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Longshot, but I'm trying to restore an old iPod Classic on modern Mac hardware (2024 MacBook Air / Apple M3) but it's telling me I need iTunes, which is now obsolete. Any tips?

Btw, if you’re an EA worker who has thoughts on the merger and would like to share them confidentially you can find my email in bio or reach out on Signal (kerrblimey.43).

NEW: EA says all regulatory approvals required to complete its take-private merger with Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund and other investors have been obtained. Deal expected to close next week on August 4, 2026.

Superb timing.

I was THRILLED when I heard Poinpy had been reborn, so I reached out to Devolver Digital and creator Ojiro Fumoto to learn what actually happened when the title was pulled from Netflix and how on earth you coin a word as fabulous as 'Poinpy.'

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, here's another zinger from @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social! This week, she looks at how institutional knowledge is being disregarded and undervalued across major game studios to the detriment of workers.

Microsoft cannot sell consoles and it keeps firing all of the people responsible for making its video games, mere years after spending BILLIONS to bring them in-house. Truly, a recipe for success.

I heard there's a video game event happening in August.

My report:

EA boss Andrew Wilson earned $38.6M during the 2026 fiscal yearLong-serving CEO Andrew Wilson has held the role since 2013.www.gamedeveloper.com

NEW: A 10K report filed by EA shows company CEO Andrew Wilson earned almost $38.7M in cash and stock awards during the 2026 fiscal year. That’s a significant bump on the $30.6M he netted during FY2025. For context, his base salary for the year was $1.3M.

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NEW: I spoke with multiple video game developers and a U.S. employment lawyer to learn more about restrictive side clauses that often prevent employees at major companies from pursuing hobbyist work or personal projects. In an industry renowned for creativity, why are we stifling it?

Developers discuss the pain and prevalence of side work clausesHow an industry renowned for creativity is actively stifling it.www.gamedeveloper.com

I am THREE followers off 2.3k and only SEVEN THOUSAND AND THREE away from 10k. Make it happen.

Hello! I have a request that feels *weird* (but perhaps shouldn't)! I'm working on a portfolio project and would love to hear some feedback / thoughts from folks who've read my trade reporting. Feel free to reply here or fling me an email / DM. All insights and opinions are appreciated!