Apple's reportedly in the lead to turn Michael Lewis' book on FTX into a feature film

Apple might be one of the first to turn the story of the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX crypto company into a movie. Rumour has it Apple is in the lead for a deal to turn an upcoming Michael Lewis book on Bankman-Fried and his company into a feature film. But it is also facing heavy competition from Netflix and Amazon.

Lewis has previously authored critically acclaimed books that have become notable and award-winning feature films (Moneyball, The Blind Side, and The Big Short). And he has spent the last six months following Bankman-Fried's every move, giving him a close-up look at the collapse of FTX. So, streaming rights are highly sought after. The deal is supposedly set to be valued in the "mid seven-figure range."

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'Deus Ex Go' to shut down in 2023

If you enjoy playing the turn-based puzzle game Deus Ex Go, you have until January 4, 2023, to play it. Square Enix Montreal's mobile titles are all being folded following its acquisition by the Swedish game company Embracer Group back in May. The studio has since been rebranded to Onoma, and it has announced that  Deus Ex Go, Arena Battle Champions, Hitman Sniper: The Shadows and Space Invaders: Hidden Heroes will no longer be accessible by next year. They will be removed from the Google Play and Apple App Store on December 1. And you can no longer make any in-game purchases, nor can you get refunds for unused in-game purchases made when they're shut down.

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Netflix explores making a 'AAA PC game' at new studio

Netflix has not been successful with its mobile games so far, but the streaming giant isn't giving up yet. Instead, it's set its sights on PC gaming. The company posted a job listing for a director in Los Angeles who would lead work on a "brand-new AAA PC game." We don't know too many details about the game. But the new hire is ideally expected to have experience with first- and third-person shooters, constantly evolving "live service" games (like Destiny 2), and quick prototyping in Unreal Engine. The company is looking for some comfortable with cooperative and competitive multiplayer, and they want someone to help develop a game world "worthy" of a Netflix series or film. 

The job listing goes into incredible detail about what's expected, but that also still leaves us with questions about what to expect. But since Netflix is still just hiring, it'll be a while before we see this game (or games) come to fruition.

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Score up to $350 worth of gift cards during Apple Canada's 4-day Black Friday sale

If you're shopping for Apple products this holiday season, you better mark your calendars for this weekend. Apple's big Black Friday to Cyber Monday Shopping Event kicks off on November 25 and lasts until November 28. When you make your purchase on eligible devices, you can score up to $350 worth of gift cards. 

You can get these rewards for purchases like iPhones, AirPods, Apple Watches, iPads, MacBooks, and other qualifying accessories. The gift card values start at $70 up to that $350 mark. It varies depending on the value of the gadget or accessory you've purchased. You can claim the gift card both in store or online.