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Nike has unveiled , a blockchain-based platform for members to collect and eventually create virtual jerseys, shoes and other goods they can wear in games and online spaces. You may get access to real-world products and special events, too. Sign-ups start November 18th, and you'll need an access code to avoid the waiting list.
Nike doesn't start official "programming" until December, and the first community-shaped virtual collection is scheduled to launch in early 2023. If you thought Nike had already dabbled in digital goods, you might be recalling its purchase of RTFKT to accelerate its virtual goods plans, .
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Our holiday gift guide is back for 2022. There are gift ideas for the , , , frequent travelers, people who work from home and others. Naturally, we also have lists of our favorite , smart home devices, home theater gear and gaming accessories, too.
At least three Twitter employees who survived the mass layoffs that cut the company's workforce in half have been fired after calling out their new boss on the platform. One of them is Eric Frohnhoefer, who responded to Elon Musk's tweet apologizing for Twitter being slow in many countries. After a lengthy exchange of tweets, Musk tweeted that Frohnhoefer had been fired.
Disney announced it would begin airing Andor on ABC, FX, Freeform and Hulu. Starting November 23rd, the expansion means those without access to Disney+ can watch the first two episodes of Tony Gilroy’s Star Wars show. It comes amid questions about just how many people are watching the critically acclaimed show. Disney’s decision to air the show on more platforms would seem to lend weight to suggestions the show has been less popular than The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
The PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will finally be available on December 14th. The studio hasn't shown off what gameplay looks like on those consoles or many details about what's in store, but it plans to reveal more during a livestream event sometime next week. The upgrade will be free for those who bought any version of the game, which debuted in 2015.
The Game Awards’ host and producer, Geoff Keighley, has revealed the nominees for the ninth edition of the ceremony. (which hit PS4 and PS5 just last week) leads the pack with 10 nominations, followed by and , with seven each. The terrific also fared well with six nods. All four of those titles have been nominated for Game of the Year, along with and .
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Nike doesn't start official "programming" until December, and the first community-shaped virtual collection is scheduled to launch in early 2023. If you thought Nike had already dabbled in digital goods, you might be recalling its purchase of RTFKT to accelerate its virtual goods plans, .
– Mat Smith
The Morning After isn’t just a – it’s also a daily podcast. Get our daily audio briefings, Monday through Friday, by.
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One of them said 'no one trusts anyone within the company anymore.'
At least three Twitter employees who survived the mass layoffs that cut the company's workforce in half have been fired after calling out their new boss on the platform. One of them is Eric Frohnhoefer, who responded to Elon Musk's tweet apologizing for Twitter being slow in many countries. After a lengthy exchange of tweets, Musk tweeted that Frohnhoefer had been fired.
TV station ABC will also air the first episode on November 23rd at 9 PM ET.
Disney announced it would begin airing Andor on ABC, FX, Freeform and Hulu. Starting November 23rd, the expansion means those without access to Disney+ can watch the first two episodes of Tony Gilroy’s Star Wars show. It comes amid questions about just how many people are watching the critically acclaimed show. Disney’s decision to air the show on more platforms would seem to lend weight to suggestions the show has been less popular than The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
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The PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will finally be available on December 14th. The studio hasn't shown off what gameplay looks like on those consoles or many details about what's in store, but it plans to reveal more during a livestream event sometime next week. The upgrade will be free for those who bought any version of the game, which debuted in 2015.
'Horizon Forbidden West' and 'Stray' each scored a hatful of nominations.
The Game Awards’ host and producer, Geoff Keighley, has revealed the nominees for the ninth edition of the ceremony. (which hit PS4 and PS5 just last week) leads the pack with 10 nominations, followed by and , with seven each. The terrific also fared well with six nods. All four of those titles have been nominated for Game of the Year, along with and .
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