This being a Monday, I’m sure that you’ve been hard at work which of course means that you’re now behind on everything that’s been going on in the wonderful world of gaming. So, let’s get you back up to speed. Today, we heard that Star Trek online players held a tribute for Nichelle Nichols, TwitchCon has been attracting ire for its take on health and safety standards, and John Cena wants to get more involved with Fortnite. There’s more where this came from, so read on for the rest.
Among Us Was Almost Cancelled In 2019
The game later rocketed to success, but way back in 2019, the developer behind Among Us, Innersloth, had all but given up on further development, moving onto other projects. "We were basically done with it at the start of 2019," Innersloth Founder Marcus Bromander said. Having just launched its third map and a couple of big updates, the executive apparently thought “that’s it, no more, time to work on something else.” Innersloth even started “prototyping some other game ideas that got pretty far.” Well, things turned out rather nicely in the end, I suppose.
John Cena Is "Already Looking For More Ways To Be Involved" In Fortnite
John Cena seems ready to get more involved with Fortnite. The professional bodybuilder was previously turned into a skin for the game, but why stop there? “Overwhelmed with the response from the Fortnite community and so grateful to now have ‘skin’ in the game," Cena joked about his avatar. "Already looking for more ways to be involved! Thank you!" Something to look forward to in the future.
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Star Trek Online Players Hold Tribute For Nichelle Nichols
The pioneering actor behind Nyota Uhura in Star Trek, Nichelle Nichols, recently passed away. The news of course came as a huge blow to the Star Trek community. The latest development is that Star Trek Online players have been holding tributes for Nichols in game, honoring her memory and preserving her contribution to the show. “Nichelle Nichols was The First,” Kate Mulgrew who played Kathryn Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager previously stated. “She was a trailblazer who navigated a very challenging trail with grit, grace, and a gorgeous fire we are not likely to see again.”
Sony Believes Activision's Buyout Could Influence Console Buying Decisions
Sony is apparently concerned that certain game franchises currently owned by Activision Blizzard could influence which consoles people buy once control of the company falls to Microsoft. The news comes from a recent questionnaire asking about the upcoming merger. “No other developer can devote the same level of resources and expertise in game development,” Sony argued. “Even if they could, Call of Duty is overly entrenched so that no rival – no matter how relevant – can catch up.”
TwitchCon Drops Vaccine And Mask Requirements, Raising Health And Safety Concerns
TwitchCon just updated its policy regarding vaccines, testing, and yes, even masks. The result has been something of an uproar. “We’re constantly reviewing our health and safety guidelines along with local authorities,” Twitch announced. “In accordance with current local guidelines, there will be no COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements at TwitchCon.” The streaming service added that “although masks are encouraged, they are not currently required to attend TwitchCon. Please ensure you are comfortable with our current health and safety measures before you purchase your ticket to TwitchCon.” The move immediately drew comparisons to the recently held Comic-Con which caused numerous people to catch COVID-19 despite much more stringent health and safety measures.