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E1023: News Roundtable! Machine Zone CEO Kristen Dumont & The Register’s Iain Thomson on Bezos phone hack, Tesla valuation skyrocketing, DJ Elon, Coronavirus, Barstool Sports funding, unions, proposed Uber/DoorDash merger & more!

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Pandemic Effects on Gaming and Business

This chapter explores the ramifications of the Coronavirus outbreak on the gaming industry and business operations, from employee health concerns to sourcing challenges. The conversation humorously highlights a potential rise in mobile gaming revenue as people remain indoors while addressing cultural perceptions and the origins of viruses. Anecdotes are shared about international responses to health crises and the need for stronger global leadership amid the pandemic's complexities.

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