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Bobby Kotick Considers Leaving Activision Blizzard if He Can't Quickly Fix Culture: Report
Caleb Silver, the Editor-in-Chief for Investopedia, joined Wake Up With Cheddar to break down the latest in the Activision Blizzard sexual misconduct scandal. After 1,700 of the embattled video game maker's employees signed a petition...
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How Roblox Educational Games for Schools Could Expand Its User Base, Metaverse
The popular online gaming platform for kids, Roblox, is reportedly expanding its offerings into the educational space. Ayal Shmilovich, managing partner at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth Investment Management, joined Cheddar to provide some...
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Dubai gamers thrive in booming €710m euro industry
Esports have become a global phenomenon valued at about €710m in the Middle East. Gamers, coaches and professional teams tell us how they are trying to develop the sport at all levels in Dubai.
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Netflix Rolls Out Mobile Video Games Feature for Android Users
Android users can now play video games through their Netflix app. The streaming giant announced plans to adopt gaming on its platform back in July.
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Activision Blizzard Reports Solid Q3 Earnings but Grim Q4 Outlook Worries Investors
John Freeman, VP of equity research at CFRA Research, joined Cheddar to break down factors weighing on video game publisher Activision Blizzard as it deals with the fallout from delayed releases and sexual harassment scandals. While not...
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What Netflix Mobile Gaming 'Baby Step' Means for the Streaming Giant
Joan E. Solsman, a senior reporter at CNET, joined Cheddar's "Opening Bell" to talk about Netflix moving to offer mobile video games for Android users as part of their subscription. She said this is likely one "baby step" for the...
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Activision Blizzard CEO Apologizes Over Sexual Harassment Reports, Takes Pay Cut
The CEO at Activision Blizzard Bobby Kotick apologized to employees after the company had been rocked by the public airing of sexual harassment claims that went unchecked. Kotick also asked that his compensation of more than $150 million...
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What to Expect From Netflix’s Q3 Earnings Report
All eyes are on Netflix as investors and analysts anticipate the streaming giant’s Q3 earnings report. Tuna Amobi, director and senior equity analyst at CRFA Research, joined Cheddar to talk about the streaming giant's trajectory over...
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Activision Blizzard Fires More Than 20 Employees Over Sexual Harassment Claims
Video game company Activision Blizzard said it's cracking down on workplace harassment following a settlement with the EEOC for $18 million. More than 20 workers and supervisors were fired (though no executives), and the company revealed...
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Gamers Unimpressed by Newest PlayStation Plus Service Offering
Sony is leveling up its subscription service, PlayStation Plus this week, a combination of its earlier options into a tiered plan offering options to play streaming and mostly older titles instead of day-and-date new games like those...
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Tech: Fornite epic win against Apple, as tech giant loosen App Store control
A US judge ruled in Epic Games’ favor in its lawsuit against Apple’s App Store on September 10, ordering the tech giant to dismantle some of its restrictions to make it easier for software developers to avoid paying commissions.
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Health workers in Switzerland are using videogames to beat COVID-19
Researchers at Geneva University Hospitals have developed a game to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among health workers.
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What China's Heavy Crackdown on Kids Playing Online Games Means for the Industry
China is cracking down on the amount of screentime that minors in the country spend with online video games to limit them to just three hours per week. Lisa Hanson, president and founder of Asian game industry marketing intelligence firm...
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Illinois State Rep. Marcus C. Evans Jr. Wants to Ban Violent Video Games
Illinois State Rep. Marcus C. Evans Jr. wants to ban violent video games in order to help reduce crime in the state. The legislator joins Cheddar to discuss his plan.
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Gaming Scores Big as Dominant Tech Platform During Pandemic
Gaming platforms have taken off during the coronavirus pandemic, but not just for conventional video games. Michael J. Wolf, co-founder and CEO of Activate, discusses how gaming is poised to level up.
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Microsoft Considers Acquiring Warner Bros. Gaming Unit
Microsoft reportedly is interested in purchasing the Warner Bros. gaming unit as AT&T considers a sale of the gaming business.
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Highly anticipated video game breaking down barriers of representation and ability
Video game The Last of Us 2 is being hailed for breaking barriers. The game has LGBTQ representation and is more accessible for people with disabilities.
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Esports, gaming flourish during pandemic
Esports and online gaming have flourished during the pandemic as people turn to video games as a source of entertainment and connection.
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Activist Investors Pushing for Changes at GameStop
Hestia Capital Partners, an activist investment group, is asking GameStop to restructure their entire boardroom to favor stockholders and revamp their cost structure. They hope this will help turn things around for the struggling retailer.
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Cheddar’s own Max Godnick is picking a Keanu Reeves classic as his latest “Quaranstreaming” recommendation for everyone stuck at home: The Matrix. The 90’s classic is anything but old news now that its available for all Netflix...
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Quaranstreaming: The Matrix
Cheddar’s own Max Godnick is picking a Keanu Reeves classic as his latest “Quaranstreaming” recommendation for everyone stuck at home: The Matrix. The 90’s classic is anything but old news now that its available for all Netflix...
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Game Developer Zynga Drives Revenue With Microtransactions
COO Matt Bromberg discussed with Cheddar how more engaged players also mean more spending in an industry that relies on microtransactions within free-to-play games.
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These police officers in Denmark are tackling crime by playing online games with kids
The team was set up in 2022 to tackle the rise in online crime in Denmark. The Politiets Online Patrulje now boasts over 787,000 followers across platforms.
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Morocco explores its digital future at the 2025 Morocco Gaming Expo
The second edition of the event is held in Rabat from 2 to 6 July 2025.