Daniel Ahmad
@zhugeex.com
Director of Research & Insights at Niko Partners.
I analyze the video games market in Asia & MENA.
I tweet insights about gaming + more.
I analyze the video games market in Asia & MENA.
I tweet insights about gaming + more.
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Daniel Ahmad
@zhugeex.com
· Oct 19
Hi Bluesky,
I'm the director of research and insights at Niko Partners, a market research and consultancy firm that covers the video game market in Asia & MENA.
I share insights on the video games industry, as well as thoughts on tech, politics, history, science and public transit.
I'm the director of research and insights at Niko Partners, a market research and consultancy firm that covers the video game market in Asia & MENA.
I share insights on the video games industry, as well as thoughts on tech, politics, history, science and public transit.
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Every day there's a headline like "President's fire safety officer says we're going to set everything on fire and if you think that's bad you're woke"
Unreal: "The EPA is moving forward with approvals for pesticides containing 'forever chemicals' as an active ingredient... The agency also announced plans to relax a rule requiring companies to report products containing PFAS and has proposed weakening drinking water standards for the chemicals."
November 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Every day there's a headline like "President's fire safety officer says we're going to set everything on fire and if you think that's bad you're woke"
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China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice
www.theguardian.com
China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice
twp.ai
November 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM
China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice
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The U.S. is the biggest emitter of carbon emissions from AI, making up 45% of the world’s emissions.
“Data Crunch”: AI Boom Threatens to Entrench Fossil Fuels and Compromise Climate Goals
A new report titled “Data Crunch: How the AI Boom Threatens to Entrench Fossil Fuels and Compromise Climate Goals” from the Center for Biological Diversity warns the booming artificial intelligence in...
www.democracynow.org
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The U.S. is the biggest emitter of carbon emissions from AI, making up 45% of the world’s emissions.
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"Countries with state subsidies for abortion, transgender-friendly policies for children, hate speech laws and affirmative action policies will now be considered to be violating human rights under rules imposed at the [US] State Department..."
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
Abortion And DEI Policies Now Considered Violations Of Human Rights, U.S. Says
The Trump administration has overhauled how the State Department conducts its annual Human Rights Report.
www.forbes.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"Countries with state subsidies for abortion, transgender-friendly policies for children, hate speech laws and affirmative action policies will now be considered to be violating human rights under rules imposed at the [US] State Department..."
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
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The irony of these people complaining about the invented dangers of immigrants and then welcoming brain pollution from overseas hustlers.
Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
November 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The irony of these people complaining about the invented dangers of immigrants and then welcoming brain pollution from overseas hustlers.
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Nike supply chain workers across Asia are joining with US labor to shift the balance of power.
Trump’s Tariffs Don’t Help Workers. Labor Solidarity Across Borders Does.
Nike supply chain workers across Asia are joining with US labor to shift the balance of power.
buff.ly
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Nike supply chain workers across Asia are joining with US labor to shift the balance of power.
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Japan is deploying missiles to Yonaguni Island, located approximately 110 km from Taiwan, amid escalating tensions with China. This involves medium-range surface-to-air missiles as part of Japan’s defense strategy to deter potential aggression in the region.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Japan to Deploy Missiles to Island Near Taiwan, Minister Says
Japan’s defense minister, visiting a military base close to Taiwan, said plans to deploy missiles to the post were on track as tensions smolder between Tokyo and Beijing over the East Asian island.
www.bloomberg.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Japan is deploying missiles to Yonaguni Island, located approximately 110 km from Taiwan, amid escalating tensions with China. This involves medium-range surface-to-air missiles as part of Japan’s defense strategy to deter potential aggression in the region.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
I do like how there are a bunch of votes at the UN that are basically this now.
The US has voted in favor of torture and fascism, while voting against food as a human right and ending sanctions on Cuba.
The US has voted in favor of torture and fascism, while voting against food as a human right and ending sanctions on Cuba.
Out of 178 countries, only the US, Israel & Argentina opposed a UN Vote against the use of Torture.
November 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I do like how there are a bunch of votes at the UN that are basically this now.
The US has voted in favor of torture and fascism, while voting against food as a human right and ending sanctions on Cuba.
The US has voted in favor of torture and fascism, while voting against food as a human right and ending sanctions on Cuba.
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"Brazil’s former far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, has been arrested at his villa in the capital, Brasília, amid suspicions he was poised to abscond to a foreign embassy to avoid going to prison for masterminding a military coup."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Brazilian police arrest Bolsonaro amid suspicions he was about to flee
Politician reportedly taken from his villa into custody at a federal police base about 7 miles from presidential palace
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
"Brazil’s former far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, has been arrested at his villa in the capital, Brasília, amid suspicions he was poised to abscond to a foreign embassy to avoid going to prison for masterminding a military coup."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
I think it says a lot about the current US administration that they didn’t even bother trying to manufacture consent this time.
US operations against Venezuela to begin within days.
Covert ops the first move.
Covert ops the first move.
www.reuters.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I think it says a lot about the current US administration that they didn’t even bother trying to manufacture consent this time.
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Meta was aware that millions of adult strangers were contacting minors on its sites; that its products exacerbated mental health issues in teens; and that content related to eating disorders, suicide, and child sexual abuse was frequently detected, yet rarely removed.
time.com/7336204/meta...
time.com/7336204/meta...
7 Allegations Against Meta in Newly Unsealed Filings
Court filings allege Meta tolerated sex trafficking, hid harms to teens, and prioritized growth over user safety for years.
time.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Meta was aware that millions of adult strangers were contacting minors on its sites; that its products exacerbated mental health issues in teens; and that content related to eating disorders, suicide, and child sexual abuse was frequently detected, yet rarely removed.
time.com/7336204/meta...
time.com/7336204/meta...
China is arguably adopting GenAI at a faster pace across all facets.
Sure, it’s not putting all its eggs into one basket and the space has greater regulation and direction. But it’s very much adopting the tech in ways that are also seen as negative here.
Sure, it’s not putting all its eggs into one basket and the space has greater regulation and direction. But it’s very much adopting the tech in ways that are also seen as negative here.
America putting most of its eggs in the generative AI basket, China going hard into green tech. When history looks back on this period, someone is going to look awfully stupid.
November 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
China is arguably adopting GenAI at a faster pace across all facets.
Sure, it’s not putting all its eggs into one basket and the space has greater regulation and direction. But it’s very much adopting the tech in ways that are also seen as negative here.
Sure, it’s not putting all its eggs into one basket and the space has greater regulation and direction. But it’s very much adopting the tech in ways that are also seen as negative here.
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fun math for everyone: now that the Xbox 360 is 20 years old, it's the same age that the NES was back in 2005
November 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
fun math for everyone: now that the Xbox 360 is 20 years old, it's the same age that the NES was back in 2005
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s launch sales were down more than 60% in Europe compared to the series’ previous instalment - and 63% below Battlefield 6's debut.
vgc.news/news/call-of...
vgc.news/news/call-of...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 stumbles in European launch, with sales 63% below Battlefield 6 | VGC
Blacks Ops 7’s launch sales were down more than 60% compared to last year’s game…
vgc.news
November 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s launch sales were down more than 60% in Europe compared to the series’ previous instalment - and 63% below Battlefield 6's debut.
vgc.news/news/call-of...
vgc.news/news/call-of...
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Watching Democrats denounce the "horrors of Socialism" in Congress on the same day Trump is absolutely glazing Mamdani's policies from the Oval Office is one of the most remarkably stark examples I've seen in my life of why Democrats lose so many national elections.
BREAKING: The House of Representatives voted 285–98 in favor of a resolution condemning socialism.
Eighty-six Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the measure, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Eighty-six Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the measure, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
November 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Watching Democrats denounce the "horrors of Socialism" in Congress on the same day Trump is absolutely glazing Mamdani's policies from the Oval Office is one of the most remarkably stark examples I've seen in my life of why Democrats lose so many national elections.
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Traveling with pets made easier in China: Amid growing demand from travelers with furry companions, pet consignment service on high-speed rails has been expanded to 40 stations and 52 trains nationwide since the service started trial operation in April.
November 22, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Traveling with pets made easier in China: Amid growing demand from travelers with furry companions, pet consignment service on high-speed rails has been expanded to 40 stations and 52 trains nationwide since the service started trial operation in April.
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Restored forests can have a high rate of failure. Here's how communities in Brazil are increasing those chances.
How a Seed Mix Can Help Save Native Forests
In Brazil, seed collectors are helping restore vegetation and combat climate change while earning a living.
bloom.bg
November 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Restored forests can have a high rate of failure. Here's how communities in Brazil are increasing those chances.
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There's a lot to say about the Roblox CEO interview, and the right place to start is definitely his answers on children's safety, because that's kind of the fire that is hottest and closest.
However, I have to also say, the polymarket stuff is real 'summation of our neoliberal dumpster fire' shit.
However, I have to also say, the polymarket stuff is real 'summation of our neoliberal dumpster fire' shit.
November 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
There's a lot to say about the Roblox CEO interview, and the right place to start is definitely his answers on children's safety, because that's kind of the fire that is hottest and closest.
However, I have to also say, the polymarket stuff is real 'summation of our neoliberal dumpster fire' shit.
However, I have to also say, the polymarket stuff is real 'summation of our neoliberal dumpster fire' shit.
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Mamdani meeting with Trump is simply good governance on behalf of the people of NYC.
When you believe in your ideas, you tell everyone and you go everywhere.
There’s a difference between campaigning and governing and “Trump bad” isn’t a viable governance plan.
When you believe in your ideas, you tell everyone and you go everywhere.
There’s a difference between campaigning and governing and “Trump bad” isn’t a viable governance plan.
November 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Mamdani meeting with Trump is simply good governance on behalf of the people of NYC.
When you believe in your ideas, you tell everyone and you go everywhere.
There’s a difference between campaigning and governing and “Trump bad” isn’t a viable governance plan.
When you believe in your ideas, you tell everyone and you go everywhere.
There’s a difference between campaigning and governing and “Trump bad” isn’t a viable governance plan.
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Despite challenges Amtrak closes FY 25 with record ridership and revenue. People want to ride trains! Give the people more trains!
www.masstransitmag.com/rail/news/55...
www.masstransitmag.com/rail/news/55...
Amtrak closes FY25 with record ridership, revenue
The company spent the past fiscal year launching new services and improving the customer experience with new trains and upgraded safety policies.
www.masstransitmag.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Despite challenges Amtrak closes FY 25 with record ridership and revenue. People want to ride trains! Give the people more trains!
www.masstransitmag.com/rail/news/55...
www.masstransitmag.com/rail/news/55...
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Is AI inherently bad? Of course not.
The question is: WHO controls it & for what purpose?
Does anyone believe that the richest people on Earth are investing hundreds of billions in AI to improve life for ordinary people, eliminate poverty & solve global warming?
I doubt it.
The question is: WHO controls it & for what purpose?
Does anyone believe that the richest people on Earth are investing hundreds of billions in AI to improve life for ordinary people, eliminate poverty & solve global warming?
I doubt it.
November 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Is AI inherently bad? Of course not.
The question is: WHO controls it & for what purpose?
Does anyone believe that the richest people on Earth are investing hundreds of billions in AI to improve life for ordinary people, eliminate poverty & solve global warming?
I doubt it.
The question is: WHO controls it & for what purpose?
Does anyone believe that the richest people on Earth are investing hundreds of billions in AI to improve life for ordinary people, eliminate poverty & solve global warming?
I doubt it.
This was written in 1979 by leftist critics of China and Deng Xiaoping's (Teng Hsiao-ping) strategy.
A fun read 45 years later (If you care about this stuff lol)
A fun read 45 years later (If you care about this stuff lol)
November 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This was written in 1979 by leftist critics of China and Deng Xiaoping's (Teng Hsiao-ping) strategy.
A fun read 45 years later (If you care about this stuff lol)
A fun read 45 years later (If you care about this stuff lol)
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Zohran Mamdani standing beside the President of the United States just said that the US is funding Israel's genocide and yet can't take care of its own unhoused children on live television.
I never thought I'd see something like that in my lifetime
I never thought I'd see something like that in my lifetime
November 21, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Zohran Mamdani standing beside the President of the United States just said that the US is funding Israel's genocide and yet can't take care of its own unhoused children on live television.
I never thought I'd see something like that in my lifetime
I never thought I'd see something like that in my lifetime
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NEW: Microsoft confirms to me that it won't publish its annual Diversity & Inclusion report, ending a decade-long run
Company's top spokesperson tells Game File that MS has "evolved" past publishing one
Prior reports tracked pay equity and company demographics
www.gamefile.news/p/microsoft-...
Company's top spokesperson tells Game File that MS has "evolved" past publishing one
Prior reports tracked pay equity and company demographics
www.gamefile.news/p/microsoft-...
Microsoft won’t publish a diversity and inclusion report this year
Company says it has “evolved” its D&I approach, as it skips its annual data-filled report
www.gamefile.news
November 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM
NEW: Microsoft confirms to me that it won't publish its annual Diversity & Inclusion report, ending a decade-long run
Company's top spokesperson tells Game File that MS has "evolved" past publishing one
Prior reports tracked pay equity and company demographics
www.gamefile.news/p/microsoft-...
Company's top spokesperson tells Game File that MS has "evolved" past publishing one
Prior reports tracked pay equity and company demographics
www.gamefile.news/p/microsoft-...