Developer Big Ant has delayed Cricket 22 to swap out one of the game's cover stars, following a sex scandal involving the athlete.

As reported by Kotaku, the sports game developer was set to include Australian Cricketer Tim Paine on the cover of this year's cricketing title but has taken the decision to remove his image following the emergence of a sex scandal, after the star was revealed to have sent "lewd messages" and a picture of his genitals to a former female colleague.

Big Ant posted a statement to Twitter earlier this week confirming that it was delaying the game from November 25 to December 2. "Unfortunately, factors beyond our control have meant that we need to update the game’s cover art, other visuals, and team lists," the studio confirmed on Twitter before confirming the game's new release date.

An important statement on #Cricket22. Please share widely. pic.twitter.com/NE5YizsgHK

— Big Ant Studios (@BigAntStudios) November 22, 2021

The incident between Paine and his former female colleague is reported to have taken place back in 2017. Following an investigation in 2018, Paine was cleared of wrongdoing by cricketing authority Cricket Tasmania, which determined that the incident involving the cricketer and his colleague had been "consensual". However, after it emerged that the texts were due to be revealed publicly, Paine stepped down as captain of the Australian men's cricket team last week.

Per the BBC, Paine subsequently said, "Although exonerated, I deeply regretted this incident at the time and still do today." Despite Paine no longer captaining the side, he is set to play in the team's upcoming Ashes test series against England in December.

Following the announcement of the game's delay, Big Ant has confirmed that fellow Australian Cricket star Pat Cummins will replace Paine on the cover. Cummins will be joined alongside Australian woman's team captain Meg Lanning, who was already set for the cover.

For more on Cricket 22, make sure to check out this article detailing the different tournaments coming to the series this time around.

To ensure the highly anticipated #Cricket22 game gets to fans by 2nd December, Big Ant Studios are proud to announce that Pat Cummins, vice-captain of the Australian men’s cricket team, will be on the Cricket 22 digital cover alongside Australian women’s team captain Meg Lanning. pic.twitter.com/NCCcvqNC5r

— Big Ant Studios (@BigAntStudios) November 23, 2021

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The Nintendo Switch OLED model is the latest version of the massively popular hybrid console from Nintendo, and as is the case with all the hot consoles like PS5 and Xbox, it's also tough to find this year.

However, it's not impossible. If you're hoping to give the Switch OLED as a gift for Christmas, or just want to pick one up for yourself, your best bet is to grab yourself a bundle deal. It's not ideal, since you may have to get a game or accessory you don't really want or need, but the alternative is paying scalpers and for the love of Mario please don't do that.

How to Get Nintendo Switch OLED This Black Friday

Right now, GameStop is offering a bundle with the Switch OLED, with Red and Blue Joy-Cons, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, and a $50 GameStop gift card.

What Retailers Have Nintendo Switch OLED Available?

Other than GameStop's bundles, none of the other big online retailers have Switch OLED available, but that could very well change. Unlike the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, you can occasionally happen across Switch OLED models in stock at brick-and-mortar stores. I was able to pick one up from the floor of my local Walmart, for example.

What's the Difference Between Switch OLED and Regular Switch?

Apart from being available in a new white version, the Switch OLED has an OLED screen. Imagine that! With the OLED screen, you get much more vibrant colors than a regular LED screen, and the contrast and blacks are unparalleled. The difference is really striking over a regular Switch. However, the screen does require more battery power, so the battery life is closer to that of the original model Nintendo Switch. You can expect about 3.5 hours of play with the Switch OLED model compared to up to 9 hours with the Switch model offered in the Mario Kart 8 Black Friday bundle, for example.

The Switch OLED also includes an updated dock, one with an Ethernet adapter, so you can wire in for online play.

How Much Does the Nintendo Switch OLED Cost?

The MSRP for the Switch OLED is $349.99, compared to $299.99 for the regular Switch and $199.99 for the Nintendo Switch Lite. It's up to you whether or not that price seems reasonable. If you have a launch-edition Nintendo Switch, and you can find yourself a Switch OLED, I think the upgrade is worth it. However, if you have the most-recent Switch, the tradeoff for handheld visual acuity might not be worth the battery life.

What Games Does the Nintendo Switch OLED Play?

Nintendo Switch games are compatible across the whole family of Nintendo Switch consoles, so there's no worries about compatibility. However, some games, like Metroid Dread, just look incredible on the OLED screen, so if you do get a Switch OLED, get that game, too. Or get one of the dozens of Nintendo Switch Black Friday game deals happening right now.

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The MCU's version of the Daily Bugle has launched its own TikTok as marketing for December's release of Spider-Man: No Way Home continues to increase.

Going by the username @TheDailyBugleOfficial, the MCU outlet has launched its own TikTok account that fans can follow today for "breaking news on Spider-Man you can't get anywhere else."

While those of you hoping that J. Jonah Jameson and his team of reporters might have snapped up some pictures of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, that certainly doesn't seem to be the case so far. The Bugle's first post features intern Betty Brant announcing her new position at the newspaper while another includes J. Jonah Jameson calling out Spider-Man as the "spider-menace" we all know he is in true Simmons-style.

As per the fictional outlet's most recent upload, fans can now download their own Daily Bugle reporter pack to share their own "Spider-Man sightings, misguided opinions, vague rumours and craziest conspiracy theories," on the social media app. By downloading the pack, you'll be given access to your own TikTok Daily Bugle background, which you can use to join Brant in her promise to deliver fans the sort of "fair, balanced and hard-hitting news you've grown to expect from the Bugle."

Brant, who's played by actress Angourie Rice, has featured in both previous MCU Spider-Man films. While she spent the majority of Far From Home loved up with Peter Parker's best friend and "guy in the chair" Ned, the character is more commonly known in the films as a member of Midtown High's student journalist team. During Marvel's comic book series, a similar role is carried out by the character, who becomes known for her role at the Daily Bugle and relationship with Ned.

The Daily Bugle itself doesn't appear in the MCU until the end of Spider-Man Far From Home during a post-credit scene where Jameson makes a cameo appearance. The outlet is likely to make a far more significant contribution in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Simmons has spoken about reprising his role as the outlet's angry editor-in-chief, he also made a brief cameo during No Way Home's most recent trailer.

For more from the world of Spider-Man, make sure to check out this piece detailing how film executives want Tom Holland to keep playing the web-crawler despite the fact he may not be as convinced.

Jared Moore is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

It's Black Friday once again, and Black Friday means deals, deals, deals. It's the perfect time of year to get your hands on the latest bits of tech that you've had your heart set on for the last few months. Amazon are currently offering some top savings on the brand new Apple AirPods Pro (see here).

If you're on the lookout for a new set of Bluetooth headphones, then Black Friday has come at just the right time for you. The new Apple AirPods Pro are currently on sale for just £185 on Amazon.

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Before you buy anything at Amazon, make sure you've taken advantage of this Black Friday offer. Top up your Amazon account £50, and you'll get £6 in extra credit for free. This is a perfect way to save some extra cash in the sales.

Best Apple Deals: New Apple AirPods for £185 (Save £55)

These are the most recent version of the AirPods that Apple have released and they come with a raft of nifty features and accessories. For starters, you'll get a brand new MagSafe Charging Case that gives you up to 24 hours of listening time,

The new AirPods come with amazing noise cancellation for an unimpeded listening experience, but if you'd like to hear the world around you as well, you can simply switch to transparency mode. They also have an adaptive EQ that's tuned to your ears, and three sizes of soft silicone tips for the perfect fit.

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343 Industries Head of Creative, Joseph Staten has confirmed that Halo Infinite's multiplayer will add more weapons over time.

During a recent quick-fire interview with Game Informer, Staten recently spoke about the number of weapons in Halo Infinite's current multiplayer mode, confirming to fans that more weapons will be coming to the game in due course.

When asked whether or not Halo fans have seen everything there is to see from Halo Infinite's armory, Staten's response was pretty definitive. "The answer is a resounding 'no you have not'," he confirmed before stating that it was a "pretty safe bet" to assume that more weapons would be coming to the game as time goes on.

Unfortunately, due to the rapid-fire nature of the interview, Staten's answers on the topic were brief and gave little other details away. While it may come as little surprise to fans that Infinite's multiplayer will expand upon its selection of weapons moving forward, Staten also hinted that the game may feature a number of secret weapons similar to that of Halo 2's Scarab gun moving forward. "If I told you, they wouldn't be secrets now would they?" said the 343 partner when questioned on the topic.

Elsewhere in the interview, Staten said that the team planned to add more content to the game season-by-season, aside from quick fixes. That means the earliest we can expect new weapons to play with in multiplayer to be with Season 2, starting in May 2022.

It's not clear what weapons could be added to multiplayer from here on out – although the game is missing some from previous Halo entries. There's also the possibility of seeing weapon variants appear, given that we've already seen them in the Campaign mode. During our hands-on preview, we were able to find rare and unique weapons such as the Backdraft Cindershot – a slight variation on the regular Cindershot launcher – hidden away in secret rooms guarded by the Banished, or held by open world bosses. It would be interesting to see some of those pop up in multiplayer modes too.

Elsewhere in the interview, Staten spoke briefly about the unfortunate Brute, Craig, who last year became a meme following his brief and ungainly cameo in a Halo Infinite gameplay trailer. "Craig has gone through what you might call a glow-up," he says. "If you play Infinite, you might realize that Craig has gone in a different career direction." To find out more about Craig's new career path, make sure to check out this article detailing the first Halo Infinite Craig Easter Egg to be found within the game.

Jared Moore is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.