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A Georgia teen learned she might have HIV from a patient portal, but subsequent tests at different clinics showed the result was a false positive; the scare led to a suicide attempt and family outrage over delayed follow-up and communication, with authorities emphasizing the need for prompt, confidential notification and proper care.
Nintendo's upcoming game Drag x Drive for Switch 2 will support 12-player online multiplayer but will only offer local multiplayer for a single player, requiring a Switch Online subscription for online play. The game will also support TV and Tabletop modes.
A leaked gameplay clip from Neversoft's cancelled Call of Duty title "Future Warfare" has surfaced online, showcasing a futuristic moon mission and remastered maps from classic Call of Duty games. The game, which was in development around 2011, was intended to feature a mix of futuristic and traditional combat. Despite Neversoft's pivot from Guitar Hero to develop the game, it was ultimately scrapped, and the studio was later folded into Infinity Ward. The leaked footage provides a glimpse into what could have been, including details about campaign missions and multiplayer maps.
The latest update for GTA 5, titled "The Chop Shop," introduces exclusive features for Xbox Series X|S and PS5 players, including a new business called the Salvage Yard, multi-part robberies, a Tow Truck Service, and new Awards and Career Progress Challenges. Other features include the addition of animals in GTA Online, exclusive vehicle upgrades, and a Vehicle Organization section in the Interaction Menu. Xbox One players also gain access to the previously unavailable Los Santos Car Meet specification service. The update also brings new vehicles, a new weapon, cosmetics, ambient animals, daily challenges, and various fixes and improvements.
Americans set a new record for online shopping on Thanksgiving, spending a total of $5.6 billion, a 5.5% increase from the previous year.
American Airlines will no longer accept payments made with the American Airlines Credit Card on their website, requiring customers to call reservations instead. This move suggests that the store card, which stopped accepting new applications in May, is being phased out.
Surplus industrial equipment from MyPillow, including trucks, heavy-duty equipment, office equipment, and sewing machines, is up for auction online. The auction, hosted by K-Bid Online Auctions, features nearly 850 items and will end on July 18. MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell previously lost an arbitration case and was ordered to pay $5 million in connection to election fraud claims.
Forza Motorsport's career mode will require an internet connection for all progression, while free play mode will be accessible offline. The game will have no loot boxes or micro-DLC, and the team plans to bring free cars and more to the game after launch. The game is set to launch in October for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Apple is promoting "Beyond WWDC" events happening next week around the world for those who weren't able to attend the conference in person. The company is highlighting more than 20 events hosted by developer organizations for the week of WWDC, including both online and in-person events. The opening keynote for WWDC 2023 will take place on Monday, June 5, at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET.
The original Pokémon Trading Card Game Online will be removed from app stores and the Pokémon website on June 5th, 2023, just before the launch of the new Pokémon Trading Card Game Live on June 8th. Players can still migrate their account information to the new game after the sunset period, but should open any unopened content and export any decks they wish to save before the shutdown.
The Pokémon Company is moving its online trading card game ecosystem to its new app, Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, on June 8, which means players of the original app, Pokémon Trading Card Game Online, will have to make the switch as the app is being completely removed from digital storefronts the same week. The new app has been in beta since November, and players who log in between now and launch day will receive commemorative accessories. However, the new app has come under fire for drawbacks compared to the old one, including a loss of in-game currency when transferring and a general lack of feature parity.
WB Games has announced a new Harry Potter game, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, which is a fast-paced, competitive multiplayer game that will be available on PC and consoles. The game has been developed by Unbroken Studios and is a standalone Quidditch experience that engages players in the sport of Quidditch and other broomstick adventures alongside friends in a competitive, multiplayer setting. The game is not a direct adaptation of any of the existing Harry Potter books or films, and J.K. Rowling was not involved in its creation. WB Games is accepting signups for "limited" playtests, and the game does not have a release date yet.
Gran Turismo 7's latest Daily Races include a one-make race for a classic Japanese performance car, a five-lap race around Suzuka in the GT4-like Gr.4 category, and a 15-lap race around Road Atlanta in the Gr.3 cars. Players will need to fit Racing Hard tires to their cars for the mandatory tire in Race C, as the tire wear multiplier is 6x. The next set of Daily Races will arrive on April 24.
IGN has compiled a list of legal websites and services where viewers can watch free movies online. The list includes The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex, YouTube, Tubi, Crackle, Vudu, Freevee (formerly IMDB TV), XUMO Play, and Kanopy. While some sites require registration, all have acquired streaming rights legally. Advertisements are present on all sites, but some have fewer interruptions than others. The movie selection varies, but some sites offer popular titles and original content.
Pennsylvania Treasury is holding an online auction on April 12 and 13 to sell some of the unclaimed property in its vault, including gold and silver bars, gold coins, Morgan dollars, and various comic books and magazines. The auction is being held to make room for incoming items. Every piece of unclaimed property is held for at least three years, and auction proceeds remain available for the owner to claim at any time. Military decorations and memorabilia are never auctioned and remain in the vault for safekeeping until a veteran or their family is found.