Tag: Gaming Industry
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In Memoriam: Gaming Icon Shutaro Iida Dies at 52
The gaming industry mourns the passing of gaming legend Shutaro Iida, who left us aged 52 on February 10, 2026, after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. His family revealed the distressing news following a brief period of private grief, in a joint declaration with Koji “IGA” Igarashi. Iida’s career in the gaming industry was…
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Arc Raiders Surpasses Expectations with 14 Million Copies Sold
The success of the video game Arc Raiders far surpassed the expectations of Nexon, its publisher, recording 14 million copies sold and nearly one million concurrent players at a peak last month. The announcement was made in Nexon’s latest financial report, which highlighted how their popular extraction shooter game has surpassed expectations, boasting approximately six…
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EA’s Hefty $55 Billion Sale and Potential Future Risks
Electronic Arts (EA) is on its way towards a substantial financial shift, with a potential sale of $55 billion to an investor body led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The transformational business move is expected to bring changes, both positive and negative, according to industry experts such as DFC Intelligence. Should this transfer take…
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Doug Bowser, Nintendo America’s President, Announces Retirement
Doug Bowser, the President and Chief Operating Officer of Nintendo of America, has announced his planned retirement on the last day of 2025, wrapping up more than ten years serving in various influential roles within the organization. Within his announcement, it was revealed that Devon Pritchard is poised to succeed Bowser. Pritchard, with 19 years…
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Third-Party Developer Reports Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Below Estimates
When Nintendo launched the second version of their innovative gaming console, the Nintendo Switch 2, it was met with great anticipation. However, reports from a third-party developer have indicated that sales numbers were not as robust as expected, underscoring the muted performance of third-party launch titles in the initial two weeks. The line-up for the…
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Outer Worlds 2 Set for October Launch
Obsidian Entertainment, revered creators of memorable role-playing games, unveiled exciting news, announcing that the much-anticipated sequel to “The Outer Worlds”, aptly named “The Outer Worlds 2”, is slated to make its grand debut on October 29, 2025. This futuristic first-person shooter RPG will be ready for gaming enthusiasts to explore on platforms including PC, PlayStation…
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Gearbox CEO Responds to Borderlands 4 Pricing Concerns Among Gamers
Randy Pitchford, the vocal CEO of Gearbox, has recently addressed concerns raised by fans about the potential $80 price tag for their upcoming release, Borderlands 4. In response to a fan expressing doubt about the increased price, Pitchford commented that true fans would find a way to afford the game. This comes after significant price…
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Near Cancellation of Final Fantasy XI by Square Enix
In an exceptional dialogue with Yoji Fujito, the distinguished producer and director of the globally acclaimed game Final Fantasy XI, intriguing inside stories about the game and its near-future were revealed. Fujito shared that the powerhouse behind the title, Square Enix, was on the brink of adopting a different strategy for the game in 2024,…
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GTA VI Set to Launch in Roughly Twelve Months
After a period of waiting, Rockstar Games broke its silence about the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI), announcing a new release date set for 2026. Initially pegged for a 2025 debut, the additional development time aims to ensure the game’s result satisfies the highest standard of quality. Now, fans eagerly anticipate the…
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US Tariffs Delay Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders
The gaming community was set abuzz when Nintendo announced that the pre-order dates for its highly anticipated console, the Nintendo Switch 2, would not be going ahead on 9th April 2025 as previously decided. As revealed in their press statement, this decision was prompted by the recent wave of tariffs announced by the United States…
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Cyan Worlds Cuts Team in Half, Laying Off 12 Developers
There is never a joy in conveying difficult news, particularly when it pertains to layoffs within the gaming studio credited for concepts such as “Myst” and “Riven” – Cyan Worlds. The studio has just recently gone through an excruciatingly difficult phase, announcing layoffs for 12 of its team members. This drastic move has led to…
