AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStudio Closures: Netflix is shutting down Night School Studio (behind Oxenfree and Oxenfree 2) and Helsinki’s Moonloot, saying it wants to focus on kids’ games, party games, story-driven titles, and mainstream hits—while also cutting some roles in its games team. New Sports Studio: Take-Two’s 2K launches Small Axe Studios in Vancouver, led by EA veteran Aaron McHardy, to build “2K’s next blockbuster sports franchise.” Cloud Gaming Update: Nvidia’s GeForce NOW native Linux app exits beta, with performance/latency improvements and a fresh batch of instant-access titles. Nintendo Switch 2 Price Warning: Nintendo has started posting in-store alerts that Switch 2 will rise to $499.99 starting Sept. 1. Player Tools for Publishers: Xsolla rolls out publishing features aimed at keeping players engaged after the first purchase, including a studio-owned community hub and no-code live-ops templates. RPG Design Promise: Rebel Wolves says Blood of Dawnwalker lets players reach and beat the final boss right after the prologue—if they’re up for the “feat worthy of legends.” Esports/Community: JagCon returns Sept. 4 with esports, panels, cosplay, and student-focused pop-culture activities.
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