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Celebrating the impressive milestone of 30 million copies sold, Bandai Namco Entertainment acknowledged the enduring appeal of the Naruto game series, despite occasional critiques, with a commemorative visual shared on Twitter and a special drawing by manga creator Masashi Kishimoto.
Despite Electronic Arts’ risk-averse stance and declining sales for later Dead Space installments, developers Glen Schofield, Bret Robbins, and Christopher Stone remain enthusiastic about potentially continuing the series with a fourth game.
Microsoft’s new campaign, “This is an Xbox,” promotes a broader brand experience across devices, sparking both intrigue and controversy among fans accustomed to traditional console gaming.
Amid potential takeover talks with Tencent, Ubisoft’s Guillemot family weighs delisting while grappling with minority shareholder pressure and operational hurdles.
Despite hiring a former Call of Duty producer and addressing technical issues, Ubisoft’s XDefiant, launched in May 2024, failed to sustain player interest due to insufficient revenue from cosmetic bonuses, leading to its shutdown in June 2025 and significant job losses across multiple studios.
2024’s Game of the Year nominees, six in total, showcase an emerging Asian dominance with Balatro being the sole Western entry, signaling a shift in the gaming industry’s landscape.
While Sony’s acquisition of Kadokawa primarily aims to expand its multimedia portfolio, it doesn’t guarantee exclusive PlayStation development for FromSoftware.
In a remarkable turn, Amplitude Studios, known for Endless Space and Humankind, regained independence after eight years under SEGA through an employee-led takeover, returning to its roots with a focus on strategy 4X games and strengthening community ties.
Despite initial skepticism over commercial success, Astro Bot Rescue Mission sold an impressive 1.5 million units in two months, attracting new demographics to PlayStation, including younger audiences and families, as acknowledged by Sony’s CEO Hiroki Totoki during a quarterly results presentation.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has opted to discontinue Firewalk Studios and Neon Koi, following Concord’s underperformance and a strategic shift towards nurturing PlayStation Studios’ core gaming expertise over mobile or casual titles.