Neon raises $14M to build direct to consumer stores for games

Neon raises $14M to build direct-to-consumer stores for games

Neon has raised $14 million in funding to build its direct-to-consumer digital store platform to help make game companies more independent.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 12

Play Ventures raises $140M second fund to invest in games and consumer startups

Play Ventures, a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage gaming, has raised $140 million for its third gaming fund.

Tech - VentureBeat - 5 days ago

Trump's proposed tariffs could raise prices for consumers and slow spending

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed stiff tariffs on imported goods, which could lead to higher prices and softer spending.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Papa John’s stock falls as same-store sales hurt by still-cash-strapped consumer

Pizza chain says it’s still operating in a challenging consumer environment.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Become Big Brother With This Week's Epic Games Store Freebie

The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a price that can't be beaten. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

Rivalry Games Raise the Stakes in N.F.L. Week 11

This week could be a turning point for a few division and conference races.

Sports - The New York Times - November 16

Build A Halloween Playlist Of Thriller Games With Two Fanatical Bundles

Spooky season is hitting its conclusion, which makes this a great time to take advantage of a couple of Fanatical bundles that offer a bunch of spooky games. The Prestige Build Your Own Bundle: ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

Squido Studio raises $3M for social XR game DigiGods

Squido Studio has raised $3 million in funding to develop DigiGods, an ambitious social extended reality (XR) platform.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 7

Sony raises guidance on gaming strength, quarterly operating profit beats estimates

Sony raised sales guidance for the full year and posted operating profit that smashed analyst expectations after a strong quarter for its gaming business.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Clash of Clans creator’s Bit Odd takes eccentric approach to mobile game design, raises $18.2M

Bit Odd has, a studio in Finland led by Lasse Louhento, has raised $18.2 million (€17 million) in funding to make mobile games.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 14

South Korea starts to raise game on workplace mental health

In-house counselling is becoming more common, but the country’s high-pressure corporate culture persists

World - Financial Times - November 14

Ruckus Games raises $19M for ‘suburban invasion’ RPG shooter with disruptive multiplayer

Ruckus Games has raised $19 million in funding to disrupt the multiplayer gaming landscape with an RPG shooter.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 14

Bad-blood match demands England raise game for the Boks

The gap between England and South Africa is usually narrower than expectations, but Steve Borthwick's side must raise their game again.

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket Pushes Past 30 Million Downloads, Tops App Store Chart

Just a tad over a week since launching, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket has hit a major milestone: 30-plus million downloads. It's also the No. 1 free game on the App Store and Google Play Store ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

Lights fantastic: chasing New York’s vanishing neon dream

The signs so synonymous with the Big Apple by night are rapidly flickering out. Here’s where you can still bask in that evocative glow

World - Financial Times - November 13

In-game advertising can help build brand loyalty, says Anzu, SuperAwesome report

Gaming advertising platform Anzu and kidtech company SuperAwesome recently released a new report on which they collaborated. The report, called “Gaming the future: how to make an impact with ...

Tech - VentureBeat - October 28

Fanatical $12 Charity Bundle - Warhammer Rogue Trader, SteamWorld Build, And 13 More Games

Fanatical's latest charity bundle includes 15 games for a minimum donation of $12. Not only is this a tremendous deal, but you'll be supporting a great cause. All proceeds from the bundle go to ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 1

Big 12 review says league games were not compromised by helmet communication issues after Texas Tech inquiry

The Big 12 has told its members to send in helmet communication equipment for encryption updates

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

College football games, Week 12: Georgia as a sizable favorite over Tennessee should raise some eyebrows

The status of Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava is heavily affecting the outlook for Saturday's SEC clash

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

The Meeting That Changed the Direction of the Patriots

Drake Maye called out his teammates after a lousy practice. The response shows they’re becoming his team, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 11

The US consumer is fine (but no better)

Aggregates conceal a lot

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

I’m obsessed with whale poop: ‘It can be neon green, bright red – or even sparkle’

It may be colourful but if it gets on your clothes you have to throw them away, says biologist Dr Joe Roman, who can’t get enough of the stuff, which is vital to support ocean biodiversity. I first ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Consumer confidence surges ahead of election

American consumers are feeling more confident ahead of Election Day, but they’re still not as confident as they were before the pandemic, according to a new survey from The Conference Board, a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

2 popular breakout picks are going in opposite directions

Dan Titus debuts the Fantasy Basketball Vibe Check by taking a closer look at Cam Thomas making the leap and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

How the Paul George negotiations changed the direction of the Clippers

When Steve Ballmer bought the franchise, he said he was willing to spend whatever it takes to win.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Trump’s European allies think history is turning in their direction

Populist nationalists on both sides of the Atlantic share common ideas. But there are tensions just beneath the surface

Business - Financial Times - November 11

'You ended our son's life': Grieving parents make appeal to sextortion criminals

Murray Dowey, from Dunblane, was only 16 when he ended his life last year.

Cheryl and One Direction stars mourn Liam Payne at funeral

The band's members including Harry Styles join family and friends to remember the late star.

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election result

World - Financial Times - October 31

Carlsberg Misses Sales Expectations on Weak Consumer Backdrop

The Copenhagen-based brewer didn’t meet revenue and sales volumes expectations due to a poor performance in China and other countries, but reiterated its full-year guidance.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Consumers are anxious ahead of the election. Corporate America is feeling it

Like it or not, there’s an election on Tuesday. Voters are stressed. And to at least a small degree, so are corporations.

Business - MarketWatch - November 3

China consumer slowdown weighs on U.S. earnings again

From Apple to Starbucks, U.S. consumer brands are reporting yet another quarter of China sales declines.

Business - CNBC - November 5

The thought of a Trump presidency is eating me alive | Francine Prose

I look the way people do outside the intensive care unit, as they wait to learn whether a friend will survive. Our friend, in this case, is democracy. US election 2024 – live news updates US ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Clashes, confusion and secrecy consume the Harris campaign's finances

If Kamala Harris' campaign was known for anything, it was its blockbuster fundraising.

JD.com Profit, Revenue Rise as Consumer Sentiment Improves

The Chinese e-commerce giant reported higher profit and revenue in the third quarter despite fierce competition from Alibaba and PDD Holdings.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Consumer watchdog to oversee digital wallets, payment apps

Large companies that offer digital wallets and payment apps will now be overseen by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB finalized a rule Thursday to bring companies handling ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Consumer Sentiment Climbs as Trump Backers’ Confidence Surges

The post-election partisan flip pushed the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index to its highest level since April.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

What's in store for FA Cup's lowest-ranked teams?

Eighth tier Hednesford Town are among the non-league sides in action as BBC Sport looks at the lowest-ranked sides left in the FA Cup.

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