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rockpapershotgun.com - Edwin Evans-Thirlwell - The games industry will never 'get back to normal', lament Tony Hawk devs Iron Galaxy, as they make another round of layoffs
The games industry will never 'get back to normal', lament Tony Hawk devs Iron Galaxy, as they make another round of layoffs
Rock Paper Shotgun

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 developers Iron Galaxy are laying off an unknown number of people, as they struggle to 'adapt to the climate' of a videogames industry that is refusing to 'get back to normal'. This follows a round of 66 job losses at…

nytimes.com - Adam Crafton - Philadelphia to offer fans free transport when leaving World Cup games
Philadelphia to offer fans free transport when leaving World Cup games
The New York Times

The Philadelphia host committee for this summer's World Cup has secured an agreement for fans to receive free travel when leaving Lincoln Financial Field via the city's transit system. That system, SEPTA, last week revealed that it would be keeping…

nytimes.com - Michael Russo - Brock Faber's imprint on Wild's Game 1 rout: From forced rest to playoff force
Brock Faber's imprint on Wild's Game 1 rout: From forced rest to playoff force
The New York Times

DALLAS — One of the biggest advantages the Minnesota Wild had on Saturday against the Dallas Stars was rest. The Wild strategically sat almost every one of their top players for the last two games of the regular season. The Stars did not…

nytimes.com - Matt Gelb - Phillies' frustration mounts after hellish homestand, worst 21-game start since 2000
Phillies' frustration mounts after hellish homestand, worst 21-game start since 2000
The New York Times

PHILADELPHIA — Four days ago, Bryson Stott decided it was time. He talked to his wife, Dru, about the decision. Since 2020, Stott had used Tai Verdes' “AOK” as his walk-up song. Its carefree chorus became an anthem for the good…

nytimes.com - Josh Yohe - Penguins' Big 3 can't let Flyers get under their skin again in Game 2
Penguins' Big 3 can't let Flyers get under their skin again in Game 2
The New York Times

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Fourteen years ago this month, the Penguins had just been eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs by the Philadelphia Flyers in one of the most violent, outrageous series in NHL history. While the Penguins…

gamesindustry.biz - Sophie McEvoy - GamesIndustry.biz to host The Games Investment Panel at MCM Comic Con's Indie Game Summit
GamesIndustry.biz to host The Games Investment Panel at MCM Comic Con's Indie Game Summit
GamesIndustry.biz

GamesIndustry.biz will host The Games Investment Panel at Game Republic's Indie Games Summit during MCM London Comic Con next month. Our editorial director Jon Hicks will moderate the panel on Friday, May 22. Panelists include Nick Button-Brown…

bbc.co.uk - BBC Sport - Crystal Palace vs West Ham predictions: Chris Sutton on Premier League game
Crystal Palace vs West Ham predictions: Chris Sutton on Premier League game
BBC

This is a big game for West Ham and, by the time they play it, they will know how all of their relegation rivals got on over the weekend. As well as being important, this is a tough game for the Hammers too. Crystal Palace left it very late to beat…

japantimes.co.jp - World Rugby chief says game has to keep growing as sport eyes U.S. market
World Rugby chief says game has to keep growing as sport eyes U.S. market
The Japan Times

World Rugby chair Brett Robinson said that the sport 'can't sit still' if it wants to grow, including conquering the 'challenge' that is the United States with the 2031 World Cup. Rugby union's place in global sports' pecking order has come into…

nytimes.com - Hunter Patterson - Cade Cunningham did all he could in Game 1. The Pistons need others to step up
Cade Cunningham did all he could in Game 1. The Pistons need others to step up
The New York Times

DETROIT — Cade Cunningham sat at the postgame podium Sunday with a sense of serenity that didn't match the Detroit Pistons' outcome. The Orlando Magic had beaten the Pistons 112-101, a wire-to-wire Game 1 win that extended Detroit's…

nytimes.com - Data Skrive - How to watch Hawks vs. Knicks: First Round Game 2 TV channel and streaming options for April 20
How to watch Hawks vs. Knicks: First Round Game 2 TV channel and streaming options for April 20
The New York Times

The New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks square off in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Knicks are up 1-0 in the series. Venue: Madison Square Garden Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: NBC/Peacock Streaming (out-of-market viewers): NBA League…

scmp.com - Morning Studio editors - Lingxi Games' Three Kingdoms Tactics hits target with global audience
Lingxi Games' Three Kingdoms Tactics hits target with global audience
South China Morning Post

Globally, the segment's market size reached US$15 billion last year and is projected to grow at a 12 per cent compound annual growth rate through 2033 – fuelled partly by the rising popularity of mobile gaming, increasingly competitive…

nytimes.com - Data Skrive - How to watch Raptors vs. Cavaliers: First Round Game 2 TV channel and streaming options for April 20
How to watch Raptors vs. Cavaliers: First Round Game 2 TV channel and streaming options for April 20
The New York Times

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors square off in Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Cavaliers are up 1-0 in the series. Venue: Rocket Arena Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: Peacock, NBC Sports Streaming (out-of-market viewers):…

nytimes.com - Data Skrive - How to watch Raptors vs. Cavaliers: First Round Game 2 TV channel and streaming options for April 20
How to watch Raptors vs. Cavaliers: First Round Game 2 TV channel and streaming options for April 20
The New York Times

The NBA Playoffs will see the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors face off in the opening round, with Game 2 up next. The Cavaliers are on top 1-0 in the series. Venue: Rocket Arena Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: Peacock, NBC Sports Streaming…

searchengineland.com - Amy Hebdon - Is Google Ads Asset Studio a game changer? Not so fast
Is Google Ads Asset Studio a game changer? Not so fast
Search Engine Land

If you know anything about Google Ads Asset Studio, you've heard the hype: “Google just killed every excuse for not running video ads.” “Total game changer! You don't need a production budget anymore.” “Upload a…

mirror.co.uk - Joshua Boyles - Xbox players will soon be able to claim free games using this simple method
Xbox players will soon be able to claim free games using this simple method
The Mirror

Windows users might be familiar with Microsoft Reward points, which can be earned by completing daily tasks during your every day activities on the desktop. Well, that system is coming to Xbox, and it will mean gamers are able to pick up games for…

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