Xbox has reportedly already greenlit Ninja Theory’s next project despite rumors of studio closure In a surprising turn of events, it has been reported that Xbox has given the green light to Ninja Theory’s next project, despite rumors of the studio’s imminent closure. The news comes as a relief to fans who have been eagerly… Continue reading Xbox has reportedly already greenlit Ninja Theory’s next project despite rumors of studio closure
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Lords of the Fallen publisher CI Games lays off 30 more workers despite “best year” on record for revenue
Polish video game publisher CI Games has made headlines once again, but unfortunately, not for a positive reason. Despite experiencing what it reported as its “best year” in terms of revenue, the company decided to lay off 30 more workers from its staff. This move has come as a shock to many and has raised… Continue reading Lords of the Fallen publisher CI Games lays off 30 more workers despite “best year” on record for revenue
Lupita Nyong’o Pays Tribute to Chadwick Boseman on the Anniversary of His Death
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the passing of actor Chadwick Boseman, and to commemorate his life and legacy, actress and close friend Lupita Nyong’o paid tribute to him on her social media. On August 28th, 2020, a dark cloud descended on Hollywood when the news of Boseman’s death broke. Chadwick, who was just 43-years-old,… Continue reading Lupita Nyong’o Pays Tribute to Chadwick Boseman on the Anniversary of His Death
Ubisoft won’t be deleting your accounts full of games despite initial perception
Ubisoft, the popular video game company, recently ran into a bit of controversy when they announced plans to delete inactive accounts and certain information associated with them. This caused a stir among the gaming community, with many gamers voicing concerns over their years of hard-earned in-game progress potentially being wiped from existence. However, Ubisoft has… Continue reading Ubisoft won’t be deleting your accounts full of games despite initial perception
U.S. Army Is Still Gung Ho on Microsoft’s Combat Goggles Despite Funding Setback
As military operations become increasingly complex, the use of next-generation technologies becomes more and more crucial. Perhaps no technology better demonstrates the integration of modern innovations and battlefield capabilities than Microsoft’s HoloLens Combat Goggles. The U.S. Army has been investing heavily in the technology, but recently announced a significant funding setback. Despite this, the Army… Continue reading U.S. Army Is Still Gung Ho on Microsoft’s Combat Goggles Despite Funding Setback
Why Africa had no unicorns last year despite record fundraising haul
In 2019, Africa saw its highest ever venture capital fundraising total, with over 8 billion USD invested in the African tech startup ecosystem. This was an enormous achievement, but it didn’t bring about the same success for African-based unicorns. While startups across the continent raised record amounts of funding, there were no new unicorns emerging… Continue reading Why Africa had no unicorns last year despite record fundraising haul
AMC’s Pantheon Canceled After One Season Despite Two-Season Order
Fans of AMC’s historical drama Pantheon were left disappointed earlier this week when the network announced that the series has been canceled after one season. Despite the fact that the show had initially been picked up for two seasons, the powers that be ultimately decided to pull the plug on the critically acclaimed series. The… Continue reading AMC’s Pantheon Canceled After One Season Despite Two-Season Order
Despite myriad flaws, US remains top spot for Black startup founders seeking VC dollars
The tech industry in the United States has come a long way over the years. From the days of Silicon Valley, the tech industry has become increasingly more diverse, with more and more Black founders gaining traction in the business world. Despite all the progress, many Black entrepreneurs face discrimination, either subconsciously or overtly, when… Continue reading Despite myriad flaws, US remains top spot for Black startup founders seeking VC dollars