David Wolinsky

Devolver Rejected Deals To Include Games On Subscription Services, As Offers Reportedly Get Smaller

Subscriptions are becoming a more prominent part of the games industry, but smaller subscription deals and the underperformance of certain titles have significantly affected Devolver and TinyBuild, according to a report by stockbroking firm Goodbody (via GamesIndustry.biz). “Subscription is under pressure at the moment [at Devolver and TinyBuild],” said Patrick …

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Marvel's VFX Workers Unionize, Demand Fair Treatment

In a groundbreaking development, Marvel Studios’ visual effects personnel have unanimously chosen to unionize with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). This pivotal decision followed an election administered by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), with the announcement made by the company on Wednesday, as reported by Variety. …

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Tom Hardy's Venom Inspires Naming Of Newly Discovered Spider

A newly discovered species of Australian spider has been christened Venomius tomhardyi, in homage to actor Tom Hardy and his portrayal of the Marvel character Venom, as per a new study published in the journal Evolutionary Systematics. The authors noted that prominent black markings on the spider’s thorax resembled the …

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