Monopoly’s latest update, Facebook’s partnership with MLS, and The OA
This is the 41st episode of the Stream Team Show, hosted by Saeed and Cherie Gatson.
In this episode:
- Monopoly drops outdated game pieces for new and improved ones (I got dibs on the T-Rex!).
- Facebook signs a deal with another major soccer league.
- And The OA keeps you asking questions — thank God there’s a season 2 in the works!
Enjoy!
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Question of the week: what’s your go-to Monopoly game token?
Say What?
‘OK Alexa Seary’…
A woman named Alexa Seary says her life is a living nightmare because she shares her name with human-like bots ‘Alexa’ and ‘Siri.’ — Huffington Post
Say ‘bye bye’ to Monopoly’s weakest links
The boot has been booted, the wheelbarrow has been wheeled out, and the thimble got the thumbs down in the latest version of the board game Monopoly. In their place will be a Tyrannosaurus rex, a penguin and a rubber ducky. — AP
BTW, here’s the right way to play Monopoly! We’re betting you’re playing the game all wrong (because we were too).
What We’re Streaming
Pete’s Dragon
Director: David Lowery
Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford, Oakes Fegley
The adventures of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon. — IMBD
The OA
Created by: Zal Batmanglij, Brit Marling
Starring: Brit Marling, Jason Isaacs, Scott Wilson
Having gone missing seven years ago, the previously blind Prairie returns home, now in her 20s with her sight restored. While many believe she is a miracle, others worry that she could be dangerous. — IMBD
The Latest in Streaming
Taylor Swift Files Nine Trademarks For the Word ‘Swifties’
According to rumors, singer Taylor Swift may be getting into the music streaming business. — Billboard
Facebook will stream live MLS soccer matches this season
Facebook signed a deal with Univision to stream 22 Major League Soccer matches in 2017. There will also be 40 Matchday Live analysis shows exclusively on Facebook. — Engadget
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