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Xbox’s Bethesda layoffs include the artist responsible for designing Skyrim’s khajiit and argonians, who had been at the company for 27 years
PC Gamer reports that Microsoft’s latest round of layoffs at Bethesda has claimed a long-serving veteran artist who was responsible for designing the khajiit and argonian races seen in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The employee had reportedly spent 27 years at the studio, making them one of Bethesda’s most experienced staff members, and their…
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Isaac Mizrahi Documentary ‘Unzipped’ Acquired by Janus Films, Theatrical Re-Release Planned for September (EXCLUSIVE)
Janus Films has acquired the North American rights to “Unzipped”, Douglas Keeve’s acclaimed 1995 documentary about fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi, and will give the film a theatrical re-release. The move brings a landmark 1990s fashion documentary into the library of a distributor known for prestige and art-house cinema, introducing it to new audiences via a…
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Oil prices rise sharply after Iran launches attacks on tankers near strait of Hormuz
Global oil prices climbed sharply after Iran launched a series of attacks on fossil fuel tankers near the strait of Hormuz, prompting Donald Trump to declare the ceasefire with Iran over. Brent crude, the global benchmark, jumped almost 6% on Wednesday to more than $80 a barrel, its highest level since the US and Iran…
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In the ashes of Destiny 2, furious developer creates playable Pete Parsons-themed parody raid where the former Bungie CEO attacks “the entire playerbase” with cars
A disgruntled developer has built a playable parody raid for Destiny 2 that casts former Bungie CEO Pete Parsons as its central boss, depicting him attacking “the entire playerbase” with cars. The creation is a pointed piece of satire aimed at Bungie’s leadership during a period of turmoil for the studio and its flagship shooter,…
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‘I dealt with death, bankruptcy and HIV in three months’: Andreas Angelidakis on his radical, Ru Paul-influenced art installation
Greek artist and architect Andreas Angelidakis has transformed his country’s pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale into an installation titled Escape Room, a deliberately provocative work that mixes club culture with political commentary. Speaking to the Guardian while smoking cannabis, Angelidakis explained that the piece is designed to give the historically loaded 1934 pavilion “a…
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Radie Peat of Lankum releases first solo single, a traditional Irish ballad
Radie Peat, the singer of Dublin experimental folk group Lankum, has released her first-ever solo single, a rendition of the traditional Irish ballad “Still I Love Him”. The release extends Lankum’s signature blend of stark, doom-laden and experimental takes on traditional Irish folk music, showcasing Peat’s distinctive, clear voice on a slow and sparse arrangement…
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These AI startups are growing revenue at faster and faster rates
A range of AI-focused companies say their revenue is not merely rising but accelerating, with each new milestone reached in a shorter timeframe than the last — a pattern TechCrunch describes as “flywheel” growth. The trend matters because it suggests demand for AI products is compounding rapidly, and, as the examples of older firms such…
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McConville urges Wicklow to meet the moment in final
Wicklow manager Oisín McConville has called on his side to seize the moment when they face Down in the Tailteann Cup final at Croke Park on Saturday. The former Armagh All-Ireland winner is chasing his first trophy in inter-county management, and hopes victory could serve as a launchpad for the Garden County, potentially opening the…
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Treasury yet to do due diligence on finding extra money for UK’s Nato spend
The Treasury has not yet carried out any analysis of the trade-offs required for the UK to meet its Nato pledge to spend 3.5% of GDP on defence by 2035, its chief secretary Lucy Rigby has admitted. Under questioning from a joint session of the Treasury and defence committees, Rigby repeatedly insisted that funding decisions…
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Paralives Isn’t Interested In Taking Down The Sims
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