Topic: commercial success

  • Battlefield 6 Sells 6.5 Million Copies in Record Launch

    Battlefield 6 Sells 6.5 Million Copies in Record Launch

    Battlefield 6 achieved a massive launch with 6.5 million copies sold, generating $350 million in revenue and marking a strong comeback for the franchise. The game's audience is PC-dominated, with Steam accounting for over half of sales, and it has successfully retained high daily active user coun...

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  • Kara Nortman's Early Bet on Women's Sports Is Paying Off

    Kara Nortman's Early Bet on Women's Sports Is Paying Off

    Kara Nortman's investment in Angel City FC demonstrated the commercial viability of women's sports, achieving $30 million in revenue and becoming a Harvard Business School case study despite its on-field performance. Inspired by Angel City's success, Nortman launched the $250 million Monarch Coll...

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  • Arc Raiders Slashes Cosmetic Prices, Adds Refunds & Duo Matchmaking

    Arc Raiders Slashes Cosmetic Prices, Adds Refunds & Duo Matchmaking

    Arc Raiders is reducing cosmetic item prices and automatically refunding the price difference in Raider Tokens to players who bought items before the change, effective November 13th. The game has introduced duo matchmaking and clarified that premium Raider Decks are purely cosmetic, with no pay-t...

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  • Dead Island 2 Delayed 8 Years to Avoid 'Franchise-Killing' Flop

    Dead Island 2 Delayed 8 Years to Avoid 'Franchise-Killing' Flop

    Dead Island 2's eight-year delay was strategic, as player feedback revealed critical flaws in early versions, preventing a potential franchise-killing flop. Initial playtests showed the game was unengaging, prompting a complete overhaul and studio changes to align with player expectations. Despit...

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  • IonQ Unveils Quantum Breakthroughs at GITEX Dubai 2025

    IonQ Unveils Quantum Breakthroughs at GITEX Dubai 2025

    IonQ will present quantum computing advancements and commercial applications at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, alongside partner ID Quantique, to drive enterprise adoption worldwide. The company is expanding globally through strategic partnerships and acquisitions, with its IonQ Forte systems delive...

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  • Dispatch Tells You When to Stop Playing Games

    Dispatch Tells You When to Stop Playing Games

    The episodic game *Dispatch* offers a structured, narrative-driven alternative to endless live-service titles, satisfying a desire for manageable, high-quality storytelling with clear endpoints. Set in a superhero workplace comedy, the game features a compelling, choice-driven story, high product...

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