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Weaning mobile game players off in-app purchases with effective D2C marketing

Why web shops are the future of mobile game monetization, and how to overcome their complexity and launch successfully.

Tech - VentureBeat - 6 days ago

Aristocrat to Sell Palarium Mobile Gaming for Up to $820 Million

Aristocrat Leisure will sell its Palarium Global mobile-gaming unit to Sweden’s Modern Times Group as the Australian gaming company increasingly focuses on regulated gaming and slot machines.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

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 - 9 hours ago

Mobile gaming is expected to generate $98.7 billion in revenue globally | Xsolla

Mobile gaming is expected to generate $98.7 billion in revenue globally this year, with Asia leading the market at $65 billion.

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

Monster Hunter Outlanders is new mobile game coming from TiMi and Capcom

Monster Hunter Outlanders is a new mobile game coming from TiMi Studio Group of Tencent Games and franchise creator Capcom.

Tech - VentureBeat - Yesterday

Latino mobile home park residents denounce conditions, allege discrimination

Latino residents in Ohio and Colorado have filed lawsuits or complaints as experts warn of the risks, especially financial, of renting or buying manufactured homes in mobile parks.

SayGames plans to invest $30M in promising mobile game projects

Following the success of its previous investments, casual game publisher SayGames plans to offer a further $30 million to studios around the world. The company plans to focus its funding efforts on ...

Tech - VentureBeat - 10 hours ago

The never-ending cruise story

The story of the world cruise stranded for months in Belfast.

Positively Pernambuco – a story of hope in Brazil

A fashion photographer and a teacher shift the focus onto one of Brazil’s most marginalised communities

World - Financial Times - October 24

The story of the Nintendo Switch in 15 slides

Nintendo's executives gave a slide show that told the state of the Nintendo Switch game console.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 7

‘Everybody Has a Lava Lamp Story’

The home décor staple of the 1960s and early ’70s counterculture is making a comeback.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Phunware stock climbs 18% after mobile-advertising company touts generative AI

Shares of Phunware Inc. rose 17.6% on Wednesday after the mobile-advertising software company gave a business update and announced the development of a new generative-AI platform.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

The Mega Man X Dive Mobile And PC Game Getting An Official Complete Works Art Book

While Mega Man games might vary in gameplay quality, every entry in the series has superb art. Take Mega Man X Dive, for example, which started a smartphone game before jumping to Steam in 2023. ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

Exxon Mobil’s profit beat offsets revenue shortfall in first quarter after Pioneer Natural deal

Exxon Mobil Corp.’s third-quarter earnings on Friday showed a profit beat that offset a revenue miss, while the company boosted its quarterly dividend by 4%.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Call Of Duty Mobile Season 10 Includes New Battle Royale Map, Anniversary Events, And More

Call of Duty Mobile Season 10 begins on November 6, and the season is themed around the game's fifth anniversary. The festivities are doubled for this year's anniversary, as Call of Duty Mobile is ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

Stardew Valley Mobile Has A Secret Co-Op Mode That Can Only Be Accessed Via The Konami Code

Stardew Valley 's enormous 1.6.9 update launched on all platforms earlier this week, including console and mobile . While developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone gave players the lowdown on the ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 6

‘Equitable, Sustainable, and Accessible for All’: Why This VC Is Betting on a Smarter, More Mobile Future

Venture capitalist Raggeria Goddard is deploying capital to create smarter cities.

Business - Inc. - November 7

The inside story of why Jonas Eidevall left Arsenal

Eidevall resigned as Arsenal manager, but what led to the decision, and how does the women's team move on?

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Survivors of Oct. 7 attack tell their story in Rochester

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Son’s swimming pool death ‘a living horror story’

Christopher Rogers was 20 when he died after being found at the bottom of a pool.

Inside the story of the notorious Menendez brothers case

Lyle and Erik Menendez were sentenced to life in prison for killing their parents. Now, more than three decades later, they are hoping new evidence could reopen the case.

Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Could Barely Believe My Eyes’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23

Venice without the crowds: the inside story by Tracy Chevalier

The bestselling novelist reveals her secret tips to enjoy Venice as you always hoped you could. We’ve all heard about how overcrowded Venice is, with the local government introducing a visitor ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Never-ending story: rare flower gatherers of Diamantina

Gatherers of a rare Brazilian flower find their way of life – and incomes – are under threat. Ana Caroline de Lima , recipient of the Joan Wakelin Bursary , explains why. In the heart of Minas ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Abortion-rights groups outspend opponents by more than 6 to 1 in ballot measure campaigns

The groups promoting abortion-rights amendments on the ballots in nine states have outraised their opponents by more than 6 to 1 and are spending far more on ads

Health - ABC News - October 31

Sen. Maggie Hassan shares her miscarriage story

Reproductive rights are a major factor in the 2024 presidential election for many voters. Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire joins CBS News to discuss her decision to open up about ...

Will gender be the defining story of the 2024 US election?

Plus, preparing for market volatility and a final snapshot of the polls

World - Financial Times - November 5

Barry Keoghan: My background is not a pity story

The Saltburn star wants his foster-care childhood to inspire children with a similar upbringing.

BBC reporters on story of the night in swing states

In the critical seven battlegrounds, voters are feeling buoyant - or downcast.

Watch: How election night unfolded

Catch up on the key moments from election night.

Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You

Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Abortion-rights groups see mixed success in races for state Supreme Court seats

An expensive campaign by abortion-rights advocates for state Supreme Court seats has yielded mixed results

Health - ABC News - 3 days ago

Tetris Forever is the real story of Tetris - and it’s fascinating

An interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse goes deep on the 40-year history of Tetris. Believe me when I say: I truly thought I knew the story of Tetris. The puzzle game’s journey from behind ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Their Pissarro Is Staying in Germany, but Their Story Is Getting Out

A woman whose family had to sell a painting in the Holocaust and a museum have struck a deal. The museum will keep the work but will help to publish a book telling the family’s story.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Tiny Love Stories: ‘Our Unspoken Sibling Sign’