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Sony raises full-year forecasts after solid PlayStation 5 sales in the holidays
The December quarter is a key period for Sony, covering the holiday shopping season which is often a lucrative time for consumer electronics firms.CNBC - Feb. 13 -
Dead Astronauts raises over $4M in seed round to develop its first game
Dead Astronauts held an oversubscribed seed round to expand its nascent team and work on its first game inspired by the Nordic wilderness.VentureBeat - Feb. 10 -
Sony Sees Big Boost from Gaming, Music
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As part of Sony's State of Play event, the company made a series of announcements about games coming to PlayStation Plus this month and beyond.. To begin with, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Top Spin ...GameSpot - Feb. 12 -
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Sony’s PlayStation business pulls further ahead with 16% revenue growth in holiday quarter
Sony reported a significant increase in PlayStation business sales of 1,682.3 billion yen in the holiday quarter, up 237.9 billion yen, or 16%.VentureBeat - Feb. 13 -
Hydratac raises $3M for ‘extremely realistic’ shooter game
Hydratac, with just seven people working on a next-generation "extremely realistic" shooter game, has raised $3 million.VentureBeat - Feb. 11 -
The Metal Gear Solid Delta Digital Deluxe Edition Includes 48-Hour Early Access To The Full Game
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Day-One Tactical Edition $70 | Releases August ...GameSpot - Feb. 12 -
KPMG’s US business removes diversity reports from its website
Big Four firm becomes latest government contractor to ditch DEI targetsFinancial Times - 1d -
Microsoft Has More Games Slated For PS5 This Year Than Sony (So Far)
Microsoft's cross-platform release strategy puts the company in a unique position this year--as it currently stands, there are more Xbox first-party games than Sony titles confirmed for a ...GameSpot - Feb. 13 -
Fairgame$ Release Window, Story, Trailer, And Everything We Know About Sony's New Live-Service Game
Sony's big push into the live-service market has been hit and miss, and the company is continuing to invest in the space with the next game from former Assassin's Creed boss Jade Raymond. Her team ...GameSpot - 2d -
A far-right party is heading for its strongest result yet in Germany's election. Here's what to know
Alternative for Germany appears to be heading for its strongest national election result yet this month and is fielding its first candidate to lead the countryABC News - Feb. 13 -
Phynd raises $10M for subscription-free smart TV cloud gaming platform
Phynd raised $10 million for its subscription-free smart TV cloud gaming platform. It comes from a man with an interesting pedigree.VentureBeat - Feb. 11 -
Will Travis Kelce retire after Super Bowl 2025? Chiefs star's decision could hinge on game result, per report
Kelce is reportedly not a complete lock to suit up again for Kansas City in 2025CBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
Television Academy to raise AI with lawmakers: 'We want to focus on its ethical use'
Television Academy Chairman Cris Abrego and President Maury McIntyre hope to increase the organization's role advocating for its nearly 30,000 member during a trip to Washington.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 10 -
CVS shares are up 45% this year — here's why it may be starting to turn its business around
Some analysts are more optimistic about CVS' ability to navigate higher-than-expected medical costs in its insurance unit moving forward.CNBC - 6d -
Obsidian Entertainment Plans To Outlive Us All With Its Refreshingly Simple Business Strategy
Avowed developer Obsidian Entertainment has a goal to be around for at least 100 years--it's already a 22-year-old institution--and its current leadership team believes it can meet this ambitious ...GameSpot - 6d -
Activist Elliott has unfinished business at Phillips 66. How its plan to build value may unfold
Elliott engaged Phillips 66 in November 2023, calling for a series of improvements. The activist has since grown its position and stepped up its efforts.CNBC - 5d -
Ronin moves its gaming blockchain to a permissionless open ecosystem for devs
Ronin, the gaming blockchain, is now permissionless, opening its ecosystem to all developers, said Ronin creator Sky Mavis.VentureBeat - Feb. 12 -
Unrivaled’s Game-Changing Bet: How These WNBA Stars Are Reimagining the Business of Women’s Sports
Co-founders Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart raised $34 million to redefine women’s basketball and created the most equitable league in pro sports.Inc. - 2d -
39-year-old's Paris-based company lost more than a third of its revenue in 2024: The Olympics 'were not good for business'
Though the world tuned in and thousands of tourists descended on Paris for the Olympics, many local businesses struggled.CNBC - 3d -
India’s 88 Games announces its debut title Kapih based on Indian folklore
India's 88 Games, the game development arm of 88 Pictures, announced its debut title Kapih, which is based on Indian folklore.VentureBeat - 3d -
Sony Didn't Pass On Dark Souls--From Software Just Passed On Sony
Choices have consequences. Unfortunately for Sony, one particular decision has led the company to missing out on a couple of the biggest franchises in gaming. The PlayStation team decided not to ...GameSpot - 1d -
A First-Timer’s Guide to Skiing in Japan
Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to go, stay and eat.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Tariffs on Japan would be a costly mistake
Japan has become America’s most crucial Asian ally against Beijing; Washington creating further headache for the Ishiba administration could cost the U.S. much more than what reducing the trade ...The Hill - 3d -
Scientists Detect Shape-Shifting Along Earth’s Solid Inner Core
The new research adds to the mysteries of the planet’s deepest interior region.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Sony PlayStation Network infuriates gamers worldwide
Reports of connectivity issues spread quickly across social media, with Sony PlayStation users reporting issues late Friday.CBS News - Feb. 8 -
Sony Passed On The Order: 1886 Sequel, Dev Claims
The Order: 1886 developer Ready at Dawn pitched a sequel to Sony but was ultimately rejected. While the reason was unclear, the developer thought that had the game's critical reception been higher, ...GameSpot - Feb. 10 -
Winter storm forecasted to bring more snow to Northeast
The Northeast is digging out from an overnight storm that dropped up to six inches of snow in some areas and now another storm is expected in just a matter of days. NBC’s Maya Eaglin reports for ...NBC News - Feb. 9 -
DoorDash’s stock rallies as demand forecast tops expectations
Food-delivery app DoorDash Inc. on Tuesday forecast a key demand metric to come in above Wall Street’s expectations for the first quarter, as it adds more grocery stores to its platform to ...MarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
Latest weather forecast as winter storm slams the East
A winter storm is slamming parts of Virginia and reaching parts of New Jersey and the Northeast. Some roads are covered in snow and several weather-related traffic accidents have been reported. ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Cisco pops on increased full-year revenue forecast
Cisco topped analysts' estimates and lifted its full-year guidance due in part to orders for artificial intelligence infrastructure.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
Why UBS and Goldman Sachs are boosting their gold forecasts
There’s plenty of room for gold to rise, a UBS strategist says.MarketWatch - 2d -
Energy bills forecast to rise by £85 a year
Cornwall Insight predicts that the energy regulator will hike gas and electricity prices by 5%.BBC News - 2d -
What's the mortgage rate forecast for March 2025?
With the spring homebuying season quickly approaching, buyers should know the mortgage rate forecast for March.CBS News - 2d
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Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest-priced iPhone
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