Ryan Pearson

Los Angeles

Entertainment Reporter and Producer at Associated Press

Video manager/attentive listener in Hollywood for the @AP, @APEntertainment

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SAG-AFTRA Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against Epic Games' 'Fortnite' Over AI Darth Vader

1 week ago | boundingintocomics.com | Ryan Pearson

SAG-AFTRA have found their lack of money disturbing, as they didn’t get a cut from the late James Earl Jones’ voice being used via AI for Darth Vader in a Star Wars themed Fortnite event. Despite the late actor granting permission for his voice to be used via AI for the iconic character, and the consent of his family, the labor union have filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic Games.
Ubisoft Assembles New "Transformation Committee" To Help 'Assassin's Creed' Studio Find "A New Lease On Life"

1 week ago | boundingintocomics.com | Ryan Pearson

Amid a falling reputation and stock price, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has reportedly moved to assemble a “Transformation Committee” whose main goal it will be to both “guide the evolution” of the Assassin’s Creed studio and help them find a “new lease on life”.
Gawr Gura Announces Graduation Due To "Disagreements With Management", Becomes Sixth VTuber To Exit Hololive In Last Eight Months

1 month ago | boundingintocomics.com | Ryan Pearson

After streaming for just over four and a half years, the world’s biggest VTuber, Gawr Gura, has announced that due to a clash of vision between her and the agency’s management, the time has come for her graduation from Hololive.
Nintendo Execs Clarify Switch 2 Prices Decided BEFORE Trump Tariffs, Confirm "Variable Pricing" For First-Party Games

1 month ago | boundingintocomics.com | Ryan Pearson

Thanks to the timing of the Switch 2’s announcement and US President Donald Trump’s roll-out of his new tariffs, many players have assumed that the console’s exorbitant pricing structure was a result of the sudden economic upheaval – but according to Nintendo executives, all relevant MSRPs were locked-in long before said tariffs were even on the table.
'Monopoly Go' Owner Scopely Buys Niantic's 'Pokémon GO,' 'Monster Hunter Now,' And More For $3.5 Billion

2 months ago | boundingintocomics.com | Ryan Pearson

Scopely, a subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian Savvy Games Group, can add another notch to its belt. The second-biggest mobile game developer of 2024, their Monopoly Go being the most-spent mobile game that year, is now the proud owner of Niantic’s biggest titles. For an eye-watering $3.5 billion, Scopely has obtained Pokémon GO, Monster Hunter Now, Pikmin Bloom, and more.
AI Character Interaction Sandbox 'MyRobot' Kickstarter 391% Funded At $78,000, All Stretch Goals Reached

2 months ago | boundingintocomics.com | Ryan Pearson

MyRobot, an AI-driven waifu character interaction simulator, has finished its Kickstarter campaign, 391% above their funding goal with $78,000 in funding. The game hopes to raise the bar for AI character interaction, in a sandbox setting.
After Bringing Public Attention To China's Persecution Of Uyghurs, Japanese Voice Actor Abruptly Recast In 'Genshin Impact', 'Arknights', And 'Onmyoji'

2 months ago | boundingintocomics.com | Ryan Pearson

Seemingly out of nowhere, veteran Japanese voice actor Showtaro Morikubo has been replaced in his respective roles in Genshin Impact and Arknights – and though the games’ respective developers are keeping coy about the situation, fans speculate this development was the result of his drawing attention to China’s ongoing persecution of their Uyghur population.
Angry Shareholder Calls For Protest Against Ubisoft, Accuses ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Studio Of Being “Horribly Mismanaged” And “Hiding Information” From Investors

2 months ago | msn.com | Ryan Pearson

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Monster Hunter Wilds Becomes Fastest Selling Capcom Game with Over 8 Million Units In Three Days

2 months ago | msn.com | Ryan Pearson

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'Saturday Night Live' stars name their favorite sketches, reflect on show's legacy

Feb 26, 2025 | hammondstar.com | John Carucci |Brooke Lefferts |Gina Abdy |Ryan Pearson

NEW YORK — Legions of comedic talent have paraded through NBC’s Studio 8H, whether as cast members, writers or hosts of “Saturday Night Live.” As the sketch show marked its 50th anniversary with a bevy of celebrations, its cast members and alumni looked back on their favorite sketches and the enduring legacy of “Saturday Night Live.” Fred Armisen, cast member 2002-2013, one-time host FAVORITE SKETCH: “The Wizard of Oz” “There’s a ‘Wizard of Oz’ one that we did that actually John Mulaney...

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Articles

SAG-AFTRA Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against Epic Games' 'Fortnite' Over AI Darth Vader

Ubisoft Assembles New "Transformation Committee" To Help 'Assassin's Creed' Studio Find "A New Lease On Life"

Gawr Gura Announces Graduation Due To "Disagreements With Management", Becomes Sixth VTuber To Exit Hololive In Last Eight Months

Nintendo Execs Clarify Switch 2 Prices Decided BEFORE Trump Tariffs, Confirm "Variable Pricing" For First-Party Games

'Monopoly Go' Owner Scopely Buys Niantic's 'Pokémon GO,' 'Monster Hunter Now,' And More For $3.5 Billion

AI Character Interaction Sandbox 'MyRobot' Kickstarter 391% Funded At $78,000, All Stretch Goals Reached

After Bringing Public Attention To China's Persecution Of Uyghurs, Japanese Voice Actor Abruptly Recast In 'Genshin Impact', 'Arknights', And 'Onmyoji'

Angry Shareholder Calls For Protest Against Ubisoft, Accuses ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Studio Of Being “Horribly Mismanaged” And “Hiding Information” From Investors

Monster Hunter Wilds Becomes Fastest Selling Capcom Game with Over 8 Million Units In Three Days

'Saturday Night Live' stars name their favorite sketches, reflect on show's legacy

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