Keywords: Video Games


Ubisoft reports renewed interest in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey following Christopher Nolan’s latest film

Ubisoft says it has seen a noticeable resurgence of interest in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey following the theatrical release of Christopher Nolan’s latest film, The Odyssey, suggesting that major cinema releases can reignite attention for established video game titles. Originally launched in......

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......

Amazon cancels Lord of the Rings MMO after years of setbacks

Amazon Games has confirmed the cancellation of its long troubled massively multiplayer online game based on the world of The Lord of the Rings, ending another major attempt to build a large scale online experience around one of fantasy’s most valuable franchises. Company executive Jeff Grattis......

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......

Saudi Arabia acquires ByteDance’s mobile gaming division for $6 billion

Saudi Arabia is expanding its footprint in the global video game industry. ByteDance, the Chinese company behind TikTok, has agreed to sell its mobile gaming subsidiary Moonton to Saudi-owned Savvy Games for more than $6 billion, according to both companies. Savvy Games was established by the Saudi sovereign......

Scopely acknowledges using generative AI in a Star Trek game ad

Scopely has confirmed that it used generative AI to produce promotional material for Star Trek Fleet Command after an Instagram advertisement drew criticism from users who identified the content as machine generated. The promotion featured a visibly artificial human character moving through a futuristic......

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......