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Why is Halo’s arrival on PlayStation a big deal?

Why is Halo’s arrival on PlayStation a big deal?

Microsoft has announced a new remake of Halo: Combat Evolved for Xbox consoles, PC and PlayStation 5. Built with Unreal Engine 5, this is a major moment for console exclusivity, crossplay and the Halo brand.  Halo is officially coming to PlayStation 5.  Announced last week, Microsoft’s Halo Studios revealed a new remake of the franchise’s first installment, Halo: Combat Evolved, slated for release sometime in 2026. The title is being built...

By Bristol, UK
Spotify users cancel memberships over ICE recruitment ads

Spotify users cancel memberships over ICE recruitment ads

The streaming platform has found itself in hot water again, with long-time members announcing they will be terminating their memberships after hearing recruitment ads for the controversial US agency ICE. Swedish streaming giant Spotify has landed itself in a series of controversies over the last year or so, but the most recent development may just be the last straw for many. The latest round of drama has seen social media users...

By London, UK
Should Snapchat be allowed to charge users for storage?

Should Snapchat be allowed to charge users for storage?

Picture-sharing platform Snapchat has announced a new paid subscription system for storage exceeding over 5GB. Should big tech companies be allowed to charge for services that were once free?  Snapchat, the image-sharing service mostly used by Gen Zers, will begin charging users for any storage exceeding 5GB. This includes all photos and videos that are part of the app’s ‘Memories’ feature, where content previously posted is archived and saved. Users...

By Bristol, UK
EA bought by private investors for $55 billion USD

EA bought by private investors for $55 billion USD

Electronic Arts (EA) has agreed to a new $55 billion USD acquisition deal with a consortium of investors. It’s the second most expensive gaming purchase of all time, only beaten by Microsoft’s buyout of Activision Blizzard for $75.4 billion USD.  Electronic Art (EA) has been purchased by a consortium of investors, including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), investment firm Silver Lake, and American finance organisation Affinity Partners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8-L8LUDPMI The buyout is...

By Bristol, UK