Gaming

Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix’s ‘Next’ Move Is Gaming

Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix’s ‘Next’ Move Is Gaming
Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix’s ‘Next’ Move Is Gaming
March 02, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Netflix gets into gaming with its planned acquisition of Next Games, while delivery service Gopuff expands across France. Plus, a...

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DraftKings Wins With Mobile iGaming as More States Legalize, Players Socialize
DraftKings Wins With Mobile iGaming as More States Legalize, Players Socialize
February 18, 2022  |  Earnings

Faced with mounting losses that spurred an investor selloff Friday (Feb. 18), daily fantasy sports (DFS) wagering platform DraftKings is betting hard on iGaming as...

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Peloton Rolls Out Video Game Feature Lanebreak
Peloton Rolls Out Video Game Feature Lanebreak
February 17, 2022  |  Fitness

In the midst of myriad troubles, Peloton was able to share some “fun” news for a change Thursday (Feb. 17) as it previewed Lanebreak, a...

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Roblox’s Headwinds Hint at Platform Pressure as Economies Reopen
Roblox’s Headwinds Hint at Platform Pressure as Economies Reopen
February 16, 2022  |  Earnings

During earnings season, each company tells a tale, reflected in metrics like revenues, earnings, cash flow — and, for platform firms, subscriber trends. Get the...

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Metaverse Game Bit Hotel Aims to Sell Digital Real Estate
Metaverse Game Bit Hotel Aims to Sell Digital Real Estate
February 09, 2022  |  Metaverse

Upcoming metaverse play-to-earn game Bit Hotel has raked in one of the largest sales of digital real estate ever, the platform announced Wednesday (Feb. 9)....

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As Scrutiny of Activision Bid Intensifies, Microsoft Offers App ‘Principles’
As Scrutiny of Activision Bid Intensifies, Microsoft Offers App ‘Principles’
February 09, 2022  |  Regulation

Better to get out in front of an issue and meet it head-on than try to play catch-up later. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Microsoft Pledges Openness in New App Store
Microsoft Pledges Openness in New App Store
February 09, 2022  |  Subscription Commerce

Executives at Microsoft are pledging the company’s new video game app store will be governed by open-market principals, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Feb....

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NFT Creator Animoca’s Funding Round Nears $500M With KKR Involvement
NFT Creator Animoca’s Funding Round Nears $500M With KKR Involvement
February 09, 2022  |  Investments

Private equity company KKR & Co. is in talks to join the latest fundraising round for Hong Kong-based metaverse gaming company Animoca Brands Corp., bringing the...

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Gaming Company Everi Buys ecash For $23M
Gaming Company Everi Buys ecash For $23M
February 07, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Casino gaming company Everi Holdings Inc. has announced plans to acquire ecash Holdings, an Australian firm that provides cash handling and payment solutions for the...

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