Steve Ballmer, Ex-Microsoft CEO and LA Clippers owner, discusses his investment in a new basketball arena and the peculiar inclusion of 1.2k+ toilets and urinals. The hosts also talk about the popular game 'Palworld' and Lululemon's new men's footwear line.
The video game 'Pokemon with guns' has sold millions of copies, but is under investigation for potential intellectual property infringement.
LA Clippers owner Steve Balmer is investing in toilets and urinals to enhance the game day experience and address rising costs of attending sports events.
Deep dives
New Video Game PAL World Sells Millions of Copies
PAL World, a video game also known as 'Pokemon with guns', has already sold 7 million copies on Xbox and 12 million copies on Steam since its release in January. It has become the biggest third party launch on Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass. However, Nintendo is investigating the game for potential intellectual property infringement.
Lulu Lemon Announces Footwear Line for Men
Lulu Lemon is launching a footwear line for men in an effort to double its men's business and achieve $12.5 billion in revenue by 2026. The line will include running shoes and casual sneakers, and will launch in February.
Steve Balmer Invests in Toilets for New Sports Arena
Steve Balmer, former CEO of Microsoft and current owner of the LA Clippers, is investing heavily in toilets and urinals for his team's new $2 billion arena, the Intuit Dome. The arena, located in Inglewood, California, will be the most expensive ever built. The investment in toilets is part of a larger strategy to enhance the game day experience and address rising costs of attending sports events. The arena will have a ratio of about one toilet per 15 seats, higher than the average for most stadiums. The focus on providing a frictionless experience for attendees reflects the importance of maximizing their time and increasing satisfaction.
Ex-Microsoft CEO and LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is pouring money into a new basketball hoop-shaped arena for his NBA team. One of the peculiar investments included in that though, is in the form of 1.2k+ toilets and urinals. Is this a good business move to bolster attendance? Plus: the Pokemon with guns satire game ‘Palworld’ is selling like crazy and Lululemon finally unveils mens footwear.
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