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Microsoft Blames EU Regulations for Widespread System Crashes Linked to CrowdStrike Update It was a challenging end to the week for Microsoft, the software company CrowdStrike, and all its customers worldwide. The mishap that many are familiar with caused BSOD and extensive issues for various sectors, including banks and airlines, marking it as one of the most significant documented IT incidents in history.
As probes progress to uncover the source of the failure, accountability is being cast in various directions. Microsoft is now attributing a considerable portion of the problems to the EU, which mandated that Microsoft provide third-party developers with the same kernel access as Windows.
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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Joins Game Pass Lineup Following Modern Warfare III Release There is an exciting update for Game Pass users who already have access to recent releases from Activision's prominent series. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, a game eagerly awaited by many, is making its debut on the platform, marking the second major release since the significant ABK acquisition last year, the first being Diablo IV. Now, according to the same source that accurately predicted the release before the official unveiling, another major addition to the August lineup has been revealed: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy.
The remaster of the first three titles featuring Vicarious Visions' quirky character is reportedly set... Continue reading -
Instagram's Strategic Shift: Embracing Short-Form Content to Enhance User Engagement and Connection Instagram, one of Meta Platforms' photo and video-sharing social media apps, is shifting its focus toward short-form content instead of long videos. This strategic move, explained by Adam Mosseri, head of the company, is aimed at maintaining Instagram's core identity of connecting people with their friends while also helping them explore their interests. Although long-form videos can still be uploaded, the platform will prioritize short videos for a more engaging user experience.
Short-form Content on Instagram
Responding to a user's question regarding Instagram's approach to long-form videos, Adam Mosseri clarified the platform's strategy in a brief video posted on Instagram. He noted... Continue reading -
Anticipating the Next Chapter: What Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's Cryptic Tease Means for Like A Dragon Fans Sega's Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, known for crafting the iconic Like A Dragon / Yakuza franchise, recently dropped a tantalizing hint about their next project. The revelation emerged during the "Essence of Fandom" panel at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, sparking excitement and speculation among fans. Although details about the upcoming game are scarce, the whispers promise that gamers will be "surprised" by what the studio has in store. Let's embark on a journey through the potential directions this talented team might take and delve into the intricate world of Like A Dragon.
The Unexpected Promise
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Ancestral Dragon Eggs: The Hidden Connection Between House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones Yes, those were the Dragon Mother's eggs in the latest House of the Dragon episode. Anyone familiar with Fire and Blood and the A Song of Ice and Fire series knows that the two narratives are separated by about two centuries of history. However, this separation doesn't prevent occasional narrative threads from crossing over, as demonstrated in the most recent episode of House of the Dragon.
Mashable has verified that the dragon eggs given by Emma D'Arcy's Rhaenyra Targaryen to Phoebe Campbell's Rhaena for safekeeping in Pentos are the same eggs that will ultimately end up with Emilia Clarke's Daenerys Targaryen,... Continue reading -
Legacy and New Heroes: The Unfolding Tale of Gladiator 2 Gladiator 2 will connect to Russell Crowe’s Maximus through Pedro Pascal’s character: This movie has an identity shaped by his legacy.
The star, Pedro Pascal, mentions that his character, Marcus Acacius, and Russell Crowe's Maximus Decimus Meridius share a commonality. Pascal expressed that Maximus’s legacy influences the movie’s identity, making it necessary for such an influence to be present. Describing Acacius as a combative person who learned from the best, Pascal highlighted that this legacy of honor is deeply embedded in Acacius's training and existence. According to Vanity Fair, Acacius is a Roman general rumored to have trained as a junior... Continue reading -
Final Fantasy 14 Director Aspires to Global Accessibility Across All Gaming Platforms, Including Future Nintendo Console The director of Final Fantasy 14 Online, Naoki Yoshida, expressed his desire for everyone to have access to the popular MMORPG, aiming for compatibility across all devices, including the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2.
According to GamesRadar, Yoshida discussed this ambition in an interview with YouTube channel Easy Allies during the Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail media tour preview. When asked about a potential release on a future Nintendo console, Yoshida provided a comprehensive response.
Yoshida mentioned that his long-term dream for over a decade has been to make Final Fantasy 14 playable on any device. As an instance, he referenced the game's recent... Continue reading -
Eli Roth Discusses Distinct Approach for Borderlands Movie Amid Comparisons to Guardians of the Galaxy Borderlands director acknowledges that there are going to be commonalities with Guardians of the Galaxy, but audiences will notice that it’s distinct. On the surface, Borderlands might seem to tread on the same witty, vibrant ground as the ultra-quippy Guardians of the Galaxy.
As director Eli Roth mentions to Total Film in their new issue out on Thursday, June 20, featuring Deadpool and Wolverine on the cover, he has made an effort to avoid imitating the Marvel team-up movie. Roth is aware that there will be resemblances due to the nature of the subject matter. He deliberately steered clear of remaking... Continue reading -
Naughty Dog Explores New Horizons Beyond The Last of Us Neil Druckmann of Naughty Dog has declared that the studio won't always be exclusively linked with "The Last of Us" series. Highly recognized for their work, Naughty Dog seems to have recently concentrated all efforts on "The Last of Us" and "Uncharted" series. Since 2013, the studio launched "The Last of Us," "Uncharted 4: A Thief's End," "Uncharted: The Lost Legacy," "The Last of Us: Part II," and numerous remasters and remakes within these franchises, alongside a "The Last of Us" TV adaptation and an "Uncharted" film.
While there's no clear insight into what the developer's upcoming project might be, with... Continue reading -
Guy Ritchie Embarks on a Fresh Journey with Hero Fiennes Tiffin in Young Sherlock Series Amazon is poised to energize the detective genre with a new Sherlock Holmes tale, with Guy Ritchie at the helm.This time, the spotlight shifts to a youthful Sherlock Holmes, portrayed by Hero Fiennes Tiffin, diverging from the previous cinematic ventures featuring Robert Downey Jr.
The creation, spanning eight episodes, will see Ritchie in the director's chair and as an executive producer. His reunion with Tiffin marks a new collaborative venture following their past work on The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Ritchie has teased an invigorating twist on the iconic sleuth in "Young Sherlock," aiming to delve deep into the character's mystique... Continue reading -
Exploring Furiosa's Destiny: George Miller Ponders Her Fate Beyond Fury Road The visionary behind Mad Max, George Miller, often ponders the fate of Furiosa post-Fury Road.
When 2015 rolled around, Mad Max: Fury Road enthralled audiences with the introduction of Imperator Furiosa, a formidable force in George Miller's dystopian universe who managed to eclipse Max in his very own film.
Now seizing control of her narrative, Furiosa embarks on her own Mad Max tale. The roles of Charlize Theron's indomitable character are now filled by Anya Taylor-Joy and Alyla Browne, delving into about 16 years of her life's harrowing journey - from her capture at age 10 to her rise within Immortan Joe’s... Continue reading -
Ghost of Tsushima Steam Launch Surpasses Marvel's Spider-Man and God of War in Player Count Ghost of Tsushima has spectacularly launched on Steam, outperforming the initial player count of titles such as God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man, among others.
The eagerly awaited Steam debut of Ghost of Tsushima has splendidly succeeded, establishing a new high for concurrent players for a PlayStation game on the renowned PC gaming platform and digital store.
Initially exclusive to PS4 and subsequently upgraded for PS5, the Director's Cut of Ghost of Tsushima made its Steam entrance on May 16. It's achieving remarkable success; currently, it boasts a 'Very Positive' rating based on slightly more than 9,000 reviews. The superb adaptation job... Continue reading