Brian
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Hardware - PlayStation 5 was November’s best-selling hardware in both units and dollars, the first time this has occurred since the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo Switch 2 ranked 2nd for November across both units and dollars.
December 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Hardware - PlayStation 5 was November’s best-selling hardware in both units and dollars, the first time this has occurred since the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo Switch 2 ranked 2nd for November across both units and dollars.
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Hardware - The average price paid for a new unit of video game hardware reached an all-time November high of $439, up 11% compared to a year ago.
December 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Hardware - The average price paid for a new unit of video game hardware reached an all-time November high of $439, up 11% compared to a year ago.
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This Reddit comment feels like a piece of the puzzle (from the consumer side).
December 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This Reddit comment feels like a piece of the puzzle (from the consumer side).
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The last Shooter genre game to outsell Call of Duty in the US market over a full year was Gears of War, in 2006. The last FPS to do so was Star Wars: Battlefront II a year prior.
A Call of Duty game has been the US market's best-seller in 13 of the past 16 years (GTAV, RDRII, Hogwarts Legacy).
A Call of Duty game has been the US market's best-seller in 13 of the past 16 years (GTAV, RDRII, Hogwarts Legacy).
November 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The last Shooter genre game to outsell Call of Duty in the US market over a full year was Gears of War, in 2006. The last FPS to do so was Star Wars: Battlefront II a year prior.
A Call of Duty game has been the US market's best-seller in 13 of the past 16 years (GTAV, RDRII, Hogwarts Legacy).
A Call of Duty game has been the US market's best-seller in 13 of the past 16 years (GTAV, RDRII, Hogwarts Legacy).
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What’s that one movie where the guy is minding his own business and this group of thugs start hassling him but the don’t know he is secretly a great fighter and he beats them up and then says something snarky?
November 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
What’s that one movie where the guy is minding his own business and this group of thugs start hassling him but the don’t know he is secretly a great fighter and he beats them up and then says something snarky?
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“You know, fair use is fair use and we need to make sure that we’re not stealing people’s intellectual property and rights but..."
No! There is no "but" here! That statement ends with a period, not a "but".
No! There is no "but" here! That statement ends with a period, not a "but".
"Surely there's a middle ground here?" The CEO of Helldivers 2 studio Arrowhead says people "jump to extreme takes" when debating generative AI, and that there needs to be more nuance in the discussion.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/surely-...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/surely-...
‘Surely there’s a middle ground here?’ Helldivers studio CEO says people ‘jump to extreme takes’ when debating GenAI | VGC
“This is such a trigger point for big parts of the games industry today”…
www.videogameschronicle.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
“You know, fair use is fair use and we need to make sure that we’re not stealing people’s intellectual property and rights but..."
No! There is no "but" here! That statement ends with a period, not a "but".
No! There is no "but" here! That statement ends with a period, not a "but".
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The Win/Draw/Loss column of a Premier League table is the most obvious indicator of a team's form - but that does not tell us everything.
@markcarey93.bsky.social looks beyond short-term results to understand when a side really is in poor form ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
@markcarey93.bsky.social looks beyond short-term results to understand when a side really is in poor form ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
October 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The Win/Draw/Loss column of a Premier League table is the most obvious indicator of a team's form - but that does not tell us everything.
@markcarey93.bsky.social looks beyond short-term results to understand when a side really is in poor form ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
@markcarey93.bsky.social looks beyond short-term results to understand when a side really is in poor form ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
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Ghost of Tsushima launched in July 2020 (if you'll recall, stuff was happening at the time that significantly boosted gaming), and the PS4 installed base at the time was significantly higher than the PS5 is today.
Like, anyone with "concern" about this title should be looked at with a side eye.
Like, anyone with "concern" about this title should be looked at with a side eye.
October 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Ghost of Tsushima launched in July 2020 (if you'll recall, stuff was happening at the time that significantly boosted gaming), and the PS4 installed base at the time was significantly higher than the PS5 is today.
Like, anyone with "concern" about this title should be looked at with a side eye.
Like, anyone with "concern" about this title should be looked at with a side eye.
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...which also just happens to be normal release cycle cadence.
Both PS6 and the next Xbox are planned for a 2027 release, according to separate reports.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ps6-and...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ps6-and...
PS6 and next Xbox console are both aiming for 2027 release, separate reports claim | VGC
Both companies are reportedly planning to release their next-gen consoles within two years…
www.videogameschronicle.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
...which also just happens to be normal release cycle cadence.
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Pro-tip, before replying, know that even seeing this post likely puts you into that hyper enthusiast bucket, so the actions of you and your immediate cohort likely do not match those of the general gaming audience.
October 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Pro-tip, before replying, know that even seeing this post likely puts you into that hyper enthusiast bucket, so the actions of you and your immediate cohort likely do not match those of the general gaming audience.
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Qatar condemned what it referred to as a “cowardly Israeli attack” on Hamas’ political headquarters in its capital, Doha. Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari called it a “flagrant violation of all international laws and norms.”
Israel says it targets Hamas leadership in Qatar's capital as blast heard in Doha
An Israeli official has told The Associated Press that it targeted Hamas’ leadership in Qatar’s capital Doha.
apnews.com
September 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Qatar condemned what it referred to as a “cowardly Israeli attack” on Hamas’ political headquarters in its capital, Doha. Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari called it a “flagrant violation of all international laws and norms.”
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Put plainly, the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling means it's now perfectly legal for law enforcement to profile, search and ultimately kidnap non-white people.
It's not just Los Angeles.
Not just I.C.E.
Not just Spanish-speaking people.
The Court's holding applies widely. That's the whole point.
It's not just Los Angeles.
Not just I.C.E.
Not just Spanish-speaking people.
The Court's holding applies widely. That's the whole point.
September 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Put plainly, the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling means it's now perfectly legal for law enforcement to profile, search and ultimately kidnap non-white people.
It's not just Los Angeles.
Not just I.C.E.
Not just Spanish-speaking people.
The Court's holding applies widely. That's the whole point.
It's not just Los Angeles.
Not just I.C.E.
Not just Spanish-speaking people.
The Court's holding applies widely. That's the whole point.
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Content - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 ranked among the top 4 best-selling games of the month on each of the PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and aggregated PC platforms charts.
August 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Content - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 ranked among the top 4 best-selling games of the month on each of the PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and aggregated PC platforms charts.
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ICYMI and aren't a sicko up at dawn, here's the full thread of July 2025 US video game market results from Circana and our friends at Sensor Tower.
Video games? Video games!
Video games? Video games!
July 2025 U.S. Video Game Market Highlights from Circana & Sensor Tower:
A big month for Garena’s Free Fire helped lift video game content spending higher in July compared to a year ago, while Nintendo Switch 2 drove gains in hardware (while surpassing 2 million units sold along the way).
A big month for Garena’s Free Fire helped lift video game content spending higher in July compared to a year ago, while Nintendo Switch 2 drove gains in hardware (while surpassing 2 million units sold along the way).
August 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
ICYMI and aren't a sicko up at dawn, here's the full thread of July 2025 US video game market results from Circana and our friends at Sensor Tower.
Video games? Video games!
Video games? Video games!
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No Man's Sky has been the weirdest for years now.
I don't think we all truly appreciate just how wild this whole thing has been.
I don't think we all truly appreciate just how wild this whole thing has been.
No Man's Sky Voyagers
🚀Corvette Ship Class
🏗️Assemble Ships
💪Multiplayer Crew
📡Mission Radar
🧑✈️Autopilot in Space
🛰️Space walking
🪐New missions
🎨StarShip Interiors
🧑🚀New Spacesuit
🪂Sky diving
😍Graphical Improvements
✈️Varied Cockpits
🔱New Expedition
A free update
🚀Corvette Ship Class
🏗️Assemble Ships
💪Multiplayer Crew
📡Mission Radar
🧑✈️Autopilot in Space
🛰️Space walking
🪐New missions
🎨StarShip Interiors
🧑🚀New Spacesuit
🪂Sky diving
😍Graphical Improvements
✈️Varied Cockpits
🔱New Expedition
A free update
August 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
No Man's Sky has been the weirdest for years now.
I don't think we all truly appreciate just how wild this whole thing has been.
I don't think we all truly appreciate just how wild this whole thing has been.
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The FDA warns public not to eat, sell or serve certain Great Value raw frozen shrimp sold at Walmart due to possible contamination a radioactive isotope
FDA warns public not to eat possibly radioactive shrimp sold at Walmart
The FDA is warning the public not to eat, sell or serve certain Great Value raw frozen shrimp sold at Walmart due to possible contamination with Cesium-137.
abcnews.link
August 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The FDA warns public not to eat, sell or serve certain Great Value raw frozen shrimp sold at Walmart due to possible contamination a radioactive isotope
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David Corenswet says ‘Casino Royale' is the greatest James Bond film ever made
“One of the best movies of all time”
(via Royal Court)
“One of the best movies of all time”
(via Royal Court)
July 16, 2025 at 1:17 AM
David Corenswet says ‘Casino Royale' is the greatest James Bond film ever made
“One of the best movies of all time”
(via Royal Court)
“One of the best movies of all time”
(via Royal Court)
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US video game subscription spending reached an all-time monthly high in May 2025 ($0.6B), while experiencing its 3rd consecutive month of growth.
Looks to me that the pressures of higher prices in everyday spending categories like food and general economic uncertainty has folks looking for value.
Looks to me that the pressures of higher prices in everyday spending categories like food and general economic uncertainty has folks looking for value.
July 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
US video game subscription spending reached an all-time monthly high in May 2025 ($0.6B), while experiencing its 3rd consecutive month of growth.
Looks to me that the pressures of higher prices in everyday spending categories like food and general economic uncertainty has folks looking for value.
Looks to me that the pressures of higher prices in everyday spending categories like food and general economic uncertainty has folks looking for value.
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Video game spend among 18 to 24's is down sharply.
"Young grads are having a much tougher time finding jobs. Student-loan payments are restarting for millions of borrowers... credit-card delinquency rates have risen to their highest points since before the pandemic..."
www.wsj.com/personal-fin...
"Young grads are having a much tougher time finding jobs. Student-loan payments are restarting for millions of borrowers... credit-card delinquency rates have risen to their highest points since before the pandemic..."
www.wsj.com/personal-fin...
July 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Video game spend among 18 to 24's is down sharply.
"Young grads are having a much tougher time finding jobs. Student-loan payments are restarting for millions of borrowers... credit-card delinquency rates have risen to their highest points since before the pandemic..."
www.wsj.com/personal-fin...
"Young grads are having a much tougher time finding jobs. Student-loan payments are restarting for millions of borrowers... credit-card delinquency rates have risen to their highest points since before the pandemic..."
www.wsj.com/personal-fin...
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Four of the top five - and five of the top seven - best-selling games of the month on PlayStation platforms were published by Microsoft.
May 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Four of the top five - and five of the top seven - best-selling games of the month on PlayStation platforms were published by Microsoft.
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion: Remastered sold more units in Apr 2025 than The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion achieved across its first 15 months in market combined following its March 2006 debut and generated more full game dollar sales than the original’s first 14 months combined.
May 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion: Remastered sold more units in Apr 2025 than The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion achieved across its first 15 months in market combined following its March 2006 debut and generated more full game dollar sales than the original’s first 14 months combined.
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When opposition to “nationwide injunctions” becomes a rightwing article of faith then SCOTUS takes inappropriate vehicles to try and end it (birthright citizenship case) and Republican members of Congress write ham-fisted bills.
Watch @joeneguse.bsky.social go to work on Rep. Jim Jordan.
Watch @joeneguse.bsky.social go to work on Rep. Jim Jordan.
Neguse was grilling Jim Jordan so hard this morning over language in the reconciliation bill to restrict federal judges' ability to enforce court penalties that Jordan had to consult with his lawyers
May 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
When opposition to “nationwide injunctions” becomes a rightwing article of faith then SCOTUS takes inappropriate vehicles to try and end it (birthright citizenship case) and Republican members of Congress write ham-fisted bills.
Watch @joeneguse.bsky.social go to work on Rep. Jim Jordan.
Watch @joeneguse.bsky.social go to work on Rep. Jim Jordan.
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"Frog-type game" is not currently one of the more than 500 individual attributes Circana uses when classifying video games.
I deeply apologize for this oversight and well ensure it is rectified forthwith.
I deeply apologize for this oversight and well ensure it is rectified forthwith.
May 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"Frog-type game" is not currently one of the more than 500 individual attributes Circana uses when classifying video games.
I deeply apologize for this oversight and well ensure it is rectified forthwith.
I deeply apologize for this oversight and well ensure it is rectified forthwith.
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the vatican was smart to pick this week for conclave bc next week is eurovision
May 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
the vatican was smart to pick this week for conclave bc next week is eurovision