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🚨 Arsenal-Leeds XIs: ¡Lewis-Skelly, Konsa and Havertz start!
Arsenal and Leeds United kick off Matchday 6 in the Premier League. The Gunners go into the game second in the table, behind Manchester City, who have won all their matches so far.Meanwhile, Leeds arr...
Did a country music star secretly retire? Here’s what we know
The singer has remained fairly silent since 2024.
Chelsea announce Cole Palmer has signed new contract
Attacking midfielder is rewarded for a positive start to the season
Indiana vs Nebraska football live updates: Start time, TV, predictions for Week 6 game
Tolu Arokodare To Start: Ajax Predicted XI Against NEC Nijmegen
After a lengthy international break, Ajax return to action on Saturday night against NEC Nijmegen.
Blue Jays’ Future Hall Of Famer Makes Next Career Decision
The Toronto Blue Jays’ eight-time All-Star made a decision about his life after baseball.
NI debut 'something I thought had passed'
Northern Ireland's World Cup hopes may have all but come to an end against Portugal, but for Kess Elmore the 4-0 defeat marks the start of a long-awaited international journey.
Arsenal star’s father insists his son is world-class
Mikel Merino continues to prove his value at Arsenal, with the midfielder delivering important performances for club and country despite often being overlooked when discussions turn to the best player...
No Celtic deal for Bakayoko, and rightly so
Contrary to rumours flying around over the last few days, Celtic will NOT be offering a contract to former French international Tiemoue Bakayoko…Tiemoue Bakayoko of AC Milan celebrates with the fans...
Where to watch Georgia vs. Alabama today: Time, TV channel
The No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs play the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide in a game between the two teams with the best records in SEC play to start the season
Netflix star and musician boyfriend abruptly split after four years of dating
A Hollywood power couple has called it quits
Country music star’s song caught up in college football rivalry: ‘I got death threats’
The singer got a scary response to the hit song.
Amazon Small Business Event: Empowering the Next Generation and Scaling Service-Based Entrepreneurs
Join Hera Hub and Amazon for a hands-on workshop designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs and established service-based business owners bring new products to life. Amazon experts and small business owners will provide practical guidance, useful tools, and actionable next steps to launch a product and build a business with Amazon. This event is free but space is limited to 60 participants and will fill up. The event includes a light breakfast and lunch. Participants will choose from two specialized tracks based on their goals and stage of business. TRACK 1: NEXT GENERATION From Product Idea to Online Store Designed for aspiring young entrepreneurs, from junior high students through college and beyond, who have a product idea or want to explore the world of e-commerce. Amazon small business owners and Amazon experts will review topics such as: • How to develop and refine a product idea • How to set up and sell products on Amazon • What to consider when pricing, marketing, and fulfilling orders • Practical next steps for moving from idea to launch Whether participants already have a product in mind or are simply curious about entrepreneurship, this track will help them see what is possible and give them a roadmap to get started. TRACK 2: SERVICE EXPANSION Turn Your Expertise Into a Product Designed for consultants, coaches, speakers, creatives, and other service-based entrepreneurs who want to expand beyond trading time for money. Participants will explore how to transform their knowledge and expertise into tangible products such as: • Books and workbooks • Journals and planners • Card decks • Educational tools and resources Amazon small business owners will share how they identified viable product opportunities and created a product that can generate revenue beyond their one-on-one services. An Amazon expert will also review self-publishing and other ways to build a business with Amazon. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with greater clarity, practical guidance, and a tangible next step toward launching or expanding their product-based business. The event includes a light breakfast and lunch. This event is free but space is limited to 60 participants and will fill up.
Rewriting the playbook: The grassroots movement for Black midlife health
I was 45 when my body first started sending distress signals: drenching night sweats, sudden 2 a.m. awakenings and a persistent brain fog that had me forgetting...
Today's 5️⃣ top stories: Cristiano punished, Atleti-Real Madrid chaos
Before a football-packed Saturday gets underway, here are the five stories you can't miss to start your day... La Rosaleda: "Bryan [Zaragoza], drop dead"📸 Fran Santiago - 2026 Getty ImagesLa Liga f...
Ethan Nwaneri Continues Promising on Loan at Borussia Dortmund
Arsenal loanee, Ethan Nwaneri has continued his encouraging start to life in Dortmund. He started Borussia Dortmund’s first game after the September international break against Werder Bremen in a 2-2 draw, marking three consecutive starts for his club in all competitions.
Commanders reveal a permanent change in the starting lineup
The Washington Commanders have officially benched C Nick Allegretti.
From The Social Reckoning to Harriet Kemsley: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Jeremy Strong plays Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin’s sequel to The Social Network, and the Last One Laughing star reckons with divorce in her new standup tour
Christian Brothers Academy football rolls to another lopsided victory
Junior star Jack Hulett scored three touchdowns for No. 3 ranked CBA.
Eagles Face Massive Injury Crisis Heading Into London
The Eagles are losing stars like Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith. Read why the depth of the roster will be tested against the Jaguars in London.
Latino nonprofits start their own shops to make helping small businesses their business
Despite both a rise in costs and fears around immigration crackdowns, some Latinos are committing to championing other Latino entrepreneurs by offering access to a storefront.
Rangers star carried off ice after scary injury
The Rangers season outlook just changed in a big way.
Latino nonprofits start their own shops to make helping small businesses their business
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — From the pink neon sign on the sunshine yellow wall to the multicolored Mexican paper garlands, Mission Lotería's storefront emits cultural pride everywhere you look.
Latino nonprofits start their own shops to make helping small businesses their business
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — From the pink neon sign on the sunshine yellow wall to the multicolored Mexican paper garlands, Mission Lotería's storefront emits cultural pride everywhere you look. After seven ...
Louisville Stuns Florida State With 44-20 Comeback Victory
Seminoles Blow Early Lead in Costly ACC Loss The Louisville Cardinals delivered a dominant comeback Friday night, defeating Florida State 44-20 after overcoming an early 14 point deficit at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. What started as a promising performance for the Seminoles quickly turned into another frustrating road loss as Louisville took control and…
Barcelona vs Getafe – Predicted lineup and team news
Barcelona will aim to extend their perfect start to the La Liga season to eight wins when they welcome Getafe to Camp Nou on Saturday.The Catalan side head into the game in outstanding form and sit at...
How to Watch S.W.A.T. Exiles Season 1, Episode 3
On Friday night, Season 1, Episode 3 of S.W.A.T. Exiles will premiere on STARZ. Tune in on Friday night to watch the third episode of the first season
Apple Stores Will Add Your Name to iPhone Duo's Startup Screen
Apple has something special planned for customers who purchase an iPhone Duo in an Apple Store. Employees will be able to customize the Duo so it displays the name of the buyer at the "Hello" screen when it turns on for the first time. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple retail stores in the United States will have a personalization system for adding the buyer's name to an iPhone Duo, with English and Spanish language options.
“The Exorcist ”film, starring Scarlett Johansson, should feel ‘dangerous’: ‘It made me wildly uncomfortable’
“I want this to be a world where God is dead,” writer-director Mike Flanagan tells EW as the new trailer drops.
“Newlyweds” showrunner fired before series premiere, calls series ‘the most joyous TV experience of my life’
Gail Lerner co-created the NBC sitcom, which stars Téa Leoni and Tim Daly, with Jamie Lee Curtis.
‘Newlyweds’ showrunner fired before series premiere, calls series ‘the most joyous TV experience of my life’
The co-creator of the new comedy ‘Newlyweds,’ which stars Téa Leoni, Tim Daly, and Jamie Lee Curtis, says she’s been fired ahead of its premiere.
Wladimir Klitschko granted temporary guardianship of Hayden Panettiere estate
Wladimir Klitschko appeared in virtual court on Thursday alongside 11-year-old daughter Kaya, who he shares alongside Panettiere. Kaya is the sole heir of the “Heroes” star’s estate, following the death of the actor Aug. 16.
Vegas-level entertainment brings limitless excitement to Central California
Your next night out starts at Tachi Palace Casino Resort!
Seahawks Injury Issues: Coach Earns Credit For Finding Answers
With key starters sidelined, first-time coordinator Brian Fleury earns praise for stabilizing Seattle’s offense through creative adjustments and steady leadership amidst a wave of early-season roster volatility.
Donnie Wahlberg tears up over ‘healing’ reunions with ‘Blue Bloods’ costars on ‘Boston Blue’
Donnie Wahlberg warned he’d need to ‘get the Kleenex’ before tearing up while discussing his ‘Blue Bloods’ costar’s warm reception of his new ‘Boston Blue’ family: ‘There’s something healing that happens.’
Karl-Anthony Towns sees Knicks lessons in boxing's sweet science
Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns explains how boxing translates to basketball and why he expects a hungry Canelo Alvarez against Christian M'billi.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year Two updates and DLC announced
SEGA has announced new updates and downloadable content coming to crossover racing game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in Year Two, which officially starts on November 3.
Cleveland Guardians Announce Starting Pitcher for ALDS Game 5
Forty-eight hours after closing out Game 4, the Cleveland Guardians will hand Gavin Williams the ball to be their starter in Saturday's win or go home Game 5.
Diamondbacks bringing back hitting coach Joe Mather
Joe Mather has been the Diamondbacks' hitting coach since the start of the 2022 season.
Steelers Star Cites Serious 'Disconnect' With Coaching Staff
Jalen Ramsey's frustration with rigid play-calling signals a growing rift in Pittsburgh, leaving Mike McCarthy scrambling to bridge the gap between veterans and his new defensive scheme.
Apple acqui-hires AI startup founded by former NotebookLM developers
The European Union’s Digital Markets Act transparency site lists Huxe as Apple’s newest acqui-hire, and at least the fourth AI-related deal disclosed this year. Here are the details.
WTAMU to host business startup seminar Monday
West Texas A&M University is set to host a business startup seminar Monday.
New St. Mike’s Co-op program has successful start this summer, a win-win for students and local businesses
Ahead of the official launch this fall, one Saint Michael’s College student successfully completed the first honors co-op this summer, serving as a guinea
Silent Hill Creator Keiichiro Toyama’s Bokeh Game Studios Next Project First Info Unearthed
When it comes to horror franchises, Silent Hill is up there as one of the most known and respected. That's why when its creator, Keiichiro Toyama, left Konami to start…
Netflix’s Summer of Bummer
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Today, I’ve got a guest post from longtime friend of the newsletter, Brandon Katz. I’ve been trying to find time all summer to look at Netflix’s straight-to-streaming film slate, but between a pre-planned trip and Nielsen moving up their streaming data timeline, I’ve been swamped. So I reached out to Brandon, one of my favorite fellow analysts, to write about it. And I feel like he captured the tone and data focus of the newsletter perfectly. You can connect with Brandon on LinkedIn and Twitter. Enjoy! Don’t worry, folks. You’re in safe hands with me. To ease any anxieties about an interloper in ESG’s domain, I’ll start by stealing one of his best framing devices: headlines. Box office flops are covered in the same way the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles eye pizza: with cartoonish insatiability. I would know. I’m a former reporter who wrote nearly identical headlines: Yet, intentionally or not, streaming misses get treated with kids gloves, filtered through a rosy lens: In the last six years, U.S. streaming viewership has become nearly as transparent as the box office, but the data often arrives weeks later, in a number of less intuitive metrics, and with nary an official budget to be found. This plays into the Wall Street-whispering narratives major streamers have been cultivating for years. They get a pass in a way that theatrical studios simply don’t. Subscribe Netflix’s Summer Slate Not a single Netflix original film released between May and August this year opened above 20 million U.S. TV hours, per Nielsen. That benchmark usually serves as the EntStrategyGuy’s floor for a streaming hit on Netflix. None of these films enjoyed a hit-cementing single week of 20-plus million hours during their runs. Netflix’s two best films were true crime docs, Maternal Instinct (16.5 million hours) and The Crash (19.7 million), the best overall week for a film this summer. Great for most other streamers, but not necessarily what we’re used to seeing from Netflix. For an overly-dramatic comparison, Happy Gilmore 2 opened last summer to around 47 million hours (celebrity cameos, baby!). Zooming out, the picture looks even worse. In 2026, Netflix’s five biggest scripted summer films posted the lowest average (28.6 million hours) and median (28.8 million hours) eight-week viewership totals of the past four years. Now, it’s unrealistic and unfair to expect Netflix to deliver a _KPop Demon Hunters-_sized hit every year. But it’s also not ideal to see the size of their hits shrinking over the last few summers. Let’s quickly run through some of the notable summer misses. Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein’s perfectly fine romcom, Office Romance, fell off the charts after 20 million hours in its first two weeks. Top films usually last for four-plus weeks. Starry titles ideally don’t decay that fast either. Homegrown star Millie Bobby Brown couldn’t prevent the snappy Enola Holmes franchise from diminishing returns. At 14.3 million U.S. hours, the third film posted roughly half of what the first two films did in their first two weeks. What’s on Netflix calculated that per-day global views were down nearly 60% from the second movie. The Whisper Man did okay with more than 36 million hours over its first four weeks. But I expected a little more juice from a film featuring Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, and Adam Scott. Kevin Hart’s Ladies First collected just 11.2 million hours total across two weeks. That’s a big miss for one of Netflix’s go-to stars. Plopping into the same bucket are Sunny Sandler’s Don’t Say Good Luck (10.3 million in two weeks) and John Cena’s Little Brother (17.5 million). Meanwhile, English-language originals Color Book (June 19), In the Hand of Dante (June 24) and Heartstopper Forever (July 17) never sniffed Nielsen’s Top 10 at all, despite needing only 2 to 5 million hours to land in the top ten most weeks. (By my count, eleven English-language scripted original films released between May and August did chart). It’s only fair to mention that Swapped (1-May) posted nearly 42 million U.S. hours over five weeks (the longest Netflix original run this summer) and is currently their eighth most-watched English-language film ever worldwide. Remarkably Bright Creatures (37 million, 4 weeks) and Voicemails for Isabelle (27 million, 4 weeks) weren’t bombs either. Still, overall, I think it’s fair to say this was a quieter summer season than we’re used to seeing from the market-leader. You might not realize that given the language commonly used in public analysis. The Twist Despite the starkly black-and-white tone of the coverage, here’s the twist: when many box office bombs arrive on streaming, their viewership looks a whole lot like many of Netflix’s supposedly successful summer releases. Hmm, where have we heard that one before? Masters of the Universe topped out at $65 million stateside against a $170 million budget_._ I’ll admit, Skeletor ripping sleeveless curls as a gym bro and bodyslamming Adam’s co-workers was funny. But, much to the chagrin of my bank account, my laughter doesn’t launch franchises. Yet the He-Man reboot opened to 19.6 million hours (from a Wednesday five-day opening instead of just one weekend), on par with Hoppers on Disney+ (19.4 million). It put up nearly 47 million hours over its first six weeks, bigger than all of Netflix’s summer releases. Pretty darn healthy and likely to land among the 25 most-watched movies on streaming this year. Sticking with Amazon, The Sheep Detectives just barely broke even at the box office with $133 million worldwide (and only $66 million domestic). I never expected cloven-hooved, cud-chewing mammals to be able to bring me to tears. Yet that’s exactly how I found myself at the end of this surprisingly affecting movie (#NoShame). It was likely the unexpected quality in a family-friendly film that powered its streaming over-performance. Sheep Detectives delivered a solid run for Prime video netting 26.2 million hours! How about franchise IP? Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu had the lowest opening ($81 million) and lowest-grossing Disney-era live-action Star Wars film ($178 million domestic). One day before release, its Heat score (19.8%)—audiences who list their interest as a 7/7—fell behind blockbusters Wicked (21%), Superman (23%), Fantastic Four: First Steps (23%), Michael (23%), Toy Story 5 (26%) and Avatar: Fire and Ash (27%), according to Greenlight Analytics. The urgent enthusiasm just wasn’t there. On streaming, Mando opened to weeks of 12.1 million, 6.1 million and 2.7 million hours (21 million total) over its first three frames. Not the numbers Lucasfilm was hoping for nor the numbers of a streaming hit. But they’re in the same vicinity as some Netflix summer releases with $345 million at the global box office to offset a smidgen of the pain. Final Thoughts So why oh why does this nuance gap exist? Four key reasons: Data Literacy: A “$100 million opening” just makes sense. After decades of box office reporting, even casual movie fans are well-versed in the benchmarks of hits and home runs. There’s an immediate shorthand. But “16.5 million” hours doesn’t land nearly as cleanly. Despite leaps of progress, the streaming ratings era is still in its infancy compared to theatrical. The EntStrategyGuy and I met thanks to a late 2010s group chat of data nerds hungry to find a shred of certainty in nebulous streaming performance. I’m not surprised to see “No. 1 on Netflix” still getting misconstrued out in the wild. Timing: By Friday morning, we have the box office’s Thursday night previews totaled, allowing us to better project the weekend’s expectations. From there, ticket sales are reported daily. By Sunday, the film’s fate is usually finalized, at least in terms of public perception. In streaming, Nielsen recently improved its delay to…two weeks. The medium isn’t forced to contend with instant gratification as harshly. Financials: Theatrical film budgets are a mere Google away. Profit and loss is calculated in the cold and unforgiving naked light of day for all to see. But finding the vast majority of streaming exclusive movie budgets requires the forensic investigation skills of a Criminal Minds detective. Also, it’s very difficult to calculate how much revenue/value a straight-to-streaming films provides a streamer. This is why there are so few stories about streaming original movies “losing X amount of money”. On top of that, marketing budgets are far greater for theatrical movies than streaming exclusive movies, which leads to earlier and better awareness. This then translates to a wider pool of potential interest. Narrative Control: Netflix is the only major streaming service to publish weekly first-hand viewership data and annual engagement reports. Naturally, some headlines borrow their first-hand framing**.** Other streamers benefit from their comparative lack of transparency. They may occasionally announce vague performance platitudes such as Apple TV’s Mayday becoming its “biggest film debut on the platform to date over its first 18 days,” and that it ranked No. 1 with left-handed viewers in its first weekend. (Fine, I made up that second one). But, for the most part, they keep first-hand viewership shrouded in mystery to avoid bad press. Especially for outlets that demand multiple articles per day from their writers, it’s an easy (and understandable) way for some reporters to hit their daily article quota by just repeating what the streamers have told them. TL:DR version: Streaming-exclusive movies are asked to do different things than theatrical movies, but that doesn’t mean they should escape judgment. Both still need to draw enough eyeballs to justify their cost within the proper performance contexts. The more cleanly we can inject a little nuance into streaming analysis, the better we’ll understand the audience and content trends that drive this industry. And that’s what all of this is really about: knowing what audiences actually want! Brandon Katz is the Director of Insights & Content Strategy at Greenlight Analytics where he focuses on evaluating the ever-fluid media landscape to unearth understanding, opportunity and value. Greenlight Analytics is the entertainment intelligence consulting company redefining how Hollywood finds, understands, and activates audiences. Prior to joining Greenlight Analytics, he served as the senior entertainment industry strategist at Parrot Analytics, and as a full-time entertainment industry reporter covering the Xs and Os of Hollywood, most notably with TheWrap and the Observer.
Olympiacos Welcome Internationals Back Ahead of Derby Clash Against Panathinaikos
Olympiacos manager Imanol Alguacil regains a full-strength squad as key stars return from international duty, providing a crucial fitness boost just days before the heated eternal enemies derby against Panathinaikos.
‘Boy Meets World’ Star Reveals Unexpected Health Scare
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Bears QB Caleb Williams returns to practice, questionable for Sunday
Bears starting quarterback returned to practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Greeny remembers Mike Ditka: He was the 'biggest star in Chicago sports'
Greeny remembers Mike Ditka: He was the 'biggest star in Chicago sports'
States bet big on rural health startups, with a Silicon Valley twist
A handful of states set aside money from their share of the $50 billion federal Rural Health Transformation Program to quickly invest in new technologies.
Former Duke star praises Cam Boozer after first preseason meeting
The rookie forward is already showing he belongs.
Rockstar HR Questioned Over Discord 'Mole' And Sudden Timing Of GTA 6 Dev Firings In Latest Labor Tribunal Hearing
A junior Rockstar employee was leaking trade union activity to management
jonetta rose barras: Are aspects of DC’s much-touted healthcare system on the verge of collapse?
When MedStar Washington Hospital Center in DC announced the closure of one of its two postpartum maternal units over the summer, alarms understandably went off throughout the government and advocacy community. In the District and in many other parts
Data & Business Process Services Stocks Q2 Results: Benchmarking SS&C (NASDAQ:SSNC)
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn’t). Let’s take a look at how data & business process services stocks fared in Q2, starting with SS&C (NASDAQ:SSNC).
Four Tigers Rookies Break Into MLB’s Top 50
Led by Kevin McGonigle’s top-ranked campaign, Detroit’s rising stars dominated the 2026 rankings, signaling a powerful youth movement and a bright future for the rebuilding franchise’s core.
Zara Larsson Floats Political Future With a Pop Star Twist
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Kitt Peak National Observatory honors Tohono O’odham land, language by renaming science center
Long before the National Science Foundation ever looked up to the starry sky searching for answers about the mysterious cosmos and universe, O’odhams like Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan stood atop I’oligam Du’ag — or Manzanita Shrub Mountain.
Deep-sea scientists discover creature eerily similar to SpongeBob's friend plus dozens of new species: Photos
Deep-sea scientists discovers 57 new species, including one they compare to "SpongeBob" character Patrick Star.
Gears of War: E-Day sells 230K copies
Gears of War: E-Day has sold 230K copies since its advance-access launch on October 1 and full release on October 6. Steam accounts for 168K of those, with Xbox (console and PC) selling 62K. But there’s more to this story, as Xbox makes up the bulk of revenue. E-Day is the best-reviewed Gears game in nearly two decades (and the best one ever made, in my opinion). The Coalition has made a banger here (it’s currently in my top 10 of the year). Despite E-Day’s undeniable quality, this is a soft result. And it’s down to the business model, really. E-Day has made $37M so far, thanks to the Premium upgrade On Xbox, Game Pass is cannibalising much of the premium revenue. Our estimates show that 1.7M folks accessed E-Day via their subscription rather than a copy. But Xbox is having it both ways – or having it halfway, at least – via its Premium Edition Game Pass upgrade. Game Pass subscribers could pay $30 (or their local equivalent) for up to five days of early access starting October 1. Our estimates show that of the 1.7M who accessed E-Day through Game Pass, 722K paid for the upgrade. Between the review embargo lifting on October 1 and the full release, E-Day managed to shift another 250K early-access upgrades – no doubt helped by the campaign’s rave reviews. So despite selling far fewer copies on Steam, Xbox accounts for almost three-quarters of the revenue (roughly $26M of the $37M, versus about $11M on Steam). So “230K copies” undersells the paying audience. Including the 722K upgrades, nearly 950K people actually paid something for E-Day. The $30 upgrade is a halfstep from cannibalisation, but will Xbox go all the way? While E-Day is a sublime game, these are soft numbers for a flagship when Xbox badly needs revenue wins. E-Day sold 62K copies on Xbox against 722K Premium upgrades, so for every one copy sold on Xbox, nearly 12 Game Pass upgrades were sold. The $70 premium SKU is – functionally – dead on Xbox. Normally you can’t see what a Game Pass player would have paid, because the game’s just there in the subscription. But the $30 early-access upgrade estimate shows that 722K people demonstrated they’ll spend real money on this game. In a world without day-one Game Pass, many of these folks would have bought E-Day at $70. They paid $30 for five days early access to something they don’t own. Xbox is, in effect, charging its most valuable customers the least, based on a hangover from a tried-and-exhausted strategy from a previous administration. Those 722K willing-to-pay players generated about $21.7M via the upgrade. If three quarters of this group – mostly US and European audiences – bought E-Day outright, that’s nearly $40M. Of course, Game Pass does bring in meaningful recurring revenue, and E-Day is adding value for hundreds of thousands of subscribers. However, Game Pass is no longer growing, so Xbox is at a crossroads. Xbox is reportedly looking to do a Netflix and bolt on an ad-supported tier to pad it further. But that will just set a new floor, and leadership keeps telling us the priority now is revenue growth, which is subscriber-speak for ARPU. Xbox has already pulled Call of Duty from day-one Game Pass after day-one inclusion hammered its sales, with new CoD titles now arriving on the service around a year late. We know that some Microsoft executives believe the service devalues games outright, and rumours (which Microsoft has dismissed so far, to be fair) suggest that day-one releases could be taken off Game Pass. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe When a game this well-reviewed does this softly on its home platform, the model – not the game – gets brought into question. What else E-Day’s early adopters have played (including this month so far) Looking at E-Day‘s players on Xbox, most have played the franchise before (86% have played Gears 5, 76% Gears 4), and every game on the crossover list is either a shooter or a title from an Xbox-owned studio (though Game Pass is inflating those numbers, of course, more on that later): As for what else Xbox’s E-Day players have played this month, the top three are Fortnite (16%), Roblox (7%), and Call of Duty (6%). Another 5% played Minecraft Dungeons II, which is also on Game Pass and launched a couple of days before Gears‘ advance-access date. Many Game Pass players are happy to check out most big new additions. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Over on Steam, the top crossover games are also mostly shooters (slightly more PC-coded ones), including Space Marine 2, which was itself heavily inspired by Gears: Looking at what E-Day‘s Steam players are into this month shows who they are – as subscriptions don’t skew the data. The top three are Wardogs (13%), Deadlock (12%), and CS2 (10%), so you’ve got the restless shooter crowd checking out the new hotness. A little further down are Helldivers 2 and Space Marine 2, your co-op PVE shooter players who’ll feel right at home in Horde mode. Game Pass is skewing the playtime distribution on Xbox Looking at the playtime distribution in our platform, E-Day players on Steam are – relatively speaking – playing for longer: 54% of E-Day players on Xbox have played for five hours or less (versus 32% on Steam) 19% of Xbox players played for over 15 hours (versus 33% on Steam) 14% of Xbox players played for over 20 hours (22% on Steam) The absolute number of people playing for over 15, 20, and 50 hours is, of course, bigger on Xbox, thanks to the sheer volume of folks who came in through Game Pass (upgraders included). None of that is cause for alarm. Game Pass is the reason Xbox playtime skews lower, as when a game is free to try, people try it and bounce without putting in even an hour (17% under an hour on Xbox versus 6% on Steam). Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe The subscription brings in tourists alongside the committed, dragging down the average even when the game is excellent (but also perhaps winning over the uninitiated). It’s standard across every subscription-included title, on PS Plus too. Forza Horizon 6, for instance, had 11% of its Xbox players bounce under an hour, versus just 2% on Steam. So, Xbox’s crossroads So there we have it. Gears of War: E-Day is an incredible game whose revenues have been stifled by subscription inclusion and exclusivity. It’s the best-reviewed entry in the series in fifteen-odd years, but it still turned into one of the year’s softer flagship launches, not because players didn’t want it, but because Xbox’s own storefront gave its most willing buyers a reason not to pay. Which leaves Xbox at a crossroads. Will it keep making Gears games when the financial returns are this thin and the margins this low? And if it does, does the next one arrive off Game Pass at day one – the way CoD now does, or even on PlayStation? I think it should. Alright, back to E-Day for me! The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
Bears legend Mike Ditka, a star on the field and the sideline, dies at 86
His 1985 team featured one of the game's most dominant defenses ever
First Look: Fantasia And Tank Celebrate The Power Of Faith In Tyler Perry’s ‘The Gospel Of Christmas’
In an exclusive conversation with ESSENCE, the film’s stars talk about sharing the screen with their musical heroes and the personal significance of the upcoming Netflix film.
“Shark Tank” star calls out cohost Kevin O’Leary for going ‘too far’ on TV show: ‘What pisses me off’
Robert Herjavec said drama that happens on the show is “not” acting: “When we’re in the moment, it’s very real.”
A new defense tech initiative will serve Baton Rouge startups, small businesses
Baton Rouge has been included in a new federally backed defense technology initiative aimed at helping Louisiana startups and small businesses compete for military and commercial work. The U.S. Small Business Administration this week awarded $1 million to Precision Platform Solutions, the legal entity behind Monroe-based Maven Scouts, to launch the Gulf South Defense Tech […]
‘Boy Meets World’ Star Reveals Unexpected Health Scare
Will Friedle was hospitalized after waking up and urinating blood. The “Boy Meets World” star later revealed that doctors found a kidney stone. He discussed the experience on his podcast while making ...
Scientists Find a Strange Chemical Loop That May Have Helped Life Get Started
A fragile sugar from space found a way to protect itself.
Scientists Find a Strange Chemical Loop That May Have Helped Life Get Started
A fragile sugar from space found a way to protect itself.
Arizona Fall League Week 1 Recap
The Yankees’ contingent is off to a strong start in Arizona.
Joe Buck to guest star on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Disney knows no bounds when it comes to promoting the fact that ABC and ESPN are showing the Super Bowl this year. And that includes one of their longest-running entertainment franchises, Dancing with...
SpaceX deal to expand its Starlink network sends telecom stocks tumbling
Telecom giants saw shares tumble on news that Elon Musk's company reached a deal that would allow it to expand its reach in the US market.
Why the 49ers likely won’t shadow Jaxon Smith Njigba
The 49ers aren’t likely to put Deommodore Lenoir on Seattle’s star receiver.
Does ‘Galactic Racer’ Deserve The Best ‘Star Wars’ Metascore In 23 Years? Yes
Galactic Racer is the best-reviewed Star Wars game since Knights of the Old Republic, and it deserves that crown.
Jai Lucas Establishes Great Expectations for Miami Hurricanes' Shelton Henderson
Following head coach Jai Lucas to Coral Gables, physical five-star prospect Shelton Henderson must now evolve into an all-level scorer to drive the Miami Hurricanes toward national contention.
Every M5 MacBook Air Now $200 Off on Amazon
Prime Day deals have started drying up, but you can still get $200 off every model of the M5 MacBook Air as we head into the weekend. These are the best post-hike prices we've seen on the M5 MacBook Air, and prices now start at $1,099.00 for the 512GB 13-inch model and $1,299.00 for the 512GB 15-inch model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Clemson's 5-Star Talent is Dangerously Approaching Bust Territory
This Clemson Tigers' 5-star talent is in danger of becoming a bust.
Mitoma Update: Brighton Confirmed Team News for Sunderland
Fabian Hürzeler navigates a persistent injury crisis as the Seagulls travel north, missing key stars like Kaoru Mitoma while facing a resilient, counter-attacking Sunderland side.
The Trevor Project Honors Zara Larsson with 2026 Mental Health Champion of the Year Award
The Grammy-nominated global pop star is recognized for her longstanding LGBTQ+ advocacy, allyship, and commitment to championing mental health, joy, belonging, and unapologetic self-expression.
UC A&S establishes new Department of Statistics and Data Science
The University of Cincinnati’s College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) unveiled a new Department of Statistics and Data Science with the start of the 2025–26 academic year. Previously, the bachelors,
In brief: 'Stick' season 2 trailer and more
Bill Murray stars in the official trailer for A Course Called Ireland. The six-part documentary series premieres on Paramount+ on Oct. 25. The show follows Murray and his friends as they travel across the island to explore Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland's best fairways ...The Die Hard films are getting a brand-new home media release. All five of the movies will be released on physical media in 4K Ultra HD on Dec. 1. Bruce Willis stars as John McClane in all of the Die Hard films. The original movie finds the New York City policeman taking on terrorists after he flies to Los Angeles to be with his estranged wife and two children on Christmas ... TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-top-asset', slot: 1, fold: "above"}); The trailer for Stick season 2 is here. Owen Wilson stars as the talented golfer who strives for second chance in the sophomore season. Peter Dager, Timothy Olyphant, Rhea Seehorn, Marc Maron, John Higgins and Billy Zane also make up the cast of the new season. The Apple TV series premieres its first two episodes on Nov. 4. A new episode drops weekly every Wednesday that follows until the season finale airs on Dec. 30 ...Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Thank you for reading kmaland.comAt KMA, we attempt to be accurate in our reporting. If you see a typo or mistake in a story, please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com.
Texas Tech's Playoff Dream Faces Tough Road Despite Perfect Start
Texas Tech is undefeated at 5-0, but a challenging Big 12 schedule and questions about its playoff resume could determine whether the Red Raiders reach the CFP.
Mike McDaniel is Coaching For His Job in Los Angeles
Mike McDaniel is already facing questions about his job security after the Chargers' disastrous 0-4 start. With Justin Herbert and the offense struggling, McDaniel needs to make adjustments quickly or risk losing his job.
Zara Larsson Named The Trevor Project’s 2026 Mental Health Champion (Exclusive)
The Grammy-nominated Swedish pop star is being recognized for her LGBTQ+ advocacy and openness about mental health ahead of World Mental Health Day
Local high school freshman excels with sweet business
She started with lemonade in front of her home. Now her stand is a festival and football game favorite, and she just added popcorn.
How 'The Diary of a CEO' star Steven Bartlett avoids burnout
Steven Bartlett said he's setting up his company to last for 50 years by making sure he doesn't get burned out. These are his steps.
Baker Mayfield ‘Pushing to Play’ vs. Steelers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles announced on Sept. 28 that starting quarterback Baker Mayfield will miss at least […]
Vinod Khosla Backs An AI Startup Building A Mind-Reading Baseball Cap
Palo Alto-based Sabi is betting its cap, outfitted with 100,000 sensors, will enable people to talk to their AI agents just by thinking.
Duke's 40-point exhibition victory reveals unexpected new scoring threat
It was a good start, albeit an exhibition for the Blue Devils.
Where Are They Now: Fort Smith Northside star Jerry Jennings played two sports at Arkansas
If you know the sports culture of Fort Smith, you know about the great two-sport star who helped break the color barrier there in the late 1960s and for Razorback Nation.
New York Yankees' Aaron Judge Must Look in the Mirror
New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge must take some responsibility.
Meet the three inspiring speakers for the Power of Fearless event
The Business Record’s Fearless initiative started with a goal to empower Iowa women to succeed in work and life. In the six years since our launch, we’ve seen the true power of Fearless. On Oct. 22, the Business Record will celebrate the Power of Fearless at our annual event. Event attendees will be active participants…
Lightsaber Darth Vader used in 'I am your father' duel in 'Empire Strikes Back' goes up for auction
A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in “The Empire Strikes Back” is set to be auctioned on Nov. 12 | Talk 1370
How Oregon Beat College Football’s ‘Impossible’ Backup QB Market
Dylan Raiola will get the first start of his Oregon career on Saturday.
MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: Halloween candy costs up, Starbucks explores Chipotle takeover
Jane King has these stories and more live from the New York Stock Exchange for your Friday Morning Business Report.
Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ duel in ‘Empire Strikes Back’ goes up for auction
A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in “The Empire Strikes Back” is set to be auctioned on Nov. 12.