Why did Netflix back down from its deal to acquire Warner Bros.? | TechCrunch

Why did Netflix back down from its deal to acquire Warner Bros.? | TechCrunch

Netflix stunned the entertainment world this week when it declined to raise its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, setting the stage for Paramount Skydance to win ownership of the Hollywood studio. At the time, Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters said they were being financially disciplined. Now reporting in Bloomberg offers more details about why Netflix executives backed down …

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What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale | TechCrunch

What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale | TechCrunch

The streaming and entertainment industry just witnessed one of its most high-stakes megadeals ever, stunning industry observers. Not only is it historic in its size, but it is also predicted to disrupt Hollywood and the media business as we know it.  After years of Warner Bros. Discovery struggling under the weight of billions of dollars in debt, compounded by declining …

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This retro-inspired handheld comes with Banjo-Kazooie and Battletoads built in

This retro-inspired handheld comes with Banjo-Kazooie and Battletoads built in

Who would’ve guessed we’d get to play the original Banjo-Kazooie on a handheld with just a D-pad in 2026. HyperMegaTech!’s latest release is a collaboration with Rare Ltd., the legendary game developer known for the Banjo-Kazooie franchise and, more recently, Sea of Thieves, called the Super Pocket Rare Edition. The vertical handheld features 14 classics from the British developer, including …

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