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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Just this week the Senate Judiciary Committee posted an ominous message to Ticketmaster regarding their upcoming sale of tickets for Beyoncé. They took to Twitter to say “ We’re watching @Ticketmaster. ” Since when does the legislative branch of government communicate in the same cadence as Tony Soprano? It is as if the Senators don’t believe the free market works. Perhaps that makes sense in today’s Washington D.C. where George Santos inexplicably remains a sitting member of Congress and a certain ex-President is campaigning on a platform that his 2020 election “victory” was stolen. In the land of reality, tickets trade like any items of value. The prices move up and down based upon supply and demand. Those in the know understand that Bruce Springsteen is almost universally regarded as a stellar artist and performer. Along with that reputation is the lesser known truth that demand for his tickets is always high in New … [Read more...] about Happy Valentine’s Day Senator Klobuchar: Bruce Springsteen’s Ticket Prices For His February 14th Show Are Crashing

Representative image After years of turning a blind eye, Netflix is starting to get serious about password sharing. In 2016 on the cusp of subscriber growth, Netflix described password sharing as a "positive thing". It reasoned that people you share the password with eventually sign up for accounts. Fast forward to 2023. Netflix reported that its subscriber base has shrunk for the first time in a decade and said that password sharing was part of the problem. It doesn't help that the competition has grown significantly since 2016. In this fight for subscribers, Netflix will do anything to maintain its bottom line. The company said that "widespread account sharing (100M+ households) undermines our long-term ability to invest in and improve Netflix, as well as build our business." Read More Also Read | Netflix slammed for using AI artwork in anime instead of paying an animator Is password sharing illegal? That depends on who you ask. The … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about Netflix’s password sharing crackdown

Representative image The UK's Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has said that users sharing passwords for streaming sites like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or Disney+ are breaking the law. The UK IPO has collaborated with Meta for a counterfeit and piracy campaign, and one of the guidelines makes it clear that accessing streaming services without paying for subscription amounts to piracy. "Piracy is a major issue for the entertainment and creative industries," says the IPO in a post . "Accessing films, tv series or live sports," or using hacked devices to watch them, "without paying for a subscription is an infringement of copyright and you may be committing a crime." According to the IPO, this also extends to pasting images "without permission" on your social media accounts. The IPO draws comparisons to other lines of work saying, "When we go to work, we want to be paid - the creative industries are no different." Read More It takes the example of an … [Read more...] about Sharing passwords for streaming services like Netflix illegal: UK’s Intellectual Property Office

(Image Courtesy: Velan Studios) Two more live service games are going to the graveyard, as CrossfireX and Knockout City will be shut down in the coming months. CrossfireX , an Xbox exclusive console version of the popular South Korean free-to-play shooter, will go first, shutting down servers on May 18. It was launched in February 2022 with a single-player campaign developed by Alan Wake and Max Payne studio Remedy Entertainment. It failed to click with critics as well as fans. Smilegate, the owners of the franchise, have announced they will stop selling the game and all purchases made in the last 14 days as of February 3, 2023 will be eligible for refunds. Also Read | Dell Alienware Aurora R15 desktop launched in India: Check specs, pricing Knockout City, a unique party brawler based on dodgeball, debuted in 2021 under the EA Originals label. Developer Velan Studios took over publishing duties from EA in June 2022 and made the game free-to-play to attract … [Read more...] about CrossfireX, Knockout City join live-service graveyard

(Image Courtesy: Square Enix/Crystal Dynamics) Lara Croft's next big adventure will be in collaboration with Amazon Games. Crystal Dynamics will still handle development duties on the title, and the studio has announced that it will use Epic's Unreal Engine 5 to bring the next game to life. The last title in the Tomb Raider franchise was released in 2018. Shadow of the Tomb Raider was published by Square Enix and developed by Crystal Dynamics. It was met with mostly positive reception from critics and fans but the franchise rights were sold to Embracer Group earlier this year. “Tomb Raider is one of the most beloved IPs in entertainment history,” said Christoph Hartmann, VP of Amazon Games, in a press statement . “Amazon Games is committed to bringing players games of the highest quality, from the best developers, across all variety of platforms and genres, and we’re honored by the opportunity to work with this storied developer and franchise," Hatmann added. Read … [Read more...] about The next Tomb Raider game will be published by Amazon

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Every week, on his The Soul & Science Podcast , Jason Harris talks with great marketing minds. I was struck by this interview on the subject of keeping the brand fresh: “If you’re standing still, you’re moving backward," said Chris Davis, chief marketing officer of New Balance on the podcast. “Would you take kindly to being called complacent? I know I wouldn't. By not thinking ahead, you could be missing out on big opportunities. Seeking out innovation as you look into the future is crucial. Avoid getting too comfortable in your strategy so that you don’t go stagnant.” No matter how well your marketing is doing, it pays to avoid going stagnant. Steve John, CEO of Monterey Peninsula Foundation, host of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, is committed to building on the rich tradition established by classic crooner Bing Crosby and his celebrity friends. He and board chairman Clint Eastwood are definitely not … [Read more...] about Build Your Brand Like New Balance And Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Astoria, a bustling neighborhood of Queens, New York has long been attracting residents of Manhattan who seek out more affordable housing options. According to economists, affordability and access to Manhattan are driving the current surge in interest and new residents. This, paired with the fact that Western Astoria signifies one of the last developable waterfront areas in New York City, has ignited a massive demand for homes for purchase and rent. The neighborhood offers the space and value NYC residents crave, particularly with the increased time spent at home, that originally put Brooklyn on the map but no longer exists. Many consider the area as one of the last places to score a deal in the City. Nestled along the East River, Astoria is one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods dating back to the 17th century when early farmsteads along the waterfront grew into bustling hamlets. In the early 19th century wealthy … [Read more...] about Neighborhood To Watch: Astoria, Queens, New York