British publisher Team17 is pursuing mergers and acquisitions to accelerate revenue growth. In his latest presentation to investorsThe firm said it has a “strong balance sheet” that can support the M&A option. The company is looking to select deals with an “indie focus,” and has said that these moves are part of its medium-term plan. … Read more
Within the next two years, tequila is set to overtake vodka as the best-selling spirit category in the United States. In fact, globally, the beloved Mexican export has never been as widely welcomed as it is now. So it’s no surprise that a new expression hits the shelves every week. Not all of them are … Read more
While Kentucky, Tennessee, and even Indiana have long been known for their top-notch brown liquors, a new crop of U.S. states are now producing bottles worthy of discussion. Case in point: Old Elk Distillery in Fort Collins, CO. Along with a strong core lineup, the distillery has added a new bottle to its Cask Finish … Read more
while Star Wars Rebels it may have ended six years ago, more Rebels characters are introduced to live action, and an upcoming show may bring another beloved character to live action as well. Rebels it connected with many viewers because it was a little bit of everything. It had an ensemble cast that made it … Read more
Gamescom 2024, held from 20 to 24 August, once again confirmed its status as the world’s leading gaming event. The event attracted a staggering 335,000 visitors from around 120 countries to Cologne, reflecting the increasingly globalised nature of the gaming industry. In addition to the extensive consumer exposure, Gamescom also welcomed over 32,000 trade visitors … Read more
Summary Cleopatra was a box office triumph but a financial disaster, quadrupling its budget and plagued by scandals and delays. The film covered all the details of Cleopatra's tragic story, from her alliance with Caesar to her love affair with Mark Antony. Despite being the best film of 1963, Cleopatra's big budget, behind-the-scenes drama and … Read more
Summary Torque, a Fast and Furious biker movie, starred well-known actors, but received poor reviews, especially compared to Fast and Furious. Director Kahn intended Torque to be a comedy take on The Fast and the Furious , but the studio pushed for a serious action film, which affected its success. Torque, despite similar stunts and … Read more
Eighteen months after the initial announcement that Swedish tabletop RPG Mutant Year Zero would be translated into a miniature skirmish game, Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars has opened pre-orders ahead of its June 4 release date. Zone Wars takes the post-apocalyptic world and characters of the Mutant roleplaying game – which was recently revamped as … Read more
Summary The Ahsoka series leans heavily on nostalgia, uniting characters from Star Wars Rebels and featuring great lightsaber fights – but that’s not enough to carry it through. Baylan Skoll & Shin Hati and Ahsoka’s ascension to Ahsoka the White are great moments that really make the Ahsoka TV show shine. The season 1 finale … Read more
For Remedy, the first half of 2024 It was very fruitful. In the six-month period from January to June 2024, developer Alan Wake saw revenue grow 33.7 percent over the year-ago period, to €21.1 million (or $23 million). For operating income for the period, Remedy reported a loss of €5.3 million, down from €10.4 million … Read more