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Microsoft has shut down the metadata service for Windows Media Player, making it unable to automatically retrieve album info from CDs, reflecting a decline in physical media support and user interest in CD metadata retrieval on Windows devices.
Some LIRR unions threaten to strike starting September 18, which could shut down service and severely impact nearly 300,000 daily passengers. The MTA is negotiating but advises travelers to work from home if possible, and to consider shuttle buses, NICE buses, and accessible options as alternatives. Refunds for monthly tickets may be available for days service is suspended.
Microsoft has quietly shut down its online Movies & TV store, ceasing new purchases but allowing existing owners to watch their content on Windows and Xbox devices, with no refunds or transfer options provided, signaling a retreat from digital video services amid competition from streaming giants.
SEGA has announced that the mobile RPG game, 404 GAME RE:SET, will be shutting down its service on January 5, 2024, less than a year after its launch. The decision was made due to difficulties in providing satisfactory service to users. The game features collaborations with various gaming companies and allows players to fight against a distorted world created by "SEGA." Updates and events will continue until the service ends.
Bandai Namco Online has announced that the free-to-play multiplayer shooter Gundam Evolution will be shutting down its service on November 29, 2023, just over a year after its launch. The developer cited the inability to provide a satisfactory experience for players as the reason for the closure. The game will continue to receive updates until the end, with the final season adding a new unit and map. Sales of in-game currency will be terminated, but players will still be able to use their existing currency until the service ends.