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- 1Ninja Theory begins layoffs amid Xbox closure threat●Hellblade studio Ninja Theory has started laying off staff, following Xbox’s announcement that it faces closure
Ninja Theory, the Cambridge-based studio behind Hellblade, has begun laying off staff after Xbox announced the studio faces closure. The move follows Microsoft's wider cuts across its gaming division, and it has renewed concerns about job security and the future of recently acquired development teams under Xbox leadership.
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Ninja Theory, the Cambridge-based studio behind the Hellblade series, has reportedly been affected by layoffs. The news adds the Microsoft-owned developer to the long list of games industry studios cutting staff. Details on how many employees are affected or which teams were hit have not been confirmed, and neither Ninja Theory nor Microsoft has made a detailed public statement on the cuts.
- 3Mahershala Ali steps away from 'Blade' for a better film, critic says●Review: Mahershala Ali lost ‘Blade.’ He made a better movie instead.
Mahershala Ali's long-troubled Marvel film 'Blade' remains stalled, and a new review argues the actor has ended up making a better movie instead. The Houston Chronicle review frames his current project as proof of his range beyond the vampire hunter role, drawing attention to how long 'Blade' has been delayed and how little progress Marvel has shown.
- 4Ninja Theory begins layoffs amid Xbox closure threat●🎮 Hellblade studio Ninja Theory has started laying off staff, following Xbox’s announcement that it faces closure Two se
Ninja Theory, the Cambridge studio behind Hellblade, has started laying off staff. The studio had been threatened with closure, and Microsoft said two separate agreements with the studio had fallen through. The news, reported by VGC, adds to ongoing concerns about job losses across Xbox-owned game studios.
- 5Lioness Star Jill Wagner Once Headlined Marvel's Forgotten Blade Series▼Lioness Star Jill Wagner Starred In A Forgotten Marvel TV Show From The 2000s
Jill Wagner, currently appearing in the Taylor Sheridan series Lioness, earlier played a lead role in Blade: The Series, a 2006 Marvel adaptation that ran for one season on Spike TV before being cancelled. Entertainment outlets are revisiting the short-lived show as interest in Wagner's career grows, pointing out how the actress moved from an early superhero drama to one of today's most-watched spy thrillers.
- 6Children borrowed dad's Hakko snips and misaligned the blades●Lovely to find out that my children have swiped my good Hakko snips to cut their model parts out of the runners, and som
A hobbyist has discovered that his children took his good Hakko side cutters to snip plastic model parts off the runners, and the blades no longer line up properly. He shared the mishap with a mix of affection and exasperation, noting the damage happened while the kids cut out what appears to be Gunpla model kit pieces. Fellow hobbyists and parents will recognise the situation: precision tools borrowed for model building, then returned subtly damaged.
- 7Eliot Glazer's new essay collection draws praise●Eliot Glazer’s new book an engaging collection of essays
Writer and comedian Eliot Glazer has released a new book, a collection of personal essays that is being described as engaging in early coverage. The Washington Blade highlighted the collection in a recent review, noting its appeal to readers. Glazer, known for his comedy writing and performing, adds the essay collection to his growing body of work.
- 8Equality Chamber hosts Pride in Business Expo and networking event●Equality Chamber hosts Pride in Business Expo and Profits & Pours
The Equality Chamber of Commerce hosted a Pride in Business Expo paired with a Profits & Pours networking gathering, bringing together LGBTQ-inclusive businesses, entrepreneurs and allies. The event offered exhibitors and attendees a chance to connect, promote services and strengthen professional ties within the community. Coverage in the Washington Blade highlighted the chamber's ongoing role in supporting queer-owned and allied businesses.
- 9New program helps parents support queer children●Social, educational program to help parents support queer kids
A social and educational program is being launched to help parents better support their queer children, according to the Toledo Blade. The initiative aims to give families practical guidance and a stronger support network. Details about the organizers, location, and start date have not yet been made clear.