AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPlayStation Physical Media Shakeup: Sony CFOs and execs keep doubling down on ending PS game disc production by 2028 despite backlash, arguing digitalization is progressing and business won’t be hurt. Major Deal Watch: Saudi PIF’s $55bn acquisition of EA cleared EU approval under subsidy rules, with a close expected Aug. 4. Big Release Confirmed: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition lands Aug. 28 on Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo Buzz: Zelda: Breath of the Wild players are still finding new tricks years later, while Super Mario Sunshine joins Switch Online on Aug. 13. Mobile/Community: Twitch streamer SmaK’s 30-day ban was triggered by a joke, then Twitch apologized after removing it—spotlighting automated moderation issues. Gaming Deals: Green Man Gaming’s $10 “Boomer Shooter Bonanza” bundles 7 Steam Deck-friendly shooters, expiring Aug. 11. Card Game Hype: Palworld Official Card Game is already being scalped at extreme prices. Industry/Platform: Xbox Q4 revenue fell 10% as hardware sales dropped and layoffs continue.
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