Cocaine Production Hits All-Time High, According To UN Report
A record of 2,000 tons of cocaine was produced in 2020, according to a report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The report showed that although the…
New Video Games: The Must-Play Titles Coming Out In March, April – Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Nintendo Co (OTC:NTDOY)
As the first quarter of the year draws to a close, the gaming industry is ramping up for an exciting lineup of video game releases. March and April are set…
Reviving The Classics: Atari Acquires Berzerk, Frenzy And 10 More Arcade Properties – Atari (OTC:PONGF)
Atari PONGF, the renowned interactive entertainment producer and consumer brand, has announced its acquisition of a dozen retro arcade games, including the classic 80s titles “Berzerk” and “Frenzy.” The move…
Google Play Games Goes Global: The Program Will Expand To Japan And Europe – Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)
Google Play Games, the multi-platform gaming experience built and operated by Alphabet Inc.’s GOOGGOOGL Google, features seamless gameplay across PCs, Chromebooks and mobile devices. It is now expanding to more regions,…
The Most Jaw-Dropping Trailer Of The Year: The Cocaine Shark Movie Is Here
After the massive hype generated by “Cocaine Bear,” Wide Eye Releasing, a B-movie production company, announced it’s releasing “Cocaine Shark,” a film about… you guessed it: drug-fueled killer sharks. The…
OpenAi Has Announced The New GPT-4: The Advanced AI Model Can Pass A Simulated Legal Exam, But Still Struggles With Certain Tasks – Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)
OpenAI unveiled on Tuesday its latest iteration of the primary large language model, GPT-4. “We’ve created GPT-4, the latest milestone in OpenAI’s effort in scaling up deep learning. GPT-4 is…
Shakira’s Latest Diss Track With Bizarrap Achieves 14 Guinness World Records
Colombian pop sensation Shakira broke 14 Guinness World Records with her latest release, “BZRP Music Sessions Vol. 53,” her collaboration with the ultra-viral Argentine producer and DJ, Bizarrap. The song s also known…
Shrooming At The Oscars? Jimmy Kimmel Asks Seth Rogen ‘What Are You On Right Now?’
The 2023 Oscars were hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and as the Awards Ceremony kicked off he welcomed the stars in his own comical way, with a little bit of good-natured roasting. In…
German Music Industry Achieves Record-Breaking $2B Euro Revenue Milestone After 20 Years
The German music industry generated €2.07 billion in revenue in 2022, according to a report by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI). As per Digital Music News, even though it’s not the…
Vinyl Sales In The UK Surpassed CDs For The First Time Since 1987: What Does This Mean?
In an age where digital streaming services dominate the music industry, it may come as a surprise that vinyl records are experiencing a significant resurgence. Despite the convenience and accessibility…
Why Is New Survival Horror Video Game ‘Sons Of The Forest’ So Popular?
“Sons of the Forest,” the new survival horror video game, is doing great numbers in Valve’s Steam, as it is the fifth most popular title on the platform this weekend.…
Massive Success For ‘Elden Ring’: 20 Million Copies Sold In Less Than 1 Year – BANDAI NAMCO Hldgs (OTC:NCBDY)
“Elden Ring,” the 2022 action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment NCBDY, has now sold more than 20 million copies. Game of Throne’s George R.…
Band Of Coders Expands Services With Toolbox No. 9 Acquisition, Bolsters UX/UI Design Capabilities
Software development agency Band of Coders agreed to acquire design agency Toolbox No. 9. The combined entity is expected to offer a more comprehensive range of services to both new and…
Gaming Giant Electronic Arts Takes On Soccer: Pays $588 Million for Premier League Rights – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA)
Electronic Arts EA, the video game company based in California, is closing a $588 million deal with the Premier League for its game EA Sports FC (previously known as FIFA). According…
Hogwarts Legacy Shatters Records As The Most Sold Harry Potter Game of All Time – Warner Bros.Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD)
Since its official launch just four days ago, Warner Bros. Games WBD’s “Hogwarts Legacy” has sold more copies than any other Harry Potter game in history. According to a report by…
Play Together, Stay Together: 5 Must-Try Video Games For A Romantic Valentine’s Day Celebration – Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA)
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and nothing says “I love you” more than sharing quality time with your loved ones. And what better way to share than playing…
Valorant Takes China By Storm: Tencent Plans Launch Of Epic Esports League – Tencent Holdings (OTC:TCEHY)
Tencent Holdings Ltd TCEHY is planning to launch an esports league for Valorant in China, according to Bloomberg. This news comes after the Shenzhen, China-based conglomerate got approval from the…
Game Streaming Slowdown: Twitch, YouTube Gaming See Decrease In Hours Watched In 2022 – Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)
Live game streaming watch time has decreased 13.5% YoY, from 34 billion hours watched in 2021 to 29.5 billion in 2022, according to Stream Hatchet. However, this number is still…
Get the Scoop on Nintendo Direct — The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Release Date and More Releases! – Nintendo Co (OTC:NTDOY)
Get ready, gamers! Nintendo Direct, the highly-anticipated online presentation hosted by Nintendo ADR NTDOY, is back and set to reveal the first half of 2023’s hottest releases for the Nintendo…
Is Facebook’s VR Division Failing? Losses Total $13.72 Billion In 2022 – Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)
Meta META, the American multinational technology conglomerate behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, released its final quarterly and full-year financial results for 2022. Although the company’s stock value increased by 17%…
The Most Anticipated Game Of 2023: Everything You Need To Know About Hogwarts Legacy – Warner Bros.Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD)
If you’re a fan of the Harry Potter saga and a gaming enthusiast, you’ve probably heard about Hogwarts Legacy, the upcoming action role-playing game developed by Avalanche Software and published by…
PlayStation 5 Shines With Record-Breaking Quarterly Sales – Sony Group (NYSE:SONY)
Sony SONY’s video game division experienced its best quarter since launching the PlayStation 5, according to the company’s third-quarter financial report. The home video game console that launched on November…
Sims 4 Takes a Step Toward Inclusivity With New Patch Update: New Customizing Options For Players – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA)
“The Sims 4,” the fourth major title of the series of life simulation video games developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts EA, has a new patch that comes…
Xbox CEO Phil Spencer’s Shocking Revelation About Activision Blizzard Takeover – Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI)
In an interview with IGN, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer revealed that before Microsoft Corp.’s MSFT $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard ATVI he “didn’t know anything” about that kind of transaction. Spencer disclosed the process had been “a…
E3 2023 Takes Major Hit As Big 3 Pull Out: Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo Not Attending Electronic Entertainment Expo This Year
E3, the largest video game conference and trade show in the world, is facing a setback for its upcoming 2023 edition: Microsoft MSFT‘s Xbox, Sony SONY and Nintendo NTDOY will apparently…