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Riot Games Accused of Blocking Mastercard Discourse in VCT Chat As multiple different parts of the art, entertainment, and gaming industries are being impacted by ongoing crackdowns from various payment processors, it appear

Riot Games is accused of actively suppressing any negative comments related to Mastercard or otherwise mentioning the anti-game/NSFW censorship movement on its esports broadcasts.

The decision to do so was reportedly made internally, according to an obtained statement.

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Can we talk about how this new built in predictions feature Shotcall feels like orientation to gambling?

SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS Q2 2025 quarterly revenues increased 9.8% to $352.2 million compared to $320.8 million for Q2 2024. Income from operations increased 17.2% to $33.5 million compared to $28.6 million for Q2 2024. Net income (1) decreased to $26.3 million compared to $36.9 million for Q2 2024. Net income per diluted share (1) decreased to $0.62 in Q2 2025 compared to $0.77 for Q2 2024. Adjusted EBITDA (2) for the quarter increased 11.8% to $107.7 million compared to $96.3 million for Q2 2024. Adjusted net income (2) decreased to $51.6 million compared to $53.7 million for Q2 2024. Adjusted net income per diluted share (1)(2) (or “Adjusted diluted EPS”) for the quarter increased 5.1% to $1.24 compared to $1.18 for Q2 2024. Net cash provided by operating activities was $57.1 million in Q2 2025 compared to $50.6 million in Q2 2024. Free cash flow (2) was $26.9 million in Q2 2025 compared to $25.1 million in Q2 2024. Ziff Davis deployed approximately $11.4 million for current and prior year acquisitions during the quarter and $33.9 million related to share repurchases in Q2 2025.

Ziff Davis just reported their "strongest quarterly revenue growth since 2021," up 9.8% to $352.2M, with gaming and entertainment up 7.5% YOY.

So why were 8 of our members and 23 members of @zdcreatorsguild.bsky.social just laid off? bit.ly/3H0Osvb

My thoughts with those affected. Sadly unsurprising at this stage.

I'm so happy we have AEW

Congrats Eric! Welcome back to the Midwest!

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I think we can all agree that $30/article isn't great but I truly don't understand why we're blaming the writers who have little to no opportunities and not the sites offering these rates.

Call me crazy but I think there may be something in those files that Republicans don't want the public to see

Ironmouse Leaves VShojo, Alleges VTuber Agency Owes Over $500,000 to Charity One of the most popular VTubers in the world, ironmouse, has officially announced that she has left her talent agency, VShojo, and is taking some form of legal

Wrote quickly on the Ironmouse situation. She alleges that VShojo owes an undisclosed amount of funds to her and over $500,000 to the Immune Deficiency Foundation from her 2024 subathon. Legal action is in the works and she has left the agency. #VShojo

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Since things are obviously a bit crazy right now, and I don't know what comes next, donations are appreciated (but not expected). Still down $500 to make rent for the month

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Finally, the ultimate victory. Dedicating this one to @janochoa.bsky.social for starting me down this path.

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ME AND @speedballbailey.bsky.social SHARE A BIRTHDAY?!?! LET'S GO!!!!

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I'm just saying, I could see the Emmys siding with the Empire.

Andor gets snubbed in the acting categories. Diego Luna deserves a lead actor nomination over Pedro Pascal, but also why are lead categories limited to just five while other categories aren't?

And The White Lotus getting SEVEN nominations across the supporting field while Andor gets none is insane.

Words by @shutupexcalibur.bsky.social

Pro wrestling rules

I stayed up playing the horsegirl game for two hours last night, damn you @janochoa.bsky.social

why am I sad for Grok?

I'm unnamed Oklahoma pastry

My interest in play EA FC was heating up after it made it to Game Pass, so I'd like to thank Rematch for coming in and rescuing me from going down that rabbit hole again

june marked 10 years since i started writing. playing death stranding 2 made me reflect on seeing my worth reflected in likes all this time, the perpetual erosion that comes with freelancing, and clinging into innocuous gestures of solidarity to keep moving forward. my first for endless mode:

Excellent piece

Shadow of Mordor fucking rules, but now I'm even more mad about Monolith

I really don't know what baffles me more: that people vote for a cartoonishly evil Republican party, or that Democrats have so consistently fumbled the ball when challenging them

Phil Spencer Will Allegedly Retire as CEO After Next-Gen Console Launch A new rumour has said that Microsoft Gaming CEO, Phil Spencer will be retiring from Xbox following the company's next-generation launch.

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Microsoft Expected to Layoff Up to 9000 Employees, Includes Xbox Staff A new report has outlined that Microsoft is expected to layoff less than 4% of its workforce, totaling approximately 9000 employees.

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