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Looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Venture capital funding in games leveled out and established a new baseline according to PitchBook’s Q4 2023 Gaming Report. Over the last five quarters, gaming startups have raised between $900 million and $1.3 billion. Similarly, the number of deals closed has generally trended downwards. Fewer than 200 deals closed in each of the last five quarters. “This level of activity likely represents a more realistic level of investment than the peak years of 2020 to 2022, which attracted nonendemic…
According to a recent financial update from Sony, the PlayStation ecosystem has experienced record growth. The company reported that over 54 million PlayStation 5 units have been shipped globally, with 8.2 million units shipped in the last three months of 2023. This impressive growth demonstrates the enduring popularity and success of the PlayStation brand, solidifying its position as the leading gaming platform for the past two generations. Additionally, Sony disclosed that nearly 90 million games were sold across PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 platforms in the last quarter of 2023, with digital downloads accounting for 66% of all software sales.…
Connections is the newest puzzle game from the New York Times. The objective of the game is to categorize 16 words into four secret groups by identifying how the words relate to each other. The difficulty of the puzzle varies with each new game, which resets daily at midnight. Similar to Wordle, players can track their winning streak and compare scores with friends. If you’re having trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out the tips and hints below. If you can’t solve it, we’ll provide the answers at the end of the post. How to play Connections In Connections, players…
Germany-based Earlybird Health announced the closing of its second fund of €173 million (around $185 million). This second fund is more than double the size of Earlybird’s first healthcare-focused fund, Health I, which closed at €85 million. While the focus of both funds is similar, the larger fund size will allow Earlybird Health to make larger investments. Since the fund plans to primarily invest in Europe, this news could be a positive development for healthtech startups in the region, especially after the difficulties faced by many due to the fall of telehealth company Babylon. But Earlybird Health’s focus is not…
During the nine months ending December 31st, 2023, Sega Sammy’s Entertainment division saw its operating income decline by 52.5% year-over-year to ¥18.8 billion ($125.9 million). However, the company’s latest financial report shows that net sales for the entertainment group increased by 4.2% to ¥219.3 billion ($1.47 billion) during the same period. Part of this sales growth can be attributed to Sega’s acquisition of Rovio for €706 million ($775 million) in August 2023. Overall, the company experienced a 27.7% year-on-year increase in net revenue to ¥349.9 billion ($2.34 billion) during the nine-month period. Additionally, operating income rose by 42.4% to ¥54.4…
Prakhar Khanna / Digital Trends If you want to purchase one of the most stylish phones available while also saving significantly, you should explore phone deals for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. It showcases great looks, a sleek build, and provides a large screen experience. If you’re looking for something different from the average smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the way to go, especially since there’s no new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold available yet. Here are the best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 deals available today. Today’s best Galaxy Z Fold 5 deals Given that the…
Disney+ has an extensive library of movies and shows from various brands such as Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, NatGeo, and 21st Century Fox. The platform offers diverse subscription options, some of which come with the added benefit of offline downloads. This feature allows users to watch Disney+ content without an internet connection, making it perfect for scenarios like long plane rides or when Wi-Fi access is limited. To help you make the most of this feature, we have compiled a guide on how to download movies and shows from Disney+ so that kids can enjoy their favorite content during long…
Mark Zuckerberg recently compared Apple’s Vision Pro headset to the Meta Quest 3, and shockingly, he believes the Quest 3 is the superior product. In a video shared on his Instagram account, Zuckerberg expressed that he initially believed the Quest 3 would offer better value due to its significantly lower price compared to Apple’s $3,500 headset. However, after trying out the Vision Pro, he is convinced that Meta’s product is the better choice. He stated, “I don’t just think that Quest is the better value, I think Quest is the better product, period. Different companies made different design decisions for…
LG After upgrading with gaming PC deals, your next purchase should be a gaming monitor to maximize your computer’s capabilities. Don’t overspend when Walmart has an offer of a $140 discount for the 32-inch LG UltraGear QHD gaming monitor, bringing the price down to just $209 from $349. Act fast to secure your savings! Why choose the 32-inch LG UltraGear QHD gaming monitor Featuring a 32-inch display, the LG UltraGear QHD gaming monitor is perfect for gamers. With QHD resolution, the monitor delivers sharp details and vivid colors, complemented by a 165Hz refresh rate for smooth movements. The 1ms response…
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. AppLovin today released its second yearly report on Performance-Driven Ad Trends, in which it illuminates some of the most successful ad strategies and trends in 2023. According to the report, generative AI shows promise as a creative tool, while effective ad trends include genre-bending in mobile games, creative metaplay and gamification (even for products that aren’t video games). Jessica Dolan, SparkLabs’ creative director, said in an interview with GamesBeat, “For SparkLabs, incorporating a variety of AI tools…