EMERGENCY: I’ve been hacked. This happened while covering the Code Violet controversy involving the developer TeamKillMedia. I received what looked like a legitimate email related to Code Violet and TeamKillMedia, but it was actually a phishing attempt. The attacker got me to enter info and immediately changed my login details and locked me out of my account. If you receive any DMs, posts, or links from me right now, do NOT click anything. In this video I explain how the Code Violet phishing scam worked, how fast account takeovers happen, and what security steps you should take to protect yourself. Source: - https://x.com/SJT_plus/status/2011146274607869961

The UK government threatens to BAN X, Keir Starmer pressures regulators after Grok AI image generation linked to unlawful images, including viral Grok bikini pics & AI photo content. Critics say this is not about safety, it’s about censorship and controlling the internet. Sources: - https://x.com/IAmBritishReal/status/2010640590367539642 - https://x.com/Ofcom/status/2010677267429577129 - https://x.com/prestonjbyrne/status/2010800676612555012 - https://x.com/MadamSavvy/status/2010768867845443957 - https://x.com/Alexarmstrong/status/2010698054781780003 - https://x.com/PolitlcsUK/status/2010757815749484894 - https://x.com/EYakoby/status/2010583607166083413 - https://x.com/Pirat_Nation/status/2010625656661610983 - https://x.com/BasilTheGreat/status/2010847462685020493 - https://x.com/BGatesIsaPyscho/status/2010707060879466957 - https://x.com/BasilTheGreat/status/2010804905095938156 - https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2010712341701443792 - https://x.com/PolitlcsUK/status/2010796863486869952

TeamKillMedia is in full meltdown mode over Code Violet. After Sevvy and Jay Viper covered questionable tax evasion accusations and whether TeamKillMedia was even legally allowed to release the Code Violet game, the devs started a blocking spree on X and played the victim online. Now they’ve gone even further by issuing a copyright strike on Atraes for using the Code Violet trailer that everyone has used. There are also rumors Dreamcastguy got hit too. This Code Violet controversy is out of bounds, looks like copyright abuse, and will absolutely blow up in their faces. Sources: - https://x.com/SmashJT/status/2010529301435699609 - https://x.com/Sevvy_707/status/2010226472082886660 - https://x.com/TeamKillMedia/status/2010777061426864551 - https://x.com/JayViperTV/status/2010794166628782590 - https://x.com/RealHypnotic1/status/2010954969684615273 Check out Atraes full video and subscribe to him here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxkMvFrxJuM

The UK government is escalating its confrontation with Elon Musk and X, claiming that restricting Grok’s AI image generation to paid users is “insulting” to victims of misogyny and sexual violence. Officials argue the change turns a potentially unlawful AI feature into a premium service. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has asked Ofcom to consider action under the Online Safety Act, with reports suggesting a nationwide block of X is not off the table. X has roughly 20 million UK users. Sources: - https://x.com/Pirat_Nation/status/2009642893972009159 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq0rZchhfPg - https://x.com/cb_doge/status/2009752100834570554 - https://x.com/cb_doge/status/2009778888147382307 - https://x.com/Pirat_Nation/status/2009649998921888096 - https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2009404482589770070 - https://x.com/BasilTheGreat/status/2009692676917211264 - https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2009846352340222300 - https://x.com/pr0ud_americans/status/2009314845385216376

The UK government helped fund a so-called video game called Pathways, now being used in schools and youth programs as part of the Prevent programme. Aimed at kids aged roughly 11 to 18, the game places players in social media and online chat scenarios where certain opinions are flagged as warning signs of extremism. Funding came through the UK Home Office, though the exact cost has not been disclosed. Reporting by The Telegraph raised concerns that this is less education and more political conditioning, teaching children which views are “safe” and which are “risky.” Sources: - https://x.com/Telegraph/status/2009711843070066901 - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/09/prevent-video-game-extremist/ - https://x.com/GBPolitcs/status/2009739255921225933 - https://www.shoutoutuk.org/pathways/

Pokémon card theft is completely out of control. From a massive robbery in Los Angeles involving nearly half a million dollars in stolen cards, to repeated hits across California and even incidents reported in Houston, collectors and card shops are getting wiped out. In this video, I break down the latest Pokémon card robberies, why high-value sealed product and graded cards are being targeted, and how this has turned into a nationwide problem. With prices still high and demand through the roof, Pokémon cards have effectively become portable cash, and criminals know it. Sources: - https://x.com/Breaking911/status/2008340006465642979 - https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/up-to-500k-in-pokemon-cards-stolen-in-armed-robbery-in-sawtelle/3826831/?amp=1 - https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/sports-pokemon-card-theft-simi-valley/3826661/ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py-hxX66HMU - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEKPgIWc4eU

Code Violet just landed a 4/10 from IGN, and in hindsight the warning signs were everywhere. Weeks before launch, the developers were already playing defense, pushing excuses and narrative control before reviews even dropped. The early damage control looks like they knew the game wasn’t ready, and limiting the release to PS5 raises eyebrows. Sony’s stricter refund policies compared to PC storefronts, locking the game to console looks less like confidence and more like risk management at the player’s expense. Sources: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfDxEltKCfg - https://x.com/TeamKillMedia/status/2009674456311169079 - https://x.com/TeamKillMedia/status/2009772910102102407 - https://x.com/SmashJT/status/2009644445512368377 - https://x.com/JayViperTV/status/2009718663151067496 - https://x.com/Vara_Dark/status/2009713836052602919 - https://x.com/Pirat_Nation/status/2009628174813122691 - https://x.com/JayViperTV/status/2009682874996519151 - https://www.metacritic.com/game/code-violet/

A new retailer listing has sparked panic across the gaming community, suggesting Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine could cost nearly or over $1,000, depending on storage configuration. According to a reported Czech retailer listing, prices may land around $950 for 512GB and $1,070 for 2TB, far higher than many expected. In this video, I break down the rumored specs, the pricing context, why RAM shortages could be driving costs up, and why gamers are split between calling this a deal or a disaster. Reminder: nothing is officially confirmed yet, but the reaction says a lot about where PC and console pricing is headed in 2026. Sources: - https://x.com/Pirat_Nation/status/2009430168645881935 - https://x.com/Pirat_Nation/status/2009635390806761793 - https://www.reddit.com/r/Gamingnewsandleaks/comments/1q88b1u/grain_of_salt_steam_machine_price_leaked_1000_for - https://x.com/mrpyo1/status/2009661837160435743 - https://screenrant.com/steam-machine-price-leak-1000-dollars/