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    “Massive luck.”

    The BBC has some details on the “massive luck” that was part of the making of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The game’s lead writer, for example, originally got involved in the project after sending an audition for a voice role in response to a Reddit post from the game’s director.

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    Jay Peters
    So long, Skype.

    Microsoft’s Skype mobile app points toward Microsoft Teams, as spotted by my colleague Tom Warren. The company shut down Skype for good today.

    Microsoft’s image directing Skype users toward Teams. “Microsoft’s image directing Skype users toward Teams. The message says: “Thank you for being part of Skype. Skype retired in May 2025. You can use Microsoft Teams for free messaging and calling with your contacts.”
    Image: Microsoft
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    Jay Peters
    Another way to flex your Wordle score.

    The NYT Games app is getting leaderboards for Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, and the Mini Crossword, according to a press release. The rollout of the leaderboards will take place “over the next few weeks.”

    A photo of the new NYT Games leaderboards.
    Image: The New York Times
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    Jay Peters
    Jeff Bezos is set to sell billions in Amazon stock.

    He is planning to sell up to 25,000,000 Amazon shares over a period ending May 29th, 2026, according to an SEC filing. (Perfect timing to be able to afford GTA VI.) The shares are worth up to $4.75 billion, The Guardian reports.