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thelizardrock daily news monday

Monday 2-26-18: Blockchains, Zenyatta, and Girl Streamers

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On February 26, 2018

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Welcome to another week! It’s Monday and boy do I have news. Here is that news.

  • Ubisoft is Interested in Blockchains
  • Overwatch lets Zenyatta Walk
  • Twitch Offers a Grant for Girls
Blockchains and Business Buzzwords


You read it correctly, Ubisoft is interested in blockchains. Their research facility, Strategic Innovation Lab, recently expressed interest in using the complex information storage system to track user-owned content. Imagine if you owned your DLC the same way you would own Bitcoin. It’s an interesting idea that I don’t really understand, to be honest.

Zenyatta Uses His Feet


Overwatch’s social media game has always been fairly on point. Their public relations too. I recall when last Christmas they had Jeff Kaplin sitting in a chair for 8 hours, which quickly went viral. Now they’ve found a new way to upset their fans in the best way. They released footage of Zenyatta using his feet to walk, instead of his usual floating. You can see it for yourself, if you dare.

1,000 Dreams Fund’s Twitch Broadcasther Grant


That’s not a typo from me. According to the website, it’s “Broadcasther” grant. I get it’s supposed to be broadcast-her, but I’m reading it as a “th” sound. I digress. This grant is a new program between Twitch and 1,000 Dreams Fund to encourage more female livestreamers. They will reward 2 high school/college students with $2,000 for the purpose of furthering their live stream career. If you’re an up and coming female streamer, or just want to learn more about this program, you can visit the 1000 Dreams Fund website. Applications will open Thursday, March 1, at 9 AM EST.

Thanks for your patience with my missing days. The new computer is working fantastically. With any luck, I can start casually live streaming. No, I’m not going for that grant. Check back tomorrow for another post full of nifty news! Otherwise, have a great night!

thelizardrock daily news tuesday

Tuesday 1-30-18: Facebook Streaming, Paragon Closing, This Is The Police 2, and Anthem Delays

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On January 31, 2018

In daily update, News

It’s Tuesday and I didn’t post yesterday! I’m sorry, I was just too excited to play more Monster Hunter. Here’s the news over the last few days.

  • Facebook Livestream Monetization
  • Paragon to Close Down
  • This Is The Police 2
  • Anthem Delays Until 2019


Facebook Streamer Support
In an effort to make Facebook a more viable live streaming platform (ha), the social media site has announced a new program called the “Gaming Creator Pilot program.” This program will allow viewers to send the streamer a real-money tip. Think of it like the Bits on Twitch. Personally, this doesn’t make Facebook any more viable than Twitch or Youtube, or even Mixer. Regardless, interested individuals can apply for the program here.


Para-Gone
Epic Games’ unpopular MOBA hasn’t done well, apparently bad enough that they’re shutting it down. Epic released a statement that the game didn’t quite reach what they wanted and they will be pulling the plug. The apologized for letting the fans down. Epic has also stated that they will be issuing refunds to all their players via their Epic account. Its unfortunate to see a major project be put to rest.


This Is The Police is Back
THQ Nordic announced a new game. Its a sequel to their previous game, This Is The Police. Much like before, you are a sheriff who has to manage your police force while solving the weird things happening in the small, cold, crime-ridden town you work in. The game will be available for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC later this year. More details can be found about it here.


Anthem Delays, Not Behind Schedule
According to Wall Street Journal reporter Sarah E. Needleman, EA has announced that Anthem will be delayed back to early 2019. They made an exclusive point to say that this is not because development is behind schedule, but that they want to release a new Battlefield game in October, and pushing Anthem back would be better for the game’s sales.

Thanks for reading. I’m considering moving the daily update posts to the mornings instead of it being the last thing I do in the day. Pros: you won’t be reading yesterday’s news every day. Cons: if something newsworthy happens in the evening, it won’t be reported on until tomorrow. Let me know if you guys have any input on this.
Otherwise, have a great night!

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