Play The Game Presents: TOP 5 News Highlights of the week - June 3rd

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5- Thanks to AI, Nvidia could surpass Apple as the world's second most valuable company 

Source: Gizmondo

Nvidia could soon displace Apple as the world's second most valuable company. Their stock price is on the rise seemingly due to their significant role in artificial intelligence, as their GPUs are essential for powering AI applications. Meanwhile, Apple is facing some challenges such as declining iPhone sales. 

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4- Discord is getting more into video games, really focusing on bringing users together and sharing interests. 

Source: The Verge

The messaging app that initially aimed to be an all-in-one solution is now refocusing its attention on the gaming world. Discord's CEO, Jason Citron, is pushing to use gaming to strengthen connections. This shift involves beefing up the app to make conversations faster and ensure better audio, video, and live streaming. So, Discord is stepping back from its attempt to become a more general chat app that started in 2020. By primarily focusing on gaming, they're aiming to better serve their mostly gamer user base while also adapting to the constantly changing digital landscape. 

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3- Amazon Prime Video will transform MrBeast's YouTube series into a show called "Beast Games" 

Source: Forbes

Amazon Prime Video is turning MrBeast's YouTube series into a show called "Beast Games," offering a record-breaking $5 million prize, the largest in TV history. The show, airing in 240 countries, will feature 1,000 contestants competing in challenges similar to MrBeast's viral YouTube stunts. MrBeast himself, Jimmy Donaldson, is thrilled to bring his content to a new platform and thanks Amazon for giving him creative control. 

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2- PlayStation boss is excited about Sony's upcoming mobile games 

Sources: Videogames Chronicle

PlayStation's boss, Hermen Hulst, expressed his excitement for the company's upcoming mobile games, highlighting that Sony is "learning a lot" from collaborations with companies like NCSoft. While Sony has successfully expanded their business to PC gaming in recent years, they have not yet launched products from their mobile gaming division. Currently, they are working on a new platform focused on free mobile games with a new team, and Hulst ensures they are adopting a strategic and collaborative approach in mobile game development. They are excited about upcoming releases to be announced soon. 

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1- Netflix announces a new animated series for Minecraft to celebrate the game's 15th anniversary 

Sorce: Summer Game Fest

Netflix has announced an upcoming animated series based on the popular game Minecraft. They're teaming up with Mojang Studios to bring the sandbox-style game to life in a totally original animated format. Details about the plot and characters have not yet been revealed, but they're aiming to capture all the awesome charm and creativity of the game. This announcement comes alongside Minecraft's 15th anniversary and fans are seriously hyped after all the surprises from this event. 

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