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Arkane Lyon Could Be Shut Down Within Weeks As Deadline To Find A Buyer Looms
It might be the end of the road for Marvel's Blade developer Arkane Lyon, as a new report says that the studio has until November 13 to find a buyer or face closure. Le Monde reported that while Microsoft had followed the procedure as laid out in Florange Law--French legislation that requires Microsoft to spend at least three months searching for a
Ukraine tries to shut Moscow's airports with drone strikes on Russia
Repeated Ukrainian drone attacks are increasingly disrupting operations at Moscow's airports. The pounding is part of Ukraine's plan to shut down Russia's airpace.
Global Hamas fundraising network shut down after 'Gaza aid diverted'
A global network that fund raised for Hamas by allegedly diverting financial donations intended as humanitarian aid for Gaza has been closed down by a series of arrests. The fund-raising operation for the militant group was controlled by Saleem Alzaq, 45, a senior Hamas propaganda official, according to prosecutors. US authorities claim that Mr Alzaq's netwo
Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, nearly 1,000 flights cancelled
Almost all of Taiwan shut down on Friday with the approach of Typhoon Champi, which was already bringing strong winds and torrential rain, and, while weakening, could still make direct landfall on the island.
Taiwan shuts down and grounds flights ahead of Typhoon Champi
Taiwan shut down schools and grounded hundreds of flights as Typhoon Champi hit the island.
Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Champi shuts Taiwan
One person has died after being swept away by waves in Taiwan's Liuqiu island, authorities say.
Marie biscuits maker Lee Biscuits shutters Johor factory after 92 years
The company is reportedly exiting snack manufacturing to consolidate its assets and focus on its core holdings, which include rubber and palm oil operations.
'Running as usual': The NZ response to the cyber emergency forcing shutdowns overseas
Spy agencies GCSB and SIS both told RNZ their websites were up and running as usual.
Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, hundreds of flights cancelled
Typhoon Champi's radius is around 320km, large enough to cover most of Taiwan.
The ‘mauvy haze’ that shuts a Sydney street for six weekends a year
Jacaranda trees are turning parks and streets purple across Sydney, sparking a frenzied rush of photographers and weddings.
After The BioWare Shutdown, Mass Effect Spiritual Successor Exodus Gets A New Look
In the wake of the news that EA has closed down BioWare and ended development on Mass Effect 5 , Archetype Entertainment—co-founded by former BioWare devs Chad Robertson, James Ohlen, and Drew Karpyshyn—has given players a brand-new look at its upcoming title, a very Mass-Effecty sci-fi RPG called Exodus . Specifically, Archetype has revealed a visual rework
Mass Effect 5 trailer leaks following BioWare shutdown
Yesterday, EA shut down BioWare and canceled the studio's new Mass Effect game in development, but a trailer apparently representing the game was published on Reddit today. The trailer features "in-engine footage" and uses "pre-production assets," according to a message at the beginning of the video. The video focuses on an ex-soldier in a conversation […]
Arc browser is shutting down
The Browser Company plans to "sunset" its Arc browser on December 22nd, according to a post on the Arc website. The company moved on to developing its AI-focused Dia browser last year, but it had continued to maintain Arc. Now, the innovative browser will be going away for good. The shutdown is happening in a […]
Microsoft shuts down its beloved maker space
Microsoft is closing down The Garage, a set of popular maker spaces where employees worked on experimental projects and collaborated on surprising new apps and hardware during the company's annual hackathon events. "We're winding down The Garage program as a centralized function," says Microsoft in an internal FAQ to employees, seen by Notepad. "We will […]
Niger LG shuts ice cream factories over hygiene violations
The Bida Local Government in Niger State has shut down ice cream factories for operating without licences and serious hygiene lapses, including flies in mi Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-lg-shuts-ice-cream-factories-over-hygiene-violations/
CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka summoned by Delhi Police Crime Branch after release from jail
A probe into trespass and disobedience of a government order transferred from local police stations to the Crime Branch
Smotrich says Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir previously backed Knesset coalition with Ra'am that he shut down
<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_4399,w_6595/733835' alt='Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)' title='Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)' /><br />Smotrich also said that he would
Sydney childcare centres shut with an hour’s notice
Sydney parents have been left in the lurch as childcare centres across Sydney shut down with an hour’s notice.
The 86-year-old roast meat master behind shuttered Chinatown stall now working at People’s Park Food Centre
Despite his daughter's encouragement to retire, the 86-year-old says he intends to continue working for as long as he can, now with assistants helping him handle the more physically demanding tasks.
Pair of popular Sydney beaches shut after whale carcass washes ashore
Two beaches in Sydney’s south-east are on shark watch after a whale carcass washed up on the rocks.
India news: CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka released from Tihar Jail
The two Cockroach Janta Party leaders were released after pledging not to call for protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar amid demonstrations demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. DW has more.
EA Cuts Around 400 Jobs, Shuts Down BioWare
After going private in August, Electronic Arts (EA) is cutting about 3% of its staff and shutting down video game developer BioWare. On Wednesday, EA reportedly notified employees in an email that the company would be laying off around 400 people, including about 50 at BioWare, as the company focuses on more lucrative projects, according […]
Cottesloe beaches shut as dead whale carcass removed
A second dead whale has washed up on a Perth beach, again prompting beach closures amid fears of increased shark activity in the area.
Video game developer BioWare shuts down, next ‘Mass Effect’ canceled amid broader layoffs at EA
Video game publisher Electronic Arts is shutting down the popular and influential game development studio BioWare after more than three decades. The upcoming “Mass Effect” game, the fifth since 2007, has been canceled.
'Much, much bigger leaders than me': Dipke hails Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka after release
Das and Ranka were released after the expiry of judicial custody in connection with the October 14 protest at Jantar Mantar.
Oil wells: Delta host community alleges marginalisation, shuts production
Protesters from Ifie-Kporo community in Delta State have shut down two oil wells operated by Chevron, alleging gross marginalisation and demanding recognit Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-wells-delta-host-community-alleges-marginalisation-shuts-production/
PHP: The three letters that shut down sites all over the internet today
Two bugs found with AI are behind major issues today for 4chan, DeviantArt, Wikipedia, and the blog where the bar around the corner posts pictures of people's dogs. The "critical vulnerabilities" were discovered in the PHP programming language, which underpins much of the internet, including any site built on WordPress. But it's far bigger than […]
RIP BioWare: EA shuts down storied RPG studio after over three decades
Next Mass Effect project canceled as parent company lays off 400.
EA is shutting down BioWare and cutting around 400 jobs
Skate studio Full Circle will be be reduced to "a more focused, smaller team," while a Sims project has been paused.
EA is shutting down BioWare
BioWare, the legendary studio behind RPGs like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, is shutting down, the company confirmed in a statement. Alongside the closure, Electronic Arts has chosen not to continue development on the next Mass Effect game that was in the works, according to an announcement sent […]
EA Shuts Down Dragon Age, Mass Effect Studio BioWare
Publisher Electronic Arts is planning to shut down legendary RPG studio BioWare, laying off about 50 employees at the studio alongside 350 more elsewhere. In a new Bloomberg report , a person familiar with the matter said a total of 3% of EA's overall company has been affected by this latest round of layoffs . BioWare posted a statement to X , confirming tha
Electronic Arts Laying Off 3% of Employees in Studios Restructuring: BioWare Shutting Down, Respawn and DICE to Team on ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3’
Videogame giant Electronic Arts, in its first major move since going private this summer, is restructuring its studios business — which will result in layoffs of about 3% of global workforce. The updates to EA’s studios operations were outlined in a memo to EA employees Wednesday from Cam Weber, president and chief studios officer, and […]
CJP’s Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka get bail after seven days in jail
CJP activists released after giving undertaking that they would not call for protests at Jantar Mantar as long as it remains a denotified site; they assured the court that they would not engage in any activity that would breach peace
PRESS FREEDOM: SSA seeks to shut media, public out of R12m spy trial, citing intelligence risk
The State Security Agency wants the media and public banned from attending and reporting on the trial of former intelligence officials Thulani “Silence” Dlomo and Patrick Mshothola, claiming that it could expose intelligence sources, operational methods and classified information. Media organisations are fighting for access.
Shuttle service to connect Yas Island attractions to Etihad Rail station in Abu Dhabi
Miral and Etihad Rail have agreed to partner on first-and-last-mile transport to connect Yas Island , Abu Dhabi's leisure and entertainment hub, with the city's railway station. The service will increase connectivity between Yas Island's theme parks and Etihad Rail's Mohamed bin Zayed City station in Abu Dhabi . Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros Wor
How arenas and stadiums are shutting out loyal sports fans
The cost of attending live sports has shot up 123% since 2000 — a staggering increase that cannot solely be blamed on inflation.
Saudi shuts iconic skyscraper, chopper crash kills 2 near Yemen
Riyadh’s iconic Kingdom Centre skyscraper ordered office tenants to work remotely Sunday following repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, as the Saudi-led coalition said two pilo...
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