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The battle for metal bands to get into gaming
Metal bands are increasingly exploring opportunities in the gaming industry, with musicians like Sean Long from While She Sleeps and members of Polyphia expressing interest in creating video game soundtracks. Despite their established fanbases, these bands face challenges in breaking into the gaming sector. A successful collaboration with the game 'Cult of the Lamb' has opened doors for some, while Dan Tompkins of Tesseract has developed a game based on the band's album, 'War of Being,' which has expanded their following. As gaming soundtracks gain recognition, bands see potential in this avenue to support themselves amid rising touring costs and low streaming revenues.
The battle for metal bands to get into gaming
Metal bands, like Sheffield-based While She Sleeps, are increasingly being suggested by fans to create music for video games, highlighting a growing crossover between heavy music and gaming. Guitarist Sean Long frequently encounters this suggestion, reflecting the potential synergy between the two industries.
Pokémon maker confirms it was victim of hack
Game Freak, the developer behind the Pokémon video game series, confirmed a data breach involving the unauthorized access of 2,606 items containing personal information of employees. The breach occurred in August, and the company is taking steps to contact affected individuals and enhance security measures. Game Freak collaborates with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company on the Pokémon franchise, which is highly valuable. Additionally, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have initiated legal action in Japan against Pocketpair, the developer of Palword, for alleged patent infringement.
Where to invest $1m right now
With significant wealth transfers expected in Australia over the next decade, many Australians may find themselves with a windfall of $1 million. While residential property and low-cost index funds are popular investment choices, the article explores alternative investment options by consulting 11 wealth managers, professional investors, property experts, and luxury aficionados.
From start-up star to near collapse at the ‘next Cochlear’
Seer Medical, once a promising start-up, faced near collapse due to a funding deal that fell apart late at night on January 23. The Victorian Government's actions are implied to have significantly contributed to the company's financial struggles. Dr. Dean Freestone, involved in the situation, was in discussions with key investors as the deal unraveled.
ASX richly priced, valuations elevated, warns Perpetual strategist
The ASX 200 has reached new highs, driven by gains in resource prices and interest-rate-sensitive sectors. However, Perpetual's head of investment strategy, Matthew Sherwood, warns that the rally is unlikely to continue, describing the market outlook as challenging.
Twisted Metal: Anthony Mackie says new show 'is a laugh'
Anthony Mackie discusses his new show 'Twisted Metal,' a comedy series based on the PlayStation game, which he admits he played but wasn't good at. The show features Mackie as John Doe, a courier in a post-apocalyptic USA. Despite the game's lack of a detailed story, the creative team enjoyed the freedom to build a new world. The series has received mixed reviews in the US but Mackie emphasizes its value as 'turn your brain off fun' entertainment. He also shares his personal gaming preferences, favoring character-driven games like Mario over multiplayer first-person games.
EA FC 24 was UK's best-selling game in 2023
EA FC 24 emerged as the UK's best-selling video game in 2023, selling 2.25 million copies, slightly below the 2.39 million copies of Fifa 23 sold in 2022. Despite concerns over the rebranding from Fifa, the game maintained strong sales, supported by retaining player likenesses and kits. The Digital Entertainment and Retail Association provided the sales data, while reviews on Metacritic were generally favorable, though user scores were low, possibly due to review-bombing.
Biotech sensation Neuren rallies to record on clinical trial results
Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares surged 29.5%, reaching a record $2.8 billion valuation following positive phase-two clinical trial results for its drug aimed at treating Phelan-McDermid syndrome in children. The company's stock has increased 17-fold over two years, having already commercialized a drug for Rett syndrome in the US, with potential treatments for four more neurological disorders in the pipeline.
It’s the ‘new lithium’: Uranium tipped to extend bull run into 2024
Uranium is being touted as the 'new lithium' by bullish analysts, with expectations of a demand surge following commitments from 22 nations at the COP28 summit to triple nuclear capacity. Spot uranium prices have risen 56% this year, and future consumption could potentially increase from 161 million pounds to 500 million pounds annually, according to broker Bell Potter.
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