Day: February 21, 2024

Call of Duty League team owner suing Activision Blizzard for $680 million

Rodriguez — whose company owned and operated the Call of Duty League’s OpTic Texas team — and now-retired OpTic player Seth “Scump” Abner are seeking $680 million in damages. In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the pair claim that Activision Blizzard’s “unlawful 100 percent monopoly” over the league forced them into financially ruinous partnerships at the [...]read moreCall of Duty League team owner suing Activision Blizzard for $680 million

Disney Movie Club Is Closing In Another Blow To Physical Media

Image: Disney Securing physical copies of a number of Disney classics is about to get a lot harder. Disney has announced today that after 23 years of service, it will be shuttering the Disney Movie Club later this year. Disney Movie Club is a subscription service for diehard fans that, since 2001, has provided an [...]read moreDisney Movie Club Is Closing In Another Blow To Physical Media

House punts on AI with directionless new task force

The House of Representatives has founded a Task Force on artificial intelligence that will “ensure America Keeps leading in this strategic area,” as Speaker Mike Johnson put it. But the announcement feels more like a punt after years of indecision that show no sign of ending. In a way this task force — chaired by [...]read moreHouse punts on AI with directionless new task force

Rainbow Six SMOL Makes Tom Clancy’s Shooter Unexpectedly Cute

There’s a new Rainbow Six game out today, but it’s not like any previous entry in Ubisoft’s long-running tactical shooter franchise. Instead, this new entry, Rainbow Six SMOL, is a top-down, cartoony, roguelite mobile shooter exclusive to Netflix subscribers. You Should Play Grand Theft Auto III Before GTA VI | Total Recall This new Rainbow [...]read moreRainbow Six SMOL Makes Tom Clancy’s Shooter Unexpectedly Cute

Bringing the wedding industry into the 21st century with Shan-Lyn Ma of Zola

Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and Dom are joined by Shan-Lyn Ma, the co-founder and CEO of Zola, an online platform for wedding planning and gift registries. Ma talked about why she decided to launch the business after trying to buy a gift for a [...]read moreBringing the wedding industry into the 21st century with Shan-Lyn Ma of Zola

Persona 3 Reload Modders Are Fixing The Remake’s Worst Omission

Screenshot: Atlus / Faz One of the biggest complaints surrounding Persona 3 Reload was that Atlus’ remake of the beloved PS2 RPG didn’t have all the add-ons from previous updated editions of the game. This included the playable epilogue called The Answer from Persona 3 FES, and Persona 3 Portable’s female protagonist route that lets [...]read morePersona 3 Reload Modders Are Fixing The Remake’s Worst Omission

Ford slashes Mustang Mach-E prices again as EV price war enters its second year

The Ford Mustang Mach-E just became a lot more affordable after the automaker announced a major price cut for the 2023 model year. The new adjustments will bring at least one version of the Mach-E below $40,000 for the first time. The Mustang Mach-E was the number two bestselling electric SUV in the US in [...]read moreFord slashes Mustang Mach-E prices again as EV price war enters its second year

Sony Loses $10 Billion In Market Value Due To PS5 Sales Forecast Cut

Last week, Sony significantly decreased its forecast for the number of PS5s it expects to sell before the end of March, from 25 million down to 21 million. Following this, the company’s stock dropped roughly $10 billion in value. However, according to CNBC, analysts say that the declining margins in Sony’s core gaming business might [...]read moreSony Loses $10 Billion In Market Value Due To PS5 Sales Forecast Cut

Ubisoft turns Rainbow Six teeny tiny for new game on Netflix

The typically gritty world of Rainbow Six is getting a colorful makeover. Ubisoft just revealed the franchise’s latest spinoff, a mobile game called Rainbow Six: Smol that shrinks down the tactical action and adds a whole lot of goofy personality. The game is available now through Netflix games on both iOS and Android. “We saw [...]read moreUbisoft turns Rainbow Six teeny tiny for new game on Netflix

Delilah Belle Hamlin, Cole Sprouse and Shaun White Attend the Snow Lodge x Revolve Après Ski Concert Series

Let it snow! Delilah Belle Hamlin, Cole Sprouse, Shaun White, Landon Barker, Madison Pettis, Iann Dior and more celebrities gathered to attend The Snow Lodge x REVOLVE Après Ski Concert Series at The St. Regis Aspen Resort in Aspen, Colorado, on Saturday, Feb. 17. The A-listers rocked their most stylish looks to enjoy an unforgettable night [...]read moreDelilah Belle Hamlin, Cole Sprouse and Shaun White Attend the Snow Lodge x Revolve Après Ski Concert Series