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gamesindustry.biz - Alex Forbes-Calvin - 'This is not a sustainable business model' - Why Google Cloud's Jack Buser thinks AI can save the games industry
'This is not a sustainable business model' - Why Google Cloud's Jack Buser thinks AI can save the games industry
GamesIndustry.biz

The economics of the games industry haven't made sense for some time now. That's not necessarily new information; people have been discussing this for almost a decade, but it's becoming increasingly common to see this coming not from social media…

bbc.co.uk - Laura Cress - Peter Molyneux on his final game Masters of Albion and a changing industry
Peter Molyneux on his final game Masters of Albion and a changing industry
BBC

Laura Cress Technology reporter Peter Molyneux OBE is reflecting upon the future of the UK games industry in his office - and how he could soon be leaving it. The 66-year-old, who over the years has helped create iconic series such as Fable, Black…

bbc.co.uk - Laura Cress - Peter Molyneux on his final game Masters of Albion and a changing industry
Peter Molyneux on his final game Masters of Albion and a changing industry
BBC

Peter Molyneux OBE is reflecting upon the future of the UK games industry in his office - and how he could soon be leaving it. The 66-year-old, who over the years has helped create iconic series such as Fable, Black & White and Theme Park, tells me…

theguardian.com - Keza MacDonald - New Call of Duty games will no longer be part of Xbox's Game Pass
New Call of Duty games will no longer be part of Xbox's Game Pass
The Guardian

Microsoft's gaming subscription service Xbox Game Pass will be coming down in price from today, but future Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on the service at launch. Other games from Microsoft-owned studios will still be playable on…

nytimes.com - Arpon Basu - Lightning vs. Canadiens Game 2: Takeaways as Tampa Bay rallies for overtime win
Lightning vs. Canadiens Game 2: Takeaways as Tampa Bay rallies for overtime win
The New York Times

TAMPA — Two games, two overtimes. Montreal-Tampa Bay is a banger of a series. J.J. Moser scored 12:47 into overtime to help the Lightning rally back for a crucial, perhaps season-saving 3-2 win to tie the series 1-1 in what was an absolutely…

theguardian.com - Zoe Hitch - Mandelson vetting row: Starmer v Robbins blame game deepens - The Latest
Mandelson vetting row: Starmer v Robbins blame game deepens - The Latest
The Guardian

The Foreign Office chief sacked over the Peter Mandelson security vetting scandal has finally given his side of the story in an explosive appearance before MPs. Olly Robbins told the foreign affairs select committee that he faced ‘constant…

gamesindustry.biz - Sophie McEvoy - Sanrio establishes in-house gaming brand Sanrio Games
Sanrio establishes in-house gaming brand Sanrio Games
GamesIndustry.biz

Hello Kitty creator Sanrio has launched its self-published game brand, Sanrio Games. Sanrio Games plans to release ten games over the next three years. Bloomberg reports several are already in development or pre-production. The first game, Sanrio…

theverge.com - Tom Warren - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets a price cut but loses new Call of Duty games
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets a price cut but loses new Call of Duty games
The Verge

Microsoft realizes selling Call of Duty games is a good business Microsoft realizes selling Call of Duty games is a good business Tom Warren is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech…

forbes.com - Paul Tassi - Xbox Knocks Down Game Pass Price At The Cost Of 'Call Of Duty'
Xbox Knocks Down Game Pass Price At The Cost Of 'Call Of Duty'
Forbes

New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has rolled out her first major decision, one of many likely to reverse some of Xbox's major changes and pursuits over the past few years. That would be undoing the enormous, ridiculous 50% price increase to Xbox Game Pass…

nytimes.com - Jon Krawczynski - Wolves' Rudy Gobert stands taller than ever in Game 2 showdown with Nikola Jokić
Wolves' Rudy Gobert stands taller than ever in Game 2 showdown with Nikola Jokić
The New York Times

DENVER — Rudy Gobert knows you don't believe in him. He knows that nothing delights you more than opening your phone to see video of that one time a guard caught him in an ISO and hit a step-back 3 over him. He knows you chortle so loudly…

gizmodo.com - Kyle Barr - Xbox Game Pass Now Costs Less, but That Doesn't Mean It's a Good Deal
Xbox Game Pass Now Costs Less, but That Doesn't Mean It's a Good Deal
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

Good news, everyone! Xbox Game Pass is now cheaper. The Ultimate subscription, which Xbox hiked to $30 last October, is dropping down to $23 a month. It's still 35% more expensive than the subscription was two years ago, and Microsoft will need to…

nytimes.com - Data Skrive - How to watch Rockets vs. Lakers: First Round Game 2 TV channel and streaming options for April 21
How to watch Rockets vs. Lakers: First Round Game 2 TV channel and streaming options for April 21
The New York Times

The NBA Playoffs will see the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers face off in the opening round, with Game 2 next to come. The Lakers have a 1-0 series lead. Venue: Crypto.com Arena Time: 10:30 p.m. ET TV: NBC/Peacock Streaming…

nytimes.com - Data Skrive - How to watch Rockets vs. Lakers: First Round Game 2 TV channel and streaming options for April 21
How to watch Rockets vs. Lakers: First Round Game 2 TV channel and streaming options for April 21
The New York Times

In Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Houston Rockets will meet the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers hold a 1-0 lead in the series. Venue: Crypto.com Arena Time: 10:30 p.m. ET TV: NBC/Peacock Streaming (out-of-market viewers): NBA…

theguardian.com - Catie McLeod - Woolworths' 'Prices Dropped' rules intended to prevent 'gaming' the promotional system, executive tells court
Woolworths' 'Prices Dropped' rules intended to prevent 'gaming' the promotional system, executive tells court
The Guardian

A senior Woolworths executive has defended relaxing rules designed to protect shoppers from misleading discounts by preventing the supermarket or suppliers from “gaming” the “Prices Dropped” promotional program.

seekingalpha.com - Rowan Street Capital - Meta Platforms: The Long Game (META)
Meta Platforms: The Long Game (META)
Seeking Alpha

Meta has delivered a cumulative return of approximately 1,300% since its IPO, or about 21% annually. In late January, the company reported revenues of $59.9 billion, growing 24% year over year, with earnings well ahead of expectations. The AI…

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