Xbox controllers and accessories will no longer work after November has concerned disabled gamers who use their own controllers.Error “0x82d60002” has popped up for those using an unauthorised controller to play on the Xbox One or Xbox Series consoles, stating that the controller “will be blocked from use on [November 12]”.Microsoft provided a statement to clear up the confusion, saying that “unauthorised accessories can compromise the gaming experience” and this new policy is part of maintaining “quality standards for performance, security, and safety”.Yet, disabled gamers who play with controller and accessory combinations that use third-party technology have aired their aggravation at the announcement.“Xbox I urge you to give a statement on if this will affect the disability community and if so, how is this in line with your vision for accessibility in gaming,” said streamer Elisabeth “Arevya” Sivertsen in a post to X.Another said it was a “step backwards in inclusivity” for Xbox, as the release of the Xbox Adaptive Controller in 2018 won it several awards for the innovation in its design.“For a company that touts their accessibility and inclusion efforts so hard, this move by Xbox is really confusing and disappointing,” added X user and game developer jasonthinks.Fortunately, it appears that conversations about the impact of this policy on disabled players are occurring.
Netflix Animation Shakeup: Job Cuts Coming, Two Films Shut Down as Streamer Explores Third-Party Output Deals (EXCLUSIVE)
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Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Netflix’s animation unit and the film slate in controls will undergo a restructure, resulting in job cuts and the shutdown of two films currently in pre-production. As a result of the reorg, the streamer is looking to recruit outside producers to keep its animated content volume consistent. Final headcounts on pink slips were not immediately clear but are expected to be handed down in the coming weeks.
A Netflix spokesperson confirmed the plans but did not provide further comment on the matter. After she was named animation vice president in February 2022, executive Karen Toliver has been tweaking the long-term strategy for the group that is still committed to a robust slate, per insiders. To that end, the division is exploring output deal offers to third-party producers to air their animated works on the service.
Specific companies or producers being courted were not immediately known. Two slate projects have put into turnaround, the first being a previously unannounced film titled “Escape From Beverly Hills,” which will now go back on the open market. The second is “Tunga,” a film won by Netflix at auction in 2019 from Zimbabwe-Born creator Godwin Jabangwe.
That film is rooted in the mythology of the Shona culture and follows a young girl who must find a mythical city where elder spirits can teach her how to summon rain, in order to rescue her community from a deadly drought. The film will remain at Netflix and has been sent back into development. Despite grappling with internal strategy and larger external market factors (last week, competitor DreamWorks Animation announced it would cut 70 jobs and outsource production), Netflix Animation had its biggest year in 2023.
‘Bridgerton’ Actor Suffered ‘Two Psychotic Breaks From That Show,’ Calls Out Netflix for Not Offering Support: ‘I Was Deteriorating’ While Filming
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A24 Signs Japanese Output Deal With Happinet Phantom Studios Ahead of Launch of Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ at AFM (EXCLUSIVE)
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Xbox will block third-party controllers to “preserve the console experience”
Microsoft will not allow players to use unauthorised third-party controllers and accessories for their Xbox from November in the interest of “performance, security, and safety”.Windows Central reported that players have been encountering error “0x82d60002” when they attach a third-party accessory in an article from October 29.“Using unauthorised accessories compromises your gaming experience. For this reason, the unauthorised accessory will be blocked from use on 11/12/2023,” read the pop-up on the console.
BBC Strictly's Dianne Buswell 'shutting down' Bobby Brazier as he's 'falling in love'
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Taylor Swift Seemingly Shuts Down Bisexual Rumors & Reports of Dating Female Friends in '1989' Prologue
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H&M’s new £19 Classic Mini Ugg ‘dupes’ come in two different colours and are perfect for autumn
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Strictly bosses shut down favouritism claims after Zara McDermott saved from dance off
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Jake Paul Shuts Down Speculation That He Was Doing Cocaine After Brother Logan's Boxing Match
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Netflix subscribers say 'thank you' as ultimate teen 'comfort film' added to platform
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Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Optimistic About Upcoming Strike Negotiations With SAG-AFTRA: ‘We Are Trying Very Hard to Get This Done’
BreAnna Bell After the AMPTP walked away from the negotiating table over a week ago, Ted Sarandos is hopeful that the upcoming conversations with SAG-AFTRA on Tuesday will lead to a suitable agreement for both parties. “I’m an optimist. I’m an eternal optimist.
The ‘Suits’ Effect: Netflix Eyes More Licensed Shows Following Success Of USA Network Legal Drama On Streamer
Suits has been a huge success for Netflix since it launched on the streamer, breaking streaming viewership numbers.
‘Barbenheimer’ Was “Delightful Surprise” To Warner Bros; “At The Outset, People Wanted To Pit The Two Films Against Each Other,” Studio Marketer Tells Ad Confab
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Showtime To Shut Down Sports Division
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Neill Blomkamp Movie ‘They Found Us’ Shuts Down Pre-Production In Saudi Arabia
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Police shut down 'organised car meet' up at Scots shopping centre
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James Charles Reveals Why He's Shutting Down His Clothing Line
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Good Morning Britain's Ben Shephard tries to shut down co-star Susanna Reid as she jokes about 'quickie'
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Mipcom Cannes Director Lucy Smith: U.S. Majors Proving Global Streaming And Third-Party Licensing “Can Co-Exist”
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DreamWorks Animation Hit With Layoffs, Cuts 4% Of Its Staff
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