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COVID-19 propels Take-Two to record-breaking revenue in Q1 2021

NBA 2K20 and Grand Theft Auto V led the way.

Published 1 day ago, by

Sam Desatoff

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Report: Twitch viewership grew by 56% in Q2 (StreamElements, Arsenal.gg)

The popularity of non-gaming channels has skyrocketed as the COVID-19 pandemic continues its course.

Published 1 week ago, by

Sam Desatoff

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Report: Digital game revenue increased by 9% year-over-year in June (SuperData)

According to the report, June saw the second-highest total digital revenue in tracked history.

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Sam Desatoff

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GDC releases report examining COVID-19's impact on the games industry

GDC general manager Katie Stern talks to GameDaily about how the games industry has adjusted to remote working conditions, and the potential long-term effects on the business.

Published 2 weeks ago, by

Sam Desatoff

Microsoft leverages its Azure cloud tech to help developers adjust to remote work

A pair of blog posts outlines how the tech giant is adapting its cloud services to keep development rolling during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Published 4 weeks ago, by

Sam Desatoff

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Report: Games market to generate $159 billion in 2020 (Newzoo)

Between COVID-19 and the upcoming launch of new console hardware, 2020 is a huge year for the games industry. Newzoo's Tom Wijman weighs in.

Published 2 months ago, by

Sam Desatoff

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Report: 83% of consumers played more video games amid COVID-19 pandemic (Nielsen)

Nielsen's Jon Stainer talks to GameDaily about the impact of the virus on esports, and how next-gen consoles might be affected.

Published 2 months ago, by

Sam Desatoff

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Riot Games' Social Impact Fund has raised more than $10 million

GameDaily speaks with the fund's director, Jeff Burrell, and Julia Connolly, director of nonprofit partner City Year, about the impact of the charity venture.

Published 3 months ago, by

Sam Desatoff