The Industry News section is designed to offer comprehensive updates and analyses on various elements shaping the video gaming industry. This includes, but is not limited to, mergers and acquisitions, financial earnings, company strategies, and technological advancements. By focusing on the structural developments within the gaming industry, Industry News aims to provide a more nuanced understanding of the factors affecting market trends and company performance.
PlayStation's June 2026 State of Play unleashed a barrage of exciting announcements, including a deep dive into God of War Laufey with a 20-minute gameplay reveal, a more linear gameplay approach for Marvel's Wolverine, and the unexpected return of Until Dawn with Until Dawn 2 set for 2027. Other highlights included release dates for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (February 12, 2027) and Onimusha: Way of the Sword (September 25). The event showcased a diverse lineup of games, from the stylish Kemuri to the horrifying Silent Hill: Townfall (September 24), ensuring a packed second half of 2026.
The forthcoming Minecraft movie sequel undergoes a title change, now touted as Minecraft: Beyond the Block. In a surprising yet intriguing move, the film adds acclaimed comedic actor, Will Ferrell, to its cast. This development promises to inject a hefty dose of humor into the franchise's cinematic venture.
A recent report forecasts that GTA 6 could achieve monumental sales of 35 million copies by April 2027, solidifying its potential as one of the best-selling games of all time. This projection underscores the immense anticipation and commercial might of Rockstar Games' upcoming title. The game's broad platform release across PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S will undoubtedly contribute to its widespread appeal.
Fortnite has added VTuber TheBurntPeanut as a sidekick, sparking backlash due to their past use of homophobic slurs on stream. Despite winning the Best VTuber award and having millions of followers, TheBurntPeanut's inclusion has met with criticism from fans. Epic Games' decision contrasts sharply with Pride Month celebrations in games like Overwatch.
Fortnite's upcoming Season 7 Chapter 3 has ignited a storm with its most revealing skin to date, a tattooed woman in a bikini top, garnering over 4 million views and 1,000 shares on a single tweet. The community is divided, with some expressing excitement and others, like content creator Universo DS, concerned that Epic is "crossing a complicated line." This move comes as Fortnite faces declining player counts and increased competition.
According to recent data, PlayStation's first-party game sales have been on a decline since 2020. This trend is observed across various titles, sparking interest in the gaming community. The Bad Gamer explores the implications of this shift.
A new antitrust lawsuit accuses Valve of abusing its market dominance by enforcing price parity on Steam, impacting developers like Ubisoft and Warner Bros. Emails reveal Valve threatened to delist games for cheaper alternatives elsewhere. The lawsuit sheds light on Valve's aggressive tactics to maintain pricing control.
Nintendo Music now features over 4 hours of Mario Kart World tunes, accessible via its new web player. Subscribers can enjoy 130+ tracks from the Switch 2 exclusive, alongside soundtracks from over 130 Nintendo games. Fans eagerly await more Mario Kart World content updates, hinted at by Nintendo's plans for the title.
Webnetic, a major publisher, has announced its impending departure from the PlayStation Store as Sony continues its crackdown on 'shovelware' games. With a staggering catalog of 1,274 titles, including multiple versions of games like The Golden Age and A House That Glows, players are urged to experience these games before they're removed. Webnetic will continue publishing on Xbox, Nintendo, and Steam.
Riot Games' League of Legends MMO project, announced in December 2020, has bolstered its development team with the addition of Brian Holinka, a veteran of over a decade at Blizzard, where he notably served as lead combat designer on World of Warcraft. This move follows recent hires of other World of Warcraft alumni, underscoring the project's continued development despite the departure of its initial lead, Greg Street. Holinka's expertise is expected to significantly impact the game's combat design.
