Switch 2 sales drop 87% in Japan following surge ahead of cost revisions
… In addition to the changes in Japan, Switch 2 system pricing will be adjusted in the US, Canada, and Europe starting September 1, 2026. …
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Nintendo share value falls as president admits increased prices will "raise the barrier to purchase"
… "However, the most important thing in the gaming console business is to provide engaging gameplay that offers value beyond the price," he added. …
Xbox hardware revenue drops 33% year-on-year during Q3
… Last week's Game Pass changes are one example of how we are staying responsive to customer feedback." These changes included price reductions for the top-tier Game Pass subscription and the removal of Call of Duty from day-one launch. …
The RAMageddon hits home | Opinion
… Matters may not be quite so existential for the console manufacturers, but the impact on their business will be immense all the same. …
Microsoft cuts Game Pass pricing and removes Call of Duty as day-one launch title in response to "a lot of feedback"
… In her recent message to staff, Sharma said the firm would "evolve Game Pass into a more flexible system, which will take time to test and learn around." Game Pass, which became a headline feature of the Xbox business under outgoing Xbox leader Phil Spencer, is widely perceived to be underperformin… …
Take-Two boss Zelnick says it would be "unfair" to put ads in premium games
… I would guess in 10 years, if we do things right, the US is 20% to 25% of our business and the rest is outside the US. And obviously the scale of our business will grow materially." The Games Business also asked Zelnick about Google's Project Genie . …
Pearl Abyss sells CCP back to its CEO for less than half what it paid, plus $20 million in crypto
… Frontier is currently available in pre-release form for those who purchase Founder Access , and its Terms of Service refer to "on-chain" tokens it terms "Alpha Tokens" while expressly disclaiming "to the fullest extent possible in law any liability regarding the nature or value of these Alpha Token… …
"Not surprising at all" – analysts see Xbox Game Pass price cut as inevitable shift that will drive subscription growth in 2026
… Harding-Rolls said the inclusion of CoD had lead to "pricing Game Pass Ultimate out of reach for many, and this change in approach is a balanced solution to these challenges." "I think the price reduction should help subscriber numbers grow," says Piscatella. …
Asha Sharma faces tough decisions with limited room for manoeuvre | Opinion
… Major cuts and hence layoffs seem to be on the horizon at Xbox as the company tries to turn itself into a more focused business. …
"This is going to be a niche device" – Analysts react to the $1,000+ Steam Machine price reveal
… Gaming was never really a technology business. …