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gaming5 months ago

Leaked Details Make Xbox's Canceled MMORPG Even More Exciting

The article discusses upcoming and canceled video game projects, including Microsoft's leaked Blackbird MMORPG, Elder Scrolls Online's free-to-play period, Dan Houser's new AAA sci-fi game with Smilegate, and other gaming news like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown and Vile: Exhumed returning for free. It highlights the ongoing developments and cancellations in the gaming industry, emphasizing the excitement and disappointment surrounding these titles.

via Kotaku|
#blackbird#dan-houser#elder-scrolls-online
technology6 months ago

Xbox's Surprising Cancellations of Promising Games Despite Enthusiastic Feedback

Microsoft's canceled ZeniMax Online game, codenamed Blackbird, was a highly anticipated sci-fi third-person shooter that Phil Spencer enjoyed playing, but it was ultimately canceled in July likely due to high production costs despite positive early feedback and impressive gameplay footage, highlighting the unpredictable nature of game development and corporate decision-making.

via Wccftech|
#blackbird#game-cancellation#microsoft-gaming
technology6 months ago

Elder Scrolls Online Developer's New MMORPG Canceled Amid Microsoft Layoffs

Microsoft's layoffs reportedly led to the cancellation of 'Blackbird,' a new MMORPG in development at ZeniMax Online Studios, the creators of Elder Scrolls Online. The cancellation was confirmed by senior producer Chris Linn, and the studio is undergoing leadership changes with the departure of president Matt Firor. The project, in development since 2018, was intended to be a new AAA IP, but its future is now uncertain amidst the layoffs and studio upheaval.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#blackbird#elder-scrolls-online#microsoft-layoffs
technology1 year ago

Introducing 'Blackbird': The Revolutionary Omnidirectional Flying Taxi

CycloTech, an Austrian company, has unveiled the "BlackBird" demonstrator, a flying taxi that uses a novel propulsion system called the CycloRotor. This system, inspired by the Voith Schneider propeller, allows the aircraft to move and spin in any direction, enhancing maneuverability and passenger comfort. The BlackBird aims to differentiate itself from traditional eVTOL aircraft with its unique propulsion technology. The full-size version is expected to fly by early 2025.

via Livescience.com|
#advanced-air-mobility#blackbird#cyclorotor
music1 year ago

"Paul McCartney Applauds Beyoncé's 'Blackbird' Cover Amid Civil Rights Message"

Paul McCartney praises Beyoncé's cover of "Blackbird" on her latest album "Cowboy Carter," emphasizing its reinforcement of the civil rights message that inspired the original song. McCartney gave his blessing for Beyoncé to use the master recording of the original guitar-and-foot-tapping backing part he recorded for the Beatles' White Album in 1968 as the backing track for her new version, for which he also receives a co-producing credit. Beyoncé's rendition features additional vocals from four Black country singers and fresh bass and orchestration. While McCartney lauds the cover, some in the industry, including Lilly Allen and a TikTok user, have criticized Beyoncé's crossover project.

via NBC News|
#beyonce#blackbird#civil-rights
music1 year ago

"Paul McCartney Reflects on Beyoncé's 'Blackbird' Cover and Its Civil Rights Message"

Paul McCartney expressed his delight at Beyoncé's cover of his song "Blackbird," emphasizing its continued relevance to civil rights. He revealed that the song was inspired by the Little Rock Nine and the racial tensions of the 1960s. Beyoncé's inclusion of the song in her album "Cowboy Carter" has garnered praise from McCartney and others, despite facing pushback in the country music community. McCartney hopes that their collaboration can contribute to easing racial tension.

via HuffPost|
#beyonce#blackbird#civil-rights
music1 year ago

Paul McCartney and Beyoncé: The Impact of "Blackbird"

Paul McCartney praises Beyoncé's cover of "Blackbird" from the Beatles' "The White Album," stating that her rendition reinforces the civil rights message that inspired him to write the song. Beyoncé's countrified version, featuring African-American female country singers, has received high praise and a royal blessing from McCartney, who also expressed hope that their collaboration can help ease racial tension.

via New York Post |
#beyonce#blackbird#civil-rights
music1 year ago

"Beyoncé's 'Blackbird' Cover Earns Paul McCartney's Praise and Blessing"

Paul McCartney praises Beyoncé's cover of The Beatles' "Blackbird," expressing his approval of her rendition and its reinforcement of the civil rights message that inspired the song. McCartney revealed that he had a FaceTime conversation with Beyoncé about the song, and expressed his pride in the song's continued relevance in addressing racial tension.

via ABC News|
#beyonce#blackbird#civil-rights
music1 year ago

"Paul McCartney Applauds Beyoncé's 'Blackbird' Cover for Reinforcing Civil Rights Message"

Paul McCartney praises Beyoncé's cover of "Blackbird," calling it magnificent and reinforcing the civil rights message that inspired the song. He revealed that Beyoncé called him to discuss the song and thanked him for letting her do it. Beyoncé's version, titled "Blackbiird," features additional Black artists and utilizes McCartney's original acoustic guitar track. The song is part of Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album, which pays homage to seminal figures in country, rock, soul, and pop history.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#beyonce#blackbird#civil-rights
music1 year ago

"Beyoncé's 'Blackbird' Remixes and Performances Spark Controversy and Inspiration"

Paul McCartney praised Beyoncé's cover of "Blackbird," stating that it reinforces the civil rights message that inspired him to write the song during the 1960s civil rights movement in the United States. Originally inspired by the Little Rock Nine, McCartney expressed pride in the song's potential to ease racial tension and commended Beyoncé's version, which features four up-and-coming Black female country artists.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#beyonce#blackbird#civil-rights
music1 year ago

"Paul McCartney Applauds Beyoncé's 'Blackbird' Cover for Reinforcing Civil Rights Message"

Paul McCartney praised Beyoncé's cover of the Beatles' song "Blackbird," stating that it reinforces the civil rights message that inspired him to write it during the 1960s. The original song was inspired by the Little Rock Nine, and McCartney expressed hope that both versions of the song could help ease racial tension. Beyoncé's cover, featuring four up-and-coming Black female country artists, adds emotional depth to the powerful message of the song.

via CNN|
#beyonce#blackbird#civil-rights
music1 year ago

"Paul McCartney and Beyoncé's 'Blackbird' Covers Spark Civil Rights Conversation"

Paul McCartney praises Beyoncé's cover of "Blackbird" on her album "Cowboy Carter," expressing his happiness with her rendition and its reinforcement of the civil rights message that inspired the song. Beyoncé's version features additional vocals from four Black country singers and fresh bass and orchestration over McCartney's original solo acoustic track. McCartney also discusses the song's origins, citing the civil rights movement in the '60s as a key inspiration.

via Variety|
#beyonce#blackbird#cover-song
music-civil-rights1 year ago

Little Rock Nine Member Praises Beyoncé's 'Blackbird' Cover

Beyoncé's cover of the Beatles' "Blackbird" on her new album has deeply resonated with Melba Pattillo Beals, a member of the Little Rock Nine, who integrated Central High School in 1957. The song holds special significance for Beals and her fellow students, as it was inspired by their experiences. Beyoncé's rendition has brought new meaning to the lyrics and is seen as a powerful tribute to the Little Rock Nine's legacy, helping to preserve their memory and the ongoing relevance of their struggle for civil rights.

via The Washington Post|
#beyonce#blackbird#civil-rights