Core Viewpoint - Flutter Entertainment, a leading online sports betting and iGaming operator, is responding to the Illinois State legislature's decision to introduce a betting transaction fee for licensed operators starting July 1, 2025, which will impact the cost structure for operators in the state [1][2]. Group 1: Company Response - FanDuel, Flutter's US market-leading brand, will implement a $0.50 transaction fee on each bet placed on its platform in Illinois starting September 1, 2025, due to increased operational costs from the new Illinois Transaction Fee [2]. - The introduction of the transaction fee follows a significant increase in the betting tax rate in Illinois in 2024, which FanDuel had previously attempted to absorb without passing costs to customers [2]. Group 2: Industry Impact - Flutter's CEO, Peter Jackson, expressed concerns that the Illinois Transaction Fee will disproportionately affect lower wagering recreational customers and may drive some customers to unregulated operators, which do not contribute tax revenue or provide the same level of customer protection [4]. - The company emphasizes the importance of optimal gaming tax rates for maximizing market growth and revenue for states over time [4]. Group 3: Financial Performance - Flutter reported global revenue of $14,048 million for fiscal 2024, representing a 19% year-over-year increase, and $3,665 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 [6].

"起猛了，王者荣耀开上餐厅了？！" 最近，在成都东郊记忆，新开了一家Daji cafe 妲己主题露台花园餐厅。而这家由王者荣耀携手灵乌科技，以英雄角色"妲己"为灵感打造的官方授权主题 餐厅，自试营业以来，就引起了许多关注，内参君也去看了看。 餐厅位于4楼，包含露台和餐厅，从指引路标到专用电梯再到餐厅门口，"王者荣耀官方授权餐厅"的标语均随处可见，这种全方位的官方标识，不仅明确 了餐厅的正规身份，也让消费者在心理上更有安全感，减少对餐厅品质、服务等的担忧。 ◎摄图：内参君 除了"身份认证"，店铺在场景搭建上也用了十足的功夫。 露台铺设草皮，以粉色遮阳伞、露营帐篷和新鲜绿植传递闲适自然的氛围；餐厅内部则通过大面积粉红色调、童话风装潢，增加可爱、甜蜜的双重buff， 双层楼结构改造的打卡地，也能更好地满足消费者的打卡需求。 ◎摄图：内参君 在服务员之外，餐厅专门设立了妲己coser，可引导消费者落座就餐，还可与消费者一同合照。内参君探店时，天气略显闷热，露台的人不算多，但店内 几乎满座，大多为游戏受众，聚餐居多，也有消费者选择一人食。 ◎店内消费者以游戏受众为主，摄图：内参君 在开办妲己餐厅之前，王者荣耀就曾与益禾 ...

游戏零售商VGP率先表态，明确拒绝销售此类"仅含激活码"的"豪华版"游戏。VGP负责人指出："玩家购买实体版的核心诉求是拥有可触摸的载体，而非一 张印着代码的纸片。微软的做法违背了行业惯例。"社交媒体上，也有大量Xbox玩家发起"还我光盘"话题讨论。 行业分析师指出，微软此举旨在降低实体光盘的印刷、仓储与物流成本，同时推动Xbox Game Pass订阅服务增长。数据显示，微软游戏部门2024年数字订阅 收入同比增长35%，而实体游戏销售占比已不足15%。 【环球网科技综合报道】6月10日消息，据外媒近日披露，微软正加速淘汰实体游戏光盘，旗下Xbox Series S|X平台新作将全面推行数字激活码模式，彻底 摒弃传统实体载体。此举虽被指大幅降低发行与物流成本，却引发玩家对实体收藏价值消逝及二手交易渠道断裂的强烈不满，游戏零售商与玩家群体接连发 声抗议。 在近期发布的多款3A级游戏中，微软Xbox平台的"去实体化"策略尤为显著。例如，热门动作游戏《忍者龙剑传 4》与科幻RPG《天外世界 2》的PS5版本均 提供实体光盘，而Xbox Series S|X版本仅附赠数字激活码。玩家需通过Xbox商店兑换后下载游戏 ...

Core Viewpoint - The summer gaming season of 2025 is expected to see a variety of new game releases, with notable titles from companies like Tencent, NetEase, and others, despite fewer high-profile launches compared to previous years [1]. Game Releases Overview - **Eagle Horn Network** is set to launch its first buyout multiplayer console game "Pao Mu Pao Mu" on June 2 [2]. - **NetEase** will release "Frostpunk: Last Home" on June 5, a mobile adaptation of the original game [9]. - **Tencent** has multiple titles lined up, including "Final Fantasy XIV: Crystal World" on June 19 and "Dragon Stone War" on June 26 [6][3]. - **Lingze Technology** is launching "Mingmo: Yuanshu Yu" on July 24, a soul-like action game [12]. - **Lilith Games** is expected to release "Far Light 84," a tactical shooting game, during the summer [14]. Notable Game Features - "Dragon Stone War" features 20 types of units and a unique battle interaction system, aiming to innovate within the SLG genre [3]. - "Final Fantasy XIV: Crystal World" introduces new gameplay features and a different monetization strategy compared to its original version [6]. - "Star Resonance," developed by Shanghai Baokela, is a two-dimensional MMORPG expected to launch in August, featuring multi-platform compatibility [7]. - "Frostpunk: Last Home" has adjusted its gameplay for mobile, offering both hardcore and casual modes [10]. Market Context - The summer gaming market is competitive, with several companies like Tencent and NetEase launching new titles, indicating a strategic push to capture player interest [1][27]. - The gaming industry is seeing a trend towards innovative gameplay mechanics and monetization strategies, as evidenced by the upcoming releases [6][10].

加利福尼亚州卡尔弗城, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 全球领先的互动数字娱乐领域独立开发商与发行商 Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL，以下简称 “Snail Games” 或 “公司”) 将在 Steam 平台举办年度发行商促销活动，这是公司今年最具影响力的创收窗口之一。 活动期间，旗下全系列游戏均提供大幅折扣，多款备受期待的新游还将在 Steam Next Fest 期间开启前瞻试玩，充分展现 Snail 持续增长的势头与扩大玩家群体的强劲动力。 Snail Games 的 Steam 发行商促销活动一直是其营收和用户获取的主要驱动因素。去年活动期间，单日平均销量达到非促销期的 1.6 倍。 今年公司旨在突破这一成绩，不仅为主打游戏提供史上最大力度折扣，还将带来更丰富的产品矩阵，涵盖近期新作及内容更新。 这些促销窗口不仅会创造短期营收增长机会，更重要的是为旧有游戏、抢先体验版游戏及新作提供高曝光的流量入口，为长期玩家参与度和持续变现奠定基础。 史上最大力度折扣 在发行商促销活动期间，Snail Games 针对 Bellwright 提供 Steam ...

每经记者｜张梓桐 每经实习编辑｜余婷婷 ｜2025年6月10日 星期二｜ NO.2 育碧公布《纪元117：罗马和平》新作 6月9日消息，育碧（Ubisoft）正式公布了《纪元》系列最新作品《纪元117：罗马和平》（Anno 117: Pax Romana），并发布最新预告片。游戏将于2025年11月开启发售，登陆PS5、Xbox Series X|S及PC （育碧商城、Epic、Steam）平台。目前游戏已在Steam开启预购，国区标准版售价298元，黄金版448 元。 点评：作为知名续作，《纪元117：罗马和平》的公布可能增强投资者对育碧产品线的信心，尤其在该 公司近年面临《碧海黑帆》等作品市场表现不佳的背景下。若预购数据强劲，或推动短期股价上行，但 长期仍需观察实际发售后的玩家反馈与销量变化。 NO.3《解限机》全球公测定档7月2日 NO.1 微软宣布Xbox全屏体验将登陆更多Windows掌机 6月9日消息，微软近日透露，其专为掌机优化的"Xbox全屏体验"（Xbox Full Screen Experience）将不仅 限于华硕最新发布的ROG Ally系列，未来还将适配更多Windows掌机设备，包 ...

Core Viewpoint - Microsoft is entering the handheld gaming console market with the launch of the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, aiming to compete with Nintendo's recently released Switch 2 [1][2]. Group 1: Product Launch and Features - The ROG Xbox Ally handhelds will enable cross-device gameplay, allowing gamers to play "anytime, anywhere, on any device" [2]. - The ROG Xbox Ally X will feature the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, while the standard ROG Xbox Ally will use the AMD Ryzen Z2 processor [4]. - The Nintendo Switch 2 utilizes a chip from NVIDIA, a leader in AI chips and GPUs, highlighting a key difference in hardware between the two consoles [4]. Group 2: Market Context and Competition - Nintendo has historically dominated the handheld market with successful consoles like the Game Boy, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo Switch [3]. - Microsoft aims to capture market share in both physical and handheld console segments, intensifying competition with Nintendo starting in 2025 [6]. - The new Microsoft handhelds are expected to launch in time for the holiday season in 2025, which is a peak shopping period for gaming consoles [5]. Group 3: Strategic Partnerships - Microsoft has partnered with Roblox to make its games playable natively on the new handhelds, marking a significant development for both companies [4]. Group 4: Financial Performance - Microsoft stock closed at $472.75, up 0.50%, and reached an all-time high of $473.43 during intraday trading, reflecting a 13% increase year-to-date in 2025 [6].

Core Viewpoint - Inspired Entertainment, Inc. has successfully completed a private placement of £270 million in senior secured notes due 2030 and established a new £17.8 million revolving credit facility, aimed at refinancing existing debt and supporting general corporate purposes [1][3]. Financing Details - The 2030 Senior Secured Notes will have a floating interest rate linked to SONIA, with a margin of 550 to 600 basis points, maturing on June 9, 2030 [2]. - The new Revolving Credit Facility will also have a floating interest rate based on SONIA, with a margin of 325 to 375 basis points, maturing on December 9, 2029 [2]. Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the 2030 Senior Secured Notes will be used to redeem existing £235 million senior secured notes due June 1, 2026, repay £15 million in loans from the previous revolving credit facility, cover refinancing fees, and for general corporate purposes [3]. Company Overview - Inspired Entertainment, Inc. provides a diverse portfolio of gaming content, technology, hardware, and services across various regulated markets, operating in approximately 35 jurisdictions worldwide [6]. - The company supports around 50,000 gaming machines and offers virtual sports products through over 32,000 retail venues, along with interactive games for more than 170 websites [6].

Group 1 - Microsoft is launching the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, marking the first time Xbox has released a handheld gaming device [1] - The handhelds, developed in collaboration with ASUS, provide a full-screen Xbox experience for portable gaming [1] - Players will have access to Xbox games, streaming content, and cloud gaming capabilities on the go [1] Group 2 - The announcement of the handhelds follows the recent launch of Nintendo's Switch 2, indicating a competitive shift in the portable gaming market [2] - Microsoft emphasizes an approachable gaming experience with unique features on both devices [2]

Core Viewpoint - Turtle Beach Corporation has adopted a limited duration stockholder rights plan to protect stockholders and enhance the value of their investments [1][2][4] Summary by Sections Rights Plan Adoption - The Board of Directors has approved a stockholder rights plan, declaring a dividend distribution of one right for each outstanding share of common stock, with a record date of June 23, 2025 [1][2] - The Rights Plan is designed to allow stockholders to realize the full potential value of their investments and to protect against actions deemed not in the best interests of the Company [2][4] Rights Plan Mechanism - The Rights become exercisable if a person or group acquires 10% or more of the Company's common stock without Board approval, allowing existing Right holders to purchase shares at a value of twice the exercise price [3] - In the event of a merger after such an acquisition, Right holders can purchase shares of the acquiring company at a similar valuation [3] Special Meeting Clause - The Rights Plan includes a clause allowing stockholders to call a special meeting to exempt a pending offer that meets specific criteria [4] - The plan is not a response to any specific takeover bid and does not aim to deter fair offers [4] Existing Stockholders - Current stockholders owning 10% or more of the Company's stock will not face penalties under the Rights Plan as long as they do not acquire additional shares cumulatively [5] Additional Information - Further details regarding the Rights Plan will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and will be available on the Company's corporate website [6]