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#roblox
Video games
fromThe Verge
8 hours ago

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.
Privacy technologies
fromScary Mommy
3 hours ago

Roblox Launches New Age-Based Accounts & Expanded Parental Controls

Roblox is implementing age-based accounts and enhanced parental controls to protect children from explicit content and potential predators.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Roblox Is at Its Cheapest Valuation Since 2021. BTIG Makes the Case for Staying Long

BTIG maintains a Buy rating on Roblox Corp. despite lowering its price target, viewing the current valuation as a potential entry point for investors.
Marketing tech
fromGamesBeat
3 weeks ago

Roblox moves to take a cut of all brand integrations on its platform | exclusive

Roblox will charge creators fees for brand integrations based on user traffic and engagement starting next year.
Video games
fromThe Verge
8 hours ago

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.
Privacy technologies
fromScary Mommy
3 hours ago

Roblox Launches New Age-Based Accounts & Expanded Parental Controls

Roblox is implementing age-based accounts and enhanced parental controls to protect children from explicit content and potential predators.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Roblox Is at Its Cheapest Valuation Since 2021. BTIG Makes the Case for Staying Long

BTIG maintains a Buy rating on Roblox Corp. despite lowering its price target, viewing the current valuation as a potential entry point for investors.
Marketing tech
fromGamesBeat
3 weeks ago

Roblox moves to take a cut of all brand integrations on its platform | exclusive

Roblox will charge creators fees for brand integrations based on user traffic and engagement starting next year.
#youtube
fromDigiday
5 days ago
Media industry

Future of TV Briefing: A TV advertising staple is missing from YouTube show sponsorships

Online marketing
fromAndroid Authority
4 hours ago

Survey says paying for YouTube isn't worth it, even before incoming price hike

YouTube Premium offers benefits, but many users refuse to pay due to ad overload and dissatisfaction with content quality.
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: A TV advertising staple is missing from YouTube show sponsorships

YouTube channels are beginning to offer TV-style make-goods and viewership guarantees to sponsors as episodic series gain popularity.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 hours ago

Creator Marketing's $500 Billion Blind Spot In Video Advertising

Brands treat creator marketing as sponsorships rather than media investments, limiting its growth potential despite significant market opportunities.
#elon-musk
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
7 hours ago

Why marketing is now the operating system for growth

Artificial intelligence is transforming marketing into a central growth engine, influencing brand perception for both humans and automated systems.
from24/7 Wall St.
6 hours ago

Peloton Can't Ever Recover

Peloton's stock traded at a magical $125 in mid-2021, when people were trapped in their homes and wanted the exercise experience they had in the gym. By October 2022, the stock dropped to $7. It was down to $4 shortly after that, and has not improved by much more than a dime.
Business
Media industry
fromDigiday
16 hours ago

In Graphic Detail: New data shows publishers face growing AI bot, third-party scraper activity

A third-party scraper economy is emerging, complicating content protection for publishers as multiple vendors harvest and resell their data.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Commercialization Isn't the Same as Sales Growth - Here's How

Sales are a function, while commercialization is a system of decisions that defines sustainable business growth.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Rockstar Games says hack will have 'no impact'

Rockstar confirmed a data breach involving a third-party provider, with ShinyHunters demanding ransom for stolen corporate data.
#amazon-luna
Games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Amazon Luna axes third-party game purchases

Amazon Luna will restrict access to only its subscription games, removing third-party purchases and subscriptions by June 2026.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Amazon Luna ends support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases

Amazon is discontinuing third-party integrations on Luna, affecting subscriptions and game access.
Games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Amazon Luna axes third-party game purchases

Amazon Luna will restrict access to only its subscription games, removing third-party purchases and subscriptions by June 2026.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Amazon Luna ends support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases

Amazon is discontinuing third-party integrations on Luna, affecting subscriptions and game access.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Cantor Initiates Skillz With Overweight: Can the Mobile Gaming Platform Finally Stage a Comeback?

Skillz shows signs of stabilization with Q4 2025 revenue growth, despite a challenging year for investors.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
4 days ago

RAIN Notes: April 9

Podcast campaigns often hit scale ceilings due to targeting and brand safety filters, not audience size.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
3 days ago

Bloomberg: Doubts arise regarding NBA Europe revenues - the concerning figures

NBA Europe proposal may affect AC Milan's financial decisions regarding league participation.
Exercise
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Whoops, We Dyed Influencers Blue! But Now Our Business Is Bringing In $42 Million in Revenue

Clarke and Spalter built FORM, a lifestyle platform and activewear brand, achieving over 60,000 subscribers and $42 million in revenue since its 2020 launch.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Why missing Champions League can boost Premier League teams: What data shows

Finishing in the top four is crucial for Arsenal's financial future and competitive viability, despite lacking immediate silverware.
LA Clippers
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

PrizePicks NBA partnership boosts fantasy sports growth

PrizePicks has secured a multi-year partnership with the NBA, enhancing its branding and marketing capabilities in daily fantasy sports.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 hours ago

Even Xbox's New Boss Thinks Game Pass Is Too Expensive

Game Pass prices have doubled, prompting a need for a more flexible and valuable subscription model according to Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma.
Online marketing
fromAdExchanger
5 hours ago

On3 Tries AI Recommendations To Keep Engagement In Its Home Court

Publishers are focusing on maximizing revenue per session to counteract declines in traffic from search and social media.
Marketing
fromModern Retail
16 hours ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Information security
fromwww.bbc.com
10 hours ago

GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact

Rockstar Games experienced a data breach by hackers demanding ransom, but the company claims it has no impact on its operations or players.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

LoopMe Launches Chartboost Direct, Bringing Brands into Mobile Apps to Drive Publisher Growth

LoopMe launches Chartboost Direct to connect mobile app publishers with brand demand, enhancing growth and revenue opportunities.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

'I Live to Work': MrBeast Admits His Work-Life Balance Isn't 'Healthy' - Here's How He Built YouTube's Biggest Audience

MrBeast, with 476 million subscribers, admits to an unhealthy work-life balance while striving to make Beast Industries a major entertainment company.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

What leaked "SteamGPT" files could mean for the PC gaming platform's use of AI

Valve is integrating AI tools, named SteamGPT, to enhance internal evaluations of in-game incidents and analyze suspicious accounts.
#netflix
Board games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.
Games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Netflix adds three Jackbox games to its TV app

Netflix adds Jackbox Party Essentials to its gaming lineup, offering three popular games for free to subscribers.
Board games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.
Games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Netflix adds three Jackbox games to its TV app

Netflix adds Jackbox Party Essentials to its gaming lineup, offering three popular games for free to subscribers.
#xbox
Video games
fromEngadget
1 hour ago

Xbox CEO called Game Pass 'too expensive for players' in a leaked memo

Asha Sharma acknowledges Game Pass pricing issues and plans to evolve it for better value and flexibility.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 hours ago

Xbox Game Pass 'has become too expensive,' says Microsoft's new gaming chief in leaked memo

Xbox Game Pass pricing is set to change as it has become too expensive for players, according to Asha Sharma.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Project Helix Swag Has Already Begun Circulating With Influencers

Xbox is struggling with sales and leadership changes, launching Project Helix merchandise despite the console's release being years away.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 hour ago

Xbox CEO called Game Pass 'too expensive for players' in a leaked memo

Asha Sharma acknowledges Game Pass pricing issues and plans to evolve it for better value and flexibility.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 hours ago

Xbox Game Pass 'has become too expensive,' says Microsoft's new gaming chief in leaked memo

Xbox Game Pass pricing is set to change as it has become too expensive for players, according to Asha Sharma.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Project Helix Swag Has Already Begun Circulating With Influencers

Xbox is struggling with sales and leadership changes, launching Project Helix merchandise despite the console's release being years away.
#disney
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic aims to create an entertainment universe, with a Disney-themed extraction shooter set for release in November.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic aims to create an entertainment universe, with a Disney-themed extraction shooter set for release in November.
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Tubi is pioneering a ChatGPT-native app launch, showcasing the integration of AI technology into streaming services and enhancing user engagement through innovative features.
Media industry
Games
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Valve Reportedly Working on SteamGPT Tool for Steam Support, CS2 Anti-Cheat

Valve is developing an AI tool called SteamGPT for Steam to assist with support and anti-cheat measures for Counter-Strike 2.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Scaling Success: How AI is Reshaping Publisher Deals

AI is transforming publisher deals by enabling advertisers to find new audiences at scale while maintaining relevance and performance.
Artificial intelligence
fromTearsheet
4 days ago

For U.S. Bank, embedded finance was step one. The self-reinforcing model is step two. - Tearsheet

U.S. Bank is enhancing partner API integrations with a generative AI assistant to streamline processes and expand its market reach.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

The Price And Promo Paradox; YouTube's Interactive TV Push | AdExchanger

Online advertisers must balance product pricing and ad spending to maintain market presence and customer engagement.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

X says it's reducing payments to clickbait accounts | TechCrunch

Bier stated, 'It became abundantly clear: flooding the timeline with 100 stolen reposts and clickbait everyday crowded-out real creators and hurt new author growth.' He emphasized that X will not compensate for manipulation of the program or its users.
Social media marketing
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Hardcore Survival Sim With Deadly Twist Is A Smash Hit On Steam

Road to Vostok is a post-apocalyptic single-player survival game that has secured the entire production budget for years to come within just 24 hours of its launch.
Games
Marketing tech
fromThe Globe and Mail
4 days ago

OpenAI reportedly projecting $2.5-billion in ad revenue this year

OpenAI anticipates $2.5 billion in ad revenue for 2023, aiming for $100 billion by 2030, driven by user growth and ad integration.
Video games
fromWGB
2 days ago

Microsoft Might Be Considering Removing Call Of Duty From Game Pass

Microsoft may remove Call of Duty from Game Pass due to its impact on revenue and traditional sales.
#fortnite
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Fortnite's New Peak Skin Costs Twice As Much As The Indie Game

Fortnite's new Peak-themed skin costs over twice the price of the actual game on Steam.
Games
fromGadgets 360
3 weeks ago

Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store for Android Users Worldwide

Fortnite returns to Google Play Store worldwide after years of absence, ending the need for sideloading on Android devices following Epic Games' legal settlement with Google.
Games
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Fortnite-maker raising in-game currency prices 'to help pay the bills'

Epic Games is increasing V-Bucks prices starting March 19 to cover rising operational costs, while reducing battle pass prices and removing bonus currency rewards.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Fortnite Removing Less Popular Modes Like Rocket Racing

Fortnite's declining popularity leads to layoffs and the removal of three game modes by Epic Games.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Fortnite's New Peak Skin Costs Twice As Much As The Indie Game

Fortnite's new Peak-themed skin costs over twice the price of the actual game on Steam.
Games
fromGadgets 360
3 weeks ago

Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store for Android Users Worldwide

Fortnite returns to Google Play Store worldwide after years of absence, ending the need for sideloading on Android devices following Epic Games' legal settlement with Google.
Games
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Fortnite-maker raising in-game currency prices 'to help pay the bills'

Epic Games is increasing V-Bucks prices starting March 19 to cover rising operational costs, while reducing battle pass prices and removing bonus currency rewards.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Fortnite Removing Less Popular Modes Like Rocket Racing

Fortnite's declining popularity leads to layoffs and the removal of three game modes by Epic Games.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

The Washington Post's Arc XP adds TollBit to help publishers make money from AI bot traffic

Arc XP integrates with TollBit to help publishers monetize AI bot traffic and manage scraping effectively.
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

How Crash-Style Gaming Platforms Are Driving Digital Revenue

Crash-style games generate substantial revenue through rapid game cycles, minimal operating costs, and high player engagement driven by simple mechanics and fast-paced gameplay.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI

PlayStation 5 prices have risen significantly due to increased demand for computing power driven by AI, alongside global economic disruptions.
#gaming-industry
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

How the Gaming Market Continues to Expand

The gaming market is evolving into a mainstream, influential entertainment industry, driven by mobile gaming and diverse player demographics.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

How the Gaming Market Continues to Expand

The gaming market is evolving into a mainstream, influential entertainment industry, driven by mobile gaming and diverse player demographics.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game space features new releases and upcoming titles, including updates on various games and showcases.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Heated Arc Raiders Debate Between PvE And PvP Players Goes Viral

A PvE player confronted a PvP player in Arc Raiders, raising questions about player expectations in PvP-enabled games.
#live-service-games
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Sci-Fi Extraction Shooter Lasted Three Weeks Before Announcing Shutdown

Live-service games often fail, leading to financial losses and shutdowns shortly after launch, as seen with The Cube, Save Us.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

PUBG: Blindspot Is Shutting Down After Only Two Months

Concord's failure sets a benchmark for live-service game failures, overshadowing the brief existence of PUBG: Blindspot.
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Live-service games are a mess

Live-service games represent a new entertainment model focused on continuous content delivery, with Fortnite as the dominant success story, while most competitors have failed despite industry-wide pursuit of similar profitability.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Sci-Fi Extraction Shooter Lasted Three Weeks Before Announcing Shutdown

Live-service games often fail, leading to financial losses and shutdowns shortly after launch, as seen with The Cube, Save Us.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

PUBG: Blindspot Is Shutting Down After Only Two Months

Concord's failure sets a benchmark for live-service game failures, overshadowing the brief existence of PUBG: Blindspot.
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Live-service games are a mess

Live-service games represent a new entertainment model focused on continuous content delivery, with Fortnite as the dominant success story, while most competitors have failed despite industry-wide pursuit of similar profitability.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

15 Big Indie Games You Should Be Paying Attention To Right Now

The Triple-i Initiative showcase revealed new games, updates, and demos, highlighting indie titles like Belmont's Curse and others from various developers.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
Video games
fromGamesBeat
1 week ago

Inside Clix Gaming's creator-powered business strategy

Cody 'Clix' Conrod is launching Clix Gaming, a brand and business centered on his success as a top Fortnite player.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
1 month ago

X is reinventing its Creator Subscriptions. Here's what to know.

X launches Creator Subscriptions 2.0 with exclusive threaded content, subscriber-only feed posts, and enhanced creator tools to monetize audiences directly on the platform.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Epic is increasing the price of Fortnite's V-Bucks currency

The real world price of impulse-buying Fortnite skins is going up, Epic has announced. Not because skins themselves are getting more expensive on paper, but because V-Bucks, Fortnite's digital currency, is. The same prices you paid for bundles of V-Bucks in February will now effectively earn you fewer bucks starting on March 19, along with several other Fortnite-related pricing changes.
Games
Video games
fromWGB
2 weeks ago

Marathon Sales Look Soft So Far - PC By Far The Favoured Platform

Marathon has sold 1.2 million copies, generating approximately $48 million in revenue, with PC sales dominating the market.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Fortnite Raising Prices, Cutting Bonus Rewards To Help 'Pay Bills'

Epic Games is increasing V-Bucks prices and reducing monthly rewards while lowering some battle pass costs to cover rising operational expenses.
Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Digital Gaming Trends Are Reshaping Modern Entertainment Businesses

Crypto-enabled digital gaming transforms audience behavior, monetization, and engagement strategies for entertainment businesses by enabling transparency, speed, personalization, and new payment models.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more just survivors

Highguard's rapid failure demonstrates that modern online games face extreme pressure to deliver immediate returns, leaving no room for player learning curves or developer iteration.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How brands can align their interests with the interests of gamers

Brands can increase engagement and reach diverse audiences by integrating ads into interactive gaming experiences and aligning brand goals with player interests.
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Game Devs React To Valve's Boast Of How Few Profit On Steam

Steam's chart was designed to communicate that more games than ever are seeing revenue of over $100,000 per year. This, were it so clear cut, would be splendid news. According to the chart, in 2020 just 3,000 games "earned" $100k, but by 2025 that number had reached 5,863. Let's call it 6,000 for ease. That means twice as many games are hitting this figure compared to five years ago.
Video games
Marketing tech
fromGamesBeat
2 months ago

Brand integrations have surpassed owned worlds on Roblox and Fortnite | exclusive

Brand integrations on UGC platforms outpaced brand-owned virtual worlds in 2025 as advertisers favor measurable, lower-maintenance integrations over costly owned experiences.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The in-game advertising landscape: It isn't child's play

In-game advertising integrates branded placements into game environments to reach a large, mature gaming audience, but requires data-driven strategy for effectiveness.
fromAndroid Police
2 months ago

I played 50 terrible games to find the only way to make mobile ads work

During my week-long binge, I played games that paused their own tutorials to run ads. I saw endless fake X icons and banners that hid the close button under the iPhone's Dynamic Island. Now, I'm not against ads, but I hate it when they feel like a penalty. I'm a gamer, and from what I've seen, PC and console games integrate ads much better. If mobile devs followed suit, mobile games might finally climb out of the mess they're in.
Marketing tech
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

NBA 2K26 Coming To GTA+ Soon As Rockstar's Subscription Service Expands

NBA 2K26 is being added to GTA+ subscription for a limited time from March 10 to April 20, with a bonus content pack and 20-percent discount for subscribers who want to keep it.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

It's Time To Stop Treating The Epic Game Store Like A Joke

The Epic Games Store is transitioning from a Fortnite-focused launcher toward a broader third-party PC games platform by rebuilding its launcher and attracting non-Epic play.
Video games
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Reports of ad-supported Xbox game streams show Microsoft's lack of imagination

Microsoft should expand Cloud Gaming with timed demos, ad-supported tiers, and short-term rentals to better reach occasional and hardware-limited players.
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