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Nintendo and Valve, among other video game businesses, have bogus accounts as a result of Twitter’s paid “verification”

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Following the rollout of Twitter’s new paid-for verification system, well-known people and organizations, such as Nintendo and Valve, are being impersonated on the social media platform.
Twitter independently verified and awarded specific accounts, denoted by a blue checkmark, based on them meeting certain standards prior to Elon Musk’s $44 billion takeover of the site.

These accounts were considered to be noteworthy, authentic, active, and of general interest, but there is now a different route for anyone to get “confirmed,” which has led to possibly negative outcomes.

Anyone can pay to have the blue checkmark on their account without being verified as meeting the active, significant, and legitimate criteria thanks to the new $7.99 per month Twitter Blue membership service.

Although Musk had previously asserted that the new system would serve as a deterrent to spammers and con artists, it was discovered a few hours after it went live on Wednesday that it was also being used to spread lies.

An unreleased Super Mario Galaxy game was recently promoted by a fraudulent but legitimate Nintendo of America account. Additionally, a picture of Nintendo’s mascot giving the middle finger was published.

 

 

Ricochet: Neon Prime, described as the “next competitive platform” from the studio behind the Half-Life series and the top digital game retailer Steam, was also “announced” using a legitimate Valve account.

Despite being a hoax, it nonetheless started its own topic on the well-known gaming community Resetera before users exposed it for what it was: a fraud.

A “confirmed” Twitch account received hundreds of retweets elsewhere after purportedly “announce[ing]” new revenue splits for creators.

Others have gained verification status for fake profiles for sportsmen, politicians, Jesus Christ, and even Musk himself using the new technique.

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Evidence that the new checkmark system has purportedly been used to effectively spoof Twitter and swindle users of money may be even more concerning for the network.

Twitter temporarily implemented a new measure on Wednesday to help users distinguish between Blue subscribers with blue checkmarks and accounts that it had verified as official ones in an effort to prevent Twitter Blue’s relaunch from leading to widespread confusion over which accounts were authentic.

Some accounts, including those for specific government institutions, business enterprises, significant media outlets, and some prominent individuals, were given a temporary “Official” title that wasn’t available for purchase; however, this system was abruptly abandoned hours later.

The Twitter Support account stated on Wednesday that although “We’re not currently putting a ‘Official’ designation on accounts, we are aggressively going after impersonation and deceit.”

In a tweet posted on Wednesday, Musk summarized the current state of affairs by stating: “Please note that Twitter will do a lot of stupid stuff in the coming months. What works will be kept, and what doesn’t will be changed.

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The Final Fantasy IX remake rumors have surfaced again after an absence of a year

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The long-rumoured The Final Fantasy IX remake has regained its silence after being dosed with Echo Screen. This time, Giant Bomb Game Mess Mornings host and White Mage Jeff Grubb has reignited the unholy conflagration.

The NVIDIA leak, which revealed the fan-favorite remake, becomes more accurate every day. Grubb says he was reassured “very recently” that the remake is still happening. Expectations should be similar to Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, not Remake.

The Final Fantasy IX remake excites you? What do you expect from it, and where do you think it will debut?

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Resident Evil Death Island Reunites Favorite Characters

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The latest trailer for Sony Pictures Entertainment’s CGI film Resident Evil: Death Island, released July 25, features the outlandish action and melodrama that made the franchise a cult sensation.

This Resident Evil Avengers-esque team-up features Leon S. Kennedy, Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield, Claire Redfield, and Rebecca Chambers.

The T-Virus and killer whales take the gang to Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay, where a new nightmare awaits. In magnificent slow motion and with progressively heavier ordinance, the Dream Team will supposedly destroy zombies, Lickers, mutant orcas, and anything else foolish or nasty enough to stand in their path.

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Attention! Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine for PS5, PS4 Launches June 22nd

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In a horrific new video, Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine is coming to PS4 and PS4 on June 22. Expect agony and tight gameplay from independent wizards Team Meat, well known for their pioneering, tough-as-ham platformer Super Meat Boy.

This “mean meat machine” reimagines your grandpa’s old black-and-white puzzle games for a younger, hipper, more bloodthirsty audience. We’re delighted the wait won’t be long for this one.

Super Meat Boy fan? Team Meat?

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