gamesindusry.biz reports: “There is a significant disconnect between how parents and teens view their relationship when it comes to talking about inappropriate behavior in online games.”
The Verge reports: “Netflix has announced that it’s dropping support for a number of old devices, including old Samsung and Vizio smart TVs, and first-generation Roku boxes.”
Variety reports: “With Disney Plus now set for launch in Europe next spring, analysts say that the service’s powerhouse lineup – spanning “Star Wars,” Marvel, Pixar, Disney and National Geographic content – should position it strongly in the region’s increasingly crowded and competitive on-demand landscape.”
Forbes reports: “It’s been predicted that by 2023, location-based entertainment (LBE) will make up around 11% of the virtual reality (VR) industry. This sector of the industry is going from strength to strength because of the unique, shared entertainment it offers—it’s the next generation of laser tag—a differentiated, exciting experience that brings people together for memorable moments. ”
VentureBeat reports: “On Wednesday Roku announced what by all accounts were positive results for the third quarter. Active accounts were up by nearly 2 million, cresting 32 million; the company beat revenue projections by more than $4 million, hauling in $261 million; and it delivered a loss of 22 cents per share, again beating analyst estimates of a loss of 28 cents.”
gamesindustry.biz reports: “Leading video game publishers Activision Blizzard and Electronic Arts are among the many major firms where company insiders have been profiting greatly during buyback programs.”
Variety reports: “Yahoo News published an augmented reality (AR) feature dubbed “Rebuilding Paradise” as part of a new partner program for immersive news content Thursday.”
Hollywood Reporter reports: “The company, led by CEO David Zaslav, reports better-than-expected third-quarter financials and “another record-breaking quarter” at TLC.”
The Verge reports: “BritBox, the streaming service formed as a joint venture between the UK’s broadcasters, which came to the US over two years ago, has finally launched in its home country.”
Hollywood Reporter reports: “Genre specialists XYZ Films has raised about $100 million to fund a slate of 15 to 20 titles cofinanced by Finnish venture capital company IPR.VC.”
