Gaming

Discord Grows a Central Hub of Social Gaming and Community Engagement
Discord Grows a Central Hub of Social Gaming and Community Engagement
November 20, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Initially designed to fill a need for multiplayer gamers to interact, the communications platform Discord has grown into a vital hub for gamers, developers and...

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DraftKings Eyes Expansion Into New Markets
DraftKings Eyes Expansion Into New Markets
November 08, 2024  |  Earnings

Customer acquisition and its associated costs remain a double-edged sword for officials at DraftKings, according to co-founder and CEO Jason Robins. Third-quarter results released Thursday...

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Roblox: Engaging Bigger Kids With Better Content Drives More Payments
Roblox: Engaging Bigger Kids With Better Content Drives More Payments
October 31, 2024  |  Earnings

Youth-focused video game and metaverse company Roblox is experience a growth spurt. Users over the age of 13 are now a majority of the company’s...

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Aethir Launches $100 Million AI Fund as Sony Seeks AI Game Patent
Aethir Launches $100 Million AI Fund as Sony Seeks AI Game Patent
October 15, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is opening up fresh possibilities across the gaming and sports betting sectors. Recent developments showcase this trend, with Aethir launching a $100...

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Aeropay and Worldpay Team to Streamline Gaming Payments
Aeropay and Worldpay Team to Streamline Gaming Payments
October 09, 2024  |  Partnerships

Aeropay and Worldpay have launched a gaming payments partnership focused on both players and operators. The collaboration allows for the integration of Aeropay’s account-to-account (A2A)...

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Gaming Firms Use AI Development Tools as Nintendo Bucks the Trend
Gaming Firms Use AI Development Tools as Nintendo Bucks the Trend
October 01, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The gaming industry is rapidly embracing artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools, with companies like Gaxos.ai, PlayStation and Series Entertainment leading the charge. Meanwhile, Nintendo stands apart,...

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Microsoft’s Omnipresence Catches Eye of German Antitrust Watchdog
Microsoft’s Omnipresence Catches Eye of German Antitrust Watchdog
September 30, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

Microsoft’s size and scope has gotten the attention of Germany’s antitrust regulator. The Federal Cartel Office announced Monday (Sept. 30) that it was placing the...

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Brazilian Banks: Consumer Spending Cuts Could Be Due to Rise in Online Sports Betting
Brazilian Banks: Consumer Spending Cuts Could Be Due to Rise in Online Sports Betting
September 20, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Online sports betting reportedly may be contributing to consumer spending growing slower than expected in Brazil. Some banks and think tanks are making that connection...

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AI in Gaming: Kinetix Launches Fund for User Content as Cloud Deal is Inked
AI in Gaming: Kinetix Launches Fund for User Content as Cloud Deal is Inked
September 17, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

From boosting cloud gaming performance to enabling player-created content and lifelike characters, artificial intelligence (AI) opens up fresh possibilities for developers and gamers alike. AI...

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