Activision and EA see increased player engagement during self-quarantine Two of gaming's biggest publishers have earnings today. Jared Russo 5.5.20 3:41 PM Markets
The Sims and Animal Crossing rise among Amazon's best selling products as people simulate a life outside of quarantine The best quarantine pastime is the one that sets you free. Julia Gray 3.23.20 6:56 PM Tech
Twitch data shows that Apex Legends was never a "Fortnite Killer," it only delayed the inevitable Apex Legends wasn't dead on arrival, but months after it was touted as the "Fortnite Killer," the hype has died down thanks to the World Cup and #FridayFortnite. James Mattone 6.3.19 2:12 PM Tech
A brief history of why Martin Shkreli got banned from Twitter The following is an excerpt from SMIRK, a memoir of journalist Christie Smythe's unusual relationship with "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli. It should be viewed as opinion. You can read more at www.smirk-book.com. Christie Smythe 11.23.22 12:25 AM Outcasts
The Super Bowl is poised to give second wind to EA's Madden NFL After a rough weekend for their new IP, Electronic Arts can at least look forward to a renewed interest in its Madden NFL franchise as the Super Bowl draws near. James Mattone 1.28.19 3:58 PM Tech
Fortnite dethrones League of Legends as most-watched game on Twitch for 2018 Over 1 billion concurrent viewers tuned into Fortnite in 2018, catapulting itself past League of Legends for the most popular game of 2018. James Mattone 1.14.19 6:22 PM Tech
Streaming, sales rank data shows NBA 2K19 posterized NBA Live 19 NBA 2K19 beat NBA Live 19 on the GameStop sales rank charts and crushed viewership on the popular streaming platform Twitch James Mattone 10.11.18 2:28 PM Tech
"Repulsive," "reptilian," "diseased": What John D. Rockefeller had in common with Martin Shkreli The following is an excerpt from SMIRK, a memoir of journalist Christie Smythe's unusual relationship with "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli. It should be viewed as opinion. You can read more at www.smirk-book.com. Christie Smythe 11.20.22 5:13 PM Features