Battle royale, a “fight for survival” genre popularized by Fortnite, has inspired imitators hoping to cash in. But there are signs that the market has reached a plateau. Source: NYT > Business – Jason M. Bailey
How Has Fortnite Affected Your Family?
We want to hear how parents and young players perceive the video game’s positive and negative impacts. Source: NYT > Business – Aidan Gardiner
Investors Use Indexes to Play in the Video Game Business
The video gaming industry is growing but it’s not clear which, if any sectors, are the most promising. Index funds have been a good solution lately. Source: NYT > Business – Liz Moyer
For Its Next Trick, DeepMind Will Beat Us at Team Sports
Chess and Go were child’s play. Now A.I. is winning at capture the flag. Will such skills translate to the real world? Source: NYT > Business – Cade Metz
As E-Sports Grow, So Do Their Homes
To provide fans with a richer experience, developers are creating arenas that are designed for pro gaming. Source: NYT > Business – C. J. Hughes
Depressed and Anxious? These Video Games Want to Help
A growing number of games are taking on mental health issues like depression, anger and post-traumatic stress disorder. Source: NYT > Business – LAURA PARKER