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Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs at Annual Grand Event
Thursday night, the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce brought together local businesses and organizations to celebrate entrepreneurship and community investment in the Flathead Valley. At the 2026 Grand Event, the chamber presented eight awards that recognized honorees’ outstanding work and commitment to creating a better Kalispell. This year’s theme, Venture Boldly: Forward Together, reflected the city’s […]
Akron business owner rebuilding her life after house fire
Danielle Williams, a local business owner who recently lost her home in a fire, is rebuilding her life with the help of her community.
Colts’ Josh Downs Gets Major Trade Update From Sports Illustrated
The Indianapolis Colts and Josh Downs appear to be heading toward a near-certain split. It hasn’t happened yet, though, and the clock is ticking toward the Tuesday, Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline. Downs is in the last year of his contract, making him an obvious trade candidate for a rebuilding Colts team. He has also […] The post Colts’ Josh Downs Gets Major Trade Update From Sports Illustrated appeared first on HEAVY.
Broncos Trade Tradeoffs Could Steer Them Away From Running Back
The Denver Broncos are rumored to be trading for a running back, but the move could go any number of ways.
What's Happening in Cranford: Events, Entertainment and More for November
Including the 100th anniversary of the Cranford Theater and a free breakfast for veterans.
Maximum Entertainment AB (MAXENT_B) Cancels Q3 2026 Report as It Moves to Half-Year Reporting
Maximum Entertainment AB is moving from quarterly to half-year reporting and will not publish its Q3 2026 interim report, previously scheduled for November 30. Its next report will be the FY2026 year-end report on March 31, 2027; the change follows its U.S. subsidiary agreeing to a court-supervised…
Maximum Entertainment Moves to Half-Year Reporting and Will Not Publish an Interim Report for the Third Quarter of 2026
Stockholm, Sweden (November 6, 2026) - Maximum Entertainment AB (Nasdaq: MAXENT B) ("Maximum Entertainment" or the "Company") today announces that it is moving from quarterly to half-year financial reporting. As a consequence, the interim report for the third quarter of 2026, previously scheduled f…
Utah, BYU heading toward colossal showdown at Rice-Eccles Stadium
But at the end of the day, you might as well pull a name out of a hat.
Latino voters propel Democrats to big wins with leftward swing
Hispanic voters, especially those in the working class, have been impacted by economic challenges, leading them to reject President Donald Trump and his Republican Party.
Why Spending Millions on AI Hardware Isn't Giving Your Company the Performance You Expect
Data centers use only 60 percent of power for actual AI work. Inside how thermal throttling and bad cooling eat into enterprise hardware ROI.
Whoa, I Missed It! Disney Starts Licensing the Household Silver, When IP Backfires, and More Big Content Moves
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Over these last few months, the entertainment business story landscape revolved around Skydance (and their merger) and Netflix (and their leadership shakeup). I don’t even want to scan my archives to see how many times I wrote about just those two companies over the last six months or so, let alone how many times they demanded their own article. Oh, how I long for June, when I could avoid them and write about other mergers and acquisitions (Comcast and NBCUniversal; Fox buying Roku). Well, not really, but you know what I mean. That focus on just two companies meant I ignored a lot of fun and, more importantly, important stories. So, it’s also time for another “Whoa, I Missed It” article. These are stories I wish I had written about, but aren’t exactly current events anymore. And there are a lot of them! Fifteen stories in all, including a very important merger that I didn’t write about, my word of warning about the IP deluge, how “genre” TV is making a big comeback, Netflix’s latest smart acquisition (and a licensing divorce), Disney and HBO’s recent TV show buys (and what they say about reboots on TV), a big cable merger, Amazon’s new bundle, social media censorship, and a lot more. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Buy, Sell or Hold the Latest Content Development and Licensing in 2026!!! Content is king. I’ve written that before, and I believe in it now more than ever. If I had to quantify it, and I have, I put it at about 50% of the fate of any given media company, be they streamer, network, bundler, studio or social platform. This is a hits-driven business, and, as I like to do about every so often, it’s time to check in on the latest content moves. These content shifts on their own aren’t usually enough to be the “most important story” of a week, but if you add them up, you can see the content landscape shifting. The stories also fell into two natural buckets: licensing deals and IP moves. Plus, I’ll offer my “buy, sell or hold” rating for whether I think the deal is smart for a given side. Let’s dive right in. Disney Starts Licensing the Household Silver Disney is starting to license their core brands to Netflix. Quietly, over the last couple of years, Disney had rented some 20th Century [Fox] shows and films to Netflix, but until now, the core brands had escaped that fate. Now? At least some Pixar films will make it to Disney (including Elio) and some Disney+ Originals (like Percy Jackson and the Olympians). Here’s my rating for each company: Disney: Sell. One is tempted to say Disney has started licensing the “crown jewels”, but I don’t think we see that yet. I’d call this the “family silver” instead, which isn’t quite as valuable. That said, Disney’s new CEO clearly is focused on shoring up the company’s profitability, and that means licensing deals, even at the expense of Disney+ exclusivity. This could also help bring eyeballs to Percy Jackson for the upcoming season, a similar benefit to “dual casting” this show, which I also think Disney should do. Still, in the long run, I’d protect the core brands more. Netflix: Buy. This is a smart move, assuming the price is right, and I’d bet it is. (Netflix’s content licensing teams are some of the best in the industry.) Of course, this is another data point that Netflix is moving away from making their own films and relying on licensing instead. That has downsides—they’ll always end up renting—but if you’re buying Disney content, that’s a good move. Prime Video Buys More Live Events Amazon’s Prime Video/MGM Studios keeps purchasing live events, including the Emmys (which I wrote about here) and some regional sporting rights. These bolster their NFL, NBA and Academy of Country Music Awards licensing deals. My theory here is that Prime Video knows that they can sell the advertising for more on live events than on their massive acquired/original inventory of shows and films. (As I’ve been showing with Reelgood’s data, they have a LOT more shows and films than other streamers.) Advertisers want live, engaged viewers, since they’re a lot more likely to be real. Prime Video: Hold. I like Amazon’s focus on live events, but it remains tough to evaluate this company, er, business unit, since we don’t know anything about their financials. Yes, Amazon’s CEO recently released a very carefully worded statement about Prime Video, claiming profitability, but we don’t know by how much by when. (It’s also not audited by third parties, so we have to take it with another grain of salt.) Plus, given that Amazon increased the price of the Emmys by about a third, they also likely overpaid. (Maybe that’s why they’re barely profitable, allegedly.) But also, I think they know they need to dominate live TV, and that’s a smart strategy! So I’m torn, but lean towards calling this a smart move. The Emmys: Definitely sell! I mentioned this in my “Streaming Bonus Content” article, but I really, really, really, really do NOT like this move for the Emmys. Chasing short term dollars over long term awareness is not a smart move. To reach the widest audience, the “dual-cast” format—meaning broadcast and streaming—just reaches more people. Skydance Takes Its Animation Back This is the story that made me want to write a “let’s catch up on content” column in the first place. Specifically, Skydance and Netflix have ended their animated film output deal. It’s not huge, since really, what film has Skydance Animation made that’s broken out? But strategically, it shows you how Skydance is positioning their company. Skydance Animation: Hold. Again, I still need to see Skydance Animation put out a hit or two before I can judge this as a smart move. The other worry for Skydance is they have a lot of overlapping animation houses now, and that’s going to end at some point. Still, if John Lasseter can regain his animation mojo—and his track record has been mixed at Skydance, ignoring his other issues—this could be a powerful point for Paramount. Netflix: Hold (put your films in theaters). Right now, with the Dan Lin upheaval and Peter Rice coming in, we don’t really know what Netflix’s plans for theaters versus straight-to-streaming films are. So I need to see what new films (if any) they buy/rent/produce to replace the Skydance flicks, but it will probably be a smarter investment of capital, since the straight-to-streaming films have just failed to break out, outside of one major example. Theaters: Buy! They do look like they’re gonna end up with more inventory based on the Skydance move, and now Netflix putting four to five films in theaters per year. For example, Netflix confirmed that KPop Demon Hunters 2 will come to theaters, and that’s going to be a smash. Disney+’s Reboot Future So those were the major licensing news stories, and now we get to the IP-related updates. Obviously, I’m generally pro-IP in content development. But that’s not some iron law; not all IP hits equally. Get ready for Entertainment Nuance Guy. And let’s start with a big worry. Scanning the news stories, Disney has three reboots on their lineup between ABC, Hulu and Disney+: Coach (on ABC), The X-Files and Glee. So are reboots as immune to failure as IP? We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out about… Why I’m skeptical about some upcoming genre and IP plays… How Skydance’s merger closing unlocked Paramount and HBO… The focus on “genre” across the streamers and studios… Some big creators leave Netflix… Netflix’s horror TV show licensing play (and what they should have done instead)… A huge merger that I didn’t write about... Whether or not we’ll see a major film tax credit… Amazon’s new megabundle of streamers… And (somehow) more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
Health intel-sharing group warns industry in wake of cyberattack on French blood bank
A healthcare intelligence-sharing organization is warning its members to lock down systems following cyberattacks on cold storage systems, including a French blood bank.
Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Nov. 6
Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry. PERSONNEL The Familie Signs Michael Phelps Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, has joined The Familie for representation as he enters the next chapter of his career focused on expanding his business portfolio, strategic …
Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Nov. 6
Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry. PERSONNEL The Familie Signs Michael Phelps Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, has joined The Familie for representation as he enters the next chapter of his career focused on expanding his business portfolio, strategic …
Stray Kids Label JYP Entertainment Brings Lawsuit Over 'Stolen' Song
Stray Kids label JYP Entertainment filed a lawsuit against a DIY distributor for allegedly uploading a pirated recording by HAN to streaming services.
Patriots Named Landing Spot For Derrick Henry Amid Trade Rumors
New England may be looking to make a big addition this year.
Ingersoll Rand Expands Life Sciences Solutions with Acquisition of IVEK Corporation
Expands life sciences portfolio through expertise in key precision pump technologies and solutions, adding approximately $40 million in annual revenue…
Science Policy Faces a Post-Election Shake-Up in Congress
Decisions on spending and White House control over science grants await a lame-duck Congress.
Basic City Celebrates One Decade of Business
When the Lanman brothers founded Basic City Brewing Co. in Waynesboro ten years ago, Alana Hollister-Bates was there. A Waynesboro native, Hollister-Bates had already put a decade of service into building Crozet Pizza, then joined Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie as it navigated an expansion of its exceptionally busy North Garden restaurant. “We have come very
Maluma's 'Loco x Volver World Tour 2027' will stop in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Colombian rapper and singer-songwriter Maluma will perform in El Paso in 2027, according a social media post uploaded on Friday. No dates, venue locations or ticket information has been announced yet. Maluma's social media post listed his tour stops. El Paso is one of two Texas shows.
Cook County Department of Public Health Awards $475,000 to Expand Youth Mental Health Programs in Four Suburban Communities - Cook County Department of Public Health
Today, Cook County Department of Public Health launched Building Healthier Communities 2030, suburban Cook County’s Community Health Improvement Plan. The plan was announced together with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Department of Public Health, community organizations, healthcare providers and cross-sector partners. Building Healthier Communities 2030 serves as both a collective vision and a practical roadmap that will guide public health efforts across suburban Cook County through 2030.The plan aligns with President Preckwinkle's Policy Roadmap and reflects a shared commitment to advancing health equity through coordinated, community-informed action.
A Truck Demanding EA ‘Save Mass Effect’ Is Currently Driving Around The Company’s Headquarters
BioWare fans continue to take the fight to IRL spaces
Chicago Bears release statement about latest stadium update
It sounds like the Bears are considering a path toward building a stadium in Arlington Heights or Chicago rather than Indiana.
Discord is about to get way, way faster on your Android phone
A new Discord update built on Rust is substantially reducing the amount of RAM it uses, leading to significantly faster loading times
Woodside Health acquires The Hills Medical Portfolio in West Lake Hills
Woodside Health acquired The Hills Medical Portfolio, a two-building healthcare real estate property on Bee Cave Road in West Lake Hills.
LSU SciArts New Play Festival celebrates intersection of science and theater. See when it opens.
This year's festival features staged readings of three new, scientifically accurate plays selected from more than 200 submissions from across the country.
LSU SciArts New Play Festival celebrates intersection of science and theater. See when it opens.
This year's festival features staged readings of three new, scientifically accurate plays selected from more than 200 submissions from across the country.
Justin Boone's fantasy football rookie dynasty draft pick trade value charts for 2027 and 2028 (November update)
Revealed: Meta approved political ads in India that incited violence
May 20, 2024Hannah Ellis-PetersenThe Facebook and Instagram owner Meta approved a series of AI-manipulated political adverts during India’s election that spread disinformation and incited religious violence, according to a report shared exclusively with the Guardian.Facebook approved adverts containing known slurs towards Muslims in India, such as “let’s burn this vermin” and “Hindu blood is spilling, these invaders must be burned”, as well as Hindu supremacist language and disinformation about
NIST Tests AI Tool to Map Building Interiors for First Responders
Nov. 6, 2026 — When a disaster strikes outdoors, first responders are able to capture data from a variety of sources to adequately prepare their response. Satellite imagery, GIS, GPS, and drones all provide the ability to gather information about the scene. However, when a disaster happens indoors, none of those capabilities carry over. The […]
Johnny Gaudreau Wanted to End His Career as a Flyer
Johnny “Hockey” Gaudreau was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Thursday evening. Gaudreau, 31, and his brother Matthew, 29, were tragically killed on August 29, 2024, after being struck by a drunk driver while they were cycling in New Jersey, just one day before their sister’s wedding. Born and raised in Salem, New […] The post Johnny Gaudreau Wanted to End His Career as a Flyer appeared first on HEAVY.
Justin Boone's 2026 WR dynasty fantasy football rankings and trade value chart updates (November)
Dead by Daylight Jumps to Positive Ratings After Steam Hides 'Off-Topic' Reviews Following BurntPeanut Backlash
Dead by Daylight has returned to 'Mostly Positive' recent reviews on Steam after Valve labeled a chunk of ratings surrounding TheBurntPeanut backlash as 'off-topic.'
Youth mental health services, help for new families expanding in Indiana
The Villages of Indiana, the state’s largest provider for child and family services, is expanding its outreach to fill gaps in care for youth mental health and new parents.
October Small Business Subchapter V Elections Increase 24% Year Over Year
Total Bankruptcy Filings Increased 2%NEW YORK, Nov. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 280 Subchapter V elections within Chapter 11 filed during October 2026 increased 24% from the 225 filings in October 2025, according to data provided by Epiq AACER, the leading provider of US bankruptcy filing data. Key October 2026 bankruptcy statistics include: 54,028 bankruptcy filings, a 2% increase from October 2025 (53,033).51,266 individual bankruptcy filings, a 2% increase from October 2025 (50,170).31,5
Fantasy Football Rankings: Players Hayden Winks is higher and lower on than consensus for Week 9
Payroll processing issue leaves Novant Health employees waiting for pay
A technical issue has delayed pay deposits for thousands of Novant Health employees, according to emails shared with WECT.
Payroll processing issue leaves Novant Health employees waiting for pay
A technical issue has delayed pay deposits for thousands of Novant Health employees, according to emails shared with WECT.
Payroll processing issue leaves Novant Health employees waiting for pay
A technical issue has delayed pay deposits for thousands of Novant Health employees, according to emails shared with WECT.
Payroll processing issue leaves Novant Health employees waiting for pay
A technical issue has delayed pay deposits for thousands of Novant Health employees, according to emails shared with WECT.
Payroll processing issue leaves Novant Health employees waiting for pay
A technical issue has delayed pay deposits for thousands of Novant Health employees, according to emails shared with WECT.
Deshaun Watson returns to practice Friday, remains in concussion protocol
The iPhone Duo has more than 100,000 optimized apps, Apple says
The updates are unfolding.
Small Business Showcase awards $10,000 to Athol Trading Post
ATHOL – Some 200 people attended Thursday night’s inaugural Small Business Showcase, which featured entrepreneurs representing five small businesses. At the end of the night, Arlene and Dale Belliveau of Athol Trading Post were awarded the top prize of $10,000, while the $5,000 People’s Choice award went to Beth Jaillet of MacMannis Florist & Greenhouses. […]
In brief: Putting the squeeze on gene-editing techniques
Xiaojun “Lance” Lian, associate professor of biomedical engineering and of biology at Penn State, alongside biomedical engineering doctoral candidate Tahir Haideri contributed to a paper recently published in Matter. The research, led by scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), introduced a physical system that squeezes cells, temporarily loosening the DNA inside and making space for gene-editing tools to reach the target genes. The team said this is an improvement upon previous approaches because it enables a better yield of cell reprogramming, when researchers can coax one cell type to turn into another cell type. Lian and Haideri supported the research by guiding the molecular engineering of reprogramming cells from one type to another, building on their prior work improving how gene-editing tools are delivered to the cell’s genetic material. Editor’s note: The full article describing this work can be found on the UCLA news site.
Why is Live Nation Entertainment stock sliding today?
Why is Live Nation Entertainment stock sliding today?
How Investors Are Reacting To Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Earnings Beat
Accel Entertainment reported third quarter 2026 revenue of US$363.56 million and net income of US$20.57 million, with earnings per share from continuing operations at US$0.25. The company also highlighted continued geographic moves, including Chicago licenses and a new Wyoming business. The mix of higher reported earnings and fresh market entries, including Chicago and Wyoming while exiting West Virginia, shows Accel Entertainment pressing its distributed gaming model into new regions even...
U.S. attorney who oversaw centerpiece of Trump’s revenge campaign resigns
Reding Quiñones had overseen a centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s retribution campaign, the so-called grand conspiracy inquiry of Obama-era officials.
Development Banks To Become 'Major Funding Source' As Aid Recedes, But Experts Warn Of Risks
With bilateral health assistance contracting sharply, multilateral development banks are expected to become the primary external financiers of national health systems, according to experts on the Accra Reset who spoke with Health Policy Watch. However, with the financial terms and interest structures governing new blended-lending pacts largely undisclosed, civil society experts warn that borrowing nations risk trading vanishing grant aid for repayable sovereign debt.
Ohio State’s Backs Are Against The Wall Against Oregon
With two losses heading into November, Ohio State is in unfamiliar territory. Only four games remain, and Oregon isn't going to just let the Buckeyes win.
Cardinal Health Grows Drug Sales, Expands Home Care Business
The Dublin, Ohio-based company reported sales of $67.5 billion for the quarter ending Sept. 30, up 5% from $64 billion a year earlier.
Iowa Finance Authority awards more than $6 million to address homelessness
The Iowa Finance Authority board of directors has approved more than $6 million in funding to support 43 agencies providing shelter and services to Iowans experiencing homelessness or housing instability. The agencies’ combined service areas reach all 99 Iowa counties, with funding designated for the 2027 calendar year. “For someone facing homelessness, knowing where to…
Sony Announces New PS Plus 'Perks' for YouTube and Other Services, but Fans Say They're 'Not Real Perks'
Sony has announced a range of new “perks” for PS Plus, including a three-month trial to YouTube Premium, as well as trials and discounts for other services. But not all fans are on board.
Exclusive | Cause of death revealed for 22-year-old who died on LA-bound Southwest flight
Extracellular vesicles in health, aging and disease
Figure 1. Stress-induced EV release by normal, stressed, aging, and cancer cells and their associated molecular cargo. Each EV type carries molecular cargo depending on the stressor and cell of origin. Senescence increases SA-EV output enriched with chromosomal DNA fragments and EphA2, promoting proliferation in Ephril-A1-positive cells via ceramide-dependent biogenesis [51]. Oxidative stress elevates intracellular Ca2+ and ROS, triggering microvesicle shedding and exosomes carrying mtDNA, oxidized proteins, and stress chaperones [15]. Hypoxia enhances exosome release with HIF-1a-driven cargo such as miR-210 and VEGF to promote angiogenesis [52]. Ionizing radiation activates p54 and TSAP6, producing EVs carrying altered miRNAs and gH2AX that induce bystander DNA-damage responses [53]. Apoptosis generates large ApoEVs containing DNA, histones, organelles, and cytosolic proteins, affecting immunity and tissue remodeling [54]. Chemotherapy and ER stress remodel EV cargo, including P-gp and PD-L1, promoting drug resistance and immune evasion [55].
Eastern Bank Provides Tax-Exempt Financing for New Public Science Venue at Museum of Science
BOSTON– Eastern Bank is providing tax-exempt bond financing as the sole lender for the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common, a new 10,000-square-foot civic space at Boston’s Museum of […]
NFL injury tracker Week 9: Latest news, fantasy implications as 49ers' Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel likely out; Giants' Cam Skattebo remains out of practice
Stanford MBB Must Fix Rebounding Problem Before ACC Play
Despite a gritty season-opening win, the Cardinal's interior vulnerabilities surfaced against a short-handed opponent. Kyle Smith must tighten the glass before elite ACC size punishes these second-chance opportunities.
Iowa's next governor Rob Sand unpacks his political philosophy: "Right wing, left wing, same bird"
What Teladoc Health Bulls Got Right
Teladoc Health spent the past year juggling a Walmart virtual care rollout, an expanding AI toolset like SoloVitals and SoloScribe, and a sharp reset in BetterHelp’s cash-pay demand that even drew securities law firms into the story. For Teladoc Health shareholders, the return over the past year was 23.5%, including dividends. If you were deciding whether to buy on 5 November 2025, what exactly would you have needed to believe about chronic care, BetterHelp and legal risk to hold through all...
Dangerous Newborn Bleeding Nearly Double As More Parents Skip Vitamin K Shot
FRIDAY, Nov. 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Cases of a dangerous bleeding disorder in newborns nearly doubled last year as more parents turned down a routine vitamin K shot at birth, new research shows. The study, published Thursday in JAMA Pediatrics, looked at health records for more than 11 million ...
Tribal leaders scramble as OMB sets Friday afternoon deadline for grant-rule consultations
Tribal leaders and Native advocacy organizations face a 2 p.m. ET deadline Friday to register for consultations on federal grant changes that Native organizations warn could disrupt funding across Indian Country. The proposed revisions to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations would change rules governing administrative requirements, cost principles and audits for federal […]
AI Search is Hiding Britain's Small Businesses - iwoca Launches 'toro', Free PR for Firms With No Press Office
LONDON, November 06, 2026--iwoca has launched toro, a free PR tool that helps small businesses with no press office secure media coverage and get noticed in AI search.
Celtic Park Puzzle Solved
Following last night’s thrilling victory over Besiktas in the Europa League, Celtic has one final match to play before heading into the November international break…Celtic team photograph before t...
This gen’s top 10 PlayStation Studios games
As we near the six-year anniversary of the PS5, we thought we’d dive into our estimates for the top-grossing PlayStation Studios games since the start of the gen. Together, the 10 games we’re covering today have generated over $6.5 billion across PlayStation (84.7%), Steam (14.1%), and Xbox (1.2% via just Helldivers 2). Let’s have a look at the top 10. Spidey and Kratos sequels take the top two spots God of War Ragnarok takes the top spot with $1.4B in revenue via 21.6M copies – 20.1M on PlayStation (75.2% via PS5) and the rest on Steam. Around 27.5% of the copies sold on PlayStation were physical. It’s another PlayStation evergreen seller, too. This year, Ragnarok has already sold 1.1M copies, generating $60M (68% on PlayStation), outperforming new 2026 titles like Gears of War E-Day and Saros. Overall, our estimates show that Ragnarok has been accessed by 6.7M PlayStation Plus players (it was added to the Extra tier about two years ago). So it’s performed that well this year despite subscription cannibalisation. That’s the pull of God of War IP. And that Bautista series on Amazon is going to be massive - bigger than Fallout, I reckon. Next up is Spider-Man 2 with $1.3B across PS5 (over $1.2B) and Steam (nearly $70M). Spider-Man 2 has sold over 19.1M copies overall, so it should pass 20M early next year. Spider-Man 2 is an evergreen title that always spikes around the holidays (mostly concentrated around Christmas week): In December 2023, it sold 2.1M copies, up 20% from November 2023 (the month after release) In December 2024, Spider-Man 2 sold 460K copies (natural decay), up 60% from November 2024. Despite the Steam version launching in January 2025, it still sold more copies – and made more revenue – the month before. In December 2025, it sold 328K copies, up 30% from November 2025. This year’s December and Christmas will be somewhat limited by Spidey’s February 2026 addition to PS+ Extra, where 6.3M people accessed it for the first time. While subscription inclusions always cannibalise premium revenues to some extent, Spider-Man 2 did manage to sell 578K copies in August 2026 – the most its sold since Q1 2024, following hype from the Spider-Man Brand New Day movie. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe God of War Ragnarok and Spider-Man 2 continue to be huge evergreen tentpoles for Sony. Together, both titles have sold 3.4M this year (2.3M for Spidey and 1.1M for Ragnarok), generating a combined $172.9M ($115.8M for Spidey and $57.1M for Ragnarok). Again, some premium games would take a leaf out of Kratos’ book (not Spidey’s!) and would kill for these numbers in year 1. And we can see why Sony wants to take a leaf from Steam’s book, killing physical to get higher margins from catalogue sales, ensuring they get their cut, and having more control over supply and demand (and pricing for their first-party titles). Hot rods, hellpods, and horizons Gran Turismo 7 takes #3 this generation with $841.9M in revenue via 12.7M copies sold. For more info on GT7, you can check out our write-up from earlier this week. Around 1.1M people have already played GT7 this month, less than six days in. Next up – at #4 – is the first second-party game on this list. Helldivers 2 has generated $786.3M via 23M copies sold across Steam (66.1% of the copies), PS5 (25.7%), and the 1.5-year-later Xbox port (8.3%). And there are plenty of players very dedicated to the Super Earth cause, as over 4M folks have played Helldivers 2 for over 100 hours, while 462K played for over 500 hours. That dedication to democracy is pretty topical… Anyway, Helldivers 2 still attracts about 700K players per day (more if there’s a significant update), and its August addition to PlayStation Plus Extra has led to 1.6M new players overall. This year, Helldivers 2 has sold over 2.5M copies, generating $81.1M in revenue. It’s another evergreen hit for Sony, and draws in engagement numbers similar to Arc Raiders. The Helldivers 2 model, in my opinion, should be the way PlayStation approaches its live-service and second-party releases. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Horizon Forbidden West rounds off the first half of the top 10, generating $485.8M. That said, PlayStation completely stifled Horizon Forbidden West’s revenue by adding it to PlayStation Plus way too early (one year after launch). You can see the revenue drop-off clearly in our platform: As you can see: Forbidden West was still a healthy catalogue earner right before it was added to PS+ Extra, making about $1.23M a week on PlayStation across late 2022 and into January 2023. After it was added to Extra_, Forbidden West_’s weekly revenue halved to around $610K, basically overnight. Excluding launch month, Horizon Forbidden West generated about $67.2M on PlayStation in the period before the PS Plus addition. In the same period after it joined the service, that fell to $28.1M, a 58% drop. So, PlayStation didn’t trade a little bit of premium revenue for subscriber value here. It gave up well over half of it, and it cut momentum instantly for one of its premier franchises. Could you imagine the kind of cannibalisation if it launched day in date on Extra? Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe And the cannibalisation wasn’t a temporary blip that bounced back once the game left the service in September 2024. By then, 19 months on PS Plus had already hoovered up most of the install base that would have bought it, so there was barely a premium audience left to monetise. PlayStation even added it back to PS Plus on October 21 this year, and sure enough, weekly revenue dropped again (by around a third); though, the numbers are small now that Forbidden West is nearly four years old. Worth the trade-off. The usual suspects, platformers, and an Asia-driven second-party hit As for the rest of the list: Ghost of Yotei has now generated $410.1M via 5.5M copies on PS5. Yotei popped off a bit a few weeks ago due to a content update, which we covered here. The Last of Part Us I, a remake that we covered here, has generated $341.3M in revenue (67.2% via PlayStation) via 6.4M copies. It was also added to PS+ Extra about two years after launch, where 7.8M people accessed it for the first time. Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart has made $334.9M (93.6% via PlayStation 5). It’s now passed 5M copies sold overall. It’s sold 250K copies this year, generating $13.5M in revenue. Time for another Ratchet? Stellar Blade has generated $316.9M via PS5 (59.7%) and Steam (40.3%). However, the share of Stellar Blade’s 5.4M copies sold is far closer (50.4% on PlayStation, 49.6% on Steam) – despite the Steam version releasing a year later. China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong account for 48% of Steam copies and 35% of PlayStation copies (about 41% overall). These markets are regionally priced lower than others, hence the difference. Astro Bot rounds out the top 10 with $292.6M in revenue via over 4.7M copies sold. We covered Astro’s recent performance here, covering how Astro Bot is another evergreen seller and has been a hit with families. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Even these bottom five games have generated a combined $281.7M this year in catalogue sales. PlayStation wants those numbers to be bigger in the coming years, which is one of the reasons it’s killing the disc (alongside the better margins it and publishers get through digital). No more used discs means more D2C revenue for PlayStation. On that note, we recently chatted to the New York Times again about PlayStation’s digital future, so keep your eyes peeled for that! 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. Want to see why these companies (and many others) are subscribed to Alinea? Get a free platform trial! [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. 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