Former Netflix Executive Launches New Regionally Focused Publisher, Midwest Games

IGN can exclusively reveal the launch of Midwest Games, a new regionally focused video game publisher headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin. At the helm of the new studio is Ben Kvalo, an industry veteran with prior experience as Netflix senior management. Kvalo says the goal of the new studio is to focus on creating opportunities… Continue reading Former Netflix Executive Launches New Regionally Focused Publisher, Midwest Games

Google Launches New One-Stop Shop for Reporting Problems, Filing Appeals

There’s now a one-stop shop for Google users to learn more about the tech giant’s product policies, including reporting inappropriate content or appealing a ban from a Google service. The company’s new Transparency Center, was unveiled Thursday in a blog post by David Graff, Google’s vice president of trust and safety. “The Transparency Center collects… Continue reading Google Launches New One-Stop Shop for Reporting Problems, Filing Appeals

Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis Launches in September

Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis will launch on iOS and Android on September 7. Pre-registration is available now and Square Enix is offering bonuses to players who sign up, several of which have already been achieved. The most recent saw one million pre-registrations, which means players will receive five weapon… Continue reading Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis Launches in September

SpaceX Launches Enormous Satellite for Faster Rural Broadband

After a two-day delay, SpaceX on Friday night launched Hughes Network Systems’ Jupiter 3, a satellite designed to modernize an old-school approach to space-based internet access. A Falcon Heavy rocket carried the satellite to an altitude of nearly 18,000 miles above the Earth’s surface before releasing it into orbit three and a half hours after launch. The satellite… Continue reading SpaceX Launches Enormous Satellite for Faster Rural Broadband