Epic Games wants to change the way people buy video games, but it faces the dominance of Steam, the primary destination for online game purchases. Source: NYT > Business – Jason M. Bailey
Ninja, a Fortnite Star, Leaps From Twitch to Mixer
Tyler Blevins, 28, the multimillionaire gamer known as Ninja, says he has a deal to stream exclusively at the Microsoft service. He’s quitting Twitch, the Amazon service where he has over 14 million followers. Yes, it’s a big deal. Source: NYT > Business – Mariel Padilla
Mixer Lures Ninja From Twitch. (What? We Explain.)
Tyler Blevins, 28, the multimillionaire gamer known as Ninja, says he has a deal to stream exclusively at the Microsoft service. He’s quitting Twitch, the Amazon service where 12 million fans watch him play Fortnite. Yes, it’s a big deal. Source: NYT > Business – Mariel Padilla
Fortnite Is Here to Stay. Just Ask Its Competitors.
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