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In the Netherlands, Sony faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly abusing its console market dominance, charging consumers a ‘Sony tax’ of up to 47% on digital games due to lack of competition.
Celebrating Sonic’s 35th anniversary, Sega and McLaren reunite, blending motorsport excitement with Sonic’s adrenaline-pumping gameplay in a global “Racing Around the World” campaign.
SEGA’s new partnership with McLaren Racing, spanning until 2026, celebrates SEGA’s 35th anniversary and McLaren’s 1000th F1 race, reviving Sonic’s past Formula 1 connection from 1993, as they prepare for the September 25th release of “Sonic Racing Cross Worlds”.
Death Stranding 2’s development on PlayStation 5 represents an unprecedented partnership between Kojima Productions and Nintendo, mediated by Nintendo Pictures (formerly Dynamo Pictures), marking a significant blurring of boundaries in video game development.
Microsoft is reportedly gearing up for another round of job cuts, potentially impacting its Xbox division and Central European distribution by month’s end, following earlier dismissals and studio closures this year.
Microsoft’s Xbox division is preparing for its fourth round of layoffs in 18 months, affecting both Xbox and sales areas, as the company navigates challenges post its $70 billion Activision/Blizzard acquisition.
Despite facing severe financial strain and planning layoffs affecting around 100 employees, Build a Rocket Boy (BARB) holds onto hope with a speculative secret project possibly linked to a well-known TV series license.
Seizing inspiration from Nintendo and Capcom, Sega is venturing into retail with its inaugural Sega Store Tokyo, slated for Parco in Shibuya, alongside plans to expand with a future Shanghai outpost.
Warner Bros. Games is revamping, concentrating on key franchises like Harry Potter and Mortal Kombat, with Yves Lachance and Shaun Himmerick at the helm, as part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s strategic split into two entities by 2026.
Microsoft and AMD have teamed up for a multi-year project to develop advanced chips, promising enhanced graphics, immersive gameplay, and AI integration for future Xbox consoles, aiming for compatibility with the existing library, as part of Microsoft’s vision for an inclusive gaming ecosystem across devices like PC and cloud.