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Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced today that the corporation will cut around 8% of its workforce, or more than 900 jobs. Also, in the announcement, they stated that PlayStation Studios London will be closing. There are two separate statements, one from President and CEO Jim Ryan and the other from Head of PlayStation Studios Herman Hulst. Both are full of standard executive-speak, but they provide slightly different insights. For example, Hulst’s statement clarifies that US groups affected will include,…

Posted in: Comics, Current News | Tagged: lfcc, london, London Comic FestivalFrom July 2024, the Comic Zone of the London Film and Comic Con run by Showmasters will be rebranding, as the London Comic Festival.Article Summary London Comic Festival launches July 2024, evolving from LFCC's Comic Zone. Key industry figures manage the comic-focused event with new initiatives. Awards and educational panels are set to enrich the London Comic Festival. Expect elite guests and additional attractions…

Nothing’s teaser campaign for the Phone (2a) is still going on as the latest round of hype gives us an AR unboxing of the device. Nothing's marketing team has placed Phone (2a) posters around London and a specific one near Old Street has the device’s new camera and a fancy AR rendition of the device in its retail box. An unboxing like no other. Phone (2a) just dropped in London.Launching 5 March. pic.twitter.com/7hcb4ELYMG— Nothing (@nothing) February 26, 2024 This is our first official Phone (2a) look from Nothing,…

Armistead Maupin is just where he wants to be. But that’s not where you might expect. The writer who made his name as the bard of San Francisco – or at least an earlier incarnation of it, featuring gay jockey-short dance competitions, weed‑smoking landladies and, crucially, affordable housing – is now happily ensconced in south London. A 1930s terrace in Clapham feels so much like home that he looks at me wide-eyed when I say that my trip to see him in SW11 met with not a few gasps of surprise. “Oh, get over it,” he…

The part-time, zero hour contract role is at the Victoria & Albert Museum The Victoria & Albert Museum in London is seeking the help of a dedicated Swiftie — on a rather vague contractual basis, it must be said —to serve as a “Superfan Advisor” on all things Taylor Swift. The most pertinent details about the role are admittedly a little dire for those thinking this is their chance at landing a dream job. It’s described as a part-time, zero-hour contract gig, meaning you’re not…

The Mayor of the London Borough of Southwark, Michael Situ, is in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to explore business opportunities of bilateral interest in the South-south state of Nigeria. He is expected to hold discussions with Akwa Ibom officials on a proposed education exchange programme between Akwa Ibom and some schools in his borough. Mr Situ, accompanied by David Bromfield, the senior education advisor of Southwark Council, arrived in Uyo on Friday and was received at the Victor Attah International Airport by the…

Justin Timberlake will not perform his one-off solo concert tonight in London. The singer apologized to fans for the late-minute cancelation in a series of Instagram stories, explaining that he is “battling some kind of bug.” “Hi everybody,” Timberlake said, with a clearly impacted voice. “This is an unfortunate video to have to send out, but I’m sure you can tell from the sound of things that I am not going to be able to make it to the show on Friday, which I’m gutted about.” “I’ve been here in London all…

Man, have I been writing a lot of Fallout articles lately! Ah, well. One more won’t hurt. This time, however, it’s not about the main games, but about one of the most ambitious mods for Fallout 4, which is still on track for an April release. In the latest progress video from developer Team FOLON, Fallout: London gives us one last look at some of what we can expect from the UK-centric add-on. Specifically, there’s some clarification at the start regarding the use of the word “cells” in a previous video.…

London Fashion Week began last Friday (February 16) and presented some of the most daring—some may say bizarre—looks to the fashion community. This marks the 40th anniversary of the event, which takes place twice a year in the English capital and is described as “a showcase of creativity, innovation, and talent.”LFW February 2024 included 107 brands that showcased their designs on 43 different catwalks. However, many social media users chose to focus on one designer in particular: Greek creator Dimitra Petsa.Established…

Apple is about to kick off an eight-month UK project to improve its Maps service that will see Apple's cars and even backpack-wearing walkers traverse the country. Starting February 21, UK residents will see Apple vehicles driving around the country for the next eight months gathering information as part of the company’s ongoing rebuild of Apple Maps, the company confirmed to iMore on Tuesday. Apple's vehicles will gather information through October 17, and from May 20 through September 11, you’ll also see people wearing…