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Crystal Dynamics Slashes 20 More Jobs as Tomb Raider Remake Advances
news23 days ago

Crystal Dynamics Slashes 20 More Jobs as Tomb Raider Remake Advances

Crystal Dynamics confirms a fourth round of layoffs (20 employees) in 12 months as it pushes forward with Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (UE5 remake) and Tomb Raider: Catalyst; both titles are published by Amazon Game Studios, with Catalyst’s release dated no earlier than 2027. The studio says it will reassign staff where possible and remains committed to shipping the already announced games despite ongoing industry downsizing and past corporate challenges.

via Kotaku|
#catalyst#crystal-dynamics#layoffs
Tomb Raider Series Evolves to Connect Lara Croft's Past and Future
gaming3 months ago

Tomb Raider Series Evolves to Connect Lara Croft's Past and Future

Crystal Dynamics announced two new Tomb Raider games: a remake of the 1996 original called Legacy of Atlantis, focusing on modern gameplay while honoring the original, and Catalyst, set after Tomb Raider: Underworld, featuring an older Lara in Northern India. Both games aim to unify Lara's past and future, with shared technology and a consistent look, and are scheduled for release in 2026 and 2027 respectively on PC and next-gen consoles.

via Gizmodo|
#catalyst#gaming#lara-croft
"Breakthrough Catalyst Unlocks Water's Potential for Green Hydrogen"
science-and-technology1 year ago

"Breakthrough Catalyst Unlocks Water's Potential for Green Hydrogen"

Researchers have developed a novel iridium-free catalyst for proton-exchange-membrane (PEM) water electrolysis, using cobalt-tungsten oxide and a delamination process that incorporates water and hydroxyl groups into the catalyst structure. This breakthrough achieves high activity and stability at industrial conditions, potentially reducing reliance on scarce iridium and advancing green hydrogen production.

via Tech Xplore|
#catalyst#green-hydrogen#pem
"Transforming Metal Waste into Hydrogen Catalyst: A Sustainable Solution"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Transforming Metal Waste into Hydrogen Catalyst: A Sustainable Solution"

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered a way to repurpose metal waste, specifically swarf from the metal machining industry, into a highly efficient catalyst for producing hydrogen from water. By utilizing the nanoscale textures on the surface of swarf, the team was able to anchor platinum or cobalt atoms, creating an effective electrocatalyst for water splitting. This breakthrough could lead to more sustainable hydrogen production, addressing the challenge of limited and expensive precious metals typically used in the process.

via Phys.org|
#catalyst#hydrogen-production#metal-waste
"Efficient CO2 Electroreduction System for Emissions Reduction"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Efficient CO2 Electroreduction System for Emissions Reduction"

Researchers have developed a proton-exchange membrane system that efficiently reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) to formic acid using a catalyst derived from waste lead-acid batteries, achieving over 93% Faradaic efficiency when coupled with hydrogen oxidation. The system demonstrates nearly 91% single-pass conversion efficiency for CO2 at a current density of 600 mA cm−2 and cell voltage of 2.2 V, and has been shown to operate continuously for more than 5,200 h, offering a promising advancement in the development of carbon-neutral technologies.

via Nature.com|
#carbon-neutral-technologies#catalyst#co2-conversion
"Revolutionizing Plasmonic Catalysis with Black Gold and Solar Light"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Revolutionizing Plasmonic Catalysis with Black Gold and Solar Light"

Researchers at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai have developed an innovative plasmonic reduction catalyst stable in air, merging platinum-doped ruthenium clusters with "plasmonic black gold" to efficiently harvest visible light and achieve remarkable performance in the semi-hydrogenation of acetylene. This catalyst exhibits unprecedented stability for at least 100 hours and offers significant contributions to the understanding of plasmonic catalysis, paving the way for developing sustainable and energy-efficient catalytic systems with potential applications in various reduction reactions.

via Phys.org|
#catalyst#plasmonic-catalysis#renewable-energy
business2 years ago

"Nippon Steel's US Bet: Unleashing Japan's M&A Wave and China's Influence"

Nippon Steel's investment in the US is expected to act as a catalyst for a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Japan. The move signifies a shift in Japanese companies' strategy to expand globally and diversify their operations. Nippon Steel's bet on the US market could encourage other Japanese firms to follow suit and pursue M&A opportunities abroad.

via Financial Times|
#business#catalyst#japan