News

MIDDLETON, Wis. (AP) — Police are responding to a report of an active shooter at a commercial building in a suburb of Madison, Wisconsin.The Dane County dispatch center said shots were fired Wednesday morning at a building that houses Esker Software and WTS Paradigm in Middleton. Police and multiple ambulances have responded.Dane County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Elise Schaffer confirmed there was an "active shooter situation" and said her office is assisting Middleton police. She provided no additional information.Judy Lahmers, a business analyst at WTS Paradigm, said she was working at her desk when she heard shots at about 10 a.m. She said it sounded "like somebody was dropping boards on the ground, really loud."Lahmers said she ran out of the building and hid behind a car. She said the building's glass entrance door shattered."I'm not looking back, I'm running as fast as I can. You just wonder, 'Do you hide or do you run?'" she said.She said she knew that one co-worker had … [Read more...] about Active shooter reported at business in Madison, Wisconsin suburb

Capcom Vancouver, the developer best known for the Dead Rising franchise, has closed its doors. An announcement on Twitter last night confirmed that after more than a decade, the studio is no longer active. “We’re sad to announce that effective today, Capcom Vancouver has suspended operations,” a tweet from the official Capcom Vancouver account reads. “We want to express our deepest thanks to our team and our fans for all your support.” GamesIndustry.biz received a statement from Capcom itself that all of the in-progress projects at Vancouver have been canceled as part of the closure. All staff, 158 people total, have been laid off as well. The shutdown will result in a $40 million loss for Capcom, according to a note to investors. Capcom will instead re-double its efforts toward developing games in Japan, where the company’s teams have had major success over the last year — especially thanks to a little game called Monster Hunter: World, … [Read more...] about Capcom Vancouver, studio behind Dead Rising, has shut down

Look out, Brett Kavanaugh; Jim Carrey is taking you to the court of public opinion. Or at least in the court of Twitter opinion.Actor/artist Carrey unveiled his latest work on Monday, taking aim at Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, whose path to the highest court in the land has been hobbled by an accusation that he assaulted a girl when they were in high school.In the work, a Kavanaugh-esque figure is depicted shirtless, holding his hand over another person’s mouth.Also Read:Jim Carrey Tackles the Colin Kaepernick-Nike Debate in New ArtworkA second man is depicted with a beer in hand, turned to the room’s door in an apparent lookout position.“Republicans always look out for each other,” Carrey wrote of the image. 23 PHOTOS Jim Carrey out and about See Gallery Jim Carrey out and about MONTREAL, QC - JULY 28: Jim Carrey attends the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival 2017 held at the Hyatt Regency on July 28, 2017 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by GP … [Read more...] about Jim Carrey offers grim portrait on Kavanaugh assault allegations

The August 2018 games industry report is here from NPD, with growth across all segments. According to the NPD Group, August saw a 26% year-on-year increase in spending across software, hardware, accessories, and game cards, for a total of $796 million. Hardware The hardware segment registered a 28% growth in August, compared to the same period last year. $214 million were spent on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and other devices such as the NES Classic. Each respective device saw year-on-year growth, and the top three were practically tied in dollar sales. “Nintendo hardware unit and dollar sales are at the highest year-to-date totals since 2011,” said NPD analyst Mat Piscatella. “The Nintendo Switch Neon Red/Blue Joy Con 32GB is the year’s best-selling hardware item in both unit and dollar sales. Year to date, Sony’s PlayStation 4 remains the best-selling console hardware platform in both units and dollars.” Software Software sales saw a 16% … [Read more...] about NPD August 2018: Madden NFL 19 on top, the return of Modern Warfare 2 and Monster Hunter World’s continued success

New information has come to light in the murder of 22-year-old Iowa State champion golfer Celia Barquin Arozamena. Arozamena was found near a golf course in Ames, Iowa on Monday morning, and 22-year-old Collin Daniel Richards has been arrested and charged with her murder. Richards is being held on $5 million cash bond, and the Associated Press reported on Tuesday that he has a history of violent crimes.The suspect has a history of violenceAccording to the AP, Richards is homeless, and has a long history of violence, drug use, and run-ins with law enforcement. In the past, he’s been arrested and charged with abusing his girlfriend, burglarizing a gas station, and smashing a pick-up truck with a baseball bat.In one case, Richards allegedly threatened to shoot clerks at a convenience store after they caught him shoplifting. In another, Richards admitted he stole a man’s pickup truck while high on drugs. In a third, the Iowa State Patrol seized a long knife from him during a … [Read more...] about New details emerge in murder of Iowa State star golfer Celia Barquin Arozamena