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.
Toy Story 5 heads to digital platforms on August 18, 2026, following a theatrical run that pushed the Pixar sequel past $1 billion globally. Physical editions arrive September 22 with multiple collector's sets, while Disney+ streaming is estimated for mid-September.
Remedy Entertainment has confirmed that Alan Wake 2 has now sold over 3 million copies worldwide, reaching the milestone during the second quarter of 2024. The investigative horror shooter remains the studio's fastest-selling title despite a slow commercial start and continued Epic Games Store exclusivity on PC. Meanwhile, Remedy's half-year financial report reveals declining revenue and profit as development spending ramps up for Control Resonant, launching 24 September.
Singer and actress Chloe Bailey has expressed interest in playing Storm in Marvel's upcoming X-Men movie, responding enthusiastically to fan-casting on social media. Her interactions have sparked both excitement and skepticism among fans. With casting announcements expected at D23, the speculation surrounding the iconic role intensifies.
Rockstar Games is unlikely to reveal details about Grand Theft Auto 6's online mode in the near future, according to a new report. The studio appears to be keeping its multiplayer plans under wraps while the single-player campaign remains the primary focus of pre-launch marketing. Players eager for a look at the next evolution of GTA Online will need to exercise patience.
A signed limited edition copy of Dan Abnett's Warhammer 40,000 novel Hive sold on eBay for $3,150 after Games Workshop canceled the original store-exclusive release due to community backlash. The book, numbered 12 of 2,000, is now considered one of the most expensive Warhammer books ever sold. Collectors are debating whether the price reflects genuine scarcity or speculative frenzy.
Warner Bros. sparked widespread outrage by using an AI-generated dog podcast to promote The End of Oak Street, a sci-fi film starring Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway. Viewers across social media have called the marketing tactic cheap and embarrassing, with many pledging to boycott the August 14 release.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day swung to a massive $145 million second weekend domestically, pushing its global total to $1.67 billion and closing in on the $2 billion milestone. Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey surpassed The Dark Knight Rises to become his highest-grossing film ever with $1.104 billion worldwide.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says rising console prices fueled by AI hardware demand won't slow Grand Theft Auto 6's November 19 launch. The executive believes the install base will meet original expectations despite PS5 and Xbox Series X/S price increases.
Roblox Corporation saw its share price collapse by 70% following Q2 earnings that revealed a steady decline in daily active users from a peak of 152 million to 123 million. CFO Naveen Chopra attributed the shortfall to fewer viral hits and algorithm changes prioritising retention over monetisation, while also flagging heavy AI investment as a contributing factor to the weak results.
Five Nights at Freddy's is getting a real-world Freddy Fazbear's Pizza at New Jersey's American Dream mall, complete with animatronic stage shows, Foxy's Pirate Cove, and multiplayer survival-horror experiences. The permanent immersive restaurant experience, developed in collaboration with creator Scott Cawthon, targets a 2027 grand opening.
