Sony surveys dev partners on ending physical game releases, drawing criticism over timing
Sony is consulting developers about its decision to drop support for physical game releases, a move that could reshape retail and ownership norms across the ind
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Steam predicted to top $20 billion in annual revenue for the first time
Valve's storefront is on track for record annual revenue after its biggest September and third quarter, underscoring its dominance in PC game distribution.
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EU consumer regulators launch coordinated action against nine game companies over in-game currency
The Consumer Protection Cooperation Network is targeting nine games firms over virtual currency practices, signaling tougher scrutiny of monetization and consum
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Xbox is not for sale amid sale rumors
The denial comes as speculation circulates about Microsoft's gaming business, a topic with major implications for platform strategy and studios.
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Sony brings PS5 Pro's AI upscaling to base PS5, with caveats
Sony is extending AI-powered upscaling to the standard PS5, potentially improving image quality without requiring a console upgrade.
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Krafton cancels PUBG spin-off Black Budget nine months after closed alpha
Krafton is ending development on the PUBG spin-off, adding to a run of cancelled live-service projects across the industry.
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Reigns and Card Shark developer Nerial closes after two years of trading losses
The studio behind Reigns announced its closure and entry into hibernation mode, the latest independent developer to shut down amid industry contraction.
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Riot says 2XKO needed hundreds of thousands to millions of MAUs to be sustainable
Riot CPO Marc Merrill's comments shed light on the scale required to sustain a new fighting game, as the studio reassesses the project.
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Modern Warfare 4 unveils Server Culling anti-cheat feature aimed at wall hacks
Infinity Ward's new server-side system is designed to neutralize wall hacks, a persistent problem in Call of Duty multiplayer.
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Bungie co-founder Jason Jones and Destiny 2 narrative director launch transmedia studio Stone Kite
The new studio pairs veteran Bungie leadership with narrative talent, signaling ambitions beyond a single game format.
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GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit: AI may be creating more work for games companies, not less
Sessions at the HR Summit found generative AI often adds workload rather than saving time, a notable counterpoint to efficiency claims.
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Pokemon TCG reportedly launching Valentine's Day set with box that becomes a mailbox
The reported set would be the trading card game's first Valentine's Day release, continuing its aggressive expansion of themed products.
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PS5 and Steam competitor titles lead August PC and console revenue charts (Newzoo)
Newzoo's August charts show new releases driving the top 20, with EA Sports Madden NFL 27 and Big Walk ranking highly.
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Pokemon's Ditto-themed purple Switch 2 controller revealed
The officially licensed controller gives Pokemon fans another piece of Switch 2 hardware tie-in merchandise.
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Ubisoft Montreal union petition to preserve hybrid work tops 300 signatures
The petition reflects ongoing labor tensions at Ubisoft over return-to-office policies affecting hybrid work arrangements.
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Call of Duty fan builds Zombies crossovers with Wii Sports, Portal and Fortnite
The fan's work using World at War Zombies source code has circulated widely, showing the durability of the modding community around the mode.
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GTA 6 fans say Rockstar's influencer gifts outshine the $400 collector's edition
Influencers showing off GTA 6 merchandise have sparked complaints from fans about the disparity with the paid collector's edition.
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Warhorse co-founder hopes GTA 6 will blaze trail for higher-priced games
The Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer's comments add to industry debate over whether premium game prices should rise.
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