Roblox is adding paid billboard ads within the game, making it the largest playground for product pushing. Do you think kids have selective vision when their game is covered in ads?
Football makes me hungry
Grab your game-day goodies.
- Crush the munchies: Stock up on crowd-pleasing snacks like nuts and seeds or jerky and pork rinds.
- Pack mentality: Keep sliders and other appetizers held together with fun football-themed toothpicks (96 pieces, under $10).
- Prevent party fouls: Protect your tables, countertops or other surfaces with this two-pack of disposable game-day tablecloths.
- Sip-er Bowl winner: I don’t even like beer and I want this stainless-steel Stanley stein ($25)! It keeps drinks cold for up to five hours or hot for one hour. Amazing.
- Me time: Maybe Super Bowl nirvana for you is kicking back while everyone is busy watching. A fan-favorite heated eye mask is 48% off.
☀️ It’s in the 80s in Phoenix: Suddenly, I’m tempted to play a game of bocce ball. Stock up on guard games before they get expensive for the season.
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20 questions, one prompt: You can play games with your favorite AI bot. Try this: “Let’s play a game of 20 questions. You think of a person, place or thing, and I’ll guess what it is. Keep track of the number of questions, and tell me how many I’ve got left after each one. Pick a category and let’s go.” Ready, set, guess!
How to earn $25 million a year on eBay
Linda Lightman started by selling her kids’ video games on eBay in the ’90s. Today, she operates a 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse with a dedicated team, all thanks to her eBay success. Plus, updates on Apple’s AI developments and tax credits for EVs.
🚓 Play stupid games, win stupid prizes: Devon Bart thought he could outsmart the cops. The 25-year-old was wanted for assault, but instead of hiding, he took to TikTok. He allegedly posted photos daring law enforcement to find him. He’s now in jail after sheriff deputies in Tennessee arrested him. Ouch. Next up on TikTok: “How I accidentally sped up a felony charge with a thirst trap.”
Up to $1.3 million annually
Netflix just listed this eye-popping salary for a new remote job. The role? “General Manager of Games,” overseeing business strategy and development for their flagship franchises. One catch: You’ll need at least 10 years of senior leadership experience to get it.
Have stuff you want to get rid of? Try Linda's Stuff
Linda’s story gives me chills. She started out selling her kids’ old video games online, and now she runs a multimillion-dollar company. Check out the full interview here.
Heads up, gamers: The Nintendo Switch 2 is dropping June 5, starting at $449.99. It’s packing a 7.9-inch 1080p screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 256GB of storage and bigger Joy-Con controllers. In docked mode, you’ll also be able to run games up to 4K at 60fps. As for battery? Expect 2 to 6.5 hours, depending on the game. FYI: Preorders open April 9.
👶 Birth rates are declining: If you’re wondering why no one’s settling down anymore, here’s a stat for you: Over half of 18- to 34-year-olds in the U.S. aren’t in a steady relationship. Blame tech. Folks are spending more time on social media, video games and TV than hanging out with each other. Can’t date if you’re glued to a screen!
🍫 A real-life Willy Wonka show? Yep, Netflix is casting for a new reality competition series inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It’s called The Golden Ticket, and contestants face wild games and temptations in a retro-futuristic dreamscape. The best part? You can apply now. I just got over my addiction to chocolate, marshmallows and nuts. It was a Rocky Road. (I saw you smile!)
🎮 Check the garage: Old Nintendo 64 games could be worth serious cash. A sealed copy of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is worth over $1,000. The manual alone could fetch you $50. For you collectors, a professionally graded Super Mario 64 is worth $5,000! Time to start digging.
On the tip of my tongue: Researchers are developing a lickable lollipop that lets you “taste” in virtual reality games. It’s packed with small gel pouches that mix with your saliva to create flavors like salt, sugar, cherry and even milk. (Ew.) An electrical current triggers the flavors, and the voltage controls how much you get. That means game designers can mix and match for custom tastes.
16GB of RAM
No longer enough to play PC games. For open-world games that rely on visuals, the new standard is 32GB for shorter loading times, fewer stutters and smoother streaming. Here are affordable upgrade kits for DDR4 and DDR5 systems.
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25 years later
EA is re-releasing the original Sims and Sims 2 games digitally. The first game was only available on disk, but now both come bundled in the 25th Birthday Bundle for $39.99. Grab your copy on Steam, the Epic Games Store or the EA app for Windows.
Upload vs. download speeds
Are your video calls freezing or games lagging even with fast internet? The issue might be your upload speed, not download. Here’s how to check it.
The NFL may owe you a ton of money
Paid for the “Sunday Ticket” subscription service? A jury found that the NFL broke antitrust laws in how it handled some Sunday games. Uber’s “One Less Car” challenge, and no more green texts with your Android buddy. Also, a creepy AI ad from Toys ‘R’ Us!
Top eBay seller makes $25M a year — here's how
Want to start your own eBay side biz? Don’t miss this! Linda Lightman started selling her sons’ video games on eBay in the ’90s. Fast forward to today, and she owns a 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse where she employs a small army of people.
Atari hopes to ride a wave of nostalgia
Are you a fan of retro video games? I share all the details about the resurgence of a legendary console, in 60 seconds.
Taking care of grandkids this summer? Here are some fun games!
You don’t need a super fancy gaming system to keep the little ones entertained. Check out these fun games, in 60 seconds.
The voice of Mario
If you were alive in the ‘90s, you’re familiar with the voice of the giant monkey and lizard-killing plumber from many video games. That iconic voice has a face, and to see the words “It’s-a me, Mario!” coming out of this man’s mouth will shock you.