In a move that has shocked the gaming industry, Sony has announced the closure of two PlayStation studios, including renowned Concord developer Firewalk Studios. This decision has left fans and employees alike in a state of surprise and disappointment. Firewalk Studios, founded in 2018, had gained significant attention for its ambitious multiplayer title, which was… Continue reading Sony has shut down two PlayStation studios including Concord developer Firewalk Studios
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The Meta Quest 3’s Netflix app has been shut for good – but the alternative is better than it ever was
In a surprising turn of events, the popular Meta Quest 3’s Netflix app has been shut down for good. This decision left many users disappointed, as the app had gained widespread popularity since its launch. However, all is not lost, as an alternative has emerged that is even better than its predecessor. For those unfamiliar… Continue reading The Meta Quest 3’s Netflix app has been shut for good – but the alternative is better than it ever was
Piranha Bytes, the Embracer-owned developer of Gothic, Risen, and Elex, has shut down
Sad news for fans of popular video game series Gothic, Risen, and Elex. Piranha Bytes, the talented developer behind these beloved franchises, has reportedly shut down. The closure comes as part of the recent acquisition of parent company THQ Nordic by Embracer Group. Piranha Bytes, based in Germany, had gained a strong following over the… Continue reading Piranha Bytes, the Embracer-owned developer of Gothic, Risen, and Elex, has shut down
Tango Gameworks pitched a Hi-Fi Rush sequel before shut down, but Xbox felt its studios were ‘spread too thin’
Tango Gameworks, the renowned game development studio behind the popular Hi-Fi Rush franchise, recently had plans for a highly anticipated sequel. However, these plans were abruptly halted when Xbox, the studio’s parent company, decided to shut down the project citing concerns about their studios being “spread too thin.” Hi-Fi Rush, which was released in 2014,… Continue reading Tango Gameworks pitched a Hi-Fi Rush sequel before shut down, but Xbox felt its studios were ‘spread too thin’
Microsoft finds vulnerabilities it says could be used to shut down power plants
In a warning issued earlier this month, Microsoft has warned of a “critical” security flaw in one of its Windows operating systems that could allow hackers to “cause outages” in industrial control systems. These control systems, which are commonly used to manage energy distribution in power plants, pose a serious risk if exploited. The vulnerability,… Continue reading Microsoft finds vulnerabilities it says could be used to shut down power plants
Fiction Analytics
In a shocking turn of events, the popular fiction analytics website Prosecraft has been shut down following an onslaught of criticism and outrage from authors. The website, which was launched in 2014, allowed writers to track their writing progress, analyze their work and compare themselves to other authors. It was praised for giving authors the… Continue reading Fiction Analytics
Read-it-later app Pocket to shut down its Mac app on August 15th
In a surprising turn of events, popular read-it-later app Pocket announced its plan to shut down its Mac app on August 15th. Pocket allows users to save articles and videos found online for later viewing. The app has gained in popularity over the years, with millions of users utilizing the platform to easily save content… Continue reading Read-it-later app Pocket to shut down its Mac app on August 15th
Parler to be acquired by digital media company Starboard, shut down temporarily
On Tuesday, digital media company Starboard announced that it plans to acquire the controversial social media platform Parler, saving it from its current shutdown. Parler is a US-based social media platform that launched in 2018 and quickly gained popularity among conservatives. It had more than 15 million users before its closure on January 8th. The… Continue reading Parler to be acquired by digital media company Starboard, shut down temporarily
The Google graveyard: all the products Google has shut down
Google is known as one of the most promising innovators of the tech world. From developing an AI assistant to a cloud storage platform, the search engine giant has been credited with producing many innovative products and services. However, the company has also had its fair share of disruptions — it has retired some of… Continue reading The Google graveyard: all the products Google has shut down
Google will shut down Currents, the work-focused Google Plus replacement
Google has recently announced that it will be shutting down its Currents platform, an enterprise social networking service that was intended to replace Google Plus for businesses. This comes as part of a plan to strip down and simplify the range of services Google offers. Currents was released in January 2021, with the explicit goal… Continue reading Google will shut down Currents, the work-focused Google Plus replacement