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March 2026 Sees 69% Surge in US Hardware Sales, Fueled by Strong Nintendo Switch 2 Performance
In March 2026, the US video game market witnessed a significant 12% increase in consumer spending, reaching $5.3 billion, while the first quarter saw a 5% year-over-year rise to $14.6 billion. The primary driver behind this growth was the substantial 69% surge in hardware sales, which reached $500 million, largely attributed to the impressive performance of the Nintendo Switch 2. According to Cir…
April 22, 2026, 2:09 p.m.
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GamesIndustry.biz to Cover Gamescom Latam in São Paulo, Brazil
GamesIndustry.biz is set to travel to Brazil to provide coverage of Gamescom Latam, taking place in São Paulo from April 29 to May 3. The event will be featured in a special episode of the GI Podcast, along with a series of articles based on news and interviews from the show. The Brazilian game developers association, Abragames, will host a showcase of 36 games developed in Brazil, including Tala…
April 22, 2026, 1 p.m.
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Ubisoft Allegedly Axes Life-Simulation Game Alterra
It has been reported that Ubisoft has cancelled its life-simulation project, Alterra. According to Insider Gaming, the team was informed of the cancellation on April 22, with no layoffs taking place and affected staff being reassigned to other projects. Previously, Insider Gaming revealed that Alterra was an Animal Crossing-style game featuring voxel creation, with approximately 18 months of deve…
April 22, 2026, 11:04 a.m.
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Analysts View Xbox Game Pass Price Reduction as an Inevitable Move to Boost Subscription Growth
According to industry analysts, Microsoft's move to lower the price of Xbox Game Pass and remove Call of Duty as a day-one offering was a predictable response to the game's limited effect on driving subscription revenue. While opinions are split on the impact on Call of Duty's revenues, Circana's Mat Piscatella notes that the change was expected, stating, "It was clear from the start that Call of…
April 22, 2026, 9:47 a.m.
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Koei Tecmo Upgrades Financial Projections for FY26 Following Impressive Performance of Recent Titles
Koei Tecmo has revised its financial outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2026, driven by the remarkable success of its recent releases, including Pokémon Pokopia and Nioh 3. The company now forecasts a 50% increase in ordinary profit, rising from ¥37 billion to ¥55.5 billion, largely attributed to strong fourth-quarter sales and investment gains. Operating profit is expected to grow by 16.1%…
April 22, 2026, 9:04 a.m.
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Firstpoint VC Debuts with €50m Fund for AI-Driven Gaming and Entertainment Startups
Firstpoint VC, a new venture capital firm, has been launched with a €50 million fund dedicated to investing in startups that specialize in AI-driven gaming and entertainment. The firm is led by general partners Burak Yılmaz and Mike Fischer, both of whom bring over 30 years of experience in the gaming and investment sectors. Yılmaz, previously the CEO of WePlay Ventures, Türkiye's first gaming-fo…
April 22, 2026, 7:54 a.m.
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Microsoft Adjusts Game Pass Pricing and Alters Call of Duty Release Strategy Following User Feedback
Microsoft has announced a reduction in the cost of its premium Game Pass subscription and a change in how it handles new Call of Duty releases. According to Xbox, Game Pass Ultimate will now cost $22.99 per month, down from $29.99, while the PC version will decrease from $16.49 to $13.99 monthly. New Call of Duty games will be added to the service around a year after their release, during the sub…
April 21, 2026, 4 p.m.
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Union Takes Action Against Build a Rocket Boy Over Alleged Data Breach
The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain has launched a lawsuit against Build a Rocket Boy, the developer of Mindseye, over alleged violations of data privacy. The controversy began when employees discovered that the company had installed Teramind surveillance software on their work computers without their knowledge or consent. The union claims that this software infringes on both data pro…
April 21, 2026, 1:44 p.m.
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Sanrio Launches In-House Gaming Division, Sanrio Games
Sanrio, the renowned creator of Hello Kitty, has unveiled its new self-publishing gaming brand, Sanrio Games, with plans to develop and release ten games over the course of the next three years. Several titles are reportedly already in development or pre-production stages, according to Bloomberg. The inaugural game, Sanrio Party Land, is slated for release in autumn 2026 for the Nintendo Switch a…
April 21, 2026, 9:51 a.m.
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Toei Company Introduces Toei Games Publishing Label
Toei, a prominent Japanese entertainment company, has launched Toei Games, its in-house publishing arm. The goal is to establish the games business as a key pillar, complementing the company's existing film, television, and events divisions. Initially, Toei Games will release titles on Steam, marking its entry into the PC gaming market, with plans to expand to home consoles such as the Nintendo S…
April 21, 2026, 7:57 a.m.