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GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Increases eBay Stake to Nearly 10% Amid Acquisition Push
Cohen reiterates his belief in eBay's potential profitability and argues for a unified commerce strategy.
Xbox's Restructuring Undermines Future Hit Potential by Prioritizing Legacy IP
Large-scale layoffs and studio dismissals signal a shift away from cultivating new ideas, mirroring past industry missteps.
UK Retailer Game Enters Administration Amidst Shifting Consumer Habits and Brexit Uncertainty
A new report details the financial collapse of the prominent UK video game retailer, citing digital downloads, competition, and Brexit as key factors.
RAM Shortage Devastating Retro Gaming Hardware Makers, Company States
Blaze Entertainment, maker of the Evercade line, is stockpiling components years in advance due to a global chip shortage.
Valve Engineer Warns of Worsening Component Prices, Potential Hardware Hikes
A Valve hardware engineer suggests current supply chain issues are still escalating, potentially leading to increased prices for consumer electronics, including gaming consoles.
The Era of Cheap Games is Over, But Is There a Way Back?
As blockbuster titles solidify their $70 price point, the author laments the disappearance of the budget re-release, a practice that once made gaming accessible.
China Cracks Down on AI Romance with New Regulations
New laws aim to curb emotional dependency on AI chatbots and prevent 'AI psychosis'.
ZA/UM Announces Further Layoffs Following "Zero Parades: For Dead Spies" Performance
The studio is reducing its workforce by approximately one-third, citing commercial underperformance of its latest title.
The Gaming Industry Is Running on Fumes
Mass layoffs, canceled projects, and a pursuit of unsustainable live services suggest a worrying lack of direction at the industry's highest levels.