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Funding Issues

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gaming1 year ago

Casey Hudson's Studio Closes Before Releasing Debut Sci-Fi Game

Humanoid Origin, a game studio founded by former BioWare general manager Casey Hudson, has shut down due to a lack of funding, halting the development of its ambitious sci-fi project. The studio, which employed around 70 people, struggled to secure investor money and publishing deals amid a challenging period for the video game industry. Hudson, known for his work on Mass Effect and other BioWare titles, expressed gratitude for the team's efforts and commitment to supporting them in finding new employment.

local-government2 years ago

Clerk Wanda Halbert's Response to Eviction Rumors, Office Closure, and Budget Issues

Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert expressed disappointment over the release of rumors regarding eviction and the closing of the Poplar location. She clarified that they were not evicted but acknowledged missing payments on the property. Halbert highlighted the need for renovations and lack of funding as primary issues. Despite these challenges, she mentioned plans for a new Whitehaven location and additional locations in the Poplar area. Halbert hopes that a meeting with the Mayor on budgeting will help address the problems facing the Shelby County Clerk's office.

finance2 years ago

First Republic Bank faces second S&P downgrade despite $30 billion infusion.

First Republic Bank has been downgraded for the second time in a week by S&P Global, with its long-term issuer credit rating lowered to B+ from BB+. The ratings firm had cut the lender to junk just days earlier. S&P said the bank's rating "remains on CreditWatch negative, indicating we could lower the rating further if the bank is unable to demonstrate some progress in stabilizing deposits and recovering the franchise value that, in our view, have likely eroded."