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Facebook Gaming adds new monetization for video-on-demand creators

Elevate your enterprise data technology and strategy at Transform 2021. Facebook Gaming is adding monetization tools for creators who focus on video-on-demand. Facbook said that gaming creators continue to build meaningful communities and earn meaningful revenue on Facebook Gaming. Whether pursuing a full-fledged career, a side hustle, or making content just for fun, Facebook Gaming is creating…
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Valve knows that the Nintendo Switch-like PC is inevitable

Elevate your enterprise data technology and strategy at Transform 2021. The magic of the Nintendo Switch isn’t games, it’s the formfactor. A dedicated handheld gaming device with an HD display and enough power to run most games is something people were begging for.
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Sonic the Hedgehog news is coming May 27

Elevate your enterprise data technology and strategy at Transform 2021. Sega has announced that it will giving the public a look at upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog projects at 9:00 a.m. Pacific on May 27 during an online showcase called Sonic Central. The event will help…
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Bringing the 1980s action heroes into Call of Duty: Warzone

Did you miss GamesBeat Summit 2021? Watch on-demand here!  Call of Duty: Warzone got some 1980s action heroes this week with its mid-season update. Now you can play as your favorite Die Hard character John McClane (Bruce Willis) or Rambo (Sylvester Stallone. It’s the latest treat in Activision’s hot battle royale game, which has more than 100 million downloads in the past 14 months. Since…
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EA will crowdfund the prize pool for Apex Legends Global Series Championship to as much as $3M

Did you miss GamesBeat Summit 2021? Watch on-demand here!  Electronic Arts said it will tap players to crowdfund the prize pool for the Apex Legends Global Series Championship to as much as $3 million. The prize pool will rise from $1 million based on fan purchases of special bundles in the free-to-play battle royale game Apex Legends, which has been downloaded more than 100 million…
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Ubisoft was already making fewer blockbuster games

Did you miss GamesBeat Summit 2021? Watch on-demand here!  French megapublisher Ubisoft reported its earnings yesterday, and chief financial officer Frederick Duguet gave some insight into how the company creates value for its shareholders. During a conference call with…
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Electronic Arts sees 18% rise in bookings to $1.49 billion in Q1 2021

Did you miss GamesBeat Summit 2021? Watch on-demand here!  Electronic Arts reported better-than-expected earnings today for the fourth-fiscal quarter ended March 31, as live operations and original titles carried it through a relatively quiet quarter. The Redwood City, California-based video game giant reported net income of $76 million, or 26 cents a share, on revenues of $1.35 billion…
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