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Cat game Stray is raising money for real-life strays
The newest viral indie game, Stray, has taken the internet by storm. Here's how it's helping strays in the real world.
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The Future of Web3 and Blockchain in the Gaming Space
What will the video games space look like with the blockchain and could gamers actually own digital assets in their games? Crypto Guest Sean Ryan, the CEO of AQUA, a Web3 gaming marketplace, joined Cheddar News to break down how NFTs and...
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Gaming Sector Sees Decline After Pandemic Boom
Activision Blizzard is weathering a slowing video game market following the boom years during the pandemic. Cheddar News reporter Alex Vuocolo joined Closing Bell to talk about steps Activision Blizzard is taking to turn things around....
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Kenya's first female pro gamer is the first Kenyan signed to an esports company
Sylvia Gathoni is Kenya's first female pro gamer and the first Kenyan to be signed to a top esports company, making Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 list.
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Salad Raises $17 Million to Pioneer Affordable Decentralized Cloud Computing Services
Computer-sharing network Salad is announcing a $17 million Series A round. Salad offers an open-source desktop application that invites gamers to share storage, bandwidth, and other resources from their idle PCs in exchange for rewards....
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'Slow and Steady Wins the Race' for Netflix Gaming, Says Arkadium Co-Founder
Streaming giant Netflix has thrown its hat into the ring with some video game offerings of its own so far, but the hurdles to gaining market share in the space might be daunting despite recently acquiring its third game development...
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Comcast on Internet Usage Growing More Than Ever in 2021, Future of 10G
Even as pandemic restrictions slowly began winding down through 2021, cable and internet provider Comcast's 2021 Network Report showed that average internet consumption increased. Activities like content streaming and online gaming grew...
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Microsoft buys Activision: Makers of Candy Crush and Call of Duty strike historic deal
The deal will make Microsoft one of the biggest game producers in the world, making them more competitive with tech giants like Meta in the creation of the metaverse
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Metaverse to Require Big Computing Power Upgrades in 2022
Interest in the concept of the metaverse is heating up as more companies get on board, and Cathy Hackl, CEO of Futures Intelligence Group, a metaverse-focused consultancy, joined Cheddar to talk about trends to watch out for in 2022 and...
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Microsoft Integrating Activision With 'Next Phase of the Internet' as Its Goal
In what could be the biggest deal in video games history, Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard underlines the company's aggressive push in gaming and beyond into its long-term vision of being top dog in the metaverse. Adam...
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Sandbox VR Raises $37 Million to Offer Immersive Group Gaming Experience
Virtual reality startup Sandbox VR recently announced it raised $37 million Series B funding round. It is a location-based VR company, a space that was hit hard during the pandemic. Sandbox was eventually forced to file for bankruptcy;...
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Dubai gamers thrive in booming €710m euro industry
Esports have become a global phenomenon valued at about €710m in the Middle East. Gamers, coaches and professional teams tell us how they are trying to develop the sport at all levels in Dubai.
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Netflix Rolls Out Mobile Video Games Feature for Android Users
Android users can now play video games through their Netflix app. The streaming giant announced plans to adopt gaming on its platform back in July.
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What Netflix Mobile Gaming 'Baby Step' Means for the Streaming Giant
Joan E. Solsman, a senior reporter at CNET, joined Cheddar's "Opening Bell" to talk about Netflix moving to offer mobile video games for Android users as part of their subscription. She said this is likely one "baby step" for the...
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Microsoft Acquisition of Activision a Step Towards Leading on the Metaverse
Microsoft announced on Tuesday it's acquiring video game publisher Activision Blizzard for nearly $70 billion in cash, a company that's is known for big titles like "Call of Duty" and "World of Warcraft." Lyron Bentovim, Glimpse Group...
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Tom Brady NFT Kicks Off New DraftKings Marketplace
DraftKings is looking to be more than just a sports betting platform with the announcement this week that it will launch its new NFT Marketplace. The new platform dropped its first NFT from legendary quarterback Tom Brady Wednesday and...
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Online Gambling Acted as 'Bridge' to Commercial Gaming's Record-Breaking Q2
The pandemic ravaged many industries over the course of the last year-and-a-half, but gambling has made a complete turnaround breaking revenue records with $13.6 billion in the Q2 of 2021. Bill Miller, president and CEO of the American...
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Historic Deal Brings Sports Betting to Florida
The State of Florida is announcing the biggest gaming compact signed in U.S. history with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the owner of Hard Rock International. Jim Allen, the Chairman of Hard Rock International, joined Cheddar to discuss.
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Roblox’s First Earnings Report Shatters Expectations
Just over two months after going public, Roblox’s chief business officer Craig Donato is celebrating the online gaming platform's success after it’s first earnings report shattered expectations. Donato said that the company's success...
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How to Get Your Hands on the Sold-Out Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X
Matt Swider, U.S. editor-in-chief at TechRadar, has grown a following by helping gamers find sold-out consoles, tweeting when they'll be available on certain websites and stores.
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Playboy Will Require COVID Vaccinations, Says CEO
Playboy CEO Ben Kohn joined Cheddar's Opening Bell to talk about the company's reopening and employee safety strategy as the COVID delta variant continues to spread. "We will be instituting at...all of our companies, a mandatory...
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Sports Betting Popularity Surge Clears Path for More Players in Online Gambling Space
From Draftkings to Fanduel, the growing popularity of sports betting is leading to a number of industry players looking to capitalize on this year’s fall sports, particularly after a lackluster Summer Olympics. Cheddar’s Kristen Scholer...
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What China's Heavy Crackdown on Kids Playing Online Games Means for the Industry
China is cracking down on the amount of screentime that minors in the country spend with online video games to limit them to just three hours per week. Lisa Hanson, president and founder of Asian game industry marketing intelligence firm...
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Alaina Haney and Ziah Minor Selected in The 2021 NBA 2K League Draft
Two women were selected in the 2021 NBA 2K League Draft. Melissa Palarea, senior director of diversity and inclusion at the NBA, joins Cheddar to talk about its 'Women in Gaming' initiative and Women in Gaming Development Camp.