AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoChild Safety: Malaysia is weighing tighter rules for online games such as Roblox, with a public consultation focused on in-game content, player interactions and safeguards for children. Xbox: Microsoft is offering up to $375 in store credit for traded-in Series X consoles and $200 for Series S models, as price rises and falling hardware sales challenge its console business. Studio Shake-up: BioWare’s closure and the cancellation of Mass Effect 5 have drawn criticism from former co-founder Greg Zeschuk, who says executives often underestimate how games are made. Call of Duty Backlash: Activision acknowledged using real footage of Seoul’s deadly crowd crush in a Modern Warfare 4 cutscene, prompting public outcry. Big Launch: Phantom Blade Zero topped 400,000 concurrent players on Steam within an hour of release. Nintendo Indies: The latest Indie World showcase revealed new Switch and Switch 2 games, including Witchbrook, set to launch January 28.
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