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Xbox Game Pass Subscription Cancellations Explained: Why 40% of Gamers Are Rethinking Whether It Is Worth the Cost

Circana research shows rising numbers of recent Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus and Nintendo Switch Online cancellers say subscription costs no longer fit their budgets.

International Business Times UK

Xbox Game Pass Cancellations: Circana Finds Nearly 40 Percent Cite Cost Concerns

A Circana survey finds that 40% of recent US cancellers of Xbox Game Pass Essential and PlayStation Plus Essential cited cost concerns despite still liking the services.

International Business Times UK

Americans’ demand for ‘protein-maxxing’ isn’t slowing down as GLP-1s sweep country

Increased use of GLP-1s fueled current protein craze, report finds

The Independent UK

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Gen Z’s bedazzling era is the latest Lipstick Index as youths put gems on everything from coffee cups to skincare

Brands are leveraging young women's increasing spending power by jumping on the sparkly maximalism bandwagon.

Fortune

Spending on physical games falls to lowest on record since 1995 — US console sales plunge 39% in July as memory costs push average price to $542

U.S. console hardware sales fell 39% by unit volume in July against a year earlier, while the average price paid for a new system rose 16% to $542.

Tom’s Hardware

RAM shortage shoves PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo's US sales "to a July low not seen since 2020" as price concerns linger, analyst says

Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo are all feeling it at the moment

GamesRadar

About 69% of Tracked E-Cigarette Sales Last December Involved Products the FDA Never Authorized, New Analysis Finds

A new analysis found 69.4% of tracked e-cigarette sales involved unauthorized products. Only 39 e-cigarettes hold FDA marketing orders.

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Families feel the pinch of higher children's shoe prices as kids head back to school

As summer fades and kids head back to school, the pressure to stand out or fit in with the right footwear is colliding with higher prices

The Independent UK

Ice cream makers bet consumers still want treats, just healthier ones

Ice cream makers are reformulating products to meet evolving consumer preferences. Demand for healthier options and appetite-suppressing drugs influences product development. Companies are reducing portion sizes and increasing protein content in their offerings. Consumers seek indulgence with fewer calories and simpler ingredient lists. This trend reshapes the future of the…

The Economic Times

I asked, you answered: here’s whether you think the Nintendo Switch 2 is a hit or a flop, plus thoughts from industry insiders

I polled our audience on the success of the Nintendo Switch 2 just over a year from launch.

TechRadar

Fortnite just got dethroned as PlayStation’s top game by a 14-year-old Call of Duty

I thought variety was the spice of life...

Destructoid

Hasbro’s growth strategy isn’t just about kids anymore—it’s about ‘kidults’

CEO Chris Cocks is betting the toymaker’s future on grownup collectors, card games, and nostalgia—and Wall Street likes what it’s seeing.

Fortune

Data says way more gamers are buying digital over physical, but that doesn’t justify the choice being taken away

This is tiring.

Destructoid

Industry analyst reports only 7 PlayStation games 'have sold more than 100,000 physical units year-to-date' in the US, as fans demand Sony kill its plan to end the production of discs

Amid Sony's decision to retire the production of physical game discs, an analyst reports that physical PlayStation games aren't selling too well in the US.

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Windows Central

I went to the Xbox Showcase, met with Xbox execs, fans, and developers — Something HAS changed ... but for how long?

Xbox is on a tear right now, with a lot of positive momentum. But one question I wanted to ask above all others: are they ACTUALLY in it for the long haul?

The Economic Times

Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mount

Americans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting back on non-essential purchases like clothing and furniture. While some retailers see resilience, lower-income customers are noticeably reducing spending. Economists anticipate further retrenchment as tax refunds diminish and the cumulative…

AAP

From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending

U.S. consumers haven't stopped spending since the Iran war drove up fuel prices

The Independent UK

How Americans are adjusting their spending habits as cost of living soars

The U.S. Commerce Department reported last week that the growth in Americans' spending in April was primarily driven by higher prices, not an increase in purchases

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AAP

Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture

In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president proclaimed "TRUMP'S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE," and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples

GamesRadar

Somehow, EA's Battlefront is still the best-selling Star Wars game of all time in US

EA absolutely dominates the top ten

Windows Central

As Xbox fans push for Microsoft to return to exclusive games, analysts report they're the "number one reason" players use consoles — "41% of respondents cited that"

New data shows that exclusive games are the "number one reason" people use consoles like Xbox, showing why Microsoft is considering bringing them back.

Windows Central

I dug into the numbers and Xbox users are putting more time into this Sony game than PS5 players. Here’s why it surprised me.

New data from Circana shows a PlayStation developed title leading average playtime per user on Xbox in the U.S, outperforming PlayStation and Steam despite not even being in the top 10 most played on Xbox.

Barchart

Cocoa Prices Fall on Tepid Global Demand

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Friday closed down -27 (-0.78%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed down -13 (-0.51%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Friday amid concerns about demand. Weak signs of chocolate demand are negative for cocoa prices after Circana last Tuesday reported that...

Barchart

Demand Concerns Weigh on Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -34 (-0.98%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is down -18 (-0.71%). Cocoa prices are sliding today amid concerns about demand. Weak signs of chocolate demand are negative for cocoa prices. Circana reported last Tuesday that chocolate candy sales...

PC Gamer

Despite the negativity, Marathon was one of last month's best-selling games, though there's a catch

It's a good start, but there's a lot of year left.

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