Judge Orders Temporary Restraint for Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Judge Orders Temporary Restraint for Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Microsoft’s plan to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion has hit a roadblock as a federal court has issued a temporary restraining order following a complaint filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC has also requested a preliminary injunction, which the court is considering. The restraining order prevents Microsoft from closing the deal …

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Review of “Dead City”: The Walking Dead’s Powerful New Chapter

Review of “Dead City”: The Walking Dead’s Powerful New Chapter

The Walking Dead has become a cultural phenomenon, spanning over a decade and numerous spin-offs. Despite its longevity, the franchise has often been weighed down by stagnant character patterns and meaningless storylines. However, the new spin-off, The Walking Dead: Dead City, has refocused on the basics while introducing fresh, compelling narratives. The six-episode series follows …

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Individuals who fixate on inferior service are more prone to disseminating online feedback.

Individuals who fixate on inferior service are more prone to disseminating online feedback.

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A recent study conducted by international and multidisciplinary researchers from Nottingham Business School (NBS), part of Nottingham Trent University, UK; The University of Edinburgh, UK; University of Canterbury, New Zealand; and University of Padua, Italy, has highlighted how customers react to service failures. Revealing three main coping mechanisms, ‘active’, ‘expressive’ and …

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The June 2023 Showcase: A Collection of Featured Items

The June 2023 Showcase: A Collection of Featured Items

Black Voices in Gaming has always been committed to providing a platform for black game developers in the industry. One of their recent efforts has been hosting a showcase to highlight upcoming indie games made by black developers. In case you missed it, here is a rundown of all the games featured in the latest …

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Release Date for ‘Jaws 2’ in 4K Ultra HD Confirmed

Release Date for ‘Jaws 2’ in 4K Ultra HD Confirmed

Steven Spielberg’s Jaws movie made a huge impact on the world of cinema that had never been seen before. The film set an unprecedented standard for massive summer movies, introducing unforgettable characters like Chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider), defining moments and quotes that have echoed through generations and gave us one of the most iconic …

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The Impact of ‘Jurassic Park’ on Filmmaking and Our Perception of Dinosaurs

The Impact of ‘Jurassic Park’ on Filmmaking and Our Perception of Dinosaurs

Director Steven Spielberg released the film “Jurassic Park” in June 1993, which sparked a wave of technological change in filmmaking while simultaneously reigniting popular interest in dinosaurs. Based on Michael Crichton’s novel, the film franchise spawned five blockbuster sequels as well as various spin-off games, toys, novels, and multiple animated television shows. Its plot centers …

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Fans Commemorate the 21st Anniversary of ‘Scooby Doo’ with Regrets over the Controversial Film it Almost Became.

Fans Commemorate the 21st Anniversary of ‘Scooby Doo’ with Regrets over the Controversial Film it Almost Became.

via Warner Bros. The beloved children’s franchise, Scooby-Doo, usually features men-in-masks as its villains, with a primarily personal vendetta. When it does get supernatural, the story arc tends to end on a lighter note, with well-rounded characters. However, when Writer, James Gunn wrote the script for the 2002 live-action Scooby-Doo, nothing was off the table, …

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