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Nintendo is increasing Switch 2 console prices globally, with the US price jumping to $499.99 from $449.99 starting September 1st. The move comes as the company faces investor pressure and forecasts declining sales for the next year.

Epic Games has revealed its first look at Unreal Engine 6, showcasing the new engine through a Rocket League demonstration. A release date for the engine has not yet been announced.

Valve's Steam Controller sold out rapidly following its release. The company is restocking the device while simultaneously open-sourcing its design files under Creative Commons license.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced the company will wind down Copilot on mobile devices and halt console development as part of a strategic realignment under her leadership.

Activision Blizzard is moving the next Call of Duty title exclusively to next-generation consoles, dropping support for PS4 and Xbox One.

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight reimagines the franchise with an open-world structure similar to the Arkham series while drawing from Batman's most iconic moments.

Valve imported approximately 50 tons of game consoles into the United States between May 1-2, according to import records reviewed by The Verge. The shipment suggests an imminent Steam Machine launch.

Sony has refuted reports that its new digital rights management system would require PlayStation games to verify licenses every 30 days. The company clarified that the rumored DRM requirement does not reflect its actual policies.

Nintendo has requested partners and suppliers assemble approximately 20 million Switch 2 consoles by March, representing a 20% increase over its previously announced sales outlook.

Bungie, owned by Sony, is planning substantial layoffs as it winds down development on Destiny 2. The studio has no new project assigned to the affected development team.

Take-Two Interactive confirmed November 19 as the release date for Grand Theft Auto VI, ending speculation about potential delays for the highly anticipated title.

Ubisoft reported a record operating loss of $1.40 billion for the fiscal year ending March, with the French game publisher projecting sales will drop 8-9% in 2026-27. The announcement deepens financial pressure on the company as it undergoes a restructuring effort.

Microsoft has named game industry analyst Matthew Ball as Xbox chief strategy officer and promoted Scott Van Vliet to chief technology officer, marking the second major leadership reshuffle at the gaming division this month.

Epic Games' Fortnite is relaunching on Apple's App Store worldwide, excluding Australia, a year after its US return through Apple's alternative app marketplace.

PlayStation studio business CEO Hermen Hulst announced in a town hall that the company will make all narrative single-player games exclusive to PlayStation platforms.

Kensei Capital founder argues that markets are underpricing video game developers and intellectual property. The investor is backing initiatives to help game makers scale operations.

Sony has reversed its strategy of porting major PlayStation exclusives to PC. According to Bloomberg, PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst informed employees Monday that the company will no longer release single-player games on PC.

Sony is increasing prices for short-term PlayStation Plus subscriptions starting May 20th, citing market conditions. One-month subscriptions jump to $10.99 USD, while three-month plans reach $27.99 USD.

Re-Logic has confirmed cross-play functionality is coming to Terraria, the indie sandbox game that has sold 70 million copies since launch. The developer also teased collector's items to mark the game's 15th anniversary.