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Ed Gale, an actor and stunt performer known for his roles in Child's Play and Howard The Duck, has died at age 61. He was celebrated for his work in cult films and TV, but his legacy is now marred by an investigation into allegations of soliciting minors online. Gale was a beloved figure in Hollywood, remembered for his humor and love of storytelling.
Ars Technica's 2024 Charity Drive encourages donations to Child's Play and the Electronic Frontier Foundation, offering participants a chance to win over $4,000 in prizes, including gaming hardware and collectibles. Since 2007, the drive has raised over $506,000, with nearly $40,000 contributed in 2023 alone. Donations can be made via credit card, PayPal, or cryptocurrency, and entries for the sweepstakes must be submitted by January 2, 2025. The drive is open to US residents, with no purchase necessary to enter.
Ars Technica is hosting its annual Charity Drive, encouraging readers to donate to Penny Arcade's Child's Play charity and the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Donors have a chance to win prizes from a swag pile valued at over $2,500, including gaming hardware, collectibles, books, and apparel. The deadline to enter the sweepstakes is January 2, 2024, and winners will be able to choose their prize by January 31, 2024.
Dead by Daylight, the popular asymmetrical multiplayer game, is introducing Chucky, the doll-turned-serial-killer from the Child's Play franchise, as a new Killer character. Chucky will be available on November 28, with his original voice actor reprising the role. Players can customize Chucky with the Good Gal outfit inspired by the Bride of Chucky, voiced by Jennifer Tilly. Chucky has abilities that allow him to sneak around the map, lunge at victims, and move through windows and pallets. Dead by Daylight was re-reviewed in 2021 and praised as an incredible slasher film simulator and the best asymmetrical multiplayer game.
Ed Gale, the actor who played Chucky in Child's Play, is under investigation by the LAPD after being caught on camera admitting to sexting with up to 10 minors. A group called Creep Catcher Unit posed as a 14-year-old boy online and allegedly received lewd texts from the 59-year-old actor before confronting him on camera at his Hollywood apartment. The LAPD were called to the scene and are currently investigating, but no charges have been filed. Gale's electronic devices were taken for investigation, and criminal records show he worked with a pedophile actor on the movie that made his Hollywood break, Howard the Duck.
A 5-year-old girl in Massachusetts spent over $3,000 on her mom's Amazon account while playing on her phone during a car ride. She ordered 10 pairs of cowgirl boots, five pink motorcycles, five blue motorcycles, and a kid-sized Jeep. Instead of punishing her daughter, the mom is using this as a teachable moment and plans to get her a bike more suited to her age range if she behaves and does chores around the house.