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TinyBuild reported an 18% revenue increase to $20 million for the six months ending June 30, 2026, with 85% of that total coming from first and second-party owned IP, driven by strong catalogue performance and new launches.
Microsoft has filed a patent for an ad-credit system that displays advertisements and announcements during PC and Xbox gaming sessions without disrupting gameplay, potentially offering rewards to players.
Stichting Massaschade & Consument (SMC) has filed a class action lawsuit against Epic Games, alleging that Fortnite misled minors. The group is seeking more than €100 million in compensation.
Sensor Tower reports that PC and PlayStation hardware sales in Japan climbed 13% year-over-year to 21 million units during the first half of 2026, with Resident Evil Requiem driving the surge.
World's Edge, the studio behind Age of Empires, has laid off just under half of its staff following its move under Activision.
Microsoft's gaming division is navigating studio layoffs, a shifting acquisition narrative and leaked hardware numbers that put Xbox Helix roughly 40% behind the PS6 in raw TFLOPS.
Bethesda's Jill Braff has reassured staff that Obsidian Entertainment will remain a distinct studio with its current leadership intact, following internal concerns.
Three months after Destiny 2's final update, Bungie declares it is 'not done with Destiny' and plans to bring back vaulted campaigns, raids, and destinations to win back player trust.
In a major restructuring, Xbox has transferred Rare and the Halo franchise to Activision, announced the upcoming closure of Ninja Theory, and eliminated 268 roles at Halo Studios.
Xbox Cloud Gaming introduces a 15-hour monthly play cap, Game Pass tiers spark debate, Microsoft patents in-game ads, and Gears of War: E-Day generates buzz in Los Angeles.