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Much-Loved Disney World Ride Reopens And Promptly Shuts Down After Mishap, Then Reopens

Much-Loved Disney World Ride Reopens And Promptly Shuts Down After Mishap, Then Reopens https://ift.tt/vUeaRK5 One of Walt Disney World's most popular attractions, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, reopened on May 3 after about 1.5 years of downtime for refurbishments and upgrades. The reopening did not go entirely to plan, as cast members had to use a fire extinguisher on the Magic Kingdom ride to deal with an issue, prompting an evacuation of guests and the ride to close temporarily as the issue was addressed. A parkgoer posted a photo on social media showing a cast member using a fire extinguisher on the ride's tracks, with a white substance covering the area. Whether or not there was an actual fire is unknown. The incident happened around 5:45 PM and the ride later reopened. No injuries were reported, and Disney has not commented on the mishap. Continue Reading at GameSpot

Microsoft Buys Into Korean Blockchain Game Company

Microsoft Buys Into Korean Blockchain Game Company https://ift.tt/4kuJ1Tz

Wemade, the Korean blockchain-focused studio behind the Mir series of MMOs, has announced that its most recent investment round raised $46 million from a number of companies, including Microsoft, VGC reports. Microsoft has invested $14.8 million in Wemade by purchasing convertible bonds.

Korean studio Wemade was founded in 2000 to develop PC and mobile titles, including the MMO Legend of Mir. As of 2018 the company started to develop blockchain technology, resulting in the launch of a blockchain mainnet called Wemix.

Wemade launched its latest title Mir 4 with blockchain support, including in-game NFTs and its own token called DRACO. The company bills its latest title as "the world’s first well-made blockbuster blockchain game since the company entered the blockchain industry in 2018," though its ambitions extend beyond the world of Mir and into the games industry at large. The company says it aims to "transform everyday games with blockchain technology and establish its Wemix coin as a key currency in the blockchain gaming space."

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