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NCsoft Q1 2025: Guild Wars 2’s Janthir Wilds bump is over, Aion 2 is finally getting a reveal date
- NCsoft reported a 12% drop in revenue in Q1 2025 compared to Q4 2024, following organizational restructuring and layoffs from the previous year.
- The decline was mainly attributed to losses in the mobile segment, with legacy online PC game sales also down by 11% quarter-over-quarter.
- In Q1, Guild Wars 2's revenue returned to pre-Janthir Wilds levels and fell short compared to Q1 2024, raising concerns despite a new content model.
- Lineage 2 and Aion revenue decreased in Q1, while Blade & Soul saw a resurgence with BNS Neo's impact.
- NCsoft hinted at further layoffs in overseas subsidiaries, despite recent efforts to strengthen its overseas presence.
- Aion 2 is set to be revealed on May 29th, but concerns arose over potential 'pay-to-win elements' acknowledged by NCsoft.
- Throne & Liberty's revenue was not transparently shown, indicating some financial details are under royalty sales.
- NCsoft's struggles in Q1 2025 have led to restructuring plans and potential layoffs in overseas operations for streamlining.
- The company's revenue decline was also attributed to drops in Lineage 2 and Aion while Blade & Soul showed improvement with BNS Neo.
- Aion 2, previously teased for Korea and Taiwan in late 2025, now has a global reveal date anticipated post that timeframe.
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Post-Roaring Kitty: Meet the new class of day-traders attracting swaths of followers online
- A new class of investing influencers has emerged post-Roaring Kitty and GameStop mania, catering to retail traders seeking market guidance.
- These new icons have distanced themselves from popular forums like WallStreetBets, adopting meme-like personas online.
- Popular traders like Zach Kleinwaks, Kevin Xu, and Vaughn McNair share insights on their trading journeys and interactions with the retail investing community.
- Zach Kleinwaks, a futures trader, gained popularity through social media, offering trading tips and mentorship.
- Many traders, including Kleinwaks, prioritize informed trading decisions over speculative gambles popular on WallStreetBets.
- Kevin Xu, an accidental trader turned day trader, emphasizes high conviction trades supported by technical analysis.
- Xu's success story on WallStreetBets led to the creation of AfterHour, a platform for sharing stock trade ideas.
- Vaughn McNair, also known as Grandmaster Obi, focuses on preserving capital and making informed trades, distancing himself from the 'meme stock' trend.
- McNair, a former WallStreetBets moderator, now shares trading advice on YouTube and Discord, prioritizing risk management in his trades.
- Each influencer highlights a favorite trade, such as Kleinwaks' successful call on Alibaba, Xu's gain from Norwegian Cruise Line stock, and McNair's pick of Palantir.
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Whatever happened to Tencent’s PC and mobile MMORPG Tarisland?
- Tarisland, a mobile and PC MMORPG by Tencent, has not seen any major updates since February.
- The last patch in March nerfed the Bard, adjusted legendary weapons, and made a few fixes, but no significant updates followed.
- Discord discussions and the game's subreddit indicate a bleak outlook, with players expressing concerns about the lack of activity and difficulty in finding groups for raids and dungeons.
- A Discord moderator reportedly turned against the MMO's development, directing players to his own game, adding to the uncertainty surrounding Tarisland's future.
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Dune Awakening beta concurrency crests 37K after pre-order access shift
- Dune: Awakening beta access was opened to those who pre-ordered the survival MMO, resulting in a peak concurrency of 37,889 players.
- Funcom reported that the servers handled the increased player population well, with only one server needing a reboot.
- Discussions on Reddit about the game include concerns over PvP balancing but mostly positive feedback on the MMO experience and base building.
- The last open invites for the beta were sent out recently, and some players are engaging in unique ways to enjoy the game before the beta phase concludes.
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Equinox Homecoming highlights current and upcoming content as players point out an undercooked build
- Equinox: Homecoming's early access release has garnered mixed reviews, with players highlighting poor optimization, laggy servers, bugs, and missing cutscenes in the main story, while also acknowledging the game's potential.
- Despite initially reaching the top five sellers on Steam, the game has seen a decline in sales and player numbers, currently at about half of its peak of 540 players.
- Blue Scarab, the studio behind Equinox, has discussed current content and future plans, including scenic rides, races, story content, and collectibles, with promises of frequent bug fixes and larger content updates every few months.
- The length of the early access period for Equinox: Homecoming is flexible and will depend on the progress made by the development team.
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Dune Awakening’s first day of beta brings generally positive buzz as access opens to all pre-orders
- Dune: Awakening has commenced its large-scale beta weekend, with servers facing stability issues but generating significant excitement.
- Players who pre-ordered the game now have access to the beta, a feature that was initially missing from the release plans.
- Funcom is collaborating with Steam to ensure guaranteed access for all beta participants, resulting in an increase in the player base.
- The game's subreddit reflects positive feedback on its storyline, setting, and unique features like the sandworm consuming characters' possessions, albeit with reports of bugs and performance issues.
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The 4 questions you should ask yourself before saying ‘yes’ to a job offer
- Will I “L.O.V.E.” this new role?: Assess if the role provides growth through learning, expands your network, and adds strategic or operational value.
- Will I learn something new—in content or process—that aligns with my overall career direction?: Look for opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills, whether in content or process, to support long-term career growth.
- Will the new role open access for me to new clusters of professional connections?: Ensure the role helps you build a stronger and more diverse professional network.
- Will I enjoy crafting the new role?: Ask if you’ll enjoy shaping the role, making it an enjoyable and fulfilling experience, even with the challenges.
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Stock Market: Sensex Hits All-Time High
- The Sensex, India's benchmark stock market index, achieved a historic milestone on Wednesday by reaching a record high of 63,588 points. This marked a significant increase of 260 points or 0.41% from the previous session.
- The surge in Sensex was primarily driven by the gains made by heavyweight companies such as Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and HDFC group of companies. These index heavyweights played a crucial role in propelling the market to new heights.
- Alongside the Sensex surge, the Nifty50, another prominent stock market index in India, was observed to be trading at 18,870 points. This indicates a positive sentiment in the broader market, complementing the record-setting performance of the Sensex.
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