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Content creator Yousef Saleh Erakat, who goes by Fousey, found himself in a scary situation this week (July 9) as he suddenly became surrounded by police while livestreaming in a parking lot.
Much to his surprise, and that of the people watching him, the Kick streamer and YouTuber was swatted.
This is where a hoax call is made to emergency services in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed officers to a certain address. Multiple content creators have been swatted over the last few years.
During his stream, a crowd of police officers becomes visible behind Fousey’s car. Once he notices, after he has started his car and is ready to leave, he flinches and rolls his window down after they can be heard shouting at him.

Fousey gets swatted while at a parking lot pic.twitter.com/tfP4tztbfl
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) July 9, 2024

The officers can even be heard threatening to shoot him if he didn’t comply, with one saying: “Put your hands up. If you reach for anything you will be shot.”
The streamer did as instructed and declared that he had a dog sitting on his lap while sticking his hands out of the window to show he wasn’t holding anything.
After the police examined the vehicle and spoke with the YouTuber, he was free to go back to his livestream.
Streamers keep getting swatted as viewers make hoax calls
The 34-year-old has been swatted multiple times before during his 24/7 stream marathon. He was also asked to leave a restaurant after a bomb threat was called in from a hoax caller.
He isn’t the only one to be put through this nerve-racking experience, as other content creators have become accustomed to it too.
Beauty YouTuber James Charles said he became a victim of swatting at just 19 years old when police came to his house after a call about ‘bombs and hostages.’
In a storytime TikTok, which was posted in September of 2022, Charles explains how it was ‘traumatic.’
In August 2022, the YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed was handcuffed by police officers after his home was swatted during a livestream. Just a day before, the Twitch streamer Adin Ross encountered a similar experience.
Featured Image: Via Flickr
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Parents will soon be able to add contacts into their child’s VR so they can chat, call, and send invites to join them in MR or VR experiences under Meta’s new feature.
Parent-managed Meta accounts became available last year, limiting preteens’ access and ensuring they’re only watching content that is age-appropriate, engaging, and enriching.
This has been set up for children aged between 10 to 12.
But now, the technology giant is handing more power to the adults. In a press release, the company writes: “Connecting with friends is part of what makes MR and VR great, and we’re excited to give preteens the option to enjoy age-appropriate, social experiences, managed by their parents.
“Preteens will be able to chat and call directly with parent-approved contacts—as well as seamlessly move between select multiplayer spaces and share experiences with their friends and family.
“They can be part of the Apollo space missions, trek around Mt. Cook in New Zealand, create their singing club, or simply play their favorite games.”
This will give them more of a true experience of Meta Horizon OS which currently allows over 13’s to communicate fully with one another.
The team says they are committed to “building safe, positive experiences for young people.”
How will Meta’s parental measures work?
If a parent-managed account has been created, whoever the preteen follows or follows them is eligible to become an approved contact.
The preteen can request someone to become an approved contact. But, no one can get full sign-off until a parent manually adds them. This is done by searching and adding the user directly from the child’s Following and Followers lists.
Once someone has been added and approved, the child can chat, call, and send or accept invites for multiplayer opportunities.
They’ve made it so adults can delete an approved contact at any time too. And if two preteens want to engage, parents of both preteens need to add them as approved contacts.
Featured Image: Via Ideogram
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The overall market downturn this month prompted investors to seek altcoins that they could potentially buy during this market dip.
At the moment, the market looks quite good, with several coins like VeChain, Bonk, and Jupiter pumping nicely.
Despite a red week and a generally poor month, you shouldn’t be discouraged from potentially dollar-cost averaging into tokens.
We’ll look at five best meme coins that have not yet gone live but launch with a low market cap, giving them the potential to 10x to 1000x.

Pepe Unchained (PEPU)
Pepe Unchained (PEPU), one of the fastest-growing cryptocurrencies, has raised over $3 million in its ICO within a few weeks. Experts predict $PEPU could rival Pepe’s success, with some hailing it as the top alternative.
The development team hasn’t set a fundraising limit, leaving investors curious about the total amount. Currently, $PEPU tokens are priced at $0.0083591 each, with the price set to rise in less than 24 hours, creating a sense of urgency among investors.
$PEPU’s standout feature is its proposed layer-2 network, the “Pepe Chain,” built on existing blockchains like Ethereum. This solution promises faster speeds and lower costs, tailored for meme coins.
The team claims their layer-2 solution will be 100 times faster than Ethereum, facilitating instant bridging between Ethereum and the Pepe Chain. A dedicated block explorer will track all meme trades, blending playful elements into the ecosystem, marking an ambitious initiative.
Another draw is the staking feature, allowing presale participants to boost returns by locking tokens. Currently, staking rewards offer a high 593% APY, expected to adjust as more investors engage.
With its innovative tech, enticing investment incentives, and compelling narrative, $PEPU shows promise in achieving its ambitious goals and potentially emerging as the next big cryptocurrency, following in Pepe’s footsteps.
To take part in the $PEPU token presale, visit pepeunchained.com.
WienerAI (WAI)
WienerAI has started strong in its presale, raising $7.3 million to date, indicating strong investor confidence. $WAI tokens are currently priced at $0.00073 each, but prices are expected to increase as the presale advances. Potential investors can visit our guide on how to buy WienerAI tokens here.

Don’t miss out!
WienerAI presale ends on July 31st. Secure your tokens now and join the trading revolution! 🌭🤖 pic.twitter.com/PyYEPwDtl2
— WienerAI (@WienerDogAI) July 10, 2024

A major factor in WienerAI’s success is its staking program. Currently, 6.7 billion $WAI tokens, representing 64% of total sales, are staked. This high staking rate underscores the program’s appeal, driven by lucrative rewards.
Stakers can earn a 154% annual percentage yield (APY), making WienerAI an attractive option for maximizing returns. Beyond just a meme coin, WienerAI is developing an AI-powered crypto trading bot for $WAI holders, designed to identify market opportunities and boost trading profits.
The bot, featuring an interface akin to ChatGPT, guides users in identifying trading setups and explaining the reasoning behind them. Future plans include introducing additional features like fee-free swaps and decentralized exchange analysis, aiming to assist traders in securing optimal prices.
These tools position WienerAI as a preferred platform for crypto traders seeking a competitive edge. Investors keen on impactful projects should consider adding WienerAI to their portfolios.
Secure your spot in the $WAI token presale by visiting wienerdog.ai.
PlayDoge (PLAY)
PlayDoge (PLAY), a new Play-to-Earn (P2E) meme coin, has surged in its presale amidst a broader market recovery, securing $5.5 million in funding. During the presale, investors can buy $PLAY at $0.00517, with the price set to rise in just 1 hour.
PlayDoge brings a unique twist to the industry by drawing inspiration from the popular Tamagotchi game that sold over 82 million units in the 1990s. Players earn $PLAY tokens by interacting with their virtual pet, Shiba Inu.
Unlike typical meme coins where tokens are held passively, PlayDoge encourages community members to actively engage with their virtual pet dog. It’s accessible on both the BNB and Ethereum networks, making it widely available.
Additionally, the game will launch on the App Store and Google Play Store, providing a convenient alternative to the original Tamagotchi handheld device. By combining the nostalgic charm of Tamagotchi with the viral excitement of meme coins, PlayDoge appeals to a broad audience.
Analysts predict attractive returns for presale investors, supported by an impressive 89% APY from staking, allowing investors to grow their holdings regardless of price movements.
With its innovative features and practical uses, PlayDoge is positioned for a successful entry into exchanges as a fresh P2E meme coin. To take part in the $PLAY token presale, visit playdoge.io.
Shiba Shootout (SHIBASHOOT)
A new meme coin is gaining popularity in its ICO phase. Shiba Shootout (SHIBASHOOT) has launched successfully, raising over $600,000 in initial funding. With its rapid growth and Wild West theme, investors are speculating on whether $SHIBASHOOT could replicate Shiba Inu’s explosive rise.

During its presale, $SHIBASHOOT tokens are available at a low price of just $0.0195 each. The project’s focus on utility features is a major draw. Token Governance Roundups allow holders to vote on project decisions, promoting decentralized governance similar to a Wild West town.
The Posse Rewards program encourages community growth by offering bonus tokens to referrers and new members. Community engagement is furthered through Campfire Stories, where members share crypto and meme coin experiences to earn token rewards.
Utility integrations include Lucky Lasso Lotteries, where participants use $SHIBASHOOT tokens for a chance to win crypto prizes that support charitable causes. Savings Saddlebags promote long-term holding by automatically allocating tokens to a dedicated wallet, earning extra tokens as rewards.
Early investors can also stake their tokens at an impressive APY rate at 1668%. While it’s too early to predict if Shiba Shootout will match Shiba Inu’s success, this new meme coin is certainly worth watching closely.
To take part in the $SHIBASHOOT token presale, visit shibashootout.com.
Base Dawgz (DAWGZ)
A new dog-themed meme coin is getting attention in the crypto world. Base Dawgz (DAWGZ) has started giving rewards to early investors who hold onto their tokens. The presale has raised over $2.4 million so far, exciting $DAWGZ holders.
Right now, you can buy $DAWGZ tokens for just $0.0061 each. This price will go up in future presale phases, so early buyers can get the best deals. Potential investors can visit our guide on how to buy Base Dawgz tokens here.
$DAWGZ holders can stake their tokens now to earn rewards. It’s like getting paid to keep your tokens. The team has set aside 20% of the total supply (1.69 billion DAWGZ) for staking rewards, paid out every hour over a year.
The current staking rewards are an impressive 2110% APY. But staking isn’t the only feature of Base Dawgz. The team is also starting a Share-to-Earn system that’s creating buzz. It’s simple: Make funny memes, share them on Twitter, and earn points.
After the presale, you can trade these points for more $DAWGZ tokens. It’s a win-win for developers and community members. Now, let’s talk about Base Dawgz’s standout feature: its ability to work on many different blockchains.
Unlike other meme coins that only work on one blockchain, Base Dawgz can run on Ethereum, Solana, Base, Avalanche, Binance Smart Chain, and more. This flexibility is thanks to advanced systems like Wormhole and Portal Bridge.
Overall, Base Dawgz looks promising. With rewards already going out and plans to expand to different blockchains, Base Dawgz could make a big impact in the crypto world.
To participate in the $DAWGZ token presale, visit basedawgz.com.
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At this stage, hearing the words “someone got Doom running on…” should hold no power over us. Id software’s 1993 classic can run on basically anything with a screen. But we still collectively lose our minds when someone comes up with a novel method to deliver the Doom Marine to us.
This week, Jackson Clayton, a software developer, managed to get Doom running inside Fortnite. A game within a game.

But can #Fortnite run DOOM?
Obviously I can’t publish this, but it was a great way to learn more about Materials and PostProcessing in #UEFN #FortniteCreative pic.twitter.com/POlf4obJlm
— Jackson Clayton (@JKClayton_FN) July 7, 2024

The way Doom has been incorporated into Fortnite is clever. It looks like the player character is in the iconic opening level in Doom, E1M1, until they hop out a window and start building Fortnite structures – no word on if they can stop the onslaught of hell.
How did someone get Doom inside Fortnite?
Clayton talked about his ingenious methods with Kotaku. He started by opening E1M1 in the Ultimate Doom Builder level editor and exporting the entire level as a 3D model.
He then used the Unreal Editor for Fortnite, an Unreal Engine app that allows users to design, develop, and publish content into Fortnite, to bring the iconic first level of Doom into the modern battle royale game.
A lot of the work was in getting the look just right after importing the model: “It was mostly removing Unreal’s fancy effects to make everything unlit and unfiltered,” said Clayton. “I used Unreal’s material system to give the Doom Marine [sprite its] choppy spinning effect, and a PostProcess material to pixellate the screen and show the gun.”

Because Doom’s code was made open source by id Software in 1997, many of the ‘Doom on a blank’ stories involve getting the 31-year-old software running on whatever outlandish device the dev wants. However, Clayton states that UEFN is “too high-level” to simply run Doom in, leading to the creative result he shared on X.
As for what inspired him, Clayton had an age-old motivation: fooling his friends. “I wanted to put together a video to trick my friends, so I ported the map and created the post-process materials, and they really liked it,” he said. They then encouraged him to post it on X, where it quickly went viral. There’s nothing gaming social media likes more than a new and novel ‘you’ll never guess what they got Doom running on this time’ story.
People are still working on restoring decades-old Doom abandonware and new high-octane Doom action continues apace, with a new (medieval-themed) game in the franchise expected as soon as next year.
Featured image credit: Epic Games/id Software
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Gaming merch is big business. From tat such as keychains to desk accessories such as Funko Pops of Mortal Kombat characters, you can generally express your love for your favorite gaming characters and universes by adding some real-world objects into your life.
Occasionally, certain items of merch stand out not just because of how cool they are, but also because their cost is north of some people’s pay packets. We had things like the official Fallout backpack the other month alongside Fallout blue light glasses – it seems like no sector is immune from having a gaming franchise dropped unceremoniously on it.
More traditional are books. Books about games and books celebrating games are nothing new. Books costing over $1000 however, that’s a new one on us.
To be fair, it looks amazing – and this is also the highest priced of the editions, more of that in a moment.
The book in question is called Grace Given: The Mythology of Elden Ring and is written by Elden Ring lore expert Geough “SmoughTown” Truscott and is more of a collectible piece of art rather than a 50 Shades of Grey type paperback.

“Prepare for a comprehensive deep dive into the mythology underpinning Miyazaki’s latest masterpiece.
Grace Given draws design inspiration from the most prized sacred books of antiquity, culminating in a product that is both a work of scholarship and an unparalleled collectible art piece in the same package.”
So says the blurb on the pre-order page. For your £860, $1000 you get free shipping (cough, thanks) a version of the audiobook and ebook, and a ‘Grace of Gold’ collectible art print, hand-signed and numbered by artist Shimhaq, housed in foil-blocked custom envelope as well as your name as a Benefactor name credit in the back of Grace Given, including any editions released going forward.
The Benefactor edition is only available until 10th August but if you miss out, or can’t afford it there is a Collector’s Edition costing £215 or a nicer, leather-bound Limited Edition, but that will set you back some £602 British pounds.
Have a look for yourself and hit me up on X if you buy one.
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