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Square Enix Sees Significant Q1 Profit Increase Following Release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Multiple Platforms
Square Enix has announced a notable rise in its first-quarter profits, with a 175.5% increase to ¥13.2 billion ($82.9 million), driven by the success of its Digital Entertainment segment. Key contributors to this growth include the HD Games, MMO, and Smart Devices/PC Browser sub-segments. Financial highlights include: - Net sales of ¥78.4 billion ($492.3 million), representing a 32.3% increase …
Aug. 11, 2026, 8:26 a.m.
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Halloween: The Game Banned in Australia and New Zealand Due to Depiction of Controlled Substance
The Australian Classifications Board has blocked the release of Halloween: The Game, an asymmetric horror title developed by IllFonic, in both Australia and New Zealand. The decision was disclosed by the developer via social media, citing the inclusion of a controlled substance as the reason for the ban, rather than the game's violent content or the character Michael Myers. In a statement to a pl…
Aug. 10, 2026, 7:20 p.m.
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Steam Hardware Customer Data Exposed in CEVA Logistics Cyber Attack
Valve has started informing European customers who purchased Steam hardware that their personal details may have been compromised following a cyber attack on CEVA Logistics, the company responsible for handling Steam hardware deliveries in the region. The news of the breach initially emerged on online forums, where affected customers shared screenshots of the notification email sent by Valve. Acc…
Aug. 10, 2026, 5:46 p.m.
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THQ Nordic Mobile: The New Face of HandyGames
In a strategic move, HandyGames has undergone a rebranding to become THQ Nordic Mobile, signifying a shift in focus towards adapting high-quality PC and console games for mobile platforms. The German publisher, known for its work on mobile versions of Wreckfest, SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated, and Titan Quest, aims to leverage the THQ Nordic umbrella to expand its po…
Aug. 10, 2026, 5:10 p.m.
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Blizzard Emerges as Xbox's Top-Performing Studio in FY26, Driven by Diablo 4 and Overwatch
According to internal emails verified by Windows Central, Blizzard has concluded Microsoft's fiscal year 2026 as the leading studio within Xbox Game Studios. In an email to staff ahead of BlizzCon 2026, Blizzard President Johanna Faries highlighted the studio's achievement, crediting Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred and Overwatch for driving the studio's second consecutive year of growth. Faries noted th…
Aug. 10, 2026, 4:07 p.m.
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Xbox Introduces Age Verification for Australian Users
Later this month, Xbox will start introducing age verification measures for its users in Australia. This move is in accordance with the country's online safety regulations, which require users to verify their age before playing R18+ games on Xbox and Microsoft stores for both console and PC. A recent notification sent to users states that age verification is mandatory for accessing certain conten…
Aug. 10, 2026, 1:50 p.m.
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Ex-Ubisoft Barcelona Team Members Establish Dark Ritual Studios, Focusing on Craftsmanship and Agility
Following the release of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced in June, Ubisoft downsized its Barcelona studio, eliminating 51 positions. In response, a group of former employees, led by Myles Kerwin, founded Dark Ritual Studios. Kerwin notes that his experience at Ubisoft highlighted the challenges of maintaining agility within a large organization. By establishing an independent studio, the team…
Aug. 10, 2026, 12:39 p.m.
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Bandai Namco Posts Record Q1 Sales Despite Digital Segment Decline
Bandai Namco has announced its first-quarter financial results, revealing a record overall performance. However, the Digital segment, which encompasses the company's gaming operations, experienced a notable decline due to a decrease in new title releases compared to the same period last year. For the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, the company reported: net sales of ¥328.4…
Aug. 10, 2026, 10:07 a.m.
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Sega Sees 17.3% Boost in Quarterly Net Sales, Driven by Strong Game Performance
Sega Sammy has announced a significant 17.3% increase in net sales for the first quarter, with its Entertainment Contents segment, which encompasses games, surpassing expectations with ¥68.4 billion ($432 million) in sales. Although major new title launches are scheduled for the third quarter onwards, the company reported that overall net sales and operating income were largely in line with or ex…
Aug. 10, 2026, 7:50 a.m.
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AI-Driven Mergers and Acquisitions Impact the Gaming Investment Landscape
A recent report by S&P Global Market Intelligence reveals a decline in investment in the gaming sector, with funds increasingly being allocated to business models that prioritize recurring engagement, platform leverage, and alternative revenue streams. The largest mergers and acquisitions in the second quarter were heavily focused on artificial intelligence, diverting attention away from other ar…
Aug. 7, 2026, 2:06 p.m.