… At the same time, restructuring costs remain high as the publisher continues implementing its two-year transition plan. The broader gaming industry is also facing increasing financial pressure. …
… During the company’s first-quarter earnings discussion, AMD executives stated that increasing DRAM prices and broader supply chain pressures are expected to negatively impact demand for gaming products later this year. …
… With memory pricing expected to remain elevated throughout much of 2026 and GPU supply still constrained, motherboard vendors may continue experiencing reduced shipment volumes for the remainder of the year. …
… At the same time, generative AI remains controversial within the gaming community and among developers. Critics argue that overuse of AI-generated systems may reduce creative consistency and impact employment opportunities for artists, writers, and designers. …