Author: Max Smith

2024, much like the year before it, looks like it’s going to be packed with a huge variety of games–both from established franchises like Destiny and Final Fantasy alongside brand-new games from developers of all sizes. The new year has just arrived, but we are already getting a sense of how packed it’s going to be, and there are several dates we’re circling on our calendars for when we might get “sick” with an “illness.”Keeping track of the games releasing in 2024 on your own is impossible, but that’s where GameSpot comes in. Below, we’ve broken down the games releasing…

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Sprocket Security Inc., an expert-led offensive security platform startup, today announced $8 million in new funding to accelerate platform development and expand sales and marketing efforts. Founded in 2017, Sprocket Security provides continuous penetration testing services to detect changes within an organization's network, as well as human testing to identify security risks. The company's services include attack surface management and red and purple team exercises. At the heart of Sprocket is enabling security teams to continuously examine their security posture, understand their most complex risks, and reduce their threat exposure with the support of a team of experts. Security teams…

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The video game industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with revenues exceeding the music and film industries combined. However, with this growth comes increased competition and complexity. In such a dynamic landscape, building a sustainable business model is critical to long-term success. Successful companies in the video game industry have demonstrated different strategies and lessons that other companies can learn from. By considering these strategies, developers and publishers can gain insights to build sustainable business models that withstand market fluctuations and evolve as consumer demands change.Diversification of revenue sourcesOne of the key lessons learned from successful companies in…

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Commercial Content. 21+. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. One of the most important aspects of safe and responsible sports betting is setting aside the right amount of money that fits your financial means, and vitally, sticking to the amount you’ve decided on. This practice of effectively allocating and managing your betting funds is known as proper bankroll management, and it’s not always easy, but it’s absolutely key to becoming a successful sports bettor. In this article, we’ll teach you how you can improve your bankroll management, including some tried…

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Achieved record financial success with total assets reaching record highHong Kong, March 28, 2024 /CNW/ — roborockthe world leader in ultra-intelligent home robots designed to simplify daily life, today announced its full-year financial results. December 31, 2023.Roborock 2023 Financial ResultsRoborock achieved remarkable financial success during the reporting period; 8.65 billion yuan (1.22 billion USD), representing a significant increase of 30.55% year-on-year.The company recorded a net profit 2.05 billion yuan (288 million USD), achieved an annual growth rate of 73.32%.Roborock's total assets reach an all-time high 14.38 billion yuan (2.02 billion USD), reflecting a year-on-year growth of 32.71%. These achievements have…

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The superhero genre, once the bastion of bankability for studios like Disney, Warner Bros. and Sony, is in a slump. In 2023, all three of Warner Bros.’ DC films vastly underperformed. Sony’s February release “Madame Web” bombed so hard Sydney Sweeney joked on “SNL” that no one saw it. And even Marvel Studios, which routinely cranked out $700 million to $1 billion-grossing hits, stumbled with “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and “The Marvels” — both critical and commercial letdowns. The superhero genre isn’t dead — Hollywood is still investing heavily in the years ahead — but it is wavering, which…

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The video game industry is in a state of flux. Studios haven't eased up on the mass layoffs that began in 2023, pointless microtransactions still exist (adding unnecessary extra costs to already full-priced games), and physical games The future of media is difficult. Unclear. (Just to be clear, I'm the type of gamer who buys as much physical media as possible.)But on the other hand, the game itself is also important. For the gamer, his first three months of 2024 were fruitful. From the long-awaited return to the world of Final Fantasy VII to a surprise hit that can only…

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