HBO is developing a television series based on the popular video game "Baldur's Gate," with Craig Mazin, co-creator of "The Last of Us," attached as creator, writer, executive producer, and showrunner, according to The Verge. The series will continue the story of "Baldur's Gate 3," the latest installment in the RPG franchise, though it will feature new protagonists.
The announcement comes as the entertainment industry continues to adapt video game properties for television. The Verge reported that the series is being developed by HBO and will build upon the events of "Baldur's Gate 3," a hit RPG from Larian Studios. While the show will introduce new characters, existing characters from the game are expected to return.
In other entertainment news, the journey of the horror film "Iron Lung" from YouTube to the big screen was highlighted by The Verge. The film, created by Markiplier, is a small-budget horror flick.
Meanwhile, in the tech world, Nintendo is set to release a new Virtual Console of sorts for the Switch 2, according to Ars Technica. Hamster Corporation will offer downloadable versions of retro console games for individual purchase on the Switch 2, starting with a new "Console Archives" line. The games will also be available on the PlayStation 5, but not on the Xbox or the original Switch.
Finally, Wired reported on the shifting landscape of Silicon Valley, where loyalty appears to be waning. Several major AI companies have been involved in significant "acqui-hires" in recent months. Meta invested over $14 billion in Scale AI and brought on its CEO, Alexandr Wang. Google spent $2.4 billion to license Windsurf's technology and integrate its co-founders and research teams into DeepMind. Nvidia wagered $20 billion on Groq's inference technology and hired its CEO and other staff. The article noted a "high stakes and seemingly never-ending game of talent musical chairs" among frontier AI labs.
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