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Digitalbox targets further acquisitions as mobile entertainment portfolio expands
Digitalbox PLC (AIM:DBOX, FRA:RLXB), the mobile-first digital media company, is targeting further growth through acquisitions and new brand launches in 2026 after expanding its portfolio to ten brands and reporting a seventh consecutive year of profitability. The company, which owns...
Unilever says nears deal to merge Foods unit with McCormick
Unilever said on Tuesday it was in advanced talks with spice maker McCormick about a potential combination of its foods business in a deal that would include an upfront cash component of about $15.7 billion, with the majority of the consideration in McCormick equity.
AMC Entertainment (AMC) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why
Shares of theater company AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) jumped 4.7% in the afternoon session after strong box office trends boosted investor confidence in the movie theater industry.
Sacramento’s Sutter Health settles feds’ drug violations probe at two facilities
Investigators found hundreds of violations at Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento and a surgical center in Fairfield.
AMC Entertainment (AMC) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why
What Happened? Shares of theater company AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) jumped 4.7% in the afternoon session after strong box office trends boosted investor co...
Mojave Desert venues are packed with live shows for the next two weeks
Mojave Desert venues roll out Latin pop, rock, boxing and free community events from late March through mid‑April.
‘Boxing is a dirty business, like politics, bro’: Derek Chisora on Nigel Farage, brain damage and burgers
The great old warhorse of British boxing, who faces his 50th and final bout on Saturday, talks to Donald McRae about retirement, Deontay Wilder and his friendship with the Reform leader
A $1,000 PS6 And Xbox Helix Are Dangerous For The Future Of Gaming
At a certain price, consoles are so expensive that they are totally prohibitive for average players. We may be there in the next generation.
Inbox: It’s time to get back to football business
Compensatory picks are the game within the draft game
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Followed by Gears of War: E-Day Direct Airs June 7 - and Xbox Fanfest Returns
Xbox Games Showcase will air on Sunday, June 7 – immediately followed by Gears of War: E-Day Direct. Details inside:
Clemson scientist wins Governor’s Award for expanding science access
BeakerBox provides middle school classrooms with ready-to-use, inquiry=based science lessons that meet state education standards.
Exclusive: Jukebox Health acquires Braided Health, eyes future raise
The company is looking at a Series B raise next year.
The Long Dark returns to Xbox Game Pass today
Survival fans are in for a treat today, as Hinterland's fantastic The Long Dark returns to Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and handheld.
The longest boxing match on record took place in New Orleans in 1893. It ended with no winner.
“The New Orleans of today holds no more fame than the New Orleans of yesteryear. For it was here that some of the world’s sport celebrities have performed.”
Former Nintendo marketing lead says Nintendo will be “absolutely furious” about recent leak
Former Nintendo marketing lead Kit Ellis has commented on the leak from NatetheHate where Nate stated in a video that the iconic The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is being remade and that the Kyoto…
Xbox gets over 20 new games next week
Over the next seven days, a wave of 21 new Xbox games, including Super Meat Boy 3D and Darwin's Paradox, launch across Xbox consoles and PC.
Coeur d'Alene Pediatrics readies for move to Heritage Health
Coeur d’Alene Pediatrics officially becomes part of Heritage Health this spring. “We've been talking about it for about a year,” Heritage Health CEO Mike Baker said. “We spent time trying to figure this out what makes sense for the community and really protect what Coeur d’Alene Pediatrics has been doing forever.”
Floyd Mayweather reveals Manny Pacquiao rematch will be an ‘exhibition’
The pair are set to resume their rivalry in September but Mayweather has cast doubt on whether this bout will be his return to professional boxing
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game launches July 2
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam on July 2, Gameplay Group announced. PC pre-orders are available now. PlayStation St…
Release Engineer Completes Data Science Online Courses
This spring a release engineer completed three Coursera Data Science courses from Johns Hopkins and the Software Carpentry instructor training, each roughly four weeks long. The courses covered The Data Scientist's Toolbox, R Programming, and Getting and Cleaning Data, and required substantial external reading to finish programming assignments. The training emphasized R, GitHub, reproducible research, and evidence-based teaching methods applicable to managing distributed systems.
Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners - Live Score
View the Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners game played on September 05, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more
Highlights! Itauma Erases Franklin With Vicious Uppercut
Rising boxing sensation Moses Itauma was back in action earlier today (Sat., March 28, 2026), as the undefeated (14-0) Heavyweight knockout artist took on Jermaine Franklin inside Co-Op Live in Manchester, England. Known for finishing his foes early — with 12 of his knockouts coming in under three rounds, eight in the first — it […]
Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners - Live Score
View the Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners game played on September 03, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more
10 Discounted Games You Should Buy In The Xbox Spring 'Preview' Sale 2026
So many fantastic games on offer!
Let’s take a look at the retro tech making a comeback
Boomboxes, instant cameras, and even landlines are making a comeback. Here are the coolest retro-inspired devices available.
Aldi snags spaces vacated by Valley Big Lots, trampoline park
Aldi is taking up several big box retails spaces around the Valley that were left vacant by struggling businesses.
UFC Brings Cage-Match Bout to the White House, Home of a President Who Favors Cage-Match Politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cage-match fighting is coming to the White House to fete President Donald Trump, a proud proponent of cage-match politics. In the coming weeks, crews will erect a 6-foot wire-mesh fence shaped into an octagon on the lawn, where UFC fighters will use a combination of kickboxing,
Poll: What were your favorite announcements at the Xbox Partner Preview 2026?
Microsoft's recent showcase gave us a plethora of Game Pass games to look forward to, so for this week's poll, we want to know: What were your favorite announcements at the Xbox Partner Preview 2026?
Microsoft confirms it retired “This is an Xbox” campaign because it “didn’t feel like Xbox”
Microsoft retires "This is an Xbox" campaign It looks like Microsoft is finally changing. Microsoft has confirmed that its "This is an Xbox"
Athletics vs. Texas Rangers - Live Score
View the Athletics vs. Texas Rangers game played on August 31, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more
Baltimore Orioles vs. Athletics - Live Score
View the Baltimore Orioles vs. Athletics game played on August 29, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more
Microsoft Gaming Chief Asha Sharma Killed 'This Is An Xbox' Campaign as It 'Didn't Feel Like Xbox'
Microsoft has confirmed that its new gaming boss Asha Sharma personally killed the company's controversial "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign — because, ironically, "it didn't feel like Xbox."
Microsoft Issues Statement On Why 'This Is An Xbox' Campaign Has Been Retired
MS spokesperson confirms it's been nixed by the new Xbox boss
Why did Microsoft end 'This is an Xbox' marketing? Microsoft responds — "It didn't feel like Xbox."
Microsoft's controversial Xbox marketing campaign "This is an Xbox" was almost immediately ended after new CEO Asha Sharma came on board. Here's why.
Pearl Abyss CEO Addresses ‘Disappointment’ In Crimson Desert’s Story
Crimson Desert has a great sandbox but a lackluster story, so much so that the CEO has addressed the problem with shareholders.
Athletics vs. Cincinnati Reds - Live Score
View the Athletics vs. Cincinnati Reds game played on August 05, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more
Athletics vs. Minnesota Twins - Live Score
View the Athletics vs. Minnesota Twins game played on July 26, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more
'Come Back for the Adventure' — After a Turbulent 6 Months, Borderlands 4 Gets Its First Big DLC, and Gearbox Hopes Lapsed Fans Return for It
IGN interviews Gearbox on Borderlands 4's first Story Pack DLC: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned.
Hades 2 will release on Xbox and PlayStation really soon
The wait is over. The spectacular Hades 2 - five stars, if you ask Eurogamer, which you should - is coming to Xbox and …
Hades 2 Coming To PS5 And Xbox Next Month
The popular roguelike action game starring sexy gods is finally coming to more platforms
Artificial Detective: Breaking Down the Gameplay Behind This Incredible Xbox Partner Preview Reveal
Artificial Detective puts you on the case of solving humanity’s disappearance. We spoke to its creators on how they're blending hacking, stealth, and companion abilities in this upcoming decopunk action-adventure.
Hades II Comes to Xbox Game Pass on April 14 - Here’s How It Builds on the Iconic Original
Hades II comes to Xbox (including Game Pass) on April 14, in its most complete form ever - find out more inside.
Bluey’s Happy Snaps announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
Publisher Gameloft and developer Gameloft Brisbane have announced Bluey’s Happy Snap for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store…
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope - First Details About the Major Heart of Chornobyl Expansion
A massive new storyline, two new regions - including the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant - that can take dozens of hours to explore, and much more. All in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope expansion announced at #XboxPartnerPreview:
Alien Deathstorm: Sci-fi Survival and Action Combine for a New First-Person Horror Hybrid
New from Rebellion (Atomfall, Sniper Elite) is Alien Deathstorm, an atmospheric first-person horror hybrid, coming to Xbox and Xbox Game Pass.
Stranger Than Heaven Gets a Wild New Trailer – and an Entirely New Broadcast on May 6
We just got a brand new look at RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven - and we'll be learning even more when we air an entire show about the game on May 6. Get all the details inside.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn – Learn More About Gameplay, New Companions, the Closed Beta, and the Release Window
The release of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is planned for spring 2027, and players can gain access to an Xbox Series X|S Closed Beta on April 22, 2026.
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Publisher Nacon and developer Teyon have announced Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). It will launch in summer 2027. It will al…
How You’ll Go From Prey to Predator in Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish
Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish is an upcoming action-RPG about contemporary monster hunters - we spoke to the game's director after its #XboxPartnerPreview debut:
Fathom Entertainment Announces Upcoming Retirement of CEO Ray Nutt
Specialty distributor Fathom Entertainment CEO Ray Nutt has shared with the company’s Board of Directors his plans to step down from his role and retire later this year after serving as the company’s lead executive for the past nine years. Currently anticipated to depart Fathom later this year, Nutt is expected to play an active […]
Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers - Live Score
View the Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers game played on July 07, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more
Walmart prepares Google TV Streamer clone, may start selling its own Google TV sets too
Walmart is preparing new Google TV products including a set top box, likely a sequel to Onn 4K Pro, as...
RAM Crisis Is Forcing Super-Popular Kids Console To Raise Prices Again
The Nex Playground, which has at times outsold the Xbox and PS5, is getting a $50 price bump next month
Forza Horizon 6 PC Specs Revealed, Ray Tracing & ROG Xbox Ally Compatibility Confirmed
Here are all the details
Qualified Health's raise comes in at $125M
Axios Pro reported earlier this month the raise would be roughly $100 million.
How to watch MLB games in 2026: Local broadcasts, streaming services, national games and more
It's not as easy as just flipping on your cable box anymore
Two-Time National Champion Boxer, Business Student Aidan Jubb: ‘When the Final Bell Rings…You’re Like, ‘Is It Already Over?’’’
'Winning is great, and that's when the hard work pays off'
The BB-777 is the ultimate in boombox nostalgia
It’s a modern recreation of the iconic Sharp GF-777.
Ballot box upset: Democrats flip Florida legislative seat in Trump’s stomping ground
Trump-endorsed Republican Jon Maples loses to Democrat Emily Gregory in a Florida House District 87 special election in Palm Beach, home to President Donald Trump
Google wants Android Automotive to control more of your car
Google wants Android in cars to break out of the infotainment box.
Marathon has sold 1.2M copies across Steam, PS5, and Xbox
Alinea Analytics estimates show that Marathon has generated gross revenues of $55M via 1.2M copies sold on Steam, PS5, and Xbox: Looking at the split between Steam, PS5, and Xbox, Steam is clearly the main platform for Marathon, accounting for a little under 70% of the audience (800K copies sold). Meanwhile, PS5 takes about 19% (217K) and Xbox (including console, PC, and cloud) accounts for a bit over 11% or 133K. Marathon is technically a first-party Sony title, so seeing the home console struggle to break 20% of the volume is a notable data point for the ongoing platform-agnostic debate. PlayStation Studios online games will almost certainly continue being multiplatform (despite Sony reportedly pulling back on PC releases). Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe As for Marathon, the consensus among hardcore players who pushed through the awkward onboarding phase – myself included – is that it’s fantastic. The gunplay, aesthetic, and presentation are among the best in the shooter genre. A great game doesn’t always equal an immediate hit, though, as shown by our estimates. Things are looking lukewarm right now. But this might be one of those marathon-not-a-sprint situations. Had to, didn’t I? Why wasn’t Marathon a hit on the same level as Arc Raiders? One topic that came up in a lot of conversations at GDC this year was why Marathon hasn’t hit the same stratosphere as Arc Raiders. On paper, they’re both extraction shooters, and Marathon has the Bungie pedigree – the house that built the gold standard for gunplay in Halo and Destiny. Marathon’s neon-futuristic aesthetic also distinguishes itself from the gritty realism of Tarkov or the post-apocalyptic hope of ARC Raiders. But vibes can only get you so far for first impressions if the onboarding feels like a brick wall. Marathon is a sweaty PvP-focused experience with a first-time user experience and UI that I can only describe as dreadful. Players are dropped into a complex ecosystem where the UI, though visually striking, is functionally uninformative, forcing users to manually hover over nondescript, identical icons just to identify basic gear or weapon mods. This lack of clarity is compounded by punishing mechanics like a severe heat gauge for movement and a scarcity of vital resources, all without a clear tutorial or a low-stakes mode to learn the ropes. Most people – even top streamers and veteran shooter players – have no idea what’s going on in Marathon at first. Arc is on the complete other end of the spectrum. As we covered here and here, Arc Raiders offers a more collaborative, approachable loop where players often work together toward shared goals. And the objectives are instantly clear. To many players, this contrast only emphasised Marathon’s issues, especially during the testing period. Players understand the Arc Raiders loop within 30 minutes, while Marathon acts as a massive filter, chewing up newcomers and spitting them out before they can experience the depth of Bungie’s signature gunplay. What I’m getting at here is that the poor first-time user experience of Marathon’s Server Slam likely stifled launch sales, while the opposite was true for Arc. Let’s look at the pre-launch copies sold for each game during their respective Server Slams (launch-aligned) : Looking at the trajectory: Arc Raiders saw a massive 80% jump in copies sold during its three-day Server Slam (day -13 to -11). Players jumped in, realised the water was fine, and immediately opened their wallets. Marathon, meanwhile, saw a 49% increase in the four days following its Slam (Day -7 to -3). At the time of each game’s respective launch, Arc Raiders had nearly double the Steam footprint of Marathon – and word of mouth only continued to grow. Bungie could have had more time to fix the onboarding process had the beta happened earlier. But Marathon launched three days after the beta finished. These factors limited the launch sales quite a bit, I reckon. Marathon has found a niche audience, though Despite the friction-heavy start, the data suggests that those who survived Marathon’s onboarding are loving life. We’ve been tracking cross-platform DAUs, and while there’s the expected post-launch leakage, many players are sticking with it. After peaking at 478K total DAUs on its first Saturday, Marathon has settled into a respectable rhythm, holding 345K DAUs as of yesterday and averaging 380K DAUs across the weekend. Steam continues to do the heavy lifting here, consistently accounting for the lion’s share of the daily players. Players have been putting in the hours, too: On Steam, Marathon’s average playtime has climbed to 27.8 hours, significantly outpacing the console averages on PS5 (16.5h) and Xbox (17.3h). Even more telling than the averages: 22% of the Steam audience has surged past the 50-hour mark, and nearly 7% have already logged over 100 hours. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe This data suggests that once the Bungie magic clicks, it hooks players deeper than the average extraction shooter. There’s also started to be a shift in the game’s discourse. Marathon launched as one of those games that’s cool to hate. But as Marathon’s 100-hour club grows, we’re seeing conversations around its mechanical merit outweigh the negativity. Several high-profile creators, who were initially vocal critics, have spent the last week coming around on the mechanical depth of the endgame. It’s a subtle but positive signal; the hate train is losing steam, and a new narrative about the game is emerging. Bungie faithfuls unite Another interesting metric in Marathon’s first few weeks is who, exactly, is playing. Bungie leans heavily on its prestige as the “makers of Halo and Destiny,” in its marketing, and that message has clearly hit the mark. On Steam, the gravity (hammer) of Bungie’s previous work is unavoidable. A staggering 78.2% of Marathon players also played Destiny 2. The trend carries across other platforms, with 74.2% of PS5 players and 82.7% of Xbox players also having played Destiny 2. The Halo legacy lives on, it seems. More on that in a bit. While Destiny 2 went free to play, these numbers still represent a high-intent migration of a fanbase that trusts Bungie’s specific brand of kinetic gunplay and cryptic world-building. The Xbox data adds another layer of legacy. About 85.7% of Marathon players on Xbox have played Halo Infinite, while over half of the Steam audience has spent time in Halo Infinite and 36.1% in the Master Chief Collection (a paid collection of the old Bungie-made legacy games). Interestingly, we see a 55.9% overlap with ARC Raiders on Steam. Overlap is even higher there on PlayStation (60.5%) and Xbox (66.5%). And there’s also significant crossover with Helldivers 2 on all platforms, too. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe Bungie has found some of its fans with Marathon, and the challenge now is keeping this engaged in a high-stakes PvP environment when they’ve spent the last decade primarily enjoying the power fantasies of PvE. On that note… Go the full 26 miles? Or cut and run? Time for some could’ve, should’ve, would’ve. These things would have improved Marathon’s performance at launch: A more robust onboarding process, perhaps in the form of a short single-player/PvE campaign. We know Bungie fans love this stuff. A traditional arena-based mode akin to Destiny’s Crucible could have been a bridge for the cautious players who’d have been otherwise deterred by the Server Slam. It’s also a great palate cleanser after getting merked. Introducing a dedicated PvE environment would have similarly diversified the conversation and lowered the barrier for the Bungie faithful who found the pure PvP extraction loop too abrasive. PvE is safer than PvP these days. There’s an argument that a thin PvE mode would have just felt like a budget Destiny, potentially hurting the brand more. But given how dire the FTUE is, I think it would have been a net positive. Any kind of tutorialised loop that demystifies the stakes, really. While there is merit in a studio sticking firmly to a singular creative vision, and going all in on the hardcore extraction loop. Less forgiving is the technical reality is that the user interface and first-time user experience (FTUE) were not at a commercial standard for launch. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe In a landscape where player time is oversaturated and the most contested currency, a flawed FTUE is a critical failure point. But it’s not all doom and gloom, as Marathon has an incredible, unique gameplay loop, suggesting that financial success is still attainable if Bungie can pivot effectively. Bungie and PlayStation now face a difficult strategic crossroads, though – one within a challenging games market. They could: Double down on Marathon with a long-term Rainbow Six Siege- or No Man’s Sky-style recovery plan, which is something I heard Last Stand Media’s Chris Maldonado mention last week. While this could be a sunk-cost fallacy in action, it could eventually yield the audience the game’s mechanical depth deserves. Shift focus toward the inevitable Destiny 3 or another project, mitigating the escalating opportunity cost and cutting their losses, so to speak. Doing both is an expensive proposition, given the high overhead and burn rate of operating out of Bellevue, Washington. With Sony recently demonstrating a lower threshold for underperforming studios and projects, the margin for error has vanished. Whatever happens, the next six months will determine whether Marathon becomes a cornerstone of Sony’s live-service portfolio or a cautionary tale of vision exceeding accessibility. I’m hoping it’s the former, because Marathon rocks. As always, hit subscribe to get updates on Marathon and other relevant games. Subscribe Want to get your hands on our data for yourself – for free? We’re offering a free trial of our platform for games companies. Send us a message here, or reply to this email, and we’ll set you up. The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
New Xbox Boss Has Considered 'Pricing Revamp' For Game Pass, Claims Report
Involving lower-priced tiers and maybe even a partnership with Netflix
CDC dilemma: Nominee may need both MAHA and science chops
As a deadline arrives this week to nominate a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, some Republicans are skeptical the administration will find someone who can check all the boxes necessary for confirmation. The candidate will need the “Make America Healthy Again” mindset of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Health and Human Services Department, […]
New Xbox CEO Could Make Game Pass Less Expensive, Report Says
Asha Sharma is reportedly trying to make Xbox "more enticing to a broader range of customers."
Mills, Collins on opposite sides of trans athlete issue
Collins, who is seeking a sixth term, posted on social media over the weekend that she’s held a “longstanding position that transgender athletes should not compete in girls’ and women’s athletics.”
The MacBook Neo proves Apple is leaving a door wide open for Google’s ‘Aluminium OS’
Apple recently did something that, on paper, seems to make no sense. They launched the MacBook Neo; a $599 laptop powered by the A18 Pro chip that, in a previous life, powered the iPhone 16 series....
Microsoft announces Xbox Partner Preview for this week, with Ryu Ga Gotoku's Stranger Than Heaven finally making a showing
Microsoft has announced its next Xbox Partner Preview showcase will take place later this week, focused on third-party games from the likes of Sega and GSC.
Xbox Partner Preview: Join Us on Thursday to See What's Next from Our Third-Party Partners
Our next Xbox Partner Preview airs Thursday, March 26 - with a whole load of world premieres, game updates, and much more.
Microsoft Exchange Online service change causes email access issues
Microsoft is working to address an ongoing service issue that has intermittently prevented some users from accessing their cloud-based Exchange Online mailboxes via Outlook mobile and Mac desktop clients since Thursday.
'Project Hail Mary' blasts off to record-breaking $80 million, becomes 2026's best premiere
'Project Hail Mary' burned through the outer layer of box office projections this weekend, reaching an astounding $80 million in its domestic premiere and $141 million worldwide.
‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM, and the year
Studio estimates on Sunday say Amazon MGM's “Project Hail Mary” has topped the North American box office charts with $80.5 million in ticket sales — the second biggest ever for a non-franchise film.
Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM
Studio estimates on Sunday say Amazon MGM's “Project Hail Mary” has topped the North American box office charts with $80.5 million in ticket sales. It's the biggest opening for the studio and the...
Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM
Studio estimates on Sunday say Amazon MGM's “Project Hail Mary” has topped the North American box office charts with $80.5 million in ticket sales.
Gen Z really, really loves China's trains
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New Xbox First-Party Game Announced In The Form Of Minecraft Dungeons 2
"Return to the world in an all new action RPG adventure"
Surprise! Minecraft Dungeons 2 is coming later this year
Surprise! Minecraft Dungeons 2 is coming to PC via Xbox and Steam, PS5, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and Xbox Series a…
Basketball box scores, other sports results for Friday, March 20, 2026; Playoff schedule
FRIDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball PIAA CLASS 5A PLAYOFFS Championship Bonner-Prendergast 62, West York 35 Bonner-Prendergast 8 14 15 25 — 62 West...
Chandra LaPlume Exits Sandbox Entertainment
Chandra LaPlume has departed Sandbox Entertainment after five years with the company. During [...]
Pentagon orders 2,500 troops, 3 warships from California to the Middle East
The Pentagon deployed three warships and roughly 2,500 Marines to the Middle East from the California-based USS Boxer amphibious ready group and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Cracking the human simulation code: Aaru co-founders on refining the science of prediction
Cameron Fink, Aaru co-founder and CEO, Ned Koh, Aaru co-founder and president, and John Kessler, Aaru co-founder and CTO, join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the origins of the company, using AI to predict human behavior with higher accuracy and speed than traditional methods, and more.
A Grip on Sports: The Zags survive a first-round rock fight in Portland, one that also caused contusions for those watching from home
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There was one thing I was certain of when I began writing this column almost 15 years ago. The day Chuck Norris died, I would share my story of the lone interaction I had with the “Walker, Texas Ranger” star. It has everything. High school football. A rickety press box. Family. Sports writing. But, alas, it may have to wait. Today is just not the day.
Unilever in takeover talks with McCormick for food business
Unilever said on Friday it was in talks with U.S.-based McCormick & Company about selling its foods business, which includes brands such as Hellmann's mayonnaise and Knorr soups and seasonings.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics - Live Score
View the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics game played on June 17, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more
Cal, Randy team up in Seattle Mariners' 6-run inning
Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena are officially Seattle Mariners teammates again, and if you need proof, just look at Thursday's box score.
Valve’s huge SteamOS 3.8 update adds long-awaited features — and supports Steam Machine
Xbox Ally gets SteamOS improvements too.
Markiplier to Microdramas: The Ankler x NAB Show’s Future of Entertainment
Share Subscribe Vegas, baby! The Ankler is heading back to NAB Show for a second year in a row — and doubling down on conversations with the smartest people in the industry. From April 18–22, we’re partnering again with the industry’s biggest media and tech gathering to break down the Business of Media and Entertainment as it’s actually evolving: faster, riskier and increasingly driven by new formats, new audiences and new power players. This curated series will bring together top creators, executives and innovators to tackle the forces reshaping the industry — from the AI disruption of Hollywood’s creative ecosystem to the rise of the creator economy, shifting audience behavior and the changing economics of production. We’ll be rolling out more programming in the coming weeks — including top speakers from leading AI studios, prediction markets and beyond — so keep an eye on the Business of Media and Entertainment hub. But first up, we’re announcing two panels about what’s actually working in Hollywood: The Scary-Smart Business of Horror A good scare has become one of the entertainment economy’s most reliable engines. With disciplined budgets, built-in fandoms and global box office upside, horror consistently outperforms. From theatrical releases to streaming-first originals and creator-driven IP, the genre is artistically flexible and financially durable — and one of the last truly communal experiences for Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences. Join YouTube creator Mark Fischbach, aka Markiplier, whose independent feature Iron Lung earned more than $50 million at the global box office, Atomic Monster president Michael Clear and screenwriter Akela Cooper (M3GAN, Malignant) for a conversation moderated by Like & Subscribe’s Natalie Jarvey about why horror travels so effectively across platforms and borders, how studios and independents are building sustainable genre pipelines and why the next wave of breakout franchises may emerge from unexpected sources. Inside the Microdrama Boom Short-form serialized storytelling is having a major moment. Microdramas, social-native series and creator-led narratives are capturing massive audiences with low-cost, rapid production cycles and direct-to-fan distribution. What was once dismissed as niche or experimental is now attracting major platform investment. Moderated by Jarvey, this panel of microdrama creators and executives — including one of the format’s top stars and producers, Kasey Esser, and Dhar Mann Studios’ head of vertical content, Erin McFarlane — examines how format innovation, fandom dynamics and algorithmic discovery are reshaping the economics of scripted storytelling and what traditional studios can learn from these agile models. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Lynne@theankler.com Share
Basketball Classics now available for Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch
8-bit basketball game Basketball Classics is now available for Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch for $9.99 with a 10 percent-off launch discount, publisher Acclaim and developer Namo…
Free Play Days – Sea of Thieves, Totally Reliable Delivery Service, Trailmakers, Hell Let Loose and Firefighting Simulator: Ignite
Free Play Days - hop into Sea of Thieves, Totally Reliable Delivery Service, Trailmakers, Hell Let Loose and Firefighting Simulator: Ignite this weekend.
Bruin Capital CEO on sports investing, media rights deals and business of college athletics
George Pyne, Bruin Capital CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of sports investing, sports media rights negotiations, business of college athletics, what to expect from this year's Bruin Capital conference, and more.
Bruin Capital CEO on sports investing, media rights deals and business of college athletics
George Pyne, Bruin Capital CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of sports investing, sports media rights negotiations, business of college athletics, what to expect from this year's Bruin Capital conference, and more.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics - Live Score
View the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics game played on June 16, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more
Grant County reports 2 confirmed measles cases in unvaccinated children, tracking exposure
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Don't Expect Crimson Desert Xbox Series X or S Gameplay Footage Before Launch
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Madison reports failing to count a ballot in February primary
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Port of Charleston's box-ship business hits a nearly 6-year low
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics - Live Score
View the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics game played on June 15, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more