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As Zynga impresses, rival mobile-gaming shop Jam City looks to list via SPAC

Source Node: https://techcrunch.com/2021/05/21/as-zynga-impresses-rival-mobile-gaming-shop-jam-city-looks-to-list-via-spac/
Time Stamp: May 21, 2021 12:03 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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While it would be nice to write about something other than yet another tech company looking to list via a SPAC, the deals keep dropping, so our more traditional fare of covering startup trends will remain on hold for at least one day more. This morning, we’re looking at the Jam City deal to merge with DPCM Capital. Jam City is a bit like Zynga, but unless you are a mobile-gaming aficionado, you might not have heard of it. The Exchange explores startups, markets and money.  Read it every morning

12 Sims players will compete for $100,000 on a TBS game show

Source Node: https://www.engadget.com/the-sims-reality-competition-show-tbs-170001637.html
Time Stamp: July 8, 2020 1:00 PM - Modified On: July 8, 2020 - Published By:
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Sponsored Links TBS/EA It sounds like an absolute dream for millions of gamers. Take on challenges in The Sims 4 and compete for $100,000. A dozen contestants will do just that in a reality show that’s set to debut on TBS next week. In The Sims Spark’d, competitors will tackle several timed creative tasks, with the aim of forging “the most unique characters, worlds and stories.”Some of the contestants should be familiar to folks who watch Sims streamers, as they include the likes of Doctor Ashley and Xmiramira. The judges

‘GTA V’ brings transphobia to the next console generation

Source Node: https://www.engadget.com/gta-v-trans-ps5-xbox-series-x-representation-rockstar-180041678.html
Time Stamp: July 1, 2020 2:01 PM - Modified On: July 1, 2020 - Published By:
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Sponsored Links Imagine there’s a marquee game coming out next year from one of the coolest AAA video game studios in the world, and its first round of marketing has just gone live. You’re watching a Twitch streamer play through parts of the game in early access, showing off beautifully detailed real-world settings and NPCs living everyday lives in a bustling city. It’s nighttime in the game and the streamer, playing as a middle-aged man, approaches a group of people standing outside of a club. They’re all broad-shouldered with cut biceps,