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Business Insider wins Capital Emmy

The project was reported and produced by Business Insider's Chief Video Correspondent Graham Flanagan as part of the Boot Camp franchise.

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Jun 22 • 10:44 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Ranking the top 10 NFL offseasons: Myles Garrett trade was a win-win for two teams on AFC heavy list

From blockbuster free agent signings to draft-day steals, we rank the NFL franchises that made the biggest roster upgrades.

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Jun 22 • 8:18 AM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Fernando Mendoza embraces business of being a franchise quarterback

As the face of college football last season – with a Heisman Trophy and national championship and Indiana to show for it – turned face of the Raiders plus U.S. Bank, the No. 1 pick is i...

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Jun 21 • 9:31 PM EDT • Business • reviewjournal.com
Fallout Officially Returns August 2026 With A Brand-New Release

Fallout seems to be in a really good moment right now as a franchise, and there are plenty of releases on the way to mark that.

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Jun 21 • 6:00 PM EDT • Technology • screenrant.com
\'Toy Story 5\' rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million

“Toy Story” still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. That easily

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Jun 21 • 1:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com
'Toy Story 5' opening weekend box office to set franchise record

The latest 'Toy Story' earns one of Pixar's biggest openings ever.

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Jun 21 • 10:19 AM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
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Why Is There No Money In Star Trek? The Economics Of The Federation Explained

Star Trek operates in a post-capitalist space, and money is no longer used. Here's how the economics of the Federation work in the franchise.

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Jun 21 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • slashfilm.com
Sean Payton says Broncos history is the franchise’s ‘lifeblood’

Sean Payton believes Broncos history and tradition remain the franchise’s lifeblood and part of building culture.

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Jun 21 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Seahawks' Rival Announces Parting Shot After Blockbuster Trade

It appears that despite not being in the division anymore, one Seattle rival still wants to inflict pain on the franchise.

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Jun 20 • 6:43 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Dream scores franchise-record 113 points, beating Fever for second time in 3 days
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Jun 20 • 3:29 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Gears of War: E-Day's strong summer showing triggers series-wide popularity spike

Gears of War: E-Day's strong showing this summer, coupled with its recent Xbox exclusivity, has led to the Gears franchise doubling its audience.

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Jun 20 • 7:01 AM EDT • Technology • trueachievements.com
Fire Vitello Immediately

Vitello knew. And he has to go if this franchise has any hope of moving on from this scandal.

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Jun 20 • 3:49 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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The Worst Trades The Braves Have Ever Made

The Atlanta Braves have a long and storied history. They franchise has won five World Series in five different decades. And they’ve made a lot of big trades. Some have worked wonders in the quest for a championship. Some have backfired miserably. Here are the four worst trades in Atlanta Braves ...

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Jun 19 • 2:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tom Hanks weighs in on the future of 'Toy Story': 'It better be worthwhile' (exclusive)

As 'Toy Story 5' opens in theaters, Tom Hanks is wondering if the future of the franchise could take place without his active participation.

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Jun 19 • 12:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Packers feud with Wisconsin congressman over Sports Broadcasting Act changes

The NFL world is currently trying to figure out how to maneuver through a complicated web of political traps when it comes to negotiating their next rights deals. And no franchise has more at stake than the Green Bay Packers. At the center of the drama is a looming battle between the NFL and the…

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Jun 19 • 11:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
New movies to watch this weekend: See 'Toy Story 5' in theaters, rent 'Pressure,' stream 'Project Hail Mary' on MGM+

The "Toy Story" franchise still holds up, but Brendan Fraser's World War II weather drama is ho-hum.

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Jun 19 • 9:37 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
20 Best Video Games of 2026 So Far

It's been a tough run for the industry, but there's plenty of strong contenders for game of the year, from old franchises to all-new IP.

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Jun 19 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • rollingstone.com
Former Patriots Quarterback Predicted To Be Traded To Panthers Midseason

The New England Patriots have found their franchise quarterback in Drake Maye, but his predecessor is still looking for another opportunity to shine.

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Jun 18 • 4:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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The Knicks snapped their 53-year title drought. For the NYC area's other teams, the anguish continues.

The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.

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Jun 18 • 9:46 AM EDT • Sports • cbsnews.com
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Business Insider debuts CMO Insider vodcast ahead of Cannes Lions

A new Lara O'Reilly-hosted vodcast that expands the CMO Insider franchise.

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Jun 18 • 9:30 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Sports team values keep climbing as media rights fuel growth

Chris Marangi, Co-CIO at Gabelli Funds, and Mike Ozanian, CNBC Senior Sports Reporter, say sports franchises remain scarce, growing assets supported by media rights, betting and rising fan engagement.

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Jun 18 • 7:48 AM EDT • Sports • cnbc.com
A first look at ‘Apocalypse Z 2,’ the upcoming post-apocalyptic action sequel coming to Prime Video this Halloween

The highly anticipated second installment in the ‘Apocalypse Z’ movie franchise releases worldwide this Halloween.

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Jun 17 • 7:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • aboutamazon.com
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Cowboys' franchise-tagged WR George Pickens says he will be at training camp, doesn't plan on holding out/in
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Jun 16 • 4:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
ESPN unveils star-studded summer lineup for Women's Sports Sundays presented by TJ Maxx

ESPN today announced the full schedule for Women's Sports Sundays presented by TJ Maxx, a first-of-its-kind weekly primetime franchise that will place women's sports at the center of the summer sports calendar. Debuting Sunday, June 21, the new franchise will deliver nine consecutive weeks of marquee women's sports programming across ESPN, ESPN2, the ESPN App, Disney+ and ESPN Deportes, featuring the WNBA and NWSL's biggest stars in premium national windows.

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Jun 16 • 3:07 PM EDT • Sports • espnpressroom.com
GTA 6 May Shatter All Sales Records with 45+ Million Units Sold on Launch Day, According to Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler says GTA 6 could sell more than 45 million copies at launch, setting an incredible new record for the franchise and industry.

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Jun 16 • 6:30 AM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
Minuteman Press Franchise Owners Justin & Christy Phillips Join President’s Club, Talk 11 Years in Business in Bradenton, FL

BRADENTON, Fla., June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Justin and Christy Phillips are the owners of Minuteman Press in Bradenton, FL since May of 2...

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Jun 15 • 1:00 PM EDT • Business • markets.businessinsider.com
Eagles’ all-time winning percentage shows long franchise climb

The Eagles rank No. 18 among all NFL teams in all-time winning percentage, sitting just above .500 in franchise history

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Jun 15 • 5:57 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Best Knicks team ever? With franchise's first NBA championship in 53 years, they're building their case
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Jun 14 • 1:24 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Citi's overseas retreat advances with sale of Polish business

The megabank has completed the sale of its consumer banking business in Poland. It has now sold 10 retail-focused franchises in certain underperforming, international markets over the past five years.

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Jun 12 • 2:27 PM EDT • Business • americanbanker.com
Call Of Duty Is Xbox's Biggest Blessing And Its Curse

The mega franchise seemingly had one of its worst years in recent history

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Jun 12 • 1:42 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Matt Damon is ready to wake up the “Bourne” franchise and is looking for ideas

Damon was regularly churning out entries in the action series every three to five years, but it's been 10 years since the fifth and last film, "Jason Bourne."

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Jun 12 • 12:12 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Matt Damon is ready to wake up the 'Bourne' franchise and is looking for ideas

After 10 years, Matt Damon is ready for more Jason Bourne. The Hollywood titan says he's up for another film in the 'Bourne' franchise any time, but is looking for input on what shape it might take.

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Jun 12 • 12:12 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Papa Johns shuts down dozens of locations across 17 states as fast-food competition intensifies

Papa Johns follows through on plans to close 300 stores, targeting franchise-owned locations generating less than $600,000 in annual sales by 2027.

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Jun 11 • 12:25 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
‘Toy Story 5’ stars Tom Hanks and Tim Allen reveal biggest AI fears

As “Toy Story 5” reunites the franchise’s original stars Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, they weigh in on one of Hollywood’s most urgent debates.

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Jun 10 • 3:54 PM EDT • Entertainment • sfchronicle.com
Americans Nominated for Franchise-Record Six League Business Awards

The ECHL announced on Monday the finalists for the League Business Awards, which will be presented at the ECHL Summer Meetings in Nashville on Wednesday, June 24.

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Jun 9 • 11:08 PM EDT • Business • allenamericans.com
Nintendo Shares Slide After 2026 Game Showcase Disappoints

Nintendo Co.’s shares fell by the most in a month after the game maker’s presentation of upcoming games came up short on brand-new titles from heavyweight franchises such as Mario.

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Jun 9 • 8:29 PM EDT • Technology • bloomberg.com
Why Packers’ Jordan Love ‘needs’ a Super Bowl in 2026

The concept is a simple one for the Packers, and 31 other teams across the NFL, of course each franchise is chasing a Super Bowl ring in 2026. Green Bay, by virtue of having a still ascending franchise quarterback at the helm, boasting one of the truly elite and most disruptive edge rushers in the [...]

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Jun 9 • 2:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Xenoblade Genesis reveals director, composers, character designers

Nintendo didn’t have a whole lot to say about Xenoblade Genesis following the Direct reveal, but we now have information about its director, composers, and character designers. First up, Tetsuya Takashi is acting as general director. That shouldn’t come as a big surprise given his involvement with the franchise and Monolith Soft as a whole. Yoko Shimomura is the main...

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Jun 9 • 1:47 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
'Scooby-Doo: Origins' reveals what mystery-solving pup looks like in Netflix prequel, marking a first for the franchise

'Scbooy-Doo: Origins' revealed what the Great Dane pup in the upcoming Netflix prequel looks like.

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Jun 8 • 12:40 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Abbott CEO on partnering with Real Madrid and using sports to advance science

Robert B. Ford, Abbott chairman and CEO, and Emilio Butragueño, Real Madrid director of institutional relations, spoke with CNBC's Scott Wapner about how a partnership with one of the world’s leading soccer franchises promotes nutrition and wellness for all.

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Jun 8 • 10:55 AM EDT • Sports • cnbc.com
Nike’s Reset Under Elliott Hill Tests Core Sports And Investor Patience

Nike (NYSE:NKE) has launched an operational and brand reset under returning CEO Elliott Hill. New companywide programs, including "Win Now" and "Sport Offense," aim to refocus on core sports categories and refresh Nike's market approach. The reset includes renewed attention to wholesale partners, core product franchises, and updated marketing to athletes and everyday consumers. Nike, trading at $42.98, is undertaking this reset after a long period of weak share price performance, including...

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Jun 8 • 3:08 AM EDT • Sports • finance.yahoo.com
'Scary Movie' bests 'Backrooms' and 'Masters of the Universe' in weekend box office brawl

The side-splitting return of 'Scary Movie' didn't just best 'Backrooms' and 'Masters of the Universe' at the weekend box office; it opened higher than any previous entry in the parody franchise.

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Jun 7 • 5:57 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Carmen Electra breaks down her 'whirlwind' return to “Scary Movie ”for a surprise cameo

Electra's delightful reveal in the franchise's long-awaited return marks her third appearance in a "Scary Movie" movie.

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Jun 7 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
\"Star Wars\" franchise has a rocky road back to relevance [Unscripted column]

I regret having to say it, but my main thought while leaving the new “Star Wars” movie was that Disney is far, far away from a galaxy that contains any

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Jun 6 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com
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Why California is taking so long to count votes in key primary races

The state is an outlier in taking days to count most votes, but supporters of the system say it is designed to enfranchise more people while protecting against fraud.

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Jun 6 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
With Banana Ball coming to Milwaukee, here's how it all got started

The meteoric rise of the Savannah Bananas as one of the most successful sports and entertainment franchises in the world started in 2016 and continues to grow.

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Jun 5 • 5:48 PM EDT • Entertainment • jsonline.com
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Will Mike Evans Regret Leaving Buccaneers for 49ers?

A franchise icon departs Tampa Bay chasing a second ring, but a blockbuster trade by a division rival threatens to derail Mike Evans' championship plans in San Francisco.

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Jun 5 • 5:41 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Resident Evil Veronica Announced, Coming 2027

Capcom has revealed a Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake, delighting fans of the franchise watching this year's Summer Game Fest livestream.

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Jun 5 • 5:08 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Breaking News: NFL Franchise To Move To New State (Report)

The NFL has learned that one of their historic franchises will officially have a new home. The bombshell news surfaced on Friday morning and has gone viral throughout the league. The NFL has not seen a team move locations since 2020 (the Raiders to Las Vegas) and 2016 (the Rams to Los Angeles). Now, there […] The post Breaking News: NFL Franchise To Move To New State (Report) appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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Jun 5 • 4:48 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Byrider back in gear after pandemic era struggles

Since a group of Byrider franchisees acquired the company in September 2024, it has installed a new senior leadership team, made a major investment in software technology and made other changes to lay the groundwork for a return to growth.

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Jun 5 • 2:00 PM EDT • Business • ibj.com
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God Of War Laufey's Director Talks Fan Skepticism, New Ideas, And Phranque The Cube

The showstopper at PlayStation’s State of Play was a new entry in the God of War franchise. However, instead of introducing Kratos’s newest adventure, Santa Monica Studio revealed God of War Laufey, which, as indicated by the title, shifts its focus to Faye, a hero and warrior in her own right, to tell a tale...

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Jun 5 • 9:35 AM EDT • Technology • gamespot.com
Joel Klatt replaces Kirk Herbstreit as color commentator in EA Sports College Football 27

It was recently reported that Kirk Herbstreit will not be in EA Sports’ College Football 27. Herbstreit served as the color commentator alongside play-by-play announcer Chris Fowler for the “Big Game” broadcast team in College Football 25 and 26, after EA Sports relaunched the popular video game franchise that was previously known as NCAA Football.…

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Jun 5 • 8:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Seattle granted NFL Franchise on this day 52 years ago

Seattle was awarded an NFL franchise 52 years ago today. Look back at the origins of the Seahawks and their 1976 start.

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Jun 4 • 9:24 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
10 Shows Like 'Spider-Noir' You Should Watch Next

Spider-Noir is an admittedly weird spinoff of the Spider-Man franchise. Here are 10 other reboots and reimaginings that took a different tack when returning to the small screen.

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Jun 4 • 3:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • lifehacker.com
The next era of entertainment is sub-fandom

Franchises and finished products are the starting point, not the ending point.

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Jun 4 • 11:11 AM EDT • Entertainment • fastcompany.com
Domino's Pizza Wades Into God of War Laufey No Kratos Discourse, Sparks Spicy Replies

The reveal of God of War Laufey has sparked a vociferous debate coming out of State of Play, and while the internet has plenty of opinions about this first game in the franchise to star Faye as the main character, criticism has also come from an unexpected sauce: Domino's Pizza.

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Jun 4 • 8:04 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Dallas residents lament Downtown business exodus after Mavs, Stars plan suburban moves

Though centered around Dallas City Hall's future, the focus of public comment at today's Dallas City Council meeting was the exodus of businesses from downtown, with many residents taking time to lament the departure of sports franchises and companies alike.

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Jun 3 • 5:37 PM EDT • Business • fox4news.com
Shedeur Sanders completely outclasses Deshaun Watson

The Cleveland Browns are entering the franchise’s first season under new head coach Todd Monken after letting Kevin Stefanski go from the same role shortly into the offseason. Now, Monken is tasked with determining who Cleveland’s starting quarterback will be heading into the season. The offseason battle for the job is widely viewed by fans,…

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Jun 3 • 3:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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May's top PlayStation games by copies sold

Yesterday’s State of Play gave us an idea of where PlayStation’s heading next. But we’ve had our May estimates for a couple of days now (we always update our data daily for clients), so it’s time to look at what performed best on PlayStation last month. We’ve got a new IP at the top, two evergreens doing their evergreen thing, FC26 smashing it ahead of the World Cup Plus pivot, and a quiet but promising result for Lego Batman. Let’s have a look at the state of Play…Station’s top games for May. 007 takes #001 007 First Light sold 1M copies on PS5 in May, easily making it the month’s top PS5 game by copies sold. Over 80% of those May copies were digital, which is broadly in line with where PlayStation’s digital share has settled for new releases this year. To date, 007 First Light has sold through 2.2M copies across platforms (so no unsold retail copies in that figure). The platform split is 55.1% PS5, 33.1% Steam, and 11.8% Xbox (console, Windows, and cloud combined). In gross revenue terms, 007 First Light has generated $150M. Owing to regional pricing and audience composition differences, the consoles make up a higher share of revenue than they do copies. Of the $150M, 60.5% came via PlayStation, 27.6% via Steam, and 12.9% via Xbox. Part of this is because over two-thirds of 007 First Light‘s PlayStation audience is in North America (43.4%) or Western Europe (23.2%), where local currency means the game generates more revenue per player. On Steam, under half of First Light‘s audience is from those same regions (31.8% North America, 15.1% Western Europe). As we covered in last week’s 007 Steam piece, the Steam version is pulling in higher-than-expected numbers in China, which now accounts for 17.3% of First Light‘s Steam audience. 007 is the equivalent of $44 USD in China, which is roughly 37% cheaper than the US price and about 44% cheaper than Western Europe. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe The crossover data backs up what we’ve seen all year about launch-window cohorts. 11% of PS5 players who played 007 First Light in May also played Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, which launched just a few days before. Last month was a great month for Denmark! IO Interactive is Copenhagen-based, and Lego Group is headquartered in Billund (TT Games is UK-based but produces work under Lego Group licence and direction). Speaking of which… A very blocky #2 and #3 Minecraft sold another 788K copies on PlayStation consoles last month. Business as usual, since Minecraft hasn’t sold fewer than 760K copies in a single month all year. With over 350M copies sold across all platforms, Minecraft is the best-selling game in history and one of the strongest brands in the world. Every month, a new cohort of children reaches Minecraft age, which guarantees a constant volume of new sales regardless of what the broader market is up to. The demographic refresh rate is truly impressive, with the audience renewing itself faster than it’s churning. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight shifted 757K copies on PS5 last month, bringing its lifetime total on the platform to over 800K. Across all platforms, Legacy of the Dark Knight has now passed 1.5M sold through, so PlayStation accounts for over half of the game’s players. The May crossover data for Legacy of the Dark Knight on PS5 is also useful. 27% of those players also played Fortnite, 16% Roblox, 16% FC 26, and 14% NBA 2K. That’s the household-and-family cohort showing up, plus the launch-window cohort of core gamers who buy practically everything. FC 26 gets players through the door ahead of the World Cup FC 26 sold 411K copies on PlayStation last month (90% via PS5), the fewest copies FC 26 has sold all year and down heavily from April’s 700K. Part of this dropoff is because FC 26 has been available as a PlayStation Plus monthly game since 6 May, cannibalising premium sales. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe The strategic logic is straightforward for EA, which is sacrificing premium unit sales in May to build up the player base ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on 11 June. Obviously, a bigger player pool going into the tournament means a bigger pool of potential Ultimate Team spenders during the period when football attention is at its peak. The early returns are around what you’d expect, with 4.4M new players accessing FC 26 via PS Plus last month – a substantial new spender pool. Anecdotally, a few of my mates who were ‘’skipping FIFA and Ultimate Team this year’’, were drawn back in via PS Plus. Lo and behold, one of them is buying packs like it’s going out of fashion. Whether this is all a smart trade for EA depends entirely on the Ultimate Team conversion rate over the next six weeks. Either way, the short-term engagement impact on the game as a whole is evident. FC 26‘s MAUs hit a record 24M on PlayStation in May, up 30% from the previous record set in April. GTA V does what GTA V always does Rounding out the top five is another evergreen title. Grand Theft Auto V shifted another 387K copies on PlayStation last month. No matter what else is happening in the industry, GTA V keeps pulling players in. It’s sold another 1.8M copies on PS5 in the first half of this year alone, helping the franchise pass the 230M-sold milestone across all platforms. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe I have a theory that Minecraft and GTA V are doing the same thing at different demographic levels. Both are functioning as generational gateway games that the audience ages into faster than it ages out of. Minecraft captures kids around age 6-10, GTA V captures much of the same audience around age 12-15 (unofficially, of course). The crossover data suggests this: 40% of GTA V‘s monthly PlayStation players typically play Fortnite in any given month, while 30% play Roblox. Household accounts aside, that’s not the original GTA V audience from 2013. Of course, the under-12 audience would love to get their hands on GTA, too. It’s always been the way of things, and some parents are happy to oblige. Mine did too back in the day, and I turned out just fine. Right? Right!? 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!]

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Why Anna Faris thought she'd never do another 'Scary Movie': 'A concession of my soul'

Anna Faris never thought she'd return to the 'Scary Movie' franchise, fearing 'a concession of my soul.' Now, she tells EW that coming back as Cindy Campbell after 20 years has been a 'huge gift.'

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Jun 3 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup run caps off a year of NC sports fans having fun again

The Hurricanes have been North Carolina’s best team for a long time. The rest of North Carolina’s professional sports franchises may finally be waking up.

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Jun 2 • 3:04 PM EDT • Sports • newsobserver.com
Inside the 'Scary Movie' family reunion for an 'edgy as f---' new era

Marlon and Shawn Wayans, Regina Hall, and Anna Faris are giving EW an exclusive sneak peek at their rowdy return to the 'Scary Movie' franchise, which they call 'bare-knuckle boxing with kids' gloves on.'

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Jun 2 • 12:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Kirk Herbstreit won’t be in EA Sports College Football 27

After two editions in the booth, Kirk Herbstreit is out of EA Sports College Football 27. According to On3, ESPN’s lead college football voice is out of the game’s booth for the third edition of the relaunched franchise, which is due out in July. He appeared in both College Football 25 and 26 as part…

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Jun 2 • 10:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Minecraft DLC Marketplace

Check out the Minecraft Marketplace. Get Minecoins and discover new games and exclusive DLC like new maps, skins, mods and modpacks, and even more from our creator community.

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Jun 1 • 8:34 AM EDT • Technology • minecraft.net
Jet Set Radio leaker has leaked Sonic, Ace Attorney, Persona, Crazy Taxi, information

The insider who leaked the short Jet Set Radio trailer has returned with some new nuggets of information about key SEGA and Atlus franchises. These nuggets of information include the news that a new…

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Jun 1 • 6:29 AM EDT • Technology • mynintendonews.com
YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters

An indie horror with internet origins has beaten the legacy franchise Star Wars at the box office this weekend.

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May 31 • 11:14 AM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters

An indie horror with internet origins has beaten the legacy franchise Star Wars at the box office this weekend.

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May 31 • 11:14 AM EDT • Entertainment • ksat.com
YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters

An indie horror with internet origins has beaten the legacy franchise Star Wars at the box office this weekend.

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May 31 • 11:14 AM EDT • Entertainment • clickorlando.com
The Burning Questions Still Facing the Vikings

Minnesota Vikings organized team activities (OTAs) are underway, and training camp will begin in two months. The franchise probably won’t […]

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May 31 • 9:06 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Nicolas Cage turned down parts in two big franchise movies for roles he thought were better

Nicolas Cage turned down "Dumb and Dumber" and the Green Goblin in "Spider-Man," opting instead for "Leaving Las Vegas" and "Adaptation" over franchise films.

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May 30 • 5:53 PM EDT • Entertainment • foxnews.com
Eagles roster tiers: Franchise stars, starters, depth, developmental

The Eagles boast elite star power, but roster tiers reveal where depth and development remain crucial.

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May 30 • 2:09 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Major pizza chain might sell business after closing 250 locations

The pizza dining industry is facing a flurry of mergers and acquisitions that could lead to multiple sales transactions in the upcoming months. Papa John's International's largest U.S. franchisee Nadeem Bajwa and investment firm Irth Capital are negotiating with the pizza chain to buy out the ...

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May 30 • 11:45 AM EDT • Business • au.finance.yahoo.com
DC’s pro volleyball team takes step forward as expansion season draws near

The D.C. region will be home to a new professional women’s volleyball team in 2027, and the franchise is slowly taking shape.

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May 30 • 9:54 AM EDT • Sports • wtop.com
Houston Rockets Reveal Ambitious Toyota Center Transformation

A $180 million renovation will modernize the franchise's home with upscale suites and a glass atrium, aligning the arena’s evolution with the team’s aggressive championship pursuit.

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May 30 • 1:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Bungie Reportedly Considered Relaunching Destiny as 'Destiny Infinity' Before Deciding to Pull the Plug on Destiny 2

Bungie's issues with its storied sci-fi shooter, Destiny 2, began around the time of the last summer's Edge of Fate expansion, which reportedly underperformed. The decision to pull the plug was allegedly made "earlier this year" after it decided not to relaunch the franchise as "Destiny Infinity."

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May 29 • 8:22 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Foreign Investment in Professional Sports:

As sports franchise valuations continue to rise and professional sports leagues seek new markets and long-term financing sources, sports are increasingly being viewed not only as entertainment, but al...

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May 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • steptoe.com
Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez found his historical outing 'special'

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez, on Wednesday, surpassed Grover Cleveland Alexander for the franchise record for scoreless innings (44.2).

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May 28 • 5:22 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Frederik Andersen Sets Franchise Record for Shutouts After Hurricanes' Game 4 Win

The Carolina Hurricanes are humming so far during the 2026 NHL playoffs. After a 4-0 Game 4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference finals, Carolina is ahead 3-1 in the series. Teammate Brandon Bussi saw more action in net for the Canes this season, with the first-year pro posting a 31-6-2 record, a 2.47 goals-against average and a .895 save percentage in 39 games.

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May 28 • 12:15 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sources: Lakers go through round of layoffs amid business reorganization

Team employees in communications, content, partnerships and other departments were part of Wednesday’s staff reductions, totaling more than a dozen people. The franchise had already undergone significant changes on the business side since M…

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May 27 • 5:58 PM EDT • Business • ocregister.com
Source: Lakers lay off over a dozen amid business-side reorg

The Lakers informed more than a dozen employees Wednesday they were being laid off as part of a reorganization under new franchise leadership, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN.

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May 27 • 4:40 PM EDT • Business • espn.com
Travis Kelce becomes a franchise owner. Could Taylor Swift be next?

Kansas City Chiefs star and burgeoning business titan Travis Kelce will be a minority owner in the Cleveland Guardians, the MLB team he rooted for growing up.

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May 27 • 12:07 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Destiny 2 Fans Plan Mass Protest to 'Crash the Servers' and Beat Marathon's All-Time Player Record

Destiny 2 fans distraught over Bungie's decision to end support for the franchise are planning to try and "crash the servers" to demonstrate that there's still huge interest in the game.

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May 27 • 11:56 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Don Garber Joins the Latest Episode of 'Sportico Sports Business'

MLS commissioner Don Garber speaks candidly about the upcoming World Cup, MLS franchise valuations and his succession.

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May 27 • 11:00 AM EDT • Sports • sportico.com
Don Garber Joins the Latest Episode of 'Sportico Sports Business'

MLS commissioner Don Garber speaks candidly about the upcoming World Cup, MLS franchise valuations and his succession.

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May 27 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • sportico.com
Evgeni Malkin returning to Penguins on 1-year deal

The 40-year-old center is returning to Pittsburgh for his 21st season with the franchise.

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May 26 • 2:28 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hawaii Business Spotlight: Electrician entrepreneur eyes expansion with franchise model

Kalihi native and electrician Johny Le founded Grand Hawaii Electric in 2018 after spending over 15 years working on major construction projects throughout Hawaii.

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May 25 • 1:35 AM EDT • Business • hawaiinewsnow.com
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Latest ‘Star Wars’ Film ‘Mandalorian’ Debuts at $102 Million

"The Mandalorian and Grogu," the first film in the Star Wars franchise in seven years, was the highest-grossing movie in the U.S. and Canada over the four-day holiday weekend with

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May 24 • 3:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
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Star Wars has big opening weekend with "The Mandalorian and Grogu"

After nearly seven years out of theaters, the latest Star Wars film, "The Mandalorian and Grogu" topped the box office, showing the franchise can still bring in audiences.

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May 24 • 1:17 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Dodgers Bullpen Sets Franchise Record With Incredible Streak

The Dodgers' bullpen has set a new franchise record when it comes to scoreless innings after four shutdown frames vs. the Brewers.

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May 23 • 11:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Tucson Roadrunners Set Franchise Business Records During 2025-26 Season

While the Tucson Roadrunners celebrated their 10th anniversary on the ice during the 2025-26 season, the organization also delivered one of the most successful business campaigns in franchise history off it.

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May 21 • 1:00 PM EDT • Business • tucsonroadrunners.com
Former Splinter Cell Creative Director Says Realistic Graphics Are Causing Problems for Modern Stealth Games

The former creative director of one of gaming's most influential stealth franchises, Splinter Cell, has suggested that advancements in lighting and shadow have made it more difficult than ever for the fans — and creators — of the genre.

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May 21 • 7:38 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Bubsy 4D Review - Bobcat Banality

If Bubsy 4D is an attempt to bring new players to this 33-year-old franchise, its poor level design, characterization, and platforming will ensure it won't.

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May 21 • 4:00 AM EDT • Technology • gameinformer.com
The Cleveland Browns Will Sell 3 Percent Of Their Franchise

NFL owners are reportedly respecting to prove a sale of a small stake of the Cleveland Browns to a private investment firm.

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May 19 • 10:38 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
PWHL goes the way of San Jose in adding a fourth expansion team and growing to 12 overall

San Jose has landed a pro women’s hockey franchise with the PWHL completing its ambitious four-team expansion process with a first entry into California.

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May 19 • 10:06 AM EDT • Sports • news4jax.com
Mainstream anime moments create big business opportunities

Anime has gone mainstream in the United States, drawing millions of fans who spend big money on conventions, streaming, gaming, and merchandise. But anime is no longer reserved just for cosplayers. Now, businesses and sports franchises are increasingly tapping into anime culture to grow audiences, strengthen fan loyalty, and create new revenue opportunities.

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May 19 • 8:11 AM EDT • Business • eurekalert.org
Take-Two Boss Says Borderlands' Last-Minute Art Style Change Cost $50 Million, but Without It the Game Would Have Flopped

Borderlands’ well-documented 11th hour art style change cost Take-Two an extra $50 million in development costs and delayed the game by a year, but without it the now successful franchise would have flopped straight out the gate.

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May 18 • 6:39 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Pizza Hut faces lawsuit from franchisee over AI system

Pizza Hut's AI-powered Dragontail system led to $100M in lost business, a franchisee says in a lawsuit over delivery delays.

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May 18 • 4:11 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Detroit Lions UDFA: CB De'Shawn Rucker injury report

Detroit Lions UDFA De'Shawn Rucker joins the franchise's cornerbacks group. What's his injury history look like?

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May 17 • 3:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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'There's Truth to It': Sony 'Considering' Bringing Back Your Fave Franchises on PS5

Dreams do come true

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May 17 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
Toronto Tempo say UCLA star Kiki Rice has not disappointed

The Toronto Tempo used the first pick in franchise history to select UCLA star Kiki Rice and has no regrets as the rookie has immediately contributed.

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May 17 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com