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Sony's Annual Operating Income for Gaming Surges 43% to $2.8 Billion
Sony has released its financial report for the full fiscal year, highlighting a significant 43% increase in operating income for its Games & Network Services segment, reaching ¥414.8 billion ($2.8 billion). The company shipped 18.5 million PlayStation 5 consoles during the year, marking a decline from the previous year's 20.8 million units. Key figures for the full year include net sales of ¥12.0…
May 14, 2025, 9:24 a.m.
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Record Number of Germans Engage in Video Gaming, with a Notable Surge Among Seniors
Germany has witnessed a historic high of over 37.5 million video game players, largely attributed to a significant increase in gamers aged 60 and above, which has risen from 6.4 million to 7.7 million within a year. This shift has elevated the average age of gamers to beyond 39 for the first time, up from 38.2 in the previous year. The demographic breakdown indicates that 52% of gamers identify a…
May 13, 2025, 7:57 p.m.
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SAG-AFTRA Submits Counterproposals in Ongoing Negotiations Over Performer Rights and Artificial Intelligence
The SAG-AFTRA union, representing 160,000 media professionals, has issued a comprehensive response to the video game employers' proposal, including a detailed AI proposal that outlines the implications of the proposed changes for performers. The union has raised several concerns, including a revised approach to secondary performance payments and the parameters for using digital replicas of perfor…
May 13, 2025, 7:37 p.m.
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Microsoft Announces 3% Global Workforce Reduction
Microsoft has announced a global restructuring effort, resulting in the elimination of approximately 3% of its workforce worldwide. The layoffs, affecting various levels and departments across all regions, are part of the company's efforts to adapt to a rapidly changing market landscape. With a global workforce of around 228,000 employees, as listed on its LinkedIn page, this move is expected to …
May 13, 2025, 3:52 p.m.
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Nintendo President Clarifies US Tariffs Had No Impact on Switch 2 Pricing
Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, has reaffirmed that US tariffs did not influence the pricing of the Switch 2. In a recent earnings call Q&A, Furukawa stated that the price of ¥49,980/$499.99/£395.99 was determined by factors such as manufacturing costs, consumer impressions, market conditions, and exchange rates. He also noted that for software, the company considers additional factors l…
May 13, 2025, 1:33 p.m.
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Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Release Pushed to 2026
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May 13, 2025, 1:20 p.m.
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Activision Takes Legal Action Against Call of Duty Hack Developer
A lawsuit has been filed by Activision against the individual responsible for creating the hacking software Lergware and GameHook for Call of Duty. According to documents obtained by IGN, the lawsuit was filed in the Central District of California, targeting Ryan Rothholz. The lawsuit, filed by attorneys Marc Mayer and Mark Humphrey of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, alleges that Rothholz developed …
May 13, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
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Capcom Achieves Eighth Consecutive Year of Record Profits, Driven by Monster Hunter Wilds' 10.1 Million Sales
Capcom has announced record profits for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, fueled by the impressive sales of Monster Hunter Wilds, which reached 10.1 million copies, and robust catalogue sales across its various franchises. The company reported net sales of ¥169.6 billion ($1.15 billion), with operating profit increasing for the twelfth consecutive year. Key financial highlights for the 12 mo…
May 13, 2025, 9:55 a.m.
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Nearly Half of Gamers Make Eco-Friendly Choices After Playing Climate Change Games
According to a recent study by non-profit organization PlanetPlay, almost 50% of gamers have adopted more environmentally friendly habits after playing games that highlight climate change issues. The findings are based on the results of PlanetPlay's Play2Act survey, conducted in partnership with the United Nations Development Program. The survey involved 181,000 players from 189 countries and wa…
May 13, 2025, 8:57 a.m.
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Fallout TV Series Gets Season 3 Renewal Ahead of Season 2 Premiere
Amazon has confirmed the renewal of its Fallout series for a third season, with the second season scheduled to launch in December 2025. This announcement was made during the platform's upfront presentation, where it was revealed that the upcoming season will follow Lucy, The Ghoul, and Maximus as they journey to New Vegas, a location first introduced in the 2010 game Fallout: New Vegas. The serie…
May 13, 2025, 7:32 a.m.