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Unfinished business: Stalled hotel construction in Solvang remains inactive amid yearlong litigation
More than a year after Solvang red-tagged his unfinished hotel, Ed St. George said he has no intention of raising a white flag over the dormant development. “We’re already 90 percent done. If we were 40 percent done, I would be willing to tear it down. But we are literally 90 percent done,” the developer […]
Lane Kiffin's Wife Layla Turns Her New Business Venture Into a 'Party'
Lane Kiffin's wife Layla Kiffin is opening up about her business venture on the LSU's campus, and she says it's all about having fun.
$31M in federal grants target Oklahoma tribal nations' mental health, substance abuse prevention
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced $31 million will support more than a dozen tribal nations and organizations in Oklahoma, providing mental health and substance use prevention resources.
KU School of Education & Human Sciences launches online master’s in higher education administration
The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences is launching a fully online M.S.E in Higher Education Administration housed within the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies. The program builds on KU's established in-person higher education administration graduate degree.
KU faculty member receives inaugural endowed professorship in applied behavioral science
Isaac Melanson, an assistant professor of applied behavioral science whose research specializes in helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has been chosen as the inaugural recipient of the Donald M. Baer and Elsie M. Pinkston Endowed Professorship. The three-year term took effect July 1.
Health organization in Wichita gives more than $1M to benefit Kansas medical students
Wichita’s Riverside Health Foundation has given more than $1 million to Kansas Health Science University through an endowed scholarship fund established to benefit medical students.
SCHEDULE: 2026 Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo features youth livestock shows, live entertainment
The 2026 Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo will feature youth livestock shows, a children's business fair, carnival rides and concerts from Oct. 23-25.
What to expect at Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards
Swift, Madonna, Grande, Mars and Carpenter are also nominated for Artist of the Year along with country singer Morgan Wallen.
Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, October 4, 2026
If you’re looking for hints and answers for Sunday, October 4, 2026 with the theme “Grab your tokens,” read on.
Minneapolis Amplified holding concerts at small businesses
Live music and art will be flooding Minneapolis small businesses this weekend with Minneapolis Amplified.
Manchester United players called up for international duty during break
1Manchester United have not had the best start to the season as they sit 12th in the league after five matches.Poor startThey have only won one game, drawn two, and lost the other two so far.United ha...
Why advanced diagnostics are essential for health equity in Asia
The Asia-Pacific region faces a growing diagnostic gap. Discover how scaling advanced diagnostics can improve healthcare equity, efficiency and patient outcomes across the region.
Science Says Eating a Handful of Nuts a Day May Lower Your Risk of High Blood Pressure
New research suggests that just an ounce of nuts a day could help control blood pressure. Here’s what to know.
Pizza and pickleball: Check out 11 business updates in central, East McKinney
A roundup of 11 business updates in McKinney includes new openings, relocations, expansions and temporary closures.
AirJoule: Exciting Science, Decent Acquisition, But No Revenue Yet
AirJoule’s acquisition of BitSink adds $11M revenue and data center cooling distribution.
Jordan Marshall's Updated Health Report is Great News for Michigan Football's Rushing Attack
It was a bit of a mystery surrounding Michigan running back Jordan Marshall this past Saturday against Iowa. His final carry of the game came with 3:12 left in
Austin expands small business support with $2.18M for new programs
The Austin City Council advanced $2.18 million in funding for PeopleFund, Kiva and UT Austin to support local entrepreneurs and small businesses.
The business of women's sports is booming—a viral bar that brings in $1M a year wants to take advantage
As women's sports enjoy record viewership, The Sports Bra — a Portland, Oregon, bar that only plays women's sports on TV — is rolling out national franchise plans.
C21 launches D2C Entertainment Summit with Audience First focus as entertainment business transforms
C21Media has launched the D2C Entertainment Summit, which will run as a track within Content London, Content Americas and Content Europe and as a standalone one-day event in London during June 2027.
North Memorial, Sanford Health merger: $600M investment coming to Minnesota hospitals
A major healthcare merger is now official — and it could change how Minnesotans get care close to home.
Pearl Jam surprises with a set featuring new drummer at Ohana
Laboriel sounded terrific in the band, with a heavy beat and deep pocket all night long, and he clearly had rehearsed with Pearl Jam extensively.
Cornerstone Business Credit Funds $1MM Line of Credit to Equipment Sales & Service Company
Cornerstone Business Credit funded a $1 million line of credit to an industrial equipment sales and service company. This multi-generational family business
Science Says Eating a Handful of Nuts a Day May Lower Your Risk of High Blood Pressure
New research suggests that just an ounce of nuts a day could help control blood pressure. Here’s what to know.
David Jolly clears $1M raised in a week with help of matching funds, but can't keep pace with Byron Donalds
It's now or never if national Democrats want to flip the Governor's Mansion.
Avera Health, USD, SDSU earn joint healthcare grant worth over $11m
It comes with a clear goal – break apart the walls separating research institutions to improve health outcomes for the people of the state.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to open new 1M square-foot agricultural complex
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo broke ground on The Farm, a 1 million-square-foot agricultural complex along Hwy. 288 slated to open in March 2029.
Plim Plim prodco Spiritum Entertainment takes Bumpy the Bear to Mipcom
MIPJUNIOR: Argentina-based prodco Spiritum Entertainment is attending MipJunior and Mipcom with preschool series Bumpy the Bear, its first IP since hit series Plim Plim.
You Might Need to Replace Your iPhone 18 Pro Max
Some iPhone 18 Pro Max users cannot connect to AT&T's networks. If that's your experience, you'll likely need to swap out the entire device.
$31M in federal grants target Oklahoma tribal nations' mental health, substance abuse prevention
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced $31 million will support more than a dozen tribal nations and organizations in Oklahoma, providing mental health and substance use prevention resources.
The Next Frontier of Attribution Science Has Arrived
New research finds that Europe’s 2025 heat wave was made measurably worse by greenhouse gas emissions since the Paris Agreement.
Astronaut Anil Menon Shares Video Of Space Station Doing Gymnastics Above Earth
Menon often shares such posts, giving viewers a look at different moments and views from the space station.
Health organization in Wichita gives more than $1M for Kansas medical students
Wichita’s Riverside Health Foundation has given more than $1 million to Kansas Health Science University through an endowed scholarship fund established to benefit medical students.
Could You Pass 4th Grade Science Today? Take This 5-Question Quiz
See if you can still remember the science basics you learned in elementary school.
Politics Unusual: Governor's race, NY consent laws
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman about his campaign for the governor's office. Also, a conversation with NYS Assemblymember Catalina Cruz about New York's consent laws.
$31M in federal grants target Oklahoma tribal nations’ mental health, substance abuse prevention
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awards $31 million to Oklahoma tribal nations for mental health and substance use prevention programs.
Check out these 6 Hutto-area business updates
Hutto has several new and coming soon businesses, including a beauty lounge, a new breakfast spot and a hotel.
11 Philadelphia business owners accused of defrauding WIC program of nearly $1M
Eleven Philadelphia business owners were charged in connection with a fraud scheme involving the WIC program, according to the attorney general.
Billionaire-led California PAC raises staggering $91M since August
The political action committee set up by billionaires angry about the proposed wealth tax in California has raised $91 million in the last seven weeks from wealthy individuals.
University of Delaware leads $21M program exploring AI in health care
A five-year program centered at the University of Delaware will explore how AI could help medical experts improve physical rehabilitation.
Verizon gives $1M to Liberty Science Center
Verizon donated $1 million to the Liberty Science Center to expand public access to AI training and tech education
Cornerstone Business Credit Funds $1MM Line of Credit to Equipment Sales & Service Company
Cornerstone Business Credit funded a $1 million line of credit to an industrial equipment sales and service company. This multi-generational family business
Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum receives $1M corporate investment
Bobcat Co. has committed $1 million in financial and in-kind support to help develop hands-on exhibits for the future Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum.
Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, October 2, 2026
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Friday, October 2, 2026, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories.
Composition of Extreme Debris Disks Across Time
By investigating the compositions of extreme debris disks, scientists inferred that silica-rich disks are produced by high-energy impacts of Mars-sized objects, while silica-poor disks are created by less energetic events from Moon-sized bodies.
My business hit $1M, but I was burned out. Then I learned to delegate.
Luba Patlakh Kaplun was burned out when her business hit seven figures. New systems and management helped revenue grow to nearly $5 million.
VisionQuest and 6 other new fantasy & science fiction shows to watch in October 2026
It's the season of ghosts, ghouls, and pumpkin spice...yet while horror takes center stage in media, that doesn't mean there isn't still plenty of exciting new
NASA’s Webb Provides Crash Course on Planet-Shattering Collisions
In the early history of our solar system, scientists theorize that a Mars-sized object called Theia smashed into the infant Earth, vaporizing massive amounts
Business People: Evereve hires Target exec Alanna Baker to lead digital
RETAIL Evereve, an Edina-based national women’s fashion chain, announced the appointment of Alanna Baker as its first chief digital officer. Baker joins Evereve from Target Corp., where she most recently served as vice president of…
Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, October 11, 2026
If you’re looking for hints and answers for Sunday, October 11, 2026 with the theme “They don’t make ‘em like they used to,” read on.
San Diego Foundation Grants Nearly $1M in Binational Water Health Grants
The San Diego Foundation Wednesday granted nearly $1 million in the Binational Resilience Initiative for 10 projects ranging from addressing Tijuana River pollution to restoring coastal habitats in the California-Baja region.
Meta Launches $1M Developer Competition to Stock 'VR Glasses' with More Hand-tracked Apps
At Meta’s annual developer conference today, the company announced its next VR Start Developer Competition, this time slated to award a prize pool of $1 million to spark the community to get cracking on Meta VR Glasses-compatible content. Meta is hoping to appeal to developers of both new and existing projects across entertainment, gaming, and […]
I Tested the Apple Watch's New Heart Rate Sensor to See If It's Really Better Than Garmin's
I pitted the Apple Watch Series 12 against the Garmin Forerunner 570—the two most accurate wrist-based heart rate sensors out there. Here are my results.
Joe Burrow Addresses Health Status Following Physical, Trenches Win Against Houston
Joe Burrow did enough to win on Sunday, leading his Bengals to a 2-0 lead in the 2026 season with a 20-6 win over Houston. He went to a tried-and-true winning m
Liverpool's ahead-of-the-curve approach to youth recruitment
Liverpool's global talent department - led by Matt Newberry - is responsible for deciding which young talents from overseas should be targeted for a transfer move. Using their wealth of contacts across the world, including dedicated regional scouts, Liverpool are becoming increasingly aggressive in the space - and it helps that new sporting director Julian Ward is well known for his global network. After the Under-17s World Cup, Liverpool made a £1m move for Senegalese Mor Talla Ndiaye and a £2.6m move for fellow centre-back half Ifeanyi Ndukwe, who was representing Austria.
$1M DOE grant to explore three elements in used nuclear fuel
Supported by $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Energy University Program, a team of Penn State materials science researchers will investigate how certain elements — samarium, europium and tellurium — behave in molten salt-based nuclear fuel recycling systems.
Lunchbreak: Myles Price Continues Vikings Streak on FOX Sports’ All-Star List
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Ample Entertainment hires ex-Thinkfactory exec Brian Dale to oversee originals
LA-based factual prodco Ample Entertainment has hired Brian Dale, former exec at ITV America’s Thinkfactory Media, as senior VP of digital content.
First Apple TV 4K Now 'Vintage' Ahead of New Model Coming on Tuesday
Apple today added the first-generation Apple TV 4K from 2017 to the vintage products list on its website, just four days before a new model is finally expected to debut. Apple today added the first-generation Apple TV 4K from 2017 to the vintage products list on its website, just four days before a new model is finally expected to debut.
Alan Cumming doesn’t ‘fully understand the plot’ of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Alan Cumming has admitted that he doesn’t ‘fully understand the plot’ of ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’
Two arrested in alleged $1M fraud investigation tied to Silver Springs business
Two booked in Lyon County investigation involving alleged losses exceeding $1 million
Hard Mountain Dew offers $1M bounty to anyone who can prove Bigfoot is real
The beverage brand's "Bigfoot Bounty" campaign offers adults 21 and older the chance to win $1 million by submitting verified evidence of the legendary creature.
Dallas Cowboys' Week 5 Injury Report Sheds Light On Team Health In Short Week
The Dallas Cowboys still have multiple names listed on the injury report before Thursday night's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Channel 4 partners with Nivea on YouTube branded entertainment format
UK public broadcaster Channel 4 has partnered with German personal care brand Nivea and its Black & White deodorant on a branded entertainment format for YouTube.
Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, October 10, 2026
If you’re looking for hints and answers for Saturday, October 10, 2026 with the theme “A slow drizzle,” read on.
Glenville State cuts ribbon on new College of Business
Glenville State University marked the creation of its College of Business with a ribbon cutting Wednesday. In recent years the university has added an MBA and moved two business degrees online.
Health organization in Wichita gives more than $1M for Kansas medical students
Wichita’s Riverside Health Foundation has given more than $1 million to Kansas Health Science University through an endowed scholarship fund established to benefit medical students.
Chicago suburbs notch another big apartment sale with $91M Nuveen deal
The sale adds to a wave of high-dollar deals for apartment buildings in Chicago and its suburbs as the market bounces back after a slowdown caused by interest rate hikes.
Spain’s DeAPlaneta Entertainment hires digital content and channels chief
Spanish kids company DeAPlaneta Entertainment has appointed Daniel Acero Montoya as head of digital content and channels.
I Asked About The Real-Life Inspirations Behind New Horror Movie 'Slanted': 'Very Cathartic'
Four Major Issues Are Plaguing the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max
While the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are Apple's best iPhones in many respects, they've had an unusual number of issues at launch. Here's what we've seen so far.
Vandalia Health to celebrate grand opening of Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital September 22
Vandalia Health will celebrate the grand opening of Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital in Bridgeport on September 22. The 11 a.m. ceremony will feature a ribbon cutting, refreshments and facility tours.
Nuggets preseason begs for mad science from David Adelman
The Nuggets don't know what they have behind their top eight in the rotation. The preseason is the place to experiment for David Adelman.
Latest Health Update on Steve Borden After AEW All Out Accident
A new update on the health of Steven Borden became available on Wednesday morning ahead of this week's PAC tribute edition of AEW Dynamite. At the All Out PPV e
Renewable Energy Super PAC Targets 7 Republicans With $15 Million War Chest
Most of the Republicans, such as Lauren Boebert of Colorado and Victoria Spartz of Indiana, are incumbents in districts that President Trump won comfortably in 2024.
The MTV VMAs Are Here With Taylor Swift Making History and Madonna Leading the Nods: How to Watch
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are here and Swifties, it looks like the night is already yours. Earlier this week it was announced that Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors, becoming the most awarded artist in VMA history. Swift is currently tied with
Informanté on Instagram: "Namibia wins two medals at international science fair Staff Reporter NAMIBIAN learners Guillermo Melando and Thobias Gabriel have won silver and bronze medals respectively at the 46th Eskom Expo International Science Fair in Johannesburg, South Africa, where young scientists and innovators from 11 countries showcased research and technological innovations. The fair was held from 28 September to 2 October 2026 and brought together 323 young scientists, innovators and problem-solvers from South Africa and international delegations. Melando won a silver medal in Agricultural Sciences, while Gabriel received a bronze medal in Engineering. Full story: https://infor
1 likes, 0 comments - informante_news on October 7, 2026: "Namibia wins two medals at international science fair Staff Reporter NAMIBIAN learners Guillermo Melando and Thobias Gabriel have won silver and bronze medals respectively at the 46th Eskom Expo International Science Fair in Johannesburg, South Africa, where young scientists and innovators from 11 countries showcased research and technological innovations. The fair was held from 28 September to 2 October 2026 and brought together 323 young scientists, innovators and problem-solvers from South Africa and international delegations. Melando won a silver medal in Agricultural Sciences, while Gabriel received a bronze medal in Engineering. Full story: https://informante.web.na/?p=401940 Photos: National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST)".
JJ Redick Delivers Encouraging Lakers Health Update After First Practice
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially started their training camp, with all the faces finally getting a chance to work together on the basketball floor ahead o
The Boox Picco Is a Contender for My New Favorite Tiny E-Reader
I went hands-on with the Boox Picco, the latest in a new wave of pocket-sized e-readers, and it is a strong answer to the Xteink X4 Pro.
Vitalize secures $31M to scale AI-powered operating system for hospital staffing and scheduling
Hospital staffing and scheduling is unglamorous, complex and tedious work, and Veeraj Shah, Vitalize CEO and co-founder, believes it's the most valuable healthcare task to tackle. | Vitalize positions its software as an "air traffic control" system for healthcare operations, helping health systems automate staffing, forecast demand, manage capacity and reduce reliance on overtime and agency labor.
Bobcat Company pledges $1M to Fargo Moorhead Science Museum
Plans for a regional science museum in Fargo received a major boost after Bobcat Company committed $1 million to the project, the Fargo Moorhead Science Museum announced Monday.
WildBear Entertainment restructures leadership for global growth push
Australian factual producer WildBear Entertainment has revealed a new leadership team as part of a strategic restructure, with Serge Ou named head of creative services and former ABC exec Alan Erson appointed MD and head of premium television.
Is Telekinesis Real? What Science Actually Says
Researchers have chased mind over matter for more than a century, but the effect keeps shrinking as the studies get bigger.
Trust TV on Instagram: ""The average primary healthcare is unequipped to treat serious health issues" Bongos Ikwue, Health Advocacy Specialist says Watch Full Episode: https://youtu.be/VO1R9mUSph8 #trusttvnews #healthyliving"
0 likes, 0 comments - trusttv_news on October 11, 2026: ""The average primary healthcare is unequipped to treat serious health issues" Bongos Ikwue, Health Advocacy Specialist says Watch Full Episode: https://youtu.be/VO1R9mUSph8 #trusttvnews #healthyliving".
Pflugerville to gain 2 restaurants, plus other business news
Several restaurants are coming soon to Pflugerville, including Ramen Ramen Tatsu-ya and Snooze. The community also welcomed two indoor golf simulator businesses over the summer.
Justin Casse passed on the family training business over 4:30 a.m. wake-ups. Now he owns stakes in about 100 racehorses across six countries
Casse built a global business spotting future champions—and learned that even the best judgment can’t guarantee a winning investment.
Jakob Poeltl’s Health May Define the Toronto Raptors Season
The Toronto Raptors need Jakob Poeltl healthy. His interior defense, physicality and rim protection could determine how far this team goes this season.
Siesta Entertainment picks up sales rights to Puerto Rican preschool show
Barcelona-based animation distribution and brand development company Siesta Entertainment has acquired the worldwide sales rights to Puerto Rican musical preschool series Rockolandia Las Cabritas.
Supermassive Black Holes
Through studying the early universe, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has brought us closer to understanding one of the most prominent theories that explain the origins of supermassive black holes, that of black hole "seeds."
NASA’s Webb Captures Commotion From Nebula’s Stellar Jets
A cauldron of cosmic creation is being revealed in a new image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Webb has unveiled numerous stars formerly hidden by
Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, October 3, 2026
If you’re looking for hints and answers for Saturday, October 3, 2026 with the theme “A figment of your imagination,” read on.
Globo, Endemol Shine Brasil partner to co-create new entertainment IP with global potential
MIPCOM: Brazilian media giant Globo and production company Endemol Shine Brasil have partnered to co-create new entertainment formats with international potential.
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!]
Kristaps Porzingis Health Issue Should Have Warriors Making New Trade Plan
Kristaps Porzingis is out for training camp with a health issue, which reinforces that illness-related absences are essentially impossible to control. Even if
C21 launches D2C Entertainment Summit with Audience First focus as entertainment business transforms
C21Media has launched the D2C Entertainment Summit, which will run as a track within Content London, Content Americas and Content Europe and as a standalone one-day event in London during June 2027.
Dakota State University awarded $1M to strengthen rural healthcare cybersecurity
DSU’s new CyberRx SD will help South Dakota healthcare providers modernize technology, protect patient data and build long-term digital resilience.
NFL Rumors: Winless Titans Connected to $21M Blockbuster Trade
According to a prominent analyst, in the latest NFL rumors, the Tennessee Titans are projected to trade former Pro Bowler this season.