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Detroit Pistons lose to Luka-less Lakers in disappointing performance
Against a Los Angeles Lakers team missing the league’s No. 1 scorer in Luka Doncic, the Detroit Pistons submitted a disappointing performance.
Detroit Pistons lose to Luka-less Lakers in disappointing performance
Against a Los Angeles Lakers team missing the league’s No. 1 scorer in Luka Doncic, the Detroit Pistons submitted a disappointing performance.
Karl-Anthony Towns on the Importance of Winning in the NBA
Karl-Anthony Towns prioritizes making an impact in the Knicks' wins more than individual performances.
Chargers fall to 0-8: Instant analysis of LA’s Week 9 loss
The Chargers finally showed some signs of life on offense, but it wasn't enough to overcome Texans QB CJ Stroud's five-touchdown performance.
Rams' Myles Garrett Reacts to Big Performance and Injury Return
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett offered his reactions to returning to the field and putting together an impressive performance.
5 revealing analyst questions from Clover Health’s Q3 2026 earnings call
Clover Health delivered results ahead of Wall Street expectations in the third quarter, driven by robust membership growth and improved operational performance. Management credited its clinically focused AI technology, Clover Assistant, for enhancing care quality and enabling more efficient cost management across its physician network. CEO Andrew Toy highlighted that increased Clover Assistant engagement and a disciplined growth strategy contributed to higher gross profit and operating margin ex
Grammy-nominated pop star hit in face after concertgoer appears to throw object on stage during performance
The Las Vegas performance paused as the singer-songwriter was ushered off stage.
5 insightful analyst questions from agilon health’s Q3 2026 earnings call
Agilon health’s third quarter results received a positive market response, propelled by notable gains in operational efficiency and clinical program performance. Management pointed to improved identification and treatment of complex conditions such as heart failure, as well as enhanced support for primary care partners, as key contributors. CEO Tim O’Rourke highlighted technology-enabled clinical pathways and investments in data infrastructure as central to reducing unnecessary medical costs and
90 Day Fiancé: Nigel Gets Cozy With Azreal At Festival
Andi moved to Australia for love. Now, Nashville performance posts suggest a return to Tennessee as questions swirl around her future with Nigel.
Grading Iowa Football's Win Over Northwestern
L.J. Phillips finally had the breakout game he was looking for to lead the ground attack to another strong performance.
Penn State Basketball Players Ready for Better Performance Against Pitt
Penn State needs to at least compete.
What makes a singing voice stand out? Scientists identify three key qualities
A singing study linked higher scores to expressive performances, rich voices, and the gentle pitch wobble called vibrato.
3 takeaways from Alabama's crucial road win vs. LSU
Alabama got a needed win Saturday at LSU, 31-13. Here are three takeaways from a big road performance from the Crimson Tide.
ASUS Launches XG Core Radeon RX 9060 XT LP External Graphics Card To “Accelerate” Gaming Performance But Is Capped At 75W
ASUS released another external GPU, but there some limitations imposed on it will throttle gaming performance. ASUS Debuts Radeon RX 9060 XT LP-Powered XG Core eGPU With 75W Power And 1.6 GHz Cap Inside a Small 144 mm Chassis ASUS is clearly aiming for more external GPU solutions than ever, but it appears its latest addition brings several limitations. The company recently introduced its new XG Core Radeon RX 9060 XT LP external graphics card that comes in a small enclosure for easy portability. Reducing the footprint to such a small size affects the GPU's ability to operate at its […]
Video: Enjoy the Festive Performances of Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Video: Enjoy the Festive Performances of Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Warriors make record history not seen since 1951
Another spectacular performance from Steph Curry and another thrilling finish for the Golden State Warriors. Golden State has plenty of reasons to believe in its chances of making a deep playoff run after defeating the Orlando Magic 126-119 in overtime on Saturday. The victory marks another positive result for the Warriors, who have turned their […] The post Warriors make record history not seen since 1951 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
How Investors Are Reacting To PENN Entertainment (PENN) Raised Retail Guidance
PENN Entertainment reported third quarter 2026 revenue of US$1.84b and net income of US$33 million, compared with a loss in the prior year, and raised full year retail guidance after record casino takings and lower interactive losses. The shift from a large prior year loss to profitability, alongside management’s focus on debt reduction and potential Texas and Georgia expansion, suggests a business increasingly driven by existing property performance rather than heavy promotional...
Player Ratings: Valencia 0–3 Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois: 8. Had relatively little to do, but delivered when called upon. Made two good saves to help secure the clean sheet. Fede Valverde: 8.5. A thoroughly professional performance, highlighted by an incredible goal to open the scoring. Was rarely tested defensively, with almost all of Valencia’s attacks coming down the opposite flank. Ibrahima […]
CVS Health (CVS) Stock Could Be Cheap On Earnings Alone
CVS Health has delivered a solid share price gain over the past few years, yet the stock has recently pulled back and is now heading into a major breakup of the business. This puts fresh focus on whether the current price makes sense relative to its earnings power. With the shares closing at US$83.85, investors are asking if the recent news and the longer term performance leave the earnings story fully reflected in the valuation or not. Over the past 3 years, CVS Health has returned 38.7%,...
Grading UConn football’s loss to North Carolina
Bill Belichick held UConn’s offense in check. Here’s how we graded UConn’s performance in its loss to North Carolina.
Riccardo Orsolini’s comments
Riccardo Orsolini spoke after the game: “I really wanted to get back out on the pitch and put in a good performance, because I’ve had a bit of bad luck recently. I’ve worked hard over the past f...
Hurricanes Handed Defensive Warning Before Blackhawks Game
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 5-3 on Thursday, Nov. 5, at UBS Arena in Elmont.But either way, the Canes were not exempt from criticism. In particular, Rod Brind’Amour’s team drew criticism for its defensive performance.The Chicago Blackhawks will surely take note as Carolina faces them this Saturday, Nov. 7.Although they came away […] The post Hurricanes Handed Defensive Warning Before Blackhawks Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Bret Bielema takes dig at SEC, College Football Playoff rankings
Somehow we have arrived at another College Football Playoff rankings cycle and another year with cries coming around the country about SEC bias. In spite of the Big Ten winning the last three national championships, and the SEC’s incredibly poor postseason performances in recent years, the story remains the same as it has been for…
TVLine's Performer Of The Week: Paul Bettany
Paul Bettany wowed us with a quartet of performances this week on VisionQuest — see why he's TVLine's Performer of the Week.
Pittsburgh Penguins Ville Koivunen’s NHL Performance is Beginning to Impress
An overtime goal against the Nashville Predators has made many realize that Ville Koivunen projection for his future NHL performance is clearly making him a fixture in the lineup. He is showing a well-round game, early on in his NHL career. Let's discuss the details. An Expected Contract with an Unexpected Price A 23-year-old restricted …
Lakers’ Luka Doncic accomplishes feat not seen since Kobe Bryant
Luka Doncic continues to rewrite the Los Angeles Lakers’ record books, accomplishing another remarkable scoring milestone previously achieved by Kobe Bryant. The superstar guard, who recently made NBA history during a win over the Sacramento Kings, has now recorded four consecutive 40-point performances, joining an exclusive group of franchise […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic accomplishes feat not seen since Kobe Bryant appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Five players who stood out in Nebraska football’s loss to Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Look away, Husker fans. That loss wasn’t pretty. Nebraska football entered its Friday night road matchup against Illinois on a three-game losing streak. In each of those three games, the Huskers led at the start of the fourth quarter. The script flipped this week, but not in a way that benefited NU. The Fighting Illini won 24-13 in a short-week showdown that included a scoreless first quarter, a record-breaking performance by one of their wide receivers and plenty of decisions for Nebraska to dwell on. Collin Dixon Anthony Colandrea Blackshirts Cameron Lenhardt and Andrew Marshall four-game losing streak Jamal Rule Wide receivers Kwazi Gilmer and Jacory Barney Jr.
Cavs beat Sixers 119-95 behind Donovan Mitchell’s stellar performance
Mitchell gave Cleveland everything they needed.
Diverse acts light up Davis
There's a whole lot of variety in terms of concert performances during the upcoming week — including a jazz band from New Orleans, avant garde new music from New York,
Penn State School of Music to Host Two Family-Friendly Performances in November
Children and families will have two opportunities to experience live music and theater at Penn State this month through a free opera and an interactive
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.
Every Brand Selling Sports Cars in the U.S. in 2027
From Aston Martin to Toyota, this is every performance two-door car for sale in the United States.
Razorback Report Card: Auburn Pregame
Arkansas doesn't need another reminder of what went wrong against Missouri. It needs a performance that makes the corrections visible. The Razorbacks visit Auburn on Saturday, November 7, with kickoff scheduled for 11:45 a.m. CST on SEC Network. Arkansas enters 3-5 overall and 1-4 in SEC play. Auburn is 4-4 and 2-4 in the conference. …
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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Albion set to reward Campbell with new contract
West Bromwich Albion head coach James Morrison is pleased George Campbell is set to be rewarded for his performances with a new contract at Albion.
Nintendo talks Switch 2 hardware sales following price increase, Zelda console doing well, Ocarina of Time off to "a very strong start"
Nintendo has shared a number of comments regarding sales of Switch 2 hardware following the system’s price increase plus early information about the performance of the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. During a financial Q&A this week, one investor mentioned that Nintendo Switch 2 sales momentum seems to have slowed a bit after the console’s price went up. However, president...
Luka Doncic's remarkable scoring streak gives Lakers a new challenge
Luka Doncic has scored at least 40 points in three straight games, but another extraordinary statistical streak makes his recent Lakers performances even more impressive.
Islanders News: Close, but not enough
The Islanders liked their effort at home against the Hurricanes on Thursday night, but in the end no points were to be had. Sure, there were some nice efforts, but ultimately it was a “they are who we thought they are” performance. It’s gonna be a slog this season. Islanders News Brett Hull and Kelly […]
Raising resilient calves begins with managing stress early
A healthy calf today lays the groundwork for a productive cow tomorrow, supporting better performance, longevity and lifetime milk production
One local college campus ‘rocks’ with special music performance
Students at University of Memphis-Lambuth Campus hold rock concert
Bruins' Pavel Zacha Sends Strong Message In Win Over Penguins
Pavel Zacha scored twice against Pittsburgh, but his performance revealed something even more encouraging about the Bruins' increasingly dangerous offense.
ESPN shares takeaways from Lions win vs. Vikings
After an emotional 19-15 win over the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, ESPN provided its takeaways from the Detroit Lions' performance.
CBS shares Detroit Lions’ grade in win over Vikings
After an emotional 19-15 win over the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, CBS Sports provided its grade of the Detroit Lions' performance.
Blue Origin announces rocket upgrades aimed at lower costs, more performance
This is going to be a game-changer."
New Xbox PC App Claims 60% Faster Launch Times and UX Improvements
Epic Games's recent proclamation of significantly faster launch times on its new vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher, followed by a Steam update making similar performance improvements, seems to have inspired Microsoft's Xbox to put in the work to improve its Xbox app for PCs, with a new announcement...
Giants Get Bleak Update on Cam Skattebo Before Eagles Game
On Sunday, the 4-2-1 New York Giants will take on the 2-6 Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.Unfortunately for New York, it appears that they may be shorthanded at the running back position. The team’s running backs had their best overall performance of the season against the Houston Texans as they combined for 180 total […] The post Giants Get Bleak Update on Cam Skattebo Before Eagles Game appeared first on HEAVY.
VCSU Shooting Sports Places 3rd at Nationals
The VCSU Shooting Sports team capped off its season with an unforgettable performance at the trap shooting national championship, earning third place overall with a combined score of 955/1000.
CBS Sports names Thomas Haugh an opening-night winner
CBS Sports named Florida forward Thomas Haugh an opening-night winner after his 19-point, 10-rebound performance against Miami.
Eilers Family Sports and Human Performance Institute marks first-of-its-kind Notre Dame partnership across athletics and academics
Pat and Jana Eilers of Winnetka, Illinois, have made an additional $25 million gift to the University of Notre Dame to create the new Eilers Family Sports and Human Performance Institute, increasing their total investment in this area to $50 million. A first-of-its-kind partnership between Notre Dame Athletics and the University’s academic units, the institute will support cutting-edge research on physiology, neuroscience, data science, and athletic performance—integrating scholarship with one of the premier athletics programs in American higher education.
The shiny new Xbox PC app is going live today for Insiders — Here's how to get it early
The Xbox PC app has had a huge overhaul with performance and usability in mind. Here's what it looks like, and here's how you can join the public test.
Moment of Science: Rattlesnake personalities can determine bite venom injection, new study finds
Call it a "repeat performance" from riled-up rattlers! Here's the latest research on how a rattlesnake's personality can determine how much -- and how often -- they deliver a venomous bite. 🐍
Luka Doncic’s 3rd Straight 40-Point Game Sparks Lakers Against Kings to Continue 3-Game Winning Streak
Despite getting off to a slow start by his own standards Wednesday night against the Sacramento Kings, the NBA’s leading scorer this season, Luka Doncic, would come alive and lead his team to victory. Facing the injury-ridden and dysfunctional Kings, Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers would shake off a lackluster shooting performance in the …
Apple iMac M6 (2026) Review: The Best All-in-One I’ve Encountered, With a Fresh Pop of Performance
The design remains unchanged from 2021, but the updated chip certainly gives you a reason to upgrade.
Germany's Holocaust remembrance is becoming a political performance
The memory of six million murdered Jews has become part of Germany's national identity. Yet the solemn promise of “Never again” is all too often followed by the familiar words “We strongly condemn.”
‘A common interest amongst everybody’: Yampa Valley Entertainment brings performances, community together across Northwest Colorado
From local festivals to major entertainment venues, Craig’s Nick LaGorga is helping communities connect through live music while envisioning a growing role for entertainment in Moffat County’s future. For LaGorga, the magic of live entertainment...
agilon health to Host Virtual Investor Event "Driving Performance At Scale: The agilon Framework" on November 17, 2026
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, November 05, 2026--agilon health, inc. (NYSE: AGL), the trusted partner empowering physicians to transform health care in our communities, today announced that it will host a virtual investor event on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
In an AI World, Sport’s Competitive Advantage May Be Its Oldest One
Today’s guest column is from professors John Cairney and Rick Burton. We know with relative certainty, professional and big collegiate sport organizations are spending heavily on artificial intelligence. Player performance, ticket pricing, fan engagement—GMs and ADs alike believe that there is a new “secret sauce” available, and the evidence is pretty compelling. AI offers the …
Sony Group: Record Q2 performance lifted FY26 guidance, with entertainment growth offset by cost and market risks
Q2 sales, operating income and net income rose strongly, while FY26 guidance was raised across major measures. Entertainment platforms and hit content supported growth, with memory costs, market softness and cybersecurity among the risks.Based on Sony Group Corporation [6758] Q2 2027 Audio Transcri…
Luka Doncic Scores 40 as Kings Fall to Lakers at Home
Luka Doncic’s historic scoring tear continues as Los Angeles exploits a massive free-throw discrepancy to stifle Sacramento, overshadowing a brilliant double-double performance from rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr.
Mavs' Comeback Comes Up Short Against Victor Wembanyama's Spurs
Despite strong second-half performances from Marshall and Flagg, the Mavericks couldn't finish their rally and dropped to 4-4.
Shaggy Joins Yacht Rendezvous Entertainment Lineup for This Weekend
Shaggy joins the Yacht Rendezvous 2026 lineup in Fort Lauderdale November 6 to 7, with superyacht tours, a charity gala, and a performance by Mike Posner.
Why Accel Entertainment Was a Huge Winner on Wednesday
Investors were clearly impressed by the gaming company's third-quarter performance.
Why Accel Entertainment Was a Huge Winner on Wednesday
Investors were clearly impressed by the gaming company's third-quarter performance.
Colorado Running Back Richard Young to Start Against Arizona State
Fresh off a dominant 120-yard performance against Kansas State, the Alabama transfer looks to anchor the Go-Go offense and spark the Buffaloes' late-season push toward bowl eligibility.
Live Nation announces entertainment lineup for National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas
Live Nation is offering country, rock and comedy performances at venues on the Strip during this year’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Dec. 4 through Dec. 12.
Unveiling the science behind a beautiful singing voice
Expert listeners can often form an immediate impression of a singer's performance. But what exactly in the voice drives that judgment? In classical vocal competitions, performers are rated on an overall ...
Pancho Claus to give his final performance, citing health and financial challenges
Reyes created Pancho Claus in 1981, drawing on the film "Zoot Suit" and the lowrider culture popular at the time for the character's look.
Nature comes to life in ‘MOMIX: Botanica’ at the Schaefer Center on Nov. 12
MOMIX presents Botanica, a visually stunning dance and illusion show exploring nature’s rhythms, at Appalachian State University’s Schaefer Center on November 12. This multisensory performance combines athleticism, inventive props, and atmospheric music to transform dancers into flowers, insects, and fantastical creatures.
Postgame Reaction: There’s No Excusing These Avalanche Performances
This is bad. The Colorado Avalanche’s 9-6-1 record isn’t the issue. It’s a fine place to be after 16 games […]
Buccaneers' Irving Already Climbing Team's All-Time Rushing List
After a dominant 170-yard performance against Atlanta, Bucky Irving has stormed into the franchise's top ten for total offense, fueled by a relentless, high-volume rushing attack this season.
Korea opens its first AI humanoid data factory
– Dedicated Data Production Facility for Bipedal Humanoid Robots Established – – Supports AI Training and Performance Validation, Laying the Foundation for Korea’s Technological Self-Reliance in Humanoid Robotics –
Early CNN Voter Poll results find an electorate deeply unhappy with Trump and the economy
Voters are broadly unhappy with the state of the nation, the condition of the economy and President Donald Trump’s job performance, according to CNN’s Voter Poll.
Microsoft improves Windows 11 performance on 8 GB PCs as RAM prices keep climbing
We've got a hunch the memory crunch is taking a bite out of Windows revenue
“He’s Driving Aaron Rodgers Nuts” “He’s Washed”: Colin Cowherd Delivers Brutal Verdict On DK Metcalf After Steelers’ Win
The Pittsburgh Steelers extended their winning streak to four games with a 27-6 win over the Cleveland Browns. However, wide receiver DK Metcalf’s disappointing performance became a major talking point after the game.
Popular Sherlock Holmes TV Show With Harry Potter Star Update Is a Great Sign for Season 2
A Sherlock Holmes show starring a Harry Potter actor has secured multiple international distribution deals after a strong U.S. performance. The development expands the show’s reach across several Euro...
PENN Entertainment, Inc. (PENN) Stock Dropped 31%: What’s Behind the Sell-Off?
Greenlight Capital, an investment management firm, recently released its Q3 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The funds returned -3.3% in the third quarter of 2026, compared with a 2.3% gain for the S&P 500, bringing their year-to-date return to -1.5% against the index’s 12.7% advance. The disappointing performance […]
Patrick Stewart’s 10 best movies and TV roles outside of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men,’ ranked
Patrick Stewart was best known for playing Captain Picard and Professor X, but his talents extended far beyond those iconic roles. We’re ranking 10 of the late actor’s greatest performances outside ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men.’
Phantom Blade Zero made $223M on Steam and PS5 in five days
Phantom Blade Zero was always going to be a hit. We’ve been banging on about it for months now. Well, the results are in, and Phantom Blade Zero has indeed been a hit. Yesterday, S-Game reported that Phantom Blade Zero has sold 4M copies. As of this morning, our estimates show that Phantom Blade Zero has generated $223M via 4.3M copies sold across Steam (3.1M) and PlayStation (1.2M). This instantly makes Phantom Blade Zero this year’s #10 new 2026 game by premium revenue across Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation – and without an Xbox release to boot. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Combined, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong account for 55% of Phantom Blade Zero’s copies sold – 56% of copies on Steam and 50% on PlayStation. But revenue is slightly different. Phantom Blade Zero actually made more revenue outside of China However, due to regional pricing, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong account for a lower share of revenue, 45%. The three countries account for 40% of Phantom Blade Zero’s revenue on PlayStation, and 47% on Steam. This is due to regional pricing, which you can easily check in our platform: Using the $59.99 USD base price as a starting point, we can see that Phantom Blade Zero costs the equivalent of $40.31 in China (-32.8% of the US price) and $41.80 in Hong Kong (-30.3%). So while Chinese culture is at the heart of Phantom Blade Zero (in terms of theme and player base), it’s actually making more money in non-China markets. In fact, markets outside of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan account for $123M in Phantom Blade Zero revenues via 2M copies. Even when we remove revenues from these markets from the analysis, Phantom Blade Zero remains a top 20 new 2026 title by revenue across Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe In other words, Phantom Blade Zero is a global hit. It’s not all China – or even majority China, when it comes to revenues. The China spring board helped, but a successful State of Play and – more importantly – positive reviews helped this one land in other markets. Quality sells. China was hyped from the start, but Western players needed more convincing As we wrote back in August, China was always going to show up early for Phantom Blade Zero. Our daily Steam revenue data shows just that, and we can see when S-Game’s banging RPG won over players outside of China: On the day Phantom Blade Zero’s Steam pre-order button went live in mid-August, China accounted for nearly 70% of Phantom Blade Zero’s Steam revenue. The shares hovered around 68% throughout August. This is the hometown-hero effect we’ve covered in the past, with the home market committing first – almost sight unseen – on national pride and a lush-looking trailer alone. Then things get even more interesting. Following the State of Play on August 18, US daily revenue more than doubled (from $72K to $146K), China’s daily take nearly quadrupled ($237K to $892K), and the rest of the world’s revenues also more than doubled. As China spiked so much harder than the others, its share of revenue hardly moved, holding at around 68%. So the by-all-counts-awesome State of Play got non-China markets and the West interested (you can see daily spend jump), but it didn’t move the needle for overall revenue shares. Positive reviews were the Western tipping point. US daily revenue went from $106K on October 25 to $230K when the embargo lifted on the 26th, to $463K on the 27th, to $899K on the 28th. So nearly 8.5x more revenue in four days, boosted by the positive reviews and subsequent word of mouth. When Phantom Blade Zero launched on the 29th, things hit critical mass. On launch day, the US and the rest of the world combined out-earned China for the first time in Phantom Blade Zero’s whole pre-order history. You can see this unfolding pretty nicely in the revenue shifting shares, too. China’s lifetime revenue share sat at 68% in August and was still 65% as late as October 25th, but it dropped to 45% by November 2. Over that same period, the US nearly doubled its share from 10% to 18%, and the rest of the world climbed from 25% to 38%. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe That’s not to say that China sold less – far from it. The West and non-China markets just showed up later, won over by the reviews and word of mouth. However you look at it, Phantom Blade Zero has become one of this year’s highest-grossing premium games. Daily volume seems to be decelerating a bit (which is natural), so subscribe below for more updates on performance. Speaking of performance and deceleration… Gran Turismo 7 is one of PlayStation’s biggest earners While games like Ghost of Yotei, Helldivers 2, Astro Bot, Wolverine (2.7M now, by the way), and even Marathon and Saros tend to get all the headlines (we hold our hand up there, too!), there’s one PlayStation game from the past five years that’s earned more than all of these games: and it’s one that’s rarely talked about in enthusiast circles. Gran Turismo 7, which launched in March 2022, has sold 12.7M copies. This amounts to $840M in revenue, second only to Spider-Man 2’s $1.3B – if we’re talking PlayStation first-party for this generation. Gran Turismo 7 still brings in around 3M players every month (and between 400K and 700K active players per day). It’s also an evergreen seller every year. For example, Gran Turismo 7 generated: $189.7M in 2023 via 2.9M copies $161.3M in 2024 via 2.7M copies $119.1M in 2025 via 1.7M copies This year, Gran Turismo 7 has already sold 1.3M copies, generating $74.7M And there’s more laps to come Every December is comfortably GT7’s biggest month of the year (except launch), and the gap is widening there. December generated 2.1x a normal month in 2023, and by 2025 that had grown to 2.8x. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe As the typical months cool off with age, Christmas always holds strong, so the holiday period is becoming a bigger slice of Gran Turismo 7 yearly revenue. For Gran Turismo 7, the week around Christmas does 3x to 5x a typical week – three years running: Christmas week 2023: $14.7M (4.6x the year’s median week) Christmas week 2024: $9.3M (3.3x) Christmas week 2025: $8.5M (4.6x) These Christmas peaks happened at the full $59.99 (Gran Turismo 7 wasn’t discounted at all in December 2023 or December 2025). And although there was a discount late in December 2024, GT7’s peak week that year still happened at full price. You can really see why PlayStation hasn’t added this one to PlayStation Plus, eh? Say it after me: Subscriptions cannibalise premium revenue! On that note… Let’s take a quick look at how Gran Turismo 7 is doing versus its nearest competitor, Xbox console exclusive and long-running sim racer Forza Motorsport (released in 2023 as a reboot for the franchise, about 19 months after GT7). Forza Motorsport has sold around 1.3M copies across Xbox (75.4% for Xbox console and PC) and Steam (24.6%), grossing $89.9M across those platforms. Launch aligned, and on just PlayStation, Gran Turismo 7 had sold 10.2M copies, generating $676.1M, by that point. In other words, Gran Turismo 7 has sold the same number of copies this year as Forza Motorsport has sold since launch. When all is said and done, Gran Turismo 7’s 2026 revenues will have lapped Motorsport’s lifetime, too. It’s worth noting that Forza Motorsport was not released on last-gen consoles, and under a quarter of Gran Turismo 7’s revenue has come from PS4 consoles. Critically, Forza Motorsport is also on Game Pass, where nearly 7M players have accessed it. Meanwhile, the Forza Horizon series has been performing incredibly in terms of revenue. This year’s Forza Horizon 6 has generated $583.7M across Xbox and Steam despite Game Pass cannibalisation, and last year’s Forza Horizon 5 PlayStation port has generated $383.5M on PS5 alone. So two questions, then: How well is Forza Horizon 6 going to do when it launches on PS5 in January? Hit subscribe to get that in your inbox in January (which is in two months somehow!?) Subscribe 2. Open-world arcade Gran Turismo when? Also, if you like arcade racers, go and play Star Wars Galactic Racer. It rules. Like GOTY material, seriously. The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
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