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Microsoft has “significant work to do” to build a healthier culture at Activision Blizzard, says Satya Nadella

activisionblizzard Microsoft has "significant work to do" to build a healthier culture at Activision Blizzard, says Satya Nadella

"We are committed to protecting players and empowering our employees to do what they love while thriving in a safe and inclusive culture, one where everyone is invited to play. The success of this acquisition will depend on it."

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Cloud Imperium Games: Manchester and the five-year future for Star Citizen and Squadron 42

MCV COVER V2 Full1 Cloud Imperium Games: Manchester and the five-year future for Star Citizen and Squadron 42

One of the most divisive and expansive games in development over the last ten years has been Star Citizen. Carl Jones has only been on board for seven of them, but with Cloud Imperium Games’ UK operations doubling in size over the next five, the assumption is that the crowdfunded studio will have something significant to show by the end of it.

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[From the industry] Digital Schoolhouse and Arts Council England partner to transform libraries into digital learning hubs

dsh arts council england partner asset final png 1 [From the industry] Digital Schoolhouse and Arts Council England partner to transform libraries into digital learning hubs

The Digital Schoolhouse programme has received funding of £75,000 from Arts Council England to run a pilot programme that will bring the initiative into public libraries for the first time ever.

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