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The Morning After: A chess robot broke the finger of its 7-year-old opponent
Sometimes the headline says it all: A chess-playing robot accidentally broke the finger of its seven-year-old opponent during an exhibition match in Moscow. The child apparently moved his piece too soon, and the robot grabbed his finger and squeezed it, resulting in a fracture. A video shows the robot grabbing the boy's finger and holding it for several seconds before a group of people come to free him. The boy competed the next day, finishing the tournament. His parents, however, have reportedly contacted the public prosecutor's office.
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Funko moves into video games with former Traveller's Tales developers
Funko, which is best known for its Pop vinyl figurines, is about to venture into new territory. The studio is led by Jon Burton, the founder of Traveller's Tales and TT Games. "By partnering with 10:10 Games and utilizing the best creators in the business, we will have the talent to deliver games that reflect Funko's unique look and feel across its lines and varied products," Funko CEO Andrew Perlmutter said in a statement. The first game under the partnership is an action platformer that's coming to PC and consoles in 2023. Funko says the untitled game will have "major third-party studio integration," which probably shouldn't be a big shock given the high-profile licensing deals Funko has for collectibles and Burton's experience with the various Lego games.