AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPlayStation Settlement: Sony will pay $7.85M in store credit after a class-action over PlayStation Store pricing and voucher-to-digital changes; eligible users can claim credits to their PSN wallet after final approval. Gambling Reform: Australia’s ACT moves toward mandatory account-based cashless pokies with break rules, pushing NSW to follow. Valve VR Hardware: Valve opened Steam Frame VR headset registrations, with Steam Deck 2 plans said to be unchanged despite RAM supply issues. Blizzard StarCraft Pivot: Blizzard teased a new StarCraft open-world sci-fi shooter for Spring 2030, a major shift from RTS roots. Netflix x Sega Expansion: Netflix and Sega confirmed multiple live-action and animated game adaptations, including Crazy Taxi and Stranger Than Heaven, plus a new Sonic series. IGN Layoffs: IGN reportedly cut multiple departments and long-time hosts. Game Industry Delay: Bungie delayed Marathon’s next major update to December, merging planned September content into the Symbiosis update. Local Impact: Burglars hit a Frankfort bar and damaged gaming machines. Upcoming Releases: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave gets a new overview trailer ahead of its Switch 2 launch.
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