Gaming

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. Roblox, 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. Microsoft, via a blog post Wednesday...

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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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Hasbro’s Digital Gaming Segment Leads Toymaker’s Q4 Results
Hasbro’s Digital Gaming Segment Leads Toymaker’s Q4 Results
February 07, 2022  |  Retail

The Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment of play and entertainment company Hasbro Inc. made significant gains in 2021, even as COVID-19 restrictions...

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Meta Debuts Personal Space Boundaries in Metaverse
Meta Debuts Personal Space Boundaries in Metaverse
February 06, 2022  |  Metaverse

Meta is debuting new security features for its virtual world, which will allow for more protective space between virtual metaverse avatars. According to a company...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Ford Ramps up Over-the-Air Software
Today in the Connected Economy: Ford Ramps up Over-the-Air Software
February 04, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Ford steps up its connected services in an effort to create “always on” relationships with drivers, while Citi unveils a...

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