gamesindustry.biz reports: “Google is offering to refund any users of its new Stadia game streaming service that purchased titles it is adding to its monthly subscription package.”
Hypebot reports: “Warner Music Group Corp. today announced solid Q4 and full-year financial results for the periods ending September 30, 2019.”
TechCrunch reports: “Chefclub hasn’t attracted a lot of headlines over the years as it has only raised $3.5 million. But it is slowly building a major media brand on social media platforms as it now competes directly with Tastemade and Tasty.”
Billboard reports: “Tenderfoot TV has partnered with Lakeshore Records to release soundtrack albums for Tenderfoot’s popular podcasts, the company announced Wednesday (Nov. 27).”
Hollywood Reporter reports: “From Disney+ to Harry Potter websites, Hollywood is readying a slew of digital platforms, and California legislation is taking aim at those collecting user info.”
Variety reports: “A round-the-clock AwesomenessTV channel will launch on Pluto TV’s U.K. service as the AVOD ramps up internationally. Having been bought by Viacom, Pluto TV has been adding content from its parent group to its lineup.”
gamesindustry.biz reports: “PC gaming storefronts, cloud streaming platforms, mobile subscription services — it’s been a busy year for new ways to play games. And if you’re one of the 210 million daily active users of Snapchat, you’ve probably heard of one more in the last several months: Snap Games.”
TechCrunch reports: “Why are we all trapped in enterprise chat apps if we talk 6X faster than we type, and our brain processes visual info 60,000X faster than text? Thanks to Instagram, we’re not as camera-shy anymore. And everyone’s trying to remain in flow instead of being distracted by multi-tasking.”
Hollywood Reporter reports: “While the streaming era is a boon for video consumption, some on Wall Street are warning that new streaming platforms won’t be the biggest financial beneficiaries, with money flowing primarily to content creators earning top dollars amid the streaming wars and low subscription prices also keeping eventual margins razor thin.”
Billboard reports: “European independent labels body IMPALA has said it will formally challenge Tencent’s plans to buy up to 20% of Universal Music Group, citing competition concerns for consumers and independent music companies.”
