Sega Considering Bringing Yakuza and Persona to the Big Screen, Sonic the Hedgehog Owner Reveals

Sega’s COO, Shuji Utsumi, plans to expand the company’s iconic intellectual property to other platforms, such as movies, mobile, and Roblox. After the success of Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sega aims to capitalize on its popular IP by bringing more adaptations to the world. Still from Paramount’s “Sonic the Hedgehog 2.” …

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Aurora Phenomenon Spotted Above Sunspot by Researchers

Radio Emissions Detected Above Sun’s Surface Have “Aurora-Like” Qualities A team of astronomers has detected radio emissions about 24,855 miles (40,000 kilometers) above a dark region on the Sun with aurora-like qualities. What Inspired Dominic Monaghan’s Performance in Moriarty? The emissions were seen above a sunspot— a dark region on the Sun’s surface. Magnetic fields …

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Salesforce Elevates Denise Dresser to CEO of Slack, a Longtime Executive

In an announcement, Salesforce’s Marc Benioff revealed that Denise Dresser, a long-serving executive, is set to take over as CEO of Slack, replacing Lidiane Jones. Since being acquired by Salesforce in 2020, Dresser will be the third CEO of the unit. Prior to joining the dating app Bumble as CEO in 2024, Jones was announced …

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Ripple CEO Criticizes SEC for Failing to Prioritize Investor Protection

Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, voices his opinion at the Ripple Swell event in Dubai, accusing the SEC of losing sight of their mission to protect investors. A U.S. judge’s recent ruling deemed XRP was not a security, marking a pivotal victory for Ripple. The company continues to pursue the next steps in the case, hoping …

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Google urges regulators to free Apple’s blue text bubbles

Google has written to European regulators, urging them to open up Apple’s iMessage for all platforms, as reported by the Financial Times on Wednesday. The European Union Commission accused Apple of restricting iMessage in September. Google’s letter supported this claim by saying “we agree.” European regulators are currently investigating whether Apple should comply with the …

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PS5 Exclusive: Shocking New Horror Game Too Intense for Xbox or Switch

Christmas Massacre, a distinctive low-poly horror game, was set to launch on Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation by the end of the month. However, with just weeks to go, the game’s developer revealed that Xbox and Nintendo have refused to let the game release on their platforms, deeming it “too crazy” for their consoles. Indie developer …

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How Nintendo Revolutionized Pop Culture 38 Years Ago

At the start of the 1980s, video games were mostly confined to arcade machines that devoured coins. However, their immense popularity prompted Time Magazine to feature a cover story in January 1982 with a cringeworthy warning: “GRONK! FLASH! ZAP! Video Games are Blitzing the World!” This surge in popularity was largely driven by the Baby …

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