Sony Japan Studio is reportedly closing its doors in a few short weeks, although Astro Bot developer Asobi Team will continue operations. ( read original story ...)
Sony reportedly restructuring Japan Studio, developer of PaRappa the Rapper, Ape Escape, and Gravity Rush
One of Sony’s oldest internal development studios, Japan Studio, is in the process of being restructured, according to a report by Video Games Chronicle. A majority of the company’s development staff ... ( read original story ...)
Sony shutting down Japan Studio development – Report
"Vast majority" of dev staff at Knack and Ape Escape studio let go while Astro Bot team becomes its own separate studio ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase’s crypto holdings jumped ninefold last year to over $300 million as bitcoin surged
According to Coinbase's direct listing prospectus on Thursday, the company held $316.1 million worth of crypto assets on its balance sheet as of Dec. 31. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase says the entire crypto market could be destabilized if Bitcoin’s anonymous creator is ever revealed or sells their $30 billion stake
Satoshi Nakamoto owns about 5% of the bitcoin market. If their 1.1 million cache was transferred, bitcoin prices could plummet, Coinbase said. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Boom Has Been Good to Coinbase Ahead of Planned Listing
Coinbase Global Inc. is the latest company that’s taking an unconventional route to becoming a public company. A look at the largest cryptocurrency exchange’s latest financial statements shows ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto company Anchorage raises $80 million after getting federal banking charter
Anchorage has raised an $80 million Series C funding round led by GIC, also known as Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund. Andreessen Horowitz, Blockchain Capital, Lux and Indico are also participating ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake shakes north of Santa Rosa
An earthquake shook near The Geysers on Thursday morning. The 3.5 magnitude earthquake was felt around 11:30 a.m., about 26 miles away from Santa Rosa. The U.S. Geological Survey reports it was 1.9 km ... ( read original story ...)
An Olympic fencer describes what it’s like to train for the Tokyo games that may never come
The rescheduled games gave athletes another year to train, but also meant ongoing uncertainty as COVID-19 continues to threaten the summer Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Jay-Z sells half of his Champagne brand to owner of Dom Pérignon
LVMH, which owns Dom Pérignon and Moët & Chandon, has taken a 50% stake in Jay-Z's Champagne brand Armand de Brignac, also known as "Ace of Spades." The terms of the deal were not disclosed. And a few ... ( read original story ...)
InterContinental Opens 272-Key Location in Osaka Mega Development
InterContinental Osaka is IHG’s seventh Japan property. The location will be operated by IHG ANA, Japan’s largest international hospitality operator. Grand Front Osaka opened in late April in ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase warns the entire crypto market could be destabilized if bitcoin’s anonymous creator is ever revealed or sells $30 their billion stake
Satoshi Nakamoto owns about 5% of the bitcoin market. If their 1.1 million cache was transferred, bitcoin prices could plummet, Coinbase said. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama sets ambitious goals through 2023
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has approved a three-year business plan covering 2021-23 that company management said will "deepen" the firm's core strengths while seeking to create new value "that responds ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Sends Cute Message to Australian Open Ball Girl After Spotting Photo from Final Match
Sydney Low/CSM/Shutterstock Naomi Osaka. Naomi Osaka's impressive performance at the 2021 Australian Open this past weekend put a smile on at least one fan's face — and now the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to lift COVID emergency early in Osaka and Nagoya regions
The Japanese government plans to end the coronavirus state of emergency early in Osaka, Nagoya and surrounding areas. The emergency declaration currently runs to March 7 for 10 prefectures but will ... ( read original story ...)
“Why Isn’t the Richest Athlete Speaking Out “: WTA Player Hits Out at Naomi Osaka
British tennis player criticised the Naomi Osaka over not voicing her opinion for improving the financial condition of women's players in the ITF circuit. ( read original story ...)