Episode 131: GameStop is Bleeding (News Show)

GameStop revenues are up, but other indicators are looking ugly. Also, Microsoft takes steps toward supporting unions, Xbox cloud gaming evolves, EA tries to repair Pride damage and more.  You can support Virtual Economy’s growth via our Ko-Fi and also purchase Virtual Economy merchandise! TIME STAMPS [00:00:29] - GameStop Earnings [00:06:35] - Investment Interlude [00:10:15] - Quick Hits [00:14:13] - Labor Report [00:23:41] - The Xbox Showcase Pre-Briefing SOURCES GameStop Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Results | GameStop Israeli mobile games co Playtika to lay off 250 | Globes Our support is unwavering for our people, our players, and our LGBTQ+ communities | EA Microsoft adopts principles for employee organizing and engagement with labor organizations | Microsoft Activision Retaliated Against Staff, Union Complaint Claims | Bloomberg BioWare contractors in Canada vote unanimously to form union | Polygon Xbox is Building the Gaming Platform for the Next 20 Years | Xbox Wire INVESTMENT INTERLUDE EMBRACER GROUP TO CARRY OUT A DIRECTED SHARE ISSUE OF B SHARES RAISING PROCEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY SEK 10.3 BILLION | Embracer Group