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Metacritic encourages “safe, boring games,” Dishonoured director says after tech issues hamper Stalker 2

Arkane founder and Dishonored co-creative directorRaphaël Colantonio says the Metacritic scoring ecosystem encourages devs to make “safe, boring games,” while launches like Stalker 2 suffer in overall scoring at launch due to bugs and technical problems. Colantonio calls lower launch scores impacted by bugs “misleading” because these technical issues can be fixed further down the line, […]

Skills, not schools: A new path for government tech

The White House’s decision to remove degree requirements from major federal IT contracts isn’t just about procurement reform — it’s about economic mobility.  It’s creating real economic mobility for talented people who’ve been systematically shut out of the tech industry. I’ve spent years advocating for more inclusive hiring practices, and I see this as a […]

Dozens of stores you once loved that don’t exist anymore

Declining foot traffic and rising e-commerce have led thousands of stores to permanently close. Former household names like Borders, Circuit City, and Blockbuster are now just retail history. BI rounded up dozens of once-beloved stores that no longer have a meaningful brick-and-mortar presence. Brick-and-mortar retail is a tough business. One day, your favorite brand can […]