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Update: Huya and DouYu form Special Committees to Evaluate Tencent’s Merger Proposal

Update: The boards of directors of Huya and DouYu formed special committees to review and evaluate Tencent’s proposed stock-for-stock merger of the two Chinese live-streaming platforms. DouYu’s special committee consists of independent directors Zhaoming Chen, Xi Cao, Xuehai Wang, and Zhi Yan. The committee has retained Morgan Stanley Asia as its financial advisor and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP as its U.S. legal counsel in connection with its review and evaluation of the proposed business combination. Huya’s special committee includes independent directors Hongqiang Zhao and Tsang Wah Kwong. The committee

MLB Deputy Commissioner Departs to Join Activision Blizzard

By John Ourand and Eric Prisbell  One of MLB’s two Deputy Commissioners has left to take a senior job with the country’s biggest esports operator. MLB Deputy Commissioner of Business & Media Tony Petitti was named Activision Blizzard’s president of sports & entertainment today. He will remain based in N.Y and report to Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick. Petitti officially starts next week. “What Tony’s going to be uniquely able to do is unite what we’re doing in sport, film and television and consumer products, into what we do in

Try Insurgency: Sandstorm’s new 1.6 Update for free this week

One of the best shooters available is inviting players to try out the game, including the latest major update, for free while everyone is isolating. Being cooped up inside doesn’t have to be all bad thanks to the team at New World Interactive, the minds behind Insurgency: Sandstorm. New World is offering their acclaimed multiplayer PvE and PvP shooter for free to all players this week. This free trial will run through April 1 and also includes full access to the game’s latest major update, which includes a new map,

New To Netflix This Week: 7Seeds Returns, New Anime, Movies, TV Shows, And Originals (3/23-3/28)

If there was ever a time to binge-watch everything on Netflix, now is the time. While March is winding down, there is still plenty coming to the streaming service this week. An original series returns, there's a highly-anticipated anime arriving, and there are new movies you'll want to watch. Check out everything coming to Netflix for the week of March 22 and a few of our recommendations.The most anticipated Netflix original return happens on Friday. Season 3 of the hit show Ozark is back. The series follows a financial advisor