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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1909, Fritz Leonhardt, German engineer, designed Fernsehturm Stuttgart (died 1999) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1961, Mazo de la Roche, Canadian author and playwright (born 1879) passed away. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2013, Takako Takahashi, Japanese author (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
10 Game Franchises That Lost Their Identity After Switching To Open World Design
This is a collection of game series that went open-world, but shouldn't have.
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· Jul 3, 2026
Why games and Korean traditional arts are the hottest new pairing
Games and traditional arts may seem worlds apart, but the unlikely pairing is quickly becoming the South Korean gaming industry's newest obsession. Industry officials say the partnerships are creating a two-way exchange, introducing new audiences to traditional crafts while giving artists fresh creative inspiration rooted in game worlds. The latest example comes from Nexon Games, which recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Nexon Foundation and the Korea Ceramic Foundation to pro
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Netflix’s ‘The Ribbon Hero’ Anime Looks Wildly Different From Osamu Tezuka’s Classic Manga
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· Jul 7, 2026
Microsoft Is Eliminating 4,800 Jobs — Including 20% of Its Xbox Staff: ‘We Will Return to Growth in 2027.’
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