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GameStop Corp. announced on Friday that it expects a substantial decline in sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The company projects revenue to fall by approximately 28%, from $1.2 billion in the same quarter last year to a range of $872 million to $892 million. GME reduced net loss forecastDespite the anticipated drop in sales, GameStop’s preliminary report indicates an improvement in net loss. The company estimates a net loss between $27 million and $37 million for the quarter, compared to a net loss of $50.5 million in the same period last year. This projected reduction suggests tha...
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One of the most eagerly awaited games in years is now not due to arrive until autumn of 2025, games company Take-Two Interactive has confirmed, disappointing millions of gamers hoping for an early 2025 release of "Grand Theft Auto VI". Until now, the latest title in one of the world's most popular games, had only been announced generally for the year of 2025, and fans had little more than a trailer released in December to go on for clues about the game. Gamers were not the only ones hoping for an earlier "Grand Theft Auto VI" release date, and the company's share price fell by a good 2% in aft...
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One of the most eagerly awaited games in years is now not due to arrive until autumn of 2025, games company Take-Two Interactive has confirmed, disappointing millions of gamers hoping for an early 2025 release of "Grand Theft Auto VI". Until now, the latest title in one of the world's most popular games, had only been announced generally for the year of 2025, and fans had little more than a trailer released in December to go on for clues about the game. Gamers were not the only ones hoping for an earlier "Grand Theft Auto VI" release date, and the company's share price fell by a good 2% in aft...
DPA
Das Angebot an Apps und Online-Spielen ist in den letzten Jahren stark gewachsen. Neben der Unterhaltung verbergen sich hinter vielen Apps für Kinder und Jugendliche aber oft auch alarmierende Inhalte. Etwa Hassbotschaften, Gewalt und Sexszenen. Das zeigt eine Untersuchung von Stiftung Warentest. Getestet wurden 16 bekannte Handy-Spiele, die für Kinder ab 0, 6 oder 12 Jahren freigegeben sind. Fast alle getesteten Spiele fielen durch. Nur eins schneidet besser ab: Minecraft kann demnach mit Begleitung durch die Eltern gespielt werden. Amoklauf und Abzocke?Die Testpersonen fanden etwa einen Amok...
DPA (German)
Shares of GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) and AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (NYSE:AMC) experienced significant declines during Thursday’s premarket hours, shedding as much as 15%. This downturn comes after a brief rally at the start of the week, which has now lost momentum. Impact of Keith Gill’s returnThe initial surge in GameStop and AMC stocks was triggered by the return of trader Keith Gill, known as “Roaring Kitty” on social media. Gill’s reappearance reignited interest and buying activity among retail investors, leading to a rapid increase in share prices over two days. However, the exciteme...
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Berlin (dpa) — Berlin in an alternative reality after the fall of the Wall. The evil DJ Dietrich has taken control of the city with a radio signal and the Berliners are his weak-willed subjects. That’s the setting for new PC game “Beat Slayer.” But there’s also resistance to Dietrich’s control. Mia is at the forefront of the emerging revolution. Her mission is to overthrow Dietrich and save her kidnapped brother. The gameplay combines roguelite elements with hack 'n' slay and rhythmic action. If Mia dies, the level starts over again. The soundtrack doesn't just serve as a background, it sets t...
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Berlin (dpa) — Berlin in an alternative reality after the fall of the Wall. The evil DJ Dietrich has taken control of the city with a radio signal and the Berliners are his weak-willed subjects. That’s the setting for new PC game “Beat Slayer.” But there’s also resistance to Dietrich’s control. Mia is at the forefront of the emerging revolution. Her mission is to overthrow Dietrich and save her kidnapped brother. The gameplay combines roguelite elements with hack 'n' slay and rhythmic action. If Mia dies, the level starts over again. The soundtrack doesn't just serve as a background, it sets t...
DPA International
Der Level ist einfach wirklich zu schwierig, oder neue Rohstoffe oder andere Dinge sollen im Game weiterhelfen? Hier können in etlichen Spielen Extras weiterhelfen. Und die kosten. Viele Games haben ihre eigenen Währungen, die im Vorfeld oft über In-App- und In-Game-Käufe mit echtem Geld gekauft werden müssen. Edelsteine und Donuts anstelle harter EurosDie Spiel-Währungen kommen oft in abstrakter oder verharmloster Form daher: Glitzernde Edelsteine, kleine Donuts oder Rohstoffe reduzieren die Hemmschwelle, noch mehr Geld in die App oder das Spiel zu investieren. Da kann man schnell mal den Übe...
DPA (German)
GameStop shares experienced a whirlwind of activity in early Monday trading, resulting in the stock being halted three times due to significant volatility. The shares, which spiked to $31.70 each—an 81.6% increase—saw these pauses as traders and algorithms reacted to a sudden surge in interest and trading volume. This level marks the highest for GameStop since last July, reigniting memories of the meme stock mania that captured market attention in 2021. The return of a meme stock iconThe frenzy was kicked off by Keith Gill, better known by his online moniker Roaring Kitty, who was instrumental...
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Nach dem Boom in der Corona-Pandemie sieht eine aktuelle Analyse die weltweite Gaming-Industrie vor einem schwierigen Jahr. Seit Monaten gibt es Nachrichten von Entlassungswellen in der Branche - dabei könnte es sich um erste Anzeichen für eine Bereinigung des Marktes und der Branche handeln, wie aus der Studie von EY-Parthenon hervorgeht. Für diese hat die Strategieberatung der Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft Ernst & Young (EY) die Finanzkennzahlen der weltweit 32 größten Spieleunternehmen untersucht. Bei diesen Firmen zählte EY im Jahr 2023 - nach Jahren ständiger Zuwächse - mindestens 2500 ...
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