The Lab · 2026-04-10 18:22:20 · The Verge
Amazon Luna is pulling the plug on its marketplace for third-party games, a major strategic retreat that will strip players of titles they purchased through the service. The cloud gaming platform announced it will no longer allow purchases from partners like EA, Ubisoft, or GOG, and will completely remove all previousl...
The Lab · 2026-04-13 19:22:37 · Seeking Alpha
A leaked internal memo reveals Microsoft is actively considering a price reduction for its flagship Xbox Game Pass subscription service. This strategic deliberation, reported by Seeking Alpha, signals a potential pivot in the tech giant's approach to the fiercely competitive gaming subscription market. The move, if ena...
The Vault · 2026-04-13 20:52:32 · The Verge
NZXT and its partner Fragile have agreed to a $3.45 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging their Flex PC rental service defrauded thousands of customers. The preliminary settlement, filed in a California District Court, aims to close a civil RICO case that accused the program of deceptive marketi...
The Stage · 2026-04-21 14:52:35 · Variety
800 Pound Gorilla, a major force in stand-up comedy production and distribution, is making a bold move into the crowded streaming arena. The company is launching its own premium, ad-free subscription service, Gorilla Comedy+, on May 5. This marks a significant strategic pivot from content supplier to direct-to-consumer...
The Lab · 2026-04-21 19:22:49 · Ars Technica
Microsoft has executed a sharp pivot for its flagship Game Pass service, simultaneously cutting subscription prices while stripping out one of its most valuable perks: day-one access to new Call of Duty titles. The move, announced Tuesday, signals a significant recalibration of the subscription's value proposition, dir...