Activision has said that it will no longer work with Call of Duty voice actor Jeff Leach after a series of sexist comments Leach has made surfaced on social media. Leach was responsible for the voice of Simon 'Ghost' Riley in 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty Mobile. As part of a Twitter thread from YouTuber NitroLukeDX, a video featuring some of Leach's past remarks has been circulating on social media. The video includes clips from Leach, across multiple streams, making explicit, sexual, and hateful remarks about women. The video below includes offensive language:

[1/3] Jeff Leach Misogynist?! @FacebookGaming Partner, Voice of @CallofDuty "Ghost" @Activision

Serious personalised intrusive sexism. Influence. Contempt. Violence! Serial offender! @TheZombiUnicorn Watch the clip RT! Respect Women! #GameOver4Sexism pic.twitter.com/jtNj3xy5sN — NitroLukeDX (@NitroLukeDX) May 7, 2021

Activision provided a statement to CharlieIntel on May 8 condemning the actor's remarks, and cutting professional ties with him. "Sexism has no place in our industry, our games or in society,” Activision said. “Activision is no longer working with Jeff Leach. We strongly condemn these remarks. We are committed to delivering a fun and safe experience for all players.” Leach was previously banned from Twitch for comments made about streamer TheZombiUnicorn in 2017, and has since become a streamer on Facebook Gaming. Facebook has not commented at time of writing. TheZombiUnicorn has since posted a response to the new video of Leach, calling on platforms and sponsors supporting Leach to take action. Leach has not outwardly commented on the video, or Activision's decision to cut ties with him, but (seemingly due to fan backlash over the decision) tweeted to say that "anyone who sends threatening messages is not representative of me or my community and I do not condone this is [sic] any way." In replies on Twitter, Leach has been defending his actions on stream, saying that the later clips are responses to trolls in his chat and he was using his experience "as a professional comic" to "destroy them." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/call-of-duty-black-ops-cold-war-warzone-season-3-the-story-so-far-trailer"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX will launch a satellite to the moon next year, which will be funded entirely by the cryptocurrency dogecoin. Geometric Energy Corporation shared news of the "DOGE-1 Mission to the Moon" on Sunday, with the SpaceX boss confirming in a follow-up tweet that he had accepted the meme-inspired cryptocurrency as full payment for the lunar mission. DOGE-1 is planned to launch in the first quarter of 2022, and will be responsible for delivering the "first crypto in space" and the "first meme in space," says Musk. The mission itself will see the SpaceX team attach a 40kg CubeSat to a Falcon 9 rocket, specifically designed to transport people and payloads into Earth orbit and beyond. According to the GEC, the miniaturized satellite will then proceed with its mission to "obtain lunar-spatial intelligence from sensors and cameras on-board with integrated communications and computational systems." [caption id="attachment_2511108" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image credit: Flickr/SpaceX - CRS-21 Mission[/caption] "This mission will demonstrate the application of cryptocurrency beyond Earth orbit and set the foundation for interplanetary commerce", SpaceX Vice President of Commercial Sales Tom Ochinero was quoted as saying in the statement released by Canada's Geometric Energy Corporation this past weekend. "We're excited to launch DOGE-1 to the Moon!" The announcement of the DOGE-1 mission marks another major step towards cryptocurrency being accepted into mainstream business, as SpaceX's latest pursuit emerges as the first-ever commercial lunar payload in history to be financed entirely by dogecoin, which could potentially set a new precedent for future missions in outer space. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/02/06/spacex-successfully-test-launches-falcon-heavy-rocket"] "Having officially transacted with DOGE for a deal of this magnitude, Geometric Energy Corporation and SpaceX have solidified DOGE as a unit of account for lunar business in the space sector," Geometric Energy's Chief Executive Officer Samuel Reid said in a statement alongside the official announcement of the company's collaboration. The mission is also clearly inspired, at least in part, by the viral dogecoin meme that popularized the idea of taking the cryptocurrency to the moon. Musk previously adopted the "to the moon" mantra in a tweet that seemingly revealed the company's plans, albeit on April Fool's Day. "SpaceX is going to put a literal Dogecoin on the literal moon," he wrote. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-25-best-sci-fi-movies&captions=true"] For more about SpaceX, take a look at the company's plans to race remote-controlled cars on the Moon this year and then read about how SpaceX is building NASA's new Lunar Lander. Also check out this story about SpaceX's successful launch of 60 Starlink satellites into orbit and then find out about the SpaceX mission that used a Baby Yoda doll as a zero-gravity indicator last November. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldier is getting a Closed Beta Test in June 2021 that will give those with Android devices a chance to try out the upcoming battle royale mobile game. The Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldier Closed Beta Test will take place from June 1 - June 7, and the registration period for those interested is currently underway. Those with a 64-bit Android device with Android 7.1 or newer and at least 3GB of available memory can sign up here until May 27, 2021. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/25/final-fantasy-vii-the-first-soldier-teaser-trailer"] This test will only be for those in the US and Canada, and game data and progress will not be transferred over to the full game when it launches later this year. However, Square Enix will let you stream the game should you be accepted into the Beta. Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldier was announced alongside Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis - a "chapter-structured single player game covering the whole of the FFVII timeline - including the events of the original game and the FFVII compilation titles." This battle royale game takes place in Midgar 30 years before Final Fantasy 7. It looks to feature gunplay, close quarters combat, abilities, Summons like Ifrit, bosses like the Guard Scorpion, and much more. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/05/07/final-fantasy-7-remake-intergrade-final-trailer"] While there is no further release window other than 2021, those hoping to jump back into the world of FF7 will be able to do so on June 10 with the launch of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade for PS5. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Remnant: From the Ashes will be receiving a free next-gen upgrade for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on May 13, 2021. Announced on Remnant: From the Ashes' Twitter, this next-gen upgrade will allow for the game to run at 4K/30 FPS or 1080p/60 FPS on both PS5 and Xbox Series X. On Xbox Series S, just the framerate will be improved as the console is only capable of outputting resolution of up to 1440p. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/08/20/remnant-from-the-ashes-review"] As an added bonus, cross-play is being added between Xbox and Windows 10 Store players. Remnant: From the Ashes is a third-person survival action shooter that is set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by monstrous creatures. In our review, we said that it "is a co-op action-RPG that's punishing and grotesque, but exciting and beautiful all at the same time. Despite the occasional difficulty spikes and slightly disappointing gear system, the thrill of finally beating a boss that’s had your number for hours is unmatched." Remnant: From the Ashes was part of March 2021's PlayStation Plus games and was available until early April. If you missed it on PlayStation, it is currently available on Xbox Game Pass. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=top-10-soulslikes&captions=true"] For more, check out where Remnant: From the Ashes landed on our list of the best Soulslike games. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Alongside Verdansk '84, Call of Duty: Warzone looks to be continuing the celebration of the 1980s as it is teasing the arrival of both John Rambo and Die Hard's John McLane. A few days ago, the Call of Duty Twitter account asked if anyone knew "SURVIVORJOHN#1009062?" Their #WarzoneReport is pretty impressive as it shows they have 552 kills, and infinite K/D ratio, 0 deaths, 5 games played, 5 wins, and 7 hours played. By doing a bit of digging into the history of Rambo, you will find that there have been five Rambo films (5 games played and 5 wins) - which all have a combined runtime of 7.8 hours (7 hours payed) - and Rambo has not yet died in his films (0 deaths) and has killed, according to Fandom.com, exactly 552 people (552 kills). John McClane's tease is a bit more involved, as there is a brand new website - NakatomiDuctCleaning.com - that hints at his arrival. On Twitter, Call of Duty said "Air ducts are a complicated network of danger. If yours are in need of repair, call the best business at Nakatomi Duct Cleaning." For those unaware, Nakatomi Corporation was where McClane's estranged wife worked. Upon reaching Nakatomi Plaza, the events of Die Hard kick off and McClane eventually finds his way into the aforementioned air ducts, hence the name. The Nakatomi Duct Cleaning website features more nods to McClane, including "Say Yippee Ki Yay to Dust" and a Schedule An Appointment button that automatically tries to send an e-mail to john@nakatomiductcleaning.com. While no further details have been revealed, these 1980s' action heroes arriving in Call of Duty: Warzone would mark the first time characters from another pop culture property make their way into the free-to-play battle royale. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/04/29/call-of-duty-black-ops-cold-war-warzone-season-3-the-story-so-far-trailer"] For more on Warzone, check out where it ranks on our list of the 10 best battle royales and all the details on Verdansk '84. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

In honor of Goku Day, Toei Animation and Akira Toriyama revealed today that a new Dragon Ball Super film will be released in 2022. While not much was revealed about this second Dragon Ball Super movie, Toriyama did share a message to fans and let them know to "be prepared for some extreme and entertaining bouts, which may feature an unexpected character." "An all new movie since "Dragon Ball Super: Broly" is currently in the making! Just like the previous movie, I'm heavily leading the story and dialogue production for another amazing film," Toryiama said." I really shouldn't talk to much about the plot yet, but be prepared for some extreme and entertaining bouts, which may feature an unexpected character. "We'll be charting through some unexplored territory in terms of visual aesthetics to give the audience an amazing ride, so I hope everybody will look forward to the new movie!" In our review of Dragon Ball Super: Broly, we said that it "delivers in terms of awesome action, but more than that, it uses the fathers of Goku, Vegeta, and Broly to link back to the late-1980s and early-1990s heyday of the series to add a relatable and thoughtful subtext. It’s a humorous movie that bounds into the world of imagination and is gripping to the end." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/12/05/dragon-ball-super-broly-review"] This should come as no surprise as Dragon Ball Super: Broly had Funimation's biggest ever U.S. box office opening in 2019. The movie has earned over $120 million in the worldwide box office. For more, check out why we called Dragon Ball Super: Broly the ultimate Dragon Ball action experience and our explainer of the ending of the 2015 film. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=power-ups-and-transformations-in-dragon-ball&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

In honor of Goku Day, Toei Animation and Akira Toriyama revealed today that a new Dragon Ball Super film will be released in 2022. While not much was revealed about this second Dragon Ball Super movie, Toriyama did share a message to fans and let them know to "be prepared for some extreme and entertaining bouts, which may feature an unexpected character." "An all new movie since "Dragon Ball Super: Broly" is currently in the making! Just like the previous movie, I'm heavily leading the story and dialogue production for another amazing film," Toryiama said." I really shouldn't talk to much about the plot yet, but be prepared for some extreme and entertaining bouts, which may feature an unexpected character. "We'll be charting through some unexplored territory in terms of visual aesthetics to give the audience an amazing ride, so I hope everybody will look forward to the new movie!" In our review of Dragon Ball Super: Broly, we said that it "delivers in terms of awesome action, but more than that, it uses the fathers of Goku, Vegeta, and Broly to link back to the late-1980s and early-1990s heyday of the series to add a relatable and thoughtful subtext. It’s a humorous movie that bounds into the world of imagination and is gripping to the end." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/12/05/dragon-ball-super-broly-review"] This should come as no surprise as Dragon Ball Super: Broly had Funimation's biggest ever U.S. box office opening in 2019. The movie has earned over $120 million in the worldwide box office. For more, check out why we called Dragon Ball Super: Broly the ultimate Dragon Ball action experience and our explainer of the ending of the 2015 film. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=power-ups-and-transformations-in-dragon-ball&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

After 13 years, it has finally been revealed that Tennis star Andy Roddick was the sperm donor that Jan Levinson used to get pregnant on The Office. As reported by EW, Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesly) and Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin) shared this behind-the-scenes story on their Office Ladies podcast while discussing the season four finale "Goodbye Toby." [caption id="attachment_251091" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image Credit: The Office via Peacock[/caption] In the original script for the episode, Kinsey explained how this cut scene would have played out and how Jan would have told Michael Scott that Roddick was the sperm donor and father of Astrid Levinson. "The tennis player?" Michael asked. "Well, it's a little more than that. He's the sixth-ranked player in the world and he's won four grand slams," Jan responds. 'That's a lot of grand slams, I guess," says Michael. Jan then continues to tell him that "he's a humanitarian — something with orphans." Michael and Jan would have sat in silence for a moment, and then Michael would ask, "can I just sit here for a minute without more things coming into my head?" [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/01/01/the-top-10-office-episodes-of-all-time"] The scene unfortunately did not make it past the editing room, and this bit of The Office lore had been hidden away since the episode aired in 2008. Fischer continued by saying that Roddick was a good friend of Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute) and would frequently visit the set during filming. "I have to imagine that the reason they wrote it as being Andy Roddick's sperm was a little bit of a nod to Andy, who has an amazing sense of humor. I am so sad for his sake that this did not stay in the episode," Fischer said. For more on The Office, which was reportedly 2020's most streamed show, check out our ranking of the top 25 The Office episodes and a never-before-seen cold open that was unveiled on Peacock. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/30/5-reasons-theres-hope-for-an-office-reunion"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

After 13 years, it has finally been revealed that Tennis star Andy Roddick was the sperm donor that Jan Levinson used to get pregnant on The Office. As reported by EW, Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesly) and Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin) shared this behind-the-scenes story on their Office Ladies podcast while discussing the season four finale "Goodbye Toby." [caption id="attachment_251091" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image Credit: The Office via Peacock[/caption] In the original script for the episode, Kinsey explained how this cut scene would have played out and how Jan would have told Michael Scott that Roddick was the sperm donor and father of Astrid Levinson. "The tennis player?" Michael asked. "Well, it's a little more than that. He's the sixth-ranked player in the world and he's won four grand slams," Jan responds. 'That's a lot of grand slams, I guess," says Michael. Jan then continues to tell him that "he's a humanitarian — something with orphans." Michael and Jan would have sat in silence for a moment, and then Michael would ask, "can I just sit here for a minute without more things coming into my head?" [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/01/01/the-top-10-office-episodes-of-all-time"] The scene unfortunately did not make it past the editing room, and this bit of The Office lore had been hidden away since the episode aired in 2008. Fischer continued by saying that Roddick was a good friend of Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute) and would frequently visit the set during filming. "I have to imagine that the reason they wrote it as being Andy Roddick's sperm was a little bit of a nod to Andy, who has an amazing sense of humor. I am so sad for his sake that this did not stay in the episode," Fischer said. For more on The Office, which was reportedly 2020's most streamed show, check out our ranking of the top 25 The Office episodes and a never-before-seen cold open that was unveiled on Peacock. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/30/5-reasons-theres-hope-for-an-office-reunion"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

The Witcher 3's PS5 and Xbox Series X/S next-gen upgrade may be implementing fan-made mods like The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project when it launches later this year. As reported by Kotaku, The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project's creator Halk Hogan announced that he has been in talks with CD Projekt Red about including his mod in the upcoming release. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/04/02/the-future-of-cyberpunk-2077-the-witcher-on-ps5-xbox-series-x-next-gen-console-watch"] "Hello my dear friends! It’s been a long time since the last video," Hogan wrote. "I know I announced a new HDRP preview in early March but I was silent the whole time. Sorry for that. But in return, I have some good news, and the reasons why I was quiet and why I don’t have too much to show. "I think the most important news is that I got an official message from CDPR about cooperation. While it’s not certain yet, it’s very likely that HDRP will be included in the official next generation update. I will inform you what’s next. As always, I would like to thank you for all your support and kind words. The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project, which you can download now on NexusMods, has over 4.1 million downloads and "aims to improve the graphics by reworking models and textures to better quality." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2016/01/08/the-witcher-3-is-igns-game-of-the-year-2015"] Kotaku reached out to CDPR about this matter, and it responded by saying, "In addition to our own development efforts on the upcoming next-gen version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and PC, we are also in talks with the creators of various mods for the 2015 release of the game." CDPR confirmed there are currently no "binding agreements with any such party," but the discussions are happening. This would be another example of a AAA developer using the community to improve their games, much like Rockstar Games did when they implemented a fan-made solution to reduce GTA Online's loading screen time by 70%. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/12/31/the-best-games-of-the-ps4xbox-one-generation"] The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions are currently scheduled to be released in the second half of 2021. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.