Gaming

Amazon Games Cuts 180 Jobs Amid Refocus on Development and Publishing 
Amazon Games Cuts 180 Jobs Amid Refocus on Development and Publishing 
November 13, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon has made a second round of layoffs in its games division as part of a broader restructuring effort.  The elimination of 180 jobs in the...

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Digital Payments Make Gains in Gaming But Cash Remains King
Digital Payments Make Gains in Gaming But Cash Remains King
October 27, 2023  |  Disbursements

As gaming enthusiasts seek the thrill of quick access to their rewards, a recent survey conducted by PYMNTS Intelligence sheds light on this evolving landscape....

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Microsoft Boosts Xbox Game Pass Engagement Even as Competition Escalates
Microsoft Boosts Xbox Game Pass Engagement Even as Competition Escalates
October 26, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As more entrants crowd the gaming subscription space, Microsoft is still growing engagement with its Xbox Game Pass membership program, suggesting that when it comes...

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Only Half of Gamers Have Access to the Instant Payouts That 8 in 10 Prefer
Only Half of Gamers Have Access to the Instant Payouts That 8 in 10 Prefer
October 23, 2023  |  Money Mobility

Out on the casino floor, moves occur in real time. Chips can be turned in for cash in hand immediately after winning them, and players...

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Netflix Leverages Fan Enthusiasm to Sidestep Gaming’s Subscriber Acquisition Challenges
Netflix Leverages Fan Enthusiasm to Sidestep Gaming’s Subscriber Acquisition Challenges
October 20, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Netflix is taking advantage of its subscribers’ strong affinity for many of its films and series to create an audience for its incipient gaming business...

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Barclays Analysts See Meta as Well-Positioned for Growth in AI
Barclays Analysts See Meta as Well-Positioned for Growth in AI
October 05, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Barclays analysts reportedly believe that Meta Platforms, with its integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology into its apps, is well-positioned for growth in the AI industry. The...

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UBank and Aeropay Partner on Financial Services for Gaming Industry
UBank and Aeropay Partner on Financial Services for Gaming Industry
October 03, 2023  |  Partnerships

UBank, a Texas-based community-focused financial institution, and Aeropay, a payments technology company, have formed a strategic collaboration to provide financial services in the gaming industry. This...

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Is AI Rolling the Dice or Draining the Fun From Board Games?
Is AI Rolling the Dice or Draining the Fun From Board Games?
September 30, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

If artificial intelligence (AI) couldn’t infiltrate more than enough, it has now made its way into the games we know and love. This week, Mattel...

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Chewy Co-Founder Ryan Cohen Named CEO of GameStop
Chewy Co-Founder Ryan Cohen Named CEO of GameStop
September 28, 2023  |  Personnel

GameStop has named Chewy co-founder Ryan Cohen as its president, CEO and chairman. Cohen, who had been executive chairman at GameStop, relinquished that title when...

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