Welcome to Meme News! Here we bring you a summary of the most relevant news from August 7th to 11th, 2023 in a simple, fast, and meme-filled way. If you want to stay up-to-date on what's happening in the world without having to read boring articles, you've come to the right place! Get your memes ready and let's see everything that has happened, from video games and events to controversies and trending topics.
Rockstar acquires Cfx.re and Red Dead Redemption announcements for PS4
Rockstar has acquired Cfx.re, the team behind FiveM and RedM, aiming to expand GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 with community mods and improve community relations. Additionally, the release of Red Dead Redemption for PS4 and Nintendo Switch was announced, with release dates on August 17 and October 13 respectively. It includes the Undead Nightmare expansion and runs at native 4K and 30 fps.
Catastrophe in Maui
In Maui, Hawaii, the ongoing Maui fire has ignited severe blazes, resulting in deaths, disappearances, and evacuations, creating a hauntingly apocalyptic scene. Strong winds from Hurricane Dora and an 80% land drought have worsened the fire, compounded by non-native vegetation. Although the exact cause isn't known, fires often stem from human activities in this fire-prone region.
Lil Tay is alive
Lil Tay caused alarm this week when it was announced on her social media that she had died. However, it turned out to be a hack, and the family denied the news the next day. Her presumed death caused concern among her followers and prompted clarification.
Context: Lil Tay gained fame at a young age for videos on social media, using inappropriate language and flaunting money as if she were a millionaire rapper, all at just 9 years old. Self-proclaimed as "the youngest flexer of the century", she stirred up media frenzy. However, it was revealed that her brother was behind the idea, guiding her actions in the videos. After various controversies, they disappeared from social media until now.
Tekken 8 Trailer Premiere
Bandai Namco Entertainment has unveiled gameplay trailers featuring the fighter Azucena and Raven's return to Tekken. Azucena, Peru's "Coffee Queen," introduces unique moves as the new character. While Tekken 8's exact release date hasn't been announced, it's expected by the end of 2023. The game will be available on PC, Steam Deck, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, marking a shift towards the next generation of consoles and PC.
RIP Johnny Hardwick voice actor of Dale Gribble on the King of the Hill series
Johnny Hardwick, renowned for his pivotal role in the animated series King of the Hill, passed away at 64 in his home. He portrayed Dale Gribble, a neighbor consumed by conspiracy theories and an avid smoker working as an exterminator and bounty hunter. Beyond King of the Hill, he appeared on shows like Ace of Cakes and Boomer vs Zoomer. He had a YouTube channel where he parodied music as Dale Gribble. His final video was posted over a year ago. Rest in peace.
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