NYT’s Wordle to become a TV game show

NYT’s Wordle to become a TV game show

The New York Times is betting that the Wordle craze isn’t over yet. On Monday, the Times announced that it would be turning the hit mobile word game into a televised game show on NBC. “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie will host the affair, while The Times and “The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon will…

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Netflix launches a standalone app for kids’ games

Netflix launches a standalone app for kids’ games

Netflix is launching a new standalone app for kids’ games called Netflix Playground, the company announced on Monday. Netflix Playground is available as part of a Netflix subscription, and doesn’t have any ads or in-app purchases. Netflix says the app gives children access to an “ever-growing” library of games for kids. Netflix Playground is launching…

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Animoca’s Sandbox overhauls as co-founders confirm new strategic roles

Animoca’s Sandbox overhauls as co-founders confirm new strategic roles

The Sandbox co-founders, Arthur Madrid and Sebastien Borget, have transitioned to new strategic roles amid an ongoing business optimization, Borget told Cointelegraph. The Sandbox, a metaverse-focused subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Web3 firm Animoca Brands, is restructuring its operations, with its co-founders moving into new strategic roles. Co-founders Arthur Madrid and Sebastien Borget have transitioned as…

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Ethereum gaming network Xai sues Musk’s xAI for trademark infringement

Ethereum gaming network Xai sues Musk’s xAI for trademark infringement

Ethereum gaming network Xai claims Elon Musk’s AI firm xAI has caused market confusion and reputational harm. Ethereum-based gaming network Xai has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, accusing it of trademark infringement and unfair competition. The complaint, lodged in the Northern District of California on Thursday, claims Musk’s xAI company…

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Tencent explores purchase of Nexon gaming company

Tencent explores purchase of Nexon gaming company

Talks of a potential acquisition follow renewed interest in Nexon’s massively multiplayer online role-playing game series MapleStory. Tencent, a Chinese technology and holding company with a global footprint, is reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring game developer and publisher Nexon. Representatives from the tech company contacted the family of Nexon founder Kim Jung-ju to explore…

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GameStop officially confirms first Bitcoin purchase of 4,710 BTC

GameStop officially confirms first Bitcoin purchase of 4,710 BTC

GameStop’s 4,710 Bitcoin purchase marks the first publicly announced BTC purchase by the company since it disclosed plans to move into Bitcoin investment in March. GameStop, the US video game and consumer electronics retailer, has officially announced its first Bitcoin purchase, confirming multiple reports on kicking off BTC investment. GameStop has purchased 4,710 Bitcoin (BTC),…

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