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Games industry roundup: Activision Blizzard job cuts could have negative impact, Blockchain Games Next mini-summit, and top 10 streamed games

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Games industry roundup: Activision Blizzard job cuts could have negative impact, Blockchain Games Next mini-summit, and top 10 streamed games

While PocketGamer.biz focuses on the world of mobile gaming, it's always a good idea to keep an eye on the trends, controversies and opportunities of other sectors.

To that end, each week we round up the hottest stories as selected by our expert editorial team across our network of sites that includes PCGamesInsider.biz, InfluencerUpdate.biz and BlockchainGamer.biz.

Looking for a mobile roundup? You can check out our Hot Five here.

Hottest stories

In the PC space, Activision Blizzard has added the possible negative impacts its recent bout of job cuts could have on its business to its 'risk factors' for investors, Mediatonic's Haley Uyrus discusses the effectiveness of Sunless Skies trailers,  and THQ Noric apologises for its 8chan AMA.

Meanwhile over on blockchain, Enjin gets a special feature from Samsung in showcasing its flagship Galaxy S10 handset, there's more information on the upcoming Blockchain Games Next mini-summit, and there's a piece on why there's reason for optimism in the blockchain space in 2019.

In the world of influencers, we get a look at the top 10 streamed games of the week, TikTok gets slapped with a record $5.7 million in a child privacy case, and there's a newbie's guide to Instagram business.


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Craig Chapple is a freelance analyst, consultant and writer with specialist knowledge of the games industry. He has previously served as Senior Editor at PocketGamer.biz, as well as holding roles at Sensor Tower, Nintendo and Develop.