⚠️ After a flashy reveal at TGA 2025, the ambitious action Gang of Dragon from Toshihiro Nagoshi hit a CRISIS: investor NetEase refused to provide another $44 million and demanded Nagoshi buy the rights.

Funding was pulled, fans noticed the studio's official YouTube channel and all videos vanished, yet the game still sits listed on Steam. The project's future is uncertain 😬

#SteamAndEpic #Nagoshi #Toshihiro #NetEase #Funding #YouTube

I deplore the defunding of US science, and often post about it here. But I try to deplore it without nationalism. That is, I care more about the harm to science than the harm to America-firstness. However, those who are defunding US science are nationalists, and this news is karma for them.

"China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout."
https://theconversation.com/china-surpasses-us-in-research-spending-the-consequences-extend-far-beyond-scientific-ranking-and-clout-280543?shem=dsdf,sharefoc,agadiscoversdl,,sh/x/discover/m1/4

"China’s…investment in research and development has reached parity with – and by purchasing power measures has surpassed – that of the United States, according to a March 2026 report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development."

FYI, here are some news stories I tagged with "oa.nationalism" for the Open Access Tracking Project.
https://tagteam.harvard.edu/hubs/oatp/tag/oa.nationalism

#China #DefendResearch #Funding #Nationalism #OECD #Trump #TrumpVResearch #USPol #USPolitics

Pronto Nears $20M Funding Round Led by Lachy Groom, Doubling Valuation to $200M

📰 Original title: Lachy Groom to back India startup Pronto at a $200M valuation, sources say

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅

View full AI summary: https://killbait.com/en/pronto-nears-20m-funding-round-led-by-lachy-groom-doubling-valuation-to-200m/?redirpost=9e22a6d9-32c6-4081-8a14-25625070e5d3

#business #startups #funding #india

Pronto Nears $20M Funding Round Led by Lachy Groom, Doubling Valuation to $200M

📰 Original title: Lachy Groom to back India startup Pronto at a $200M valuation, sources say

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅

View full AI summary: https://killbait.com/en/pronto-nears-20m-funding-round-led-by-lachy-groom-doubling-valuation-to-200m/?redirpost=9e22a6d9-32c6-4081-8a14-25625070e5d3

#business #startups #funding #india

@bms48 you wrote:

＂… shitcan all involvement with them insofar as that is possible, as they clearly seek to shitcan me and my kind. Late stage capitalism begets the era of the shitcan. #shitcanned＂

I edited addresses for The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation and the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) @openssf into the opening post.

Since The Linux Foundation is to thank for various improvements to FreeBSD: to what degree, now and in the future, will you shitcan your involvement with the FreeBSD Project?

Below: food for thought. A few points of reference.

Alpha-Omega's partnership with FreeBSD — <https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-donors/donors/?donationType=partners&donationYear=2026>

Why Your Open Source Project Should Prioritize Security: Lessons from FreeBSD’s Proactive Approach | FreeBSD Foundation — <https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/why-your-open-source-project-should-prioritize-security-lessons-from-freebsds-proactive-approach/> (2024-10-02)

FreeBSD Foundation Releases Bhyve and Capsicum Security Audit Funded by Alpha-Omega Project | FreeBSD Foundation — <https://freebsdfoundation.org/news-and-events/latest-news/freebsd-foundation-releases-bhyve-and-capsicum-security-audit-funded-by-alpha-omega-project/> (2024-11-18)

Strengthening FreeBSD: Addressing Vulnerabilities Through Synacktiv’s Code Audit | FreeBSD Foundation — <https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/strengthening-freebsd-addressing-vulnerabilities-through-synacktivs-code-audit/> (2024-11-18)

Cleaning Up Critical Infrastructure in FreeBSD | FreeBSD Foundation — <https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/cleaning-up-critical-infrastructure-in-freebsd/> (2026-04-20)

<https://alpha-omega.dev/grants/grantrecipients/#fws_69ec53f1c42b3>

＂… FreeBSD was granted $150,000 for the purpose of improving the security and maintenance of third-party software within the FreeBSD base system.＂

The mission of Alpha-Omega – a Linux Foundation project – is:

＂to protect society by catalyzing sustainable security improvements across open source, from the largest global projects to the smallest but essential components maintained by individuals. "

Further:

＂Open source underpins the world’s digital infrastructure, yet much of it remains under-resourced and exposed to growing security risks. Alpha-Omega exists to address this challenge by serving as a helping hand and funding catalyst that supports the maintainers, communities, and ecosystems where security investment can have the greatest impact.＂

#security #shitcanned #open #source #Linux #FreeBSD #investment #donations #funding