Keywords: Gaming industry


Sony to end physical PlayStation game releases from January 2028 in major digital shift

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a major transformation in its distribution strategy, confirming that it will discontinue physical editions of new PlayStation games beginning in January 2028. The decision marks a significant milestone in the gaming industry's transition toward digital......

Nintendo faces major fine over long-running Joy-Con controller issue

Nintendo has been fined millions of euros by French consumer protection authorities over its handling of the widely reported "Joy-Con Drift" issue affecting Nintendo Switch controllers. The decision marks one of the most significant regulatory actions related to a technical defect in the video......

Ubisoft flags further losses after record annual hit

French video game publisher Ubisoft Entertainment has warned investors of another difficult year ahead, following a record financial loss that highlights ongoing challenges in the global gaming industry. The company reported a significant operating loss for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, marking one......

AI could generate up to $22 billion in profits for the video game industry

Advanced artificial intelligence tools could transform the global video game industry by significantly reducing development costs and boosting profitability. According to estimates from Morgan Stanley, AI adoption could generate up to $22 billion in additional annual profits for game publishers worldwide. Cost......

Former Nintendo staff say switch 2 faces playstation level pressure

Former Nintendo employees have raised concerns that the company’s transition to its next generation console is straining a long standing strategy that helped sustain the success of the original Switch. According to Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang, who previously worked in communications and marketing......

Morocco and Huawei sign deal to boost gaming industry

Morocco’s Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication and Huawei Morocco have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the country’s gaming industry and strengthen its digital ecosystem. The agreement was concluded during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech. Minister Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid......

Capcom rules out generative AI content in video games

Capcom has said it will not include content generated by artificial intelligence in its video games, drawing a clear line between using AI as a development tool and allowing it to create final in-game assets. The Japanese publisher outlined its position during an investor question and answer session,......

Ubisoft beats forecasts as Assassin’s Creed drives bookings growth

Ubisoft Entertainment reported third quarter net bookings of 338 million euros, up 12 percent year on year and above both company guidance and Wall Street expectations, buoyed by sustained demand for its flagship Assassin’s Creed franchise as the publisher undergoes a sweeping restructuring. For......

Nintendo Switch 2 sales surge past 17 million units in nine months

Nintendo has reported a remarkable start for its new console, the Switch 2, selling over 17 million units in just nine months since its launch in June 2025. The success has helped the Japanese gaming giant boost its net profit by more than 50% for the period ending December 2025. A company statement......