449 players take part, as tracked byTrials Report. That is not only an 8% decline from the previous week but also the lowest population the playlist has seen in three years....

A contingent of Diablo 4 players are worried that the game’s upcoming cooperative mode, Dark Citadel, might not let them play solo. Blizzard has separated this endgame challenge into three Wings, each filled with demonic forces to fight, secrets to uncover, and a formidable final boss. Completing the Citadel will reward players with exclusive items like cosmetics. Developers stated in an ‘Inside the Game‘ video that Dark Citadel permits two-player teams, though four-player groups constitutes the ideal way to tackle the challenge....

Diablo 4’s Vessel of Hatred expansion will answer players’ prayers with a new item that saves bricked gear. Diablo 4’sVessel of Hatred expansionis giving players a lot to get excited about. The DLC will introduce a new campaign,hirable mercenaries, and the powerful-lookingSpiritborn class. The item was initially revealed as a reward from the new co-op-centric Dark Citadel activity. “No more bricked items. You’ll be able to apply this scroll and get all new Tempering charges on that item,” Lead Game Designer Rex Dickson explained....

While fans are ecstatic that Tiana arrived to Disney Dreamlight Valley with the Dappers Delight update, they’re heated about a small change made to the game. The 12th free update to the beloved Disney farming and life simulator has most players excited to unlockTiana’s Palaceand princessTianaherself, but fans online aren’t happy about the change to a button input. OneReddit postsparked a discussion about the glide button changing after the Dappers Delight update....

EA SPORTS FC 25 is removing a few underused formations from EA SPORTS FC 24, but that means Pep Guardiola’s iconic False 9 formation is on the chopping block. When EA SPORTS moved on from the FIFA name, plenty of longtime players worried about what would come next. However, nothing much changed. Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Pro Clubs, and all the other fan-favorite modes stuck around. There have, of course, been gameplay changes along the way but EA SPORTS FC hasn’t really reinvented the wheel....

Fortnite players are disappointed that they are unable to celebrate victories with their friends in the game due to a bug in Chapter 5 Season 4. Emoting with your friends just after the Victory Royale text appears in Fortnite after eliminating the last opponent is no doubt one of the most satisfying things in the game. Maybe youpulled off an insane combo with Captain America’s Shield, or one tapped your opponent as they were trying to heal behind a bush....