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Discord is changing the way usernames work, and people aren't happy
By Cole Martin published
Changes inbound The new badges will display a user's previous username with the discriminators that are being removed.
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The Xbox May Update brings Gamertags to Discord friends and more
By Zachary Boddy published
Discord 💚 Xbox The latest Xbox update shows Xbox Gamertags for your Discord friends, brings new search and filter options in the Store, and more.
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Discord usernames are changing to remove hashtag and numbers
By Rebecca Spear published
New usernames required Discord is changing its naming conventions to be more like Twitter in order to improve the user experience. But it might cause a headache at first.
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This Discord bot levels up your Destiny 2 Exotic farming
By Brendan Lowry published
Never Miss a Drop Need Destiny 2 Exotics? Use this bot and you'll get plenty of them.
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Microsoft President warns of Russian intelligence infiltration in gaming communities
By Brendan Lowry published
Digital Espionage Microsoft's Brad Smith claims that Russian intelligence is attempting to "penetrate" gaming circles.
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Minecraft oddly finds itself in the middle of a US national security issue
By Brendan Lowry published
Wait, What? Minecraft, the world's most popular game, played an unlikely role in the reported leak of classified US documents.
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How to add Discord bots to your server
By Ben Wilson published
Bots Running a Discord server can be overwhelming, but bots can simplify the process. Follow my easy steps to choose and install the bot of your choice.
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Xbox November Update brings new Captures app, Wish List notifications, and much more
By Zachary Boddy published
Features Galore 🔥 Xbox is in the process of releasing the Xbox November Update to players, with a plethora of new features and improvements targeted toward Xbox consoles.
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