1. Microsoft cancels Perfect Dark reboot and lays off staff at The Initiative and other Xbox Game Studios
2. Neil Druckmann, co-creator of The Last of Us, steps back from HBO series ahead of season 3
3. Sean "Diddy" Combs found not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering, convicted on lesser charges
4. Jurassic World Rebirth hits theaters, aiming for a strong opening weekend
5. Foo Fighters release new song "Today's Song" to mark 30th anniversary
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PC Gamer - Microsoft cancels the Perfect Dark reboot that blew us away last year, closes developer The InitiativePolygon - Microsoft cancels Perfect Dark reboot, shuts down studioVariety - Microsoft Scraps ‘Perfect Dark’ Reboot, ‘Everwild’ and Other Games, Closes Studio The InitiativeGamespot - Xbox's "AAAA" Perfect Dark Reboot Canceled, Developer Shutting DownMetro - Xbox cuts hundreds of jobs – but it’s okay, profits are up and no execs are affectedRead more at:
Los Angeles Times - Last of Us Co-creator ExitsPush Square - Neil Druckmann Focused on Naughty Dog Games, Steps Away from The Last of Us TV ShowDeadline - ‘The Last Of Us’ Co-Creator Neil Druckmann To Step Back Creatively From HBO Series Ahead Of Season 3Movie Web - HBO's 'The Last of Us' Co-Creator Neil Druckmann Departs SeriesVariety - ‘Last of Us’ Shocker: Neil Druckmann Exits HBO Series Ahead of Season 3Read more at:
Los Angeles Times - Diddy Trial: Split VerdictAP News - 50 Cent, Others React to Combs TrialStereogum - Diddy Not Guilty of Sex-TraffickingHollywood Life - Diddy: Photos of the Rapper With His Kids & FamilyRead more at:
The Seattle Times - Jurassic World Rebirth ReviewChicago Tribune - Jurassic World: Tense but DownerDeadline - ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Heading To $28M Wednesday, Near $128M 5-day Opening In SightLooper - Dumb Things We Can't Ignore In Jurassic World RebirthCollider - Here's How 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Connects To The Original 'Jurassic Park'Read more at:
Los Angeles Times - New Song Marks 30th AnniversaryPitchfork - Foo Fighters Share New Song “Today’s Song”: ListenDeadline - Foo Fighters Release First New Song Since 2023, Pay Tribute To Former Band Members