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Television host Jim Cramer has come up with four names that he says investors should buy if they want to latch on to the metaverse bandwagon. What Happened: The host of the CNBC “Mad Money” show said Wednesday that Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) parent Meta, Nvidia Inc (NASDAQ: NVDA),...

After hinting about getting into video games earlier this year, streaming company Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has officially launched its mobile games business. What Happened: Netflix launched Netflix Games this week for iPhone and iPad users using the Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) iOS app store....

Gaming company Roblox Corp (NYSE: RBLX) reported third-quarter financial results after market close Monday. Shares are surging in reaction to the earnings. Here are the key highlights for investors to know. What Happened: Roblox reported revenue of $509.3 million, up 102% year-over-year. Bookings...

Earnings season has been extremely volatile for some of the top U.S. gaming stocks. Bank of America analyst Shaun Kelley recapped what investors need to know about the top U.S. casino, online sports betting and iGaming stocks. Margin Pressures: Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ: PENN) took the...

Technology journalist Mark Gurman sees a roadblock in streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) achieving success in its video gaming foray — Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL).  What Happened: The expert on the Tim Cook-led company noted that Netflix rolled out its video gaming service on...

Ethereum-based (CRYPTO: ETH) play to earn game Axie Infinity (CRYPTO: AXS) saw one of its tokens skyrocket in value after its dedicated sidechain — meant to power fast and low-cost transactions for the game — launched its own decentralized exchange (DEX). What Happened:...

By Dr Don Basile While deep-pocketed hedge funds are buying Bitcoins or investing in decentralized finance protocols, many curious digitalists and everyday artists are looking at a provably scarce asset class called non-fungible tokens (NFTs). In the last few months, NFTs have outgrown all...

Skillz Inc (NYSE: SKLZ) shares are trading higher Friday possibly because Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest purchased more of the stock. The stock was trending throughout the day on social media sites such as StockTwits. Skillz was up 2.82% at $10.22 at last check Friday morning. ...

Roblox Corp. (NYSE: RBLX) shares are trading higher Thursday after a tweet from a Bloomberg report stating Google is lowering its cut from subscriptions on Google Play from 30% to 15%. The stock was trending throughout the day on social media sites such as StockTwits. Roblox was up 5.83% at $83.16...

Activation Blizzard, Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) fired 20 employees on Wednesday in relation to allegations of serious misconduct filed by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) in July. In a letter sent to employees, executive vice president Frances Townsend also stated the...

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)-based blockchain game Axie Infinity (CRYPTO: AXS) has been buzzing this year. Benzinga talked to eSports veteran Andrew Campbell, the program lead for the project, who came out as gender non-binary last year. The Normality Of Coming Out: In a write-up earlier, Campbell...

For years, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has tried to build out a video game studio and create video games appealing to the masses. After several misses, Amazon might finally have a hit with the newly released “New World.” What Happened: Amazon released MMORPG “New World...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has bought game developer Night School Studio for an undisclosed amount. What Happened: The Glendale, California-based studio is known for storytelling in games.  Founded by Sean Krankel and Adam Hines in 2014, Night School Studio launched the...

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The surge of sports betting acquisitions continues with the parent company of several sports leagues investing in the growing sports betting vertical. What Happened: Endeavor Group Holdings Inc (NYSE: EDR) announced the acquisition of OpenBet for $1.2 billion, consisting of $1 billion in cash and $...