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Commentary: Arkansas football challenges No. 15 Tennessee but falls flat in the final 5 minutes
The Razorbacks had a solid defensive game plan and 3 takeaways, and broke out a running attack in the third quarter, but end-game decisions and lack of execution proved costly.
Erie police say mental health may be factor in shooting that killed 9
Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah said investigators believe gunman killed six people inside house before killing two women outside and then killing self.
A surprisingly simple way to relieve knee arthritis pain without pills or surgery
A surprisingly simple change in how you walk could help relieve knee arthritis pain and even slow joint damage. In a year-long clinical trial, researchers found that adjusting the angle of a person's foot while walking reduced osteoarthritis pain by an amount comparable to medication, without requiring drugs or surgery. Even more promising, MRI scans revealed that participants who adopted the personalized walking technique experienced slower deterioration in a marker of knee cartilage health.
IN THE HOUSE: Notable recruits at Arkansas-Tennessee game
Arkansas hosted approximately 60 recruits on unofficial visits Saturday afternoon for the Tennessee game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
Trump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy after clash over Russia diesel deal: 'Get a new president'
President Donald Trump demanded Volodymyr Zelenskyy stop striking Russian oil refineries, warning the attacks worsen global diesel and fuel supplies.
Metro Health’s Baby Buggy Walk and Health Expo spotlights infant mortality
Families gathered Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the Ramon V. Quintero Community Center for Metro Health’s 13th Annual Baby Buggy Walk in the Park and Health Expo, a community event aimed at raising awareness about infant
Erie County Department of Health reports potential diphtheria exposure in West Seneca schools
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Department of Health has confirmed a travel-related case of bacterial illness diphtheria, with schools in the West Seneca Central School District being identified as potential exposure sites. According to the district, notifications have been sent to families at Clinton Primary, Northwood Elementary, Winchester-Potters Elementary & East Middle School. […]
Fire Remains Costliest Cause of Business Interruption Globally as Claim Severity Surges
Average business interruption claims now run 70% higher than property damage claims and continue rising sharply, Allianz Commercial found.
Laura Alder: Duke Health Announces Continuing Education Conference on Bispecifics, ADCs, and Beyond
Laura Alder: Duke Health Announces Continuing Education Conference on Bispecifics, ADCs, and Beyond / bispecifics, cancer, Charlie Rudin, Duke Health, Laura
Kaytron Allen Set To Alter Dolphins’ RB Depth Chart
The Miami Dolphins need reasons to believe. They’re 0-4, and it’s one of those seasons that appears to only be going more sideways. But now they have Kaytron Allen, and it’s one additional reason for optimism. This Dolphins team lost star RB De’Von Achane to a torn ACL in Week 3. In Week 4, they […] The post Kaytron Allen Set To Alter Dolphins’ RB Depth Chart appeared first on HEAVY.
Weekend Reading on Women's Representation: Arizona Congress Candidate Speaks Out About Her Rape, 'It’s OK to Talk About It’: Will Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Run for President?
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S. and around the world—with a little gardening and goodwill mixed in for refreshment! —Friday, Oct. 9, marked 115 years since the men of California went to the polls to decide whether the women they lived alongside would be permitted to join them there. —Bernadette Greene-Placentia, the Democratic nominee in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District with a real chance to upset her opponent, was reportedly raped while fixing one of her yard signs. "She chose to share her story because she knows many survivors struggle in silence, and she hopes that by speaking about her experience, others will know they are not alone," said a campaign spokesperson. —Pew Charitable Trust reports that 37 percent of Americans now believe a woman will not be elected president in their lifetime. I urge women like AOC to seriously consider a presidential bid in 2028. —The poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature for her genre-defying work. Since 1901, the Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded 122 times to 104 men and just 18 women. ... and more.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Misery’ onstage in Argenta; touring ‘Velveteen’ at UCA
Argenta Contemporary Theatre stages “Misery,” William Goldman’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, Wednesday through Nov. 1.
Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds
Bolstered by steady gains in the stock market, families headed by someone aged 75 or older are now America’s wealthiest, while the youngest families saw their wealth decline in the
New Google TV Streamer: Big Upgrades are Coming
The Google TV Streamer is now well over 2 years old, if you can believe that. The streaming media box with its sleek pill-shaped design, was once the easiest recommendation in the business for someone looking to upgrade their not-that-smart smart TV. But because we’ve reached the 2-year mark and Google handed the streamer a...
George Clooney breaks silence on Presley Gerber’s death
George Clooney spoke about Presley Gerber’s death at the age of 27. He said it was a ‘devastating’ moment for their families.
Wolfsburg’s Cora Zicai grateful for first Germany starting opportunity
Germany international Cora Zicai has expressed her relief at returning to the German national team following Friday evening’s 4-2 friendly victory over Australia in Karlsruhe. The 21-year-old Wolfsb...
Care Starts Here: Self-care Strategies for World Mental Health Day
Small, intentional acts of care can support our mental wellbeing, strengthen our resilience and help us be more present.
Bets on midterm endorsements, rallies, debates and dropouts raise insider trading concerns
(CNN) — What will Vice President JD Vance say while campaigning Friday in Ohio? Will the Texas Senate candidates debate by this Thursday? And who else will get an endorsement
📸 Neuer's unbelievable howler after just 8 seconds 😱
Ouch.This Saturday afternoon, Bayern Munich travel to Augsburg for Matchday 5 of the Bundesliga. Vincent Kompany's players made the worst possible start to this Bavarian derby, conceding the opening g...
The Breadwinner Was So Offensive To Me As A Dad, I Almost Didn't Finish It
I genuinely can't believe no one stopped this movie.
NVIDIA Reportedly Ending the RTX 5090, Reserves GB202 Silicon for Workstation GPUs
NVIDIA has reportedly stopped allocating GB202 silicon to the GeForce RTX 5090, according to leaker MEGAsizeGPU (@Zed__Wang) on X. "No more GB202 for 5090, confirmed," the leaker posted, adding in a follow-up that "all future GB202 supplies are RTX Pro exclusive." GB202 is the largest "Blackwell"...
Why France’s Center Does Not Hold
The belief that the country is on a downward slope fuels the appeal of radicalism.
Phillies news: Brandon Marsh, Dante Nori, Jose Ramirez
The outfield? Needing a change? For the Phillies?
Colorado Politics Calendar Oct. 12-18
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
Byron Donalds camp to knock doors with Sydney Gruters, Nick DiCeglie, Linda Chaney as GOP coordinates campaigns
Republicans have a favorable map, but are facing political headwinds nonetheless.
3 bold predictions for Indiana football at Nebraska
From Lee Beebe Jr.’s carries to Charlie Becker’s run blocking, here’s a few predictions for how Indiana’s day could go.
No injuries after early morning fire at Elkhart County business
WSBT CBS 22 provides news, sports, entertainment and public interest programs to the South Bend, Indiana area including Mishawaka, Notre Dame, Granger, Osceola, Elkhart, Jimtown, Dunlap, New Carlisle, Goshen, Middlebury, Bristol, New Paris, Nappanee, Howe, Lagrange, Topeka, Bourbon, Milford, Syracuse, North Webster, Warsaw, Bremen, Plymouth, Walkerton, Argos, Tippecanoe, Culver, Grovertown, Delong, Rochester, Akron, Winamac, North Judson, LaPorte, North Liberty, Wakarusa, Lapaz, Millersburg, Knox, and Michigan City, Indiana – and these areas of Michigan: St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Buchanan, Niles, Three Oaks, New Buffalo, Harbert, Bridgeman, Stevensville, Watervliet, Berrien Springs, Dowagiac, Marcellus, Cassopolis, Decatur, Vandalia, Constantine, White Pigeon, Galien and Edwardsburg.
'Tip Toe' is one of 2026's most talked-about TV shows. Russell T Davies 'would love to be wrong' about it.
"In writing this, in saying what I believed about the state of the world, there was part of me hoping I was wrong."
Memphis Grizzlies Bring Bad Injury News About New Controversial Big
The Memphis Grizzlies brought unfortunate news about their newest center, who was one of the team’s biggest pickups in the offseason. According to the team, center Isaiah Stewart is sidelined for at least two weeks with a moderate left ankle sprain. How Isaiah Stewart Picked Up The Injury Stewart suffered the injury in the first […] The post Memphis Grizzlies Bring Bad Injury News About New Controversial Big appeared first on HEAVY.
Chattanooga businesses seeing resurgence from Walnut Street Bridge reopening
As pedestrians make their way across the Walnut Street Bridge once again, local businesses are experiencing a resurgence in foot traffic.
Kenya prepared for Ebola. It still slipped through — a warning of wider cross-border spread
Kenya had spent months preparing for Ebola, one of the world’s deadliest viral diseases, screening hundreds of thousands of travelers and training nearly 5,000 health workers in case it crossed the borders.
Bankrupt Ouachita County Medical Center reportedly eyed by UAMS, Baptist Health
CAMDEN -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Baptist Health have expressed interest in buying Ouachita County Medical Center, the hospital's CEO told the county Quorum Court this week.
Kansas vs. Utah kickoff moved up due to inclement weather
Kansas and Utah will kickoff over two hours earlier on Saturday due to inclement weather.
Justin Jefferson pushing to play
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson believes he is ready to return
Wichita Police arrest teenagers after stealing candy from local business
Wichita Police have arrested several teenagers for theft after they were caught on camera earlier this week stealing candy from a small business in Delano.
Trump names commentator Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary
Katie Zacharia briefly worked as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year
Trump names commentator Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary
Katie Zacharia briefly worked as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year
Trump names commentator Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary
Katie Zacharia briefly worked as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year
5 Ways Science Proves That Women's Bodies Are Amazing
The “weaker sex” myth has never been less true than it is today, when scientific evidence about the strength, intelligence, and resilience of a woman’s body just keeps piling up. Of course, there’s no...
Magic's Sean Sweeney Talks Preseason Win, Injury Updates
Orlando Magic coach Sean Sweeney had a lot of good things to say about the team after a preseason win over the Memphis Grizzlies. He also provided injury updates on Anthony Black and Noah Penda.
Watch: Alperen Sengun posts preseason triple-double against Mavericks
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun tallied 16 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in 22 minutes against the Dallas Mavericks.
Democrats believe they have a real chance at flipping four states Trump won by double digits
For weeks, top Democrats in Washington have watched with cautious restraint as Republicans dumped millions into red states like Kansas and South Carolina to defend an increasingly shaky Senate map.
Rams Reacts: Fans ready to rebound with the team
Fans are believing in the Rams again
High-Usage Scorers Named Memphis Grizzlies' Biggest Roster Hole
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Arkansas men's cross country finishes fourth at Nuttycombe Invitational
The meet in Wisconsin included 21 of the nation's top 30 teams.
Netflix’s Summer of Bummer
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Today, I’ve got a guest post from longtime friend of the newsletter, Brandon Katz. I’ve been trying to find time all summer to look at Netflix’s straight-to-streaming film slate, but between a pre-planned trip and Nielsen moving up their streaming data timeline, I’ve been swamped. So I reached out to Brandon, one of my favorite fellow analysts, to write about it. And I feel like he captured the tone and data focus of the newsletter perfectly. You can connect with Brandon on LinkedIn and Twitter. Enjoy! Don’t worry, folks. You’re in safe hands with me. To ease any anxieties about an interloper in ESG’s domain, I’ll start by stealing one of his best framing devices: headlines. Box office flops are covered in the same way the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles eye pizza: with cartoonish insatiability. I would know. I’m a former reporter who wrote nearly identical headlines: Yet, intentionally or not, streaming misses get treated with kids gloves, filtered through a rosy lens: In the last six years, U.S. streaming viewership has become nearly as transparent as the box office, but the data often arrives weeks later, in a number of less intuitive metrics, and with nary an official budget to be found. This plays into the Wall Street-whispering narratives major streamers have been cultivating for years. They get a pass in a way that theatrical studios simply don’t. Subscribe Netflix’s Summer Slate Not a single Netflix original film released between May and August this year opened above 20 million U.S. TV hours, per Nielsen. That benchmark usually serves as the EntStrategyGuy’s floor for a streaming hit on Netflix. None of these films enjoyed a hit-cementing single week of 20-plus million hours during their runs. Netflix’s two best films were true crime docs, Maternal Instinct (16.5 million hours) and The Crash (19.7 million), the best overall week for a film this summer. Great for most other streamers, but not necessarily what we’re used to seeing from Netflix. For an overly-dramatic comparison, Happy Gilmore 2 opened last summer to around 47 million hours (celebrity cameos, baby!). Zooming out, the picture looks even worse. In 2026, Netflix’s five biggest scripted summer films posted the lowest average (28.6 million hours) and median (28.8 million hours) eight-week viewership totals of the past four years. Now, it’s unrealistic and unfair to expect Netflix to deliver a _KPop Demon Hunters-_sized hit every year. But it’s also not ideal to see the size of their hits shrinking over the last few summers. Let’s quickly run through some of the notable summer misses. Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein’s perfectly fine romcom, Office Romance, fell off the charts after 20 million hours in its first two weeks. Top films usually last for four-plus weeks. Starry titles ideally don’t decay that fast either. Homegrown star Millie Bobby Brown couldn’t prevent the snappy Enola Holmes franchise from diminishing returns. At 14.3 million U.S. hours, the third film posted roughly half of what the first two films did in their first two weeks. What’s on Netflix calculated that per-day global views were down nearly 60% from the second movie. The Whisper Man did okay with more than 36 million hours over its first four weeks. But I expected a little more juice from a film featuring Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, and Adam Scott. Kevin Hart’s Ladies First collected just 11.2 million hours total across two weeks. That’s a big miss for one of Netflix’s go-to stars. Plopping into the same bucket are Sunny Sandler’s Don’t Say Good Luck (10.3 million in two weeks) and John Cena’s Little Brother (17.5 million). Meanwhile, English-language originals Color Book (June 19), In the Hand of Dante (June 24) and Heartstopper Forever (July 17) never sniffed Nielsen’s Top 10 at all, despite needing only 2 to 5 million hours to land in the top ten most weeks. (By my count, eleven English-language scripted original films released between May and August did chart). It’s only fair to mention that Swapped (1-May) posted nearly 42 million U.S. hours over five weeks (the longest Netflix original run this summer) and is currently their eighth most-watched English-language film ever worldwide. Remarkably Bright Creatures (37 million, 4 weeks) and Voicemails for Isabelle (27 million, 4 weeks) weren’t bombs either. Still, overall, I think it’s fair to say this was a quieter summer season than we’re used to seeing from the market-leader. You might not realize that given the language commonly used in public analysis. The Twist Despite the starkly black-and-white tone of the coverage, here’s the twist: when many box office bombs arrive on streaming, their viewership looks a whole lot like many of Netflix’s supposedly successful summer releases. Hmm, where have we heard that one before? Masters of the Universe topped out at $65 million stateside against a $170 million budget_._ I’ll admit, Skeletor ripping sleeveless curls as a gym bro and bodyslamming Adam’s co-workers was funny. But, much to the chagrin of my bank account, my laughter doesn’t launch franchises. Yet the He-Man reboot opened to 19.6 million hours (from a Wednesday five-day opening instead of just one weekend), on par with Hoppers on Disney+ (19.4 million). It put up nearly 47 million hours over its first six weeks, bigger than all of Netflix’s summer releases. Pretty darn healthy and likely to land among the 25 most-watched movies on streaming this year. Sticking with Amazon, The Sheep Detectives just barely broke even at the box office with $133 million worldwide (and only $66 million domestic). I never expected cloven-hooved, cud-chewing mammals to be able to bring me to tears. Yet that’s exactly how I found myself at the end of this surprisingly affecting movie (#NoShame). It was likely the unexpected quality in a family-friendly film that powered its streaming over-performance. Sheep Detectives delivered a solid run for Prime video netting 26.2 million hours! How about franchise IP? Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu had the lowest opening ($81 million) and lowest-grossing Disney-era live-action Star Wars film ($178 million domestic). One day before release, its Heat score (19.8%)—audiences who list their interest as a 7/7—fell behind blockbusters Wicked (21%), Superman (23%), Fantastic Four: First Steps (23%), Michael (23%), Toy Story 5 (26%) and Avatar: Fire and Ash (27%), according to Greenlight Analytics. The urgent enthusiasm just wasn’t there. On streaming, Mando opened to weeks of 12.1 million, 6.1 million and 2.7 million hours (21 million total) over its first three frames. Not the numbers Lucasfilm was hoping for nor the numbers of a streaming hit. But they’re in the same vicinity as some Netflix summer releases with $345 million at the global box office to offset a smidgen of the pain. Final Thoughts So why oh why does this nuance gap exist? Four key reasons: Data Literacy: A “$100 million opening” just makes sense. After decades of box office reporting, even casual movie fans are well-versed in the benchmarks of hits and home runs. There’s an immediate shorthand. But “16.5 million” hours doesn’t land nearly as cleanly. Despite leaps of progress, the streaming ratings era is still in its infancy compared to theatrical. The EntStrategyGuy and I met thanks to a late 2010s group chat of data nerds hungry to find a shred of certainty in nebulous streaming performance. I’m not surprised to see “No. 1 on Netflix” still getting misconstrued out in the wild. Timing: By Friday morning, we have the box office’s Thursday night previews totaled, allowing us to better project the weekend’s expectations. From there, ticket sales are reported daily. By Sunday, the film’s fate is usually finalized, at least in terms of public perception. In streaming, Nielsen recently improved its delay to…two weeks. The medium isn’t forced to contend with instant gratification as harshly. Financials: Theatrical film budgets are a mere Google away. Profit and loss is calculated in the cold and unforgiving naked light of day for all to see. But finding the vast majority of streaming exclusive movie budgets requires the forensic investigation skills of a Criminal Minds detective. Also, it’s very difficult to calculate how much revenue/value a straight-to-streaming films provides a streamer. This is why there are so few stories about streaming original movies “losing X amount of money”. On top of that, marketing budgets are far greater for theatrical movies than streaming exclusive movies, which leads to earlier and better awareness. This then translates to a wider pool of potential interest. Narrative Control: Netflix is the only major streaming service to publish weekly first-hand viewership data and annual engagement reports. Naturally, some headlines borrow their first-hand framing**.** Other streamers benefit from their comparative lack of transparency. They may occasionally announce vague performance platitudes such as Apple TV’s Mayday becoming its “biggest film debut on the platform to date over its first 18 days,” and that it ranked No. 1 with left-handed viewers in its first weekend. (Fine, I made up that second one). But, for the most part, they keep first-hand viewership shrouded in mystery to avoid bad press. Especially for outlets that demand multiple articles per day from their writers, it’s an easy (and understandable) way for some reporters to hit their daily article quota by just repeating what the streamers have told them. TL:DR version: Streaming-exclusive movies are asked to do different things than theatrical movies, but that doesn’t mean they should escape judgment. Both still need to draw enough eyeballs to justify their cost within the proper performance contexts. The more cleanly we can inject a little nuance into streaming analysis, the better we’ll understand the audience and content trends that drive this industry. And that’s what all of this is really about: knowing what audiences actually want! Brandon Katz is the Director of Insights & Content Strategy at Greenlight Analytics where he focuses on evaluating the ever-fluid media landscape to unearth understanding, opportunity and value. Greenlight Analytics is the entertainment intelligence consulting company redefining how Hollywood finds, understands, and activates audiences. Prior to joining Greenlight Analytics, he served as the senior entertainment industry strategist at Parrot Analytics, and as a full-time entertainment industry reporter covering the Xs and Os of Hollywood, most notably with TheWrap and the Observer.
Trump’s Nobel Prize quest is now the butt of the joke
Earlier this year, President Donald Trump used his status as the world’s most powerful man to effectively coerce the Nobel Peace Prize winner to give him the medal she won.
Port of LA sets all-time monthly cargo record amid 'resilient' consumer demand
September was the busiest month
Top Democrats and allies to fight a California billionaire tax
It would impose a one-time, 5% tax on the wealth of Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion
Poll: Young voters think there is too much money in politics
A new poll out this morning reveals young American voters from all political backgrounds think there is too much money in politics. They also believe rich people and wealthy organizations have more influence on members of Congress than the individuals who vote for them. MS NOW contributor, author and pollster John Della Volpe joins Morning Joe to discuss the findings — along with Jeff Clements, the CEO of American Promise, a nonpartisan group focused on reducing the influence of money in politics, which commissioned the poll.
Chiefs Pass Rush Stats Lie, But George Karlaftis Proves It
The Chiefs haven't recorded a sack in three games, but the real numbers show a top-10 unit that just can't finish. Here is why the panic is overblown.
Chuck Lorre claims Melanie Lynskey was ‘terrified’ of Charlie Sheen during his final “Two and a Half Men” scene
“I had no choice but to shut down the show.”
‘Two and a Half Men’ creator claims Melanie Lynskey was ‘terrified’ of Charlie Sheen
‘Two and a Half Men’ creator Chuck Lorre claims in his new memoir that Melanie Lynskey was ‘terrified’ of Charlie Sheen when shooting his final scene on the show.
Kelvin Sampson says ESPN is filming docuseries with Kingston Flemings
Flemings believed he was returning to his hometown to film, only to learn that his jersey would be retired.
Long Island commemorates third anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks
Earlier this week, commemorations were held across Long Island to mark the third anniversary of Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Isreal. Synagogues and organizations held programs where people gathered to reflect and find strength in community.
Trump Jr. blames left for political violence during U of Iowa visit
Donald Trump Jr. and Ben Shapiro rallied University of Iowa students to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.
'This is a Chance to Build Something New': Stand Up for Science Rallies Around America’s Compact For Higher
Speakers highlighted importance of knowledge development; called on university leadership to stand support of academic freedom in higher ed.
Does Leeds United have an advantage over Arsenal?
Paul Merson believes Leeds United could have an advantage over Arsenal when the two sides meet tomorrow. The fixture will be both clubs’ first match back after the international break, and the forme...
Gears of War: E-Day sells 230K copies
Gears of War: E-Day has sold 230K copies since its advance-access launch on October 1 and full release on October 6. Steam accounts for 168K of those, with Xbox (console and PC) selling 62K. But there’s more to this story, as Xbox makes up the bulk of revenue. E-Day is the best-reviewed Gears game in nearly two decades (and the best one ever made, in my opinion). The Coalition has made a banger here (it’s currently in my top 10 of the year). Despite E-Day’s undeniable quality, this is a soft result. And it’s down to the business model, really. E-Day has made $37M so far, thanks to the Premium upgrade On Xbox, Game Pass is cannibalising much of the premium revenue. Our estimates show that 1.7M folks accessed E-Day via their subscription rather than a copy. But Xbox is having it both ways – or having it halfway, at least – via its Premium Edition Game Pass upgrade. Game Pass subscribers could pay $30 (or their local equivalent) for up to five days of early access starting October 1. Our estimates show that of the 1.7M who accessed E-Day through Game Pass, 722K paid for the upgrade. Between the review embargo lifting on October 1 and the full release, E-Day managed to shift another 250K early-access upgrades – no doubt helped by the campaign’s rave reviews. So despite selling far fewer copies on Steam, Xbox accounts for almost three-quarters of the revenue (roughly $26M of the $37M, versus about $11M on Steam). So “230K copies” undersells the paying audience. Including the 722K upgrades, nearly 950K people actually paid something for E-Day. The $30 upgrade is a halfstep from cannibalisation, but will Xbox go all the way? While E-Day is a sublime game, these are soft numbers for a flagship when Xbox badly needs revenue wins. E-Day sold 62K copies on Xbox against 722K Premium upgrades, so for every one copy sold on Xbox, nearly 12 Game Pass upgrades were sold. The $70 premium SKU is – functionally – dead on Xbox. Normally you can’t see what a Game Pass player would have paid, because the game’s just there in the subscription. But the $30 early-access upgrade estimate shows that 722K people demonstrated they’ll spend real money on this game. In a world without day-one Game Pass, many of these folks would have bought E-Day at $70. They paid $30 for five days early access to something they don’t own. Xbox is, in effect, charging its most valuable customers the least, based on a hangover from a tried-and-exhausted strategy from a previous administration. Those 722K willing-to-pay players generated about $21.7M via the upgrade. If three quarters of this group – mostly US and European audiences – bought E-Day outright, that’s nearly $40M. Of course, Game Pass does bring in meaningful recurring revenue, and E-Day is adding value for hundreds of thousands of subscribers. However, Game Pass is no longer growing, so Xbox is at a crossroads. Xbox is reportedly looking to do a Netflix and bolt on an ad-supported tier to pad it further. But that will just set a new floor, and leadership keeps telling us the priority now is revenue growth, which is subscriber-speak for ARPU. Xbox has already pulled Call of Duty from day-one Game Pass after day-one inclusion hammered its sales, with new CoD titles now arriving on the service around a year late. We know that some Microsoft executives believe the service devalues games outright, and rumours (which Microsoft has dismissed so far, to be fair) suggest that day-one releases could be taken off Game Pass. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe When a game this well-reviewed does this softly on its home platform, the model – not the game – gets brought into question. What else E-Day’s early adopters have played (including this month so far) Looking at E-Day‘s players on Xbox, most have played the franchise before (86% have played Gears 5, 76% Gears 4), and every game on the crossover list is either a shooter or a title from an Xbox-owned studio (though Game Pass is inflating those numbers, of course, more on that later): As for what else Xbox’s E-Day players have played this month, the top three are Fortnite (16%), Roblox (7%), and Call of Duty (6%). Another 5% played Minecraft Dungeons II, which is also on Game Pass and launched a couple of days before Gears‘ advance-access date. Many Game Pass players are happy to check out most big new additions. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Over on Steam, the top crossover games are also mostly shooters (slightly more PC-coded ones), including Space Marine 2, which was itself heavily inspired by Gears: Looking at what E-Day‘s Steam players are into this month shows who they are – as subscriptions don’t skew the data. The top three are Wardogs (13%), Deadlock (12%), and CS2 (10%), so you’ve got the restless shooter crowd checking out the new hotness. A little further down are Helldivers 2 and Space Marine 2, your co-op PVE shooter players who’ll feel right at home in Horde mode. Game Pass is skewing the playtime distribution on Xbox Looking at the playtime distribution in our platform, E-Day players on Steam are – relatively speaking – playing for longer: 54% of E-Day players on Xbox have played for five hours or less (versus 32% on Steam) 19% of Xbox players played for over 15 hours (versus 33% on Steam) 14% of Xbox players played for over 20 hours (22% on Steam) The absolute number of people playing for over 15, 20, and 50 hours is, of course, bigger on Xbox, thanks to the sheer volume of folks who came in through Game Pass (upgraders included). None of that is cause for alarm. Game Pass is the reason Xbox playtime skews lower, as when a game is free to try, people try it and bounce without putting in even an hour (17% under an hour on Xbox versus 6% on Steam). Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe The subscription brings in tourists alongside the committed, dragging down the average even when the game is excellent (but also perhaps winning over the uninitiated). It’s standard across every subscription-included title, on PS Plus too. Forza Horizon 6, for instance, had 11% of its Xbox players bounce under an hour, versus just 2% on Steam. So, Xbox’s crossroads So there we have it. Gears of War: E-Day is an incredible game whose revenues have been stifled by subscription inclusion and exclusivity. It’s the best-reviewed entry in the series in fifteen-odd years, but it still turned into one of the year’s softer flagship launches, not because players didn’t want it, but because Xbox’s own storefront gave its most willing buyers a reason not to pay. Which leaves Xbox at a crossroads. Will it keep making Gears games when the financial returns are this thin and the margins this low? And if it does, does the next one arrive off Game Pass at day one – the way CoD now does, or even on PlayStation? I think it should. Alright, back to E-Day for me! 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!]
Former funeral home director who overcharged families to live lavish lifestyle gets probation sentence for crimes
ANDERSON, Ind. — A former Madison County funeral director who overcharged customers tens of thousands of dollars in order to furnish her lavish lifestyle has avoided prison time thanks to accepting…
Robert Wagner shares rare photo with Natalie Wood’s daughter for birthday
Robert Wagner shared a rare photo with Natalie Wood’s daughter, Natasha Gregson Wagner, to celebrate her birthday. Gregson Wagner was raised by her actor stepfather after Wood’s 1981 death.
Charlie Cox Reveals He's Already Recorded 40 Hours Of Lines For A Surprise Sega Game
The Daredevil and Clair Obscur actor confirmed the new voice acting work during his appearance at NYCC
Vikings Trade Proposal Predicts Price For Eagles’ Saquon Barkley
Howie Roseman is ready to deal if the right offer is on the table for somebody on the Philadelphia Eagles‘ roster. The General Manager proved that much when he decided to shockingly move the veteran offensive lineman Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens earlier this week. Could it soon be time for the Eagles to […] The post Vikings Trade Proposal Predicts Price For Eagles’ Saquon Barkley appeared first on HEAVY.
Leak Details iPhone Features for Apple's LG Home Accessories
Smart home accessories that Apple reportedly helped LG develop could offer iPhone proximity controls and a way to begin setup before the devices have power, according to findings shared by the leaker known as "pdfu". The findings concern the upcoming LG-branded accessory range that Bloomberg revealed earlier this week. The lineup reportedly includes a thermostat, temperature sensor, deadbolt lock, wired video doorbell, and several security cameras.
I Flew in Condor Business Class From NYC to Germany: Is it Worth the Upgrade?
Traveler editor Charlie Hobbs takes flight with Condor, the Frankfurt-based carrier known for its relatively affordable transatlantic fares.
Pharmaceutical innovation: a strategic investment in health and growth
Governments around the world are confronting increasingly common challenges: how to drive economic growth, address demographic changes and productivity pressures, and how to strengthen national resilience. Investment in health is fundamental to achieving these goals, and medicines and vaccines are central to this effort. We are at the cusp of the next golden age in...
Essentia Health hosting annual “Families Remember with Love” memorial celebration
Interfaith service honors children lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, childhood or adult death during Pregnancy and Child Loss Awareness Month
Dental group launches free oral health program across its CT offices
A dental group that operates pediatric and family practices in Western Connecticut has launched a community program offering free oral health supplies, screenings and education.
RB Leipzig And Leverkusen Join Dortmund In Race For Sporting Talent Flávio Gonçalves
German giants are scouting the Portuguese winger as Sporting CP demands a massive €60 million release clause, forcing the Bundesliga's elite to weigh potential against a record-breaking price.
Business interruption losses climb 30% in two years: Allianz Commercial
Rising business interruption losses are increasingly hitting companies, with fire and explosion driving the costliest claims at roughly 2.9 billion euros ($3.3 billion) as the average value of claims…
David Ellison expects CBS to be in business with NFL for ‘foreseeable future’
Skydance CEO David Ellison is full speed ahead on a press tour to promote his freshly combined media company, which formally brought together Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery after a lengthy process earlier this week. Since the company’s formal combination, Ellison has fielded questions during a press conference and given a handful of interviews. Most…
Health policy expert warns California's Medi-Cal spending crisis could drive up insurance costs for families
Paragon Health Institute President Brian Blase discusses California's Medicaid spending, eligibility concerns and the potential impact of higher taxes on privately insured families.
Mitoma Update: Brighton Confirmed Team News for Sunderland
Fabian Hürzeler navigates a persistent injury crisis as the Seagulls travel north, missing key stars like Kaoru Mitoma while facing a resilient, counter-attacking Sunderland side.
Matthias Jaissle Reveals Why Newcastle Was the Right Choice
Newcastle United has shown early signs of Matthias Jaissle’s preferred style of play during the opening weeks of his tenure, but the head coach believes the team remains several months away from reaching its ultimate footballing identity. In an interview with multiple media members during the international break, including The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, Jaissle revealed […]
In brief: 'Stick' season 2 trailer and more
Bill Murray stars in the official trailer for A Course Called Ireland. The six-part documentary series premieres on Paramount+ on Oct. 25. The show follows Murray and his friends as they travel across the island to explore Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland's best fairways ...The Die Hard films are getting a brand-new home media release. All five of the movies will be released on physical media in 4K Ultra HD on Dec. 1. Bruce Willis stars as John McClane in all of the Die Hard films. The original movie finds the New York City policeman taking on terrorists after he flies to Los Angeles to be with his estranged wife and two children on Christmas ... TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-top-asset', slot: 1, fold: "above"}); The trailer for Stick season 2 is here. Owen Wilson stars as the talented golfer who strives for second chance in the sophomore season. Peter Dager, Timothy Olyphant, Rhea Seehorn, Marc Maron, John Higgins and Billy Zane also make up the cast of the new season. The Apple TV series premieres its first two episodes on Nov. 4. A new episode drops weekly every Wednesday that follows until the season finale airs on Dec. 30 ...Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Thank you for reading kmaland.comAt KMA, we attempt to be accurate in our reporting. If you see a typo or mistake in a story, please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com.
Apple Reportedly Cuts iPhone 18 Pro Orders After Price Hike Dampens Demand
Apple has asked some of its suppliers to cut production of iPhone 18 Pro components due to lower-than-expected demand, according to Nikkei Asia ($). Citing its own sources, the report claims that Apple has been more cautious about shipments since early September because of the rising cost of memory chips, leading to higher prices. Component orders for October were said to have been cut by at least 15 percent compared with what was originally requested.
Has Bryce Young done enough to earn your confidence?
Bryce Young has been one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL through four weeks. Do we believe that he can keep it up?
LCSO arrests former Silver Springs business owners on 13 felony counts
Joshua Quinton Carradine, 49, and Angela Bell Carradine, 61, were booked Oct. 7 into the Lyon County jail, each facing 13 felony counts.
Jones, Thompson spar over Social Security, political money in last scheduled debate
The 4th Congressional District candidate forum was a more confrontational showdown than their debate just one day earlier.
Man leaving Jacksonville business shot in head, arm by person he’d argued with earlier in the day: JSO
Hurricane Isaias is strengthening over the Gulf of Mexico, with landfall expected tonight or early Saturday in the warning area, the National Hurricane Center said Friday morning.
In New York governor's race, a Republican rallies with Trump and leans into his political playbook
NEW YORK (AP) — In his campaign to become the next governor of New York, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and posted AI-generated videos depicting the state as dangerous and unaffordable.
In New York governor's race, a Republican rallies with Trump and leans into his political playbook
In his campaign to become the next New York governor, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and posted AI-generated videos depicting the state as dangerous and unaffordable.
In New York governor\'s race, a Republican rallies with Trump and leans into his political playbook
In his campaign to become the next New York governor, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and posted AI-generated videos
In New York governor's race, a Republican rallies with Trump and leans into his political playbook
NEW YORK (AP) — In his campaign to become the next governor of New York, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and poste...
In New York governor's race, a Republican rallies with Trump and leans into his political playbook
In his campaign to become the next New York governor, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and posted AI-generated videos depicting the state as dangerous and unaffordable.
In New York Governor's Race, a Republican Rallies With Trump and Leans Into His Political Playbook
NEW YORK (AP) — In his campaign to become the next governor of New York, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and posted AI-generated videos depicting the state as dangerous and unaffordable. And on Friday night, he'll ...
AMA Statement on Federal Vaccine Injury Initiative - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 8 2026 Statement attributable to: Willie Underwood, III, MD, MSc, MPH President, American Medical Association “The AMA strongly supports legitimate, ongoing vaccine safety monitoring, as well as research grounded […]
Nonprofit launches maternal health data tool
The Maternal Resiliency Index is designed to help policy makers.
Where Are They Now: Fort Smith Northside star Jerry Jennings played two sports at Arkansas
If you know the sports culture of Fort Smith, you know about the great two-sport star who helped break the color barrier there in the late 1960s and for Razorback Nation.
Microsoft 365 just plummeted in value again — your family will lose a whopping 4TB of storage
Microsoft says the new storage model is more flexible, but families now get dramatically less OneDrive storage for the same price.
Celtics Reveal Intriguing Weapon In Preseason Win Over Cavaliers
It was a nice sight to see for the Celtics in their preseason opener.
Bets on midterm endorsements, rallies, dropouts and debates raise insider trading concerns
Super-specific midterm “knowable” markets have attracted more than $20 million in trading volume, according to an analysis from the Anti-Corruption Data Collective.
NFL Coaches Discuss Minnesota Vikings Signing Odell Beckham Jr
Desperate to spark a stagnant offense, Minnesota adds the veteran playmaker to bolster a struggling receiving corps and provide relief for an ailing Justin Jefferson.
Phillies News: Jonathan Bowlan, Free Agents, Shortened Season Proposal
Shortened season, lengthened playoffs?
Arjuna Natural to spotlight women’s health innovation and Ashwagandha Quality at SupplySide Global
Arjuna Natural, a leader, manufacturer, and innovator of standardised botanical extracts, will spotlight its award-winning women’s health portfolio and latest ingredient research at SupplySide Global in Las Vegas, NV, booth 6519, including new research on Rhuleave-K, a turmeric and boswellia combination developed to support fast-acting relief from PMS symptoms and lower back pain
Illinois cannabis sales are on the rise again after a long slump
Sales in August and September rose 8% from the same period a year earlier on 12% higher unit sales, newly released data show.