Nintendo Says It Has No Plans to Stop Selling Physical Games
Nintendo’s Latin America chief says fan demand keeps physical games in its plans, though Switch 2 game-key cards still require a download.
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Xbox Denies GTA VI Cloud Exclusivity and PC Streaming Claims
Xbox has rejected claims that GTA VI will stream exclusively through its cloud service or reach PC at launch. Rockstar still lists a November 19 console release.
Microsoft Plans More Xbox Console Investment as Helix Takes Shape
Asha Sharma reportedly plans greater console investment, with a home Xbox at the center of a next-generation device family that also includes portable hardware.
EA Sports FC 27 Leads 2026 Premium Game Revenue, Alinea Estimates
By
Daniel Harrison
• 3 mins read
Alinea estimates FC 27 has sold 7.9 million copies and generated $714.1 million across PlayStation, Xbox and Steam, leading 2026’s premium releases.
Shawn Layden Criticizes Sony’s 2028 Exit From PlayStation Game Discs
By
Daniel Harrison
• 4 mins read
Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden warns that ending new game discs could alienate collectors and deepen doubts about digital ownership.
Ninja Theory Begins Layoffs as Hellblade Studio Faces Closure
By
Daniel Harrison
• 3 mins read
Ninja Theory employees report layoffs and redundancy risks across several departments after two failed agreements left the Hellblade studio facing a proposed closure.
GTA VI Australian Rating Flags High-Impact Violence, Sex and Drug Use
By
Anna Lee
• 3 mins read
GTA VI's Australian demonstration rating flags high-impact adult content, but comparisons with GTA V depend on the version assessed.
The Witcher 3 Remaster Drives a 10x Jump in Daily Players
By
Daniel Harrison
• 3 mins read
Alinea estimates 2.38 million daily players across Steam, PlayStation and Xbox after The Witcher 3 remaster, alongside 130,000 new sales.
Free-to-Play’s Biggest Games Are Losing Revenue Share, Newzoo Finds
By
Daniel Harrison
• 4 mins read
The top five free-to-play games take a smaller share of PC and console revenue as spending spreads, while gacha growth reshapes player engagement.
Ninja Theory Faces Closure After Two Xbox Sale Deals Collapse
By
Daniel Harrison
• 3 mins read
Xbox says two agreements for Hellblade developer Ninja Theory have fallen through, prompting consultation on a proposed closure while alternatives remain under review.