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LeBron James’ Son Bronny Joining FaZe Clan Is Met With Mixed Reactions From Gamers
Some gamers applaud big-name addition while others feel it’s undeserved
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Inside Spotify’s Exclusive Podcast Deal With ‘League of Legends’ Creator Riot Games
“We think there’s so much more we can offer our fans to give them more of a glimpse into the world of the game and the sport,” Riot head of global esports partnerships Naz Aletaha tells TheWrap
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Apple Strikes Back at Epic Games, Terminates ‘Fortnite’ Maker’s Developer Account
“We hope that we can work together again in the future, but unfortunately that is not possible today,” Apple says in a statement
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Daisy Ridley and James McAvoy Face Deadly Time Loop in Trailer for Thriller Game ‘Twelve Minutes’ (Video)
From Annapurna Interactive, “Twelve Minutes” will be available for PC and Xbox
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Restream Raises $50 Million to Help Creators Customize Livestreams Across Platforms
“We are taking another big leap forward in our mission to democratize livestreaming,” Restream CEO Alex Khuda says
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Joe Budden Pulls Podcast From Spotify, Says Platform ‘Pillages’ His Audience
“I can’t tell you where we’re going. I can tell you where we will not be September 23, and that is Spotify,” Budden says of the show’s next moves
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PBS Science Series NOVA Launches First Podcast, ‘NOVA Now’ (Exclusive)
“NOVA is one of the country’s most trusted science media sources, and as a public media entity it’s crucial that our content be as accessible and available as possible,” NOVA co-executive producer Julia Cort says
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Could Epic Games’ Legal Fight With Apple and Google Lead to More Antitrust Claims?
“Most app stores position themselves similarly. It just happens that Apple, because of its dominant market share, it comes off a little differently,” attorney Matt Belinsky says
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Apple Can Block ‘Fortnite’ but Not Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, Judge Rules
“Epic Games and Apple are at liberty to litigate against each other, but their dispute should not create havoc to bystanders,” Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers wrote
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What’s Next for the Maker of ‘Candy Crush’?
“Mobile games are this great form of entertainment to help people relax and escape the stress of everyday life,” King’s game design lead Stephen Jarrett tells TheWrap
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Microsoft, Spotify Side With Epic Games in Developer’s Fight Against Apple
Executive says several Microsoft games use Epic Games’ development tools
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TikTok Star Bryce Hall’s Utilities Shut off By Mayor After Maskless Hollywood Hills Party
Hall held a 100-person rager last week to celebrate his 21st birthday
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Red Ventures in Talks to Buy Tech Site CNET From ViacomCBS for $500 Million
CNET launched in 1994 and was originally a print magazine before it began producing video content
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Take-Two Interactive to Acquire Mobile Game Developer Playdots for $192 Million
Based in New York City, Playdots says its games have over 100 million lifetime downloads
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How Virtual Concert Platform Wave Plans to Save Live Music
“There’s a parallel between the evolution of esports and what’s happening in broader virtualization, including virtual concerts,” Wave’s Jarred Kennedy tells TheWrap
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