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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 earned 35% of its $1.2 billion on disc, analyst says, but PlayStation is more interested in…
An analysis by Rhys Elliot of Alinea Analytics suggests that Sony's decision to move away from physical PlayStation releases is driven by profit margins and market control, rather than a decline in physical sales for prestige single-player games like Marvel's Spider-Man 2. While Marvel's Spider-Man 2 generated $1.2 billion, 35% of that revenue came from physical disc sales, indicating a significant market still exists.
Quiz: Hur bra är du på att överleva?
This article celebrates the release of Valheim 1.0 with a quiz testing players' knowledge of survival and crafting games. It asks how well users can gather resources, build bases, and stay alive, highlighting common pitfalls in the genre. The quiz requires users to log in to participate.
Nintendo of America thanks fans for dealing with tariff-related price hikes by encouraging them to spend more money in a new sale
Nintendo of America announced a "Customer Appreciation Sale", framing it as a promotion made possible by tariff-related refunds. This announcement comes amidst a class action lawsuit where customers claim Nintendo did not pass on these refunds. The company's justification for price increases and the subsequent sale has drawn criticism online, with many questioning the framing of the promotion.
PlayStation Dropping Physint Has Fans Trying To Figure Out What Went Wrong
Sony has reportedly dropped Hideo Kojima's upcoming game Physint, leading to the project being picked up by Xbox and Microsoft for publishing. This decision has drawn criticism from fans and industry observers, who question Sony's strategy after investing in Kojima Productions. Physint, a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid, is now expected to have a longer development cycle.
GTA 6 extended reveal caused a surge in PS5 and Xbox Series X sales, analysts say – now imagine the response if…
The extended reveal of Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix led to a significant surge in PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S sales in the US and UK. Analysts noted a 14% increase in combined console hardware unit sales in the US following the presentation, though the article speculates that higher console prices and RAM shortages may have limited an even larger sales jump.
Nintendo’s Latest Sale Is Made Possible By Tariff Refunds It’s Not Giving You
Nintendo of America announced a "Customer Appreciation Sale" offering 30% off games and access, attributing the promotion in part to tariff-related refunds. While Nintendo absorbed most costs, these refunds helped make the sale possible. Unlike Nintendo, the company behind the Playdate handheld, Panic, stated it would pass its own refunds onto customers.
Newzoo: Most established live-service and evergreen titles were flat or down year over year in H1 2026
Newzoo reports that most live-service and evergreen games saw flat or declining year-over-year performance in the first half of 2026, with growth limited to a few titles. Digital revenues declined in Western markets, attributed to free-to-play and annualised premium weakness. Console player growth is projected to increase to 3% in 2026, largely driven by the anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto 6.
Marvel had its biggest month ever on Disney Plus in August thanks to Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel achieved its highest-ever month on Disney Plus in August, driven by the success of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and anticipation for "Avengers: Doomsday." The company reported over 420 million hours streamed in August, with "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" also performing strongly at the box office.
Here are our PS Plus Premium and Extra games for September
Sony has announced the games coming to PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra for September, including Dragonwilds, Ball x Pit, and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. While lacking a major new release, the lineup offers a mix of co-op survival, roguelike, and action titles for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 owners.
Sony tries to cancel Hideo Kojima’s Physint game but Xbox has saved it
Sony has reportedly cancelled its publishing deal for Hideo Kojima's upcoming action-espionage game, Physint. Xbox has stepped in to fund and publish the title, which is seen as a spiritual successor to the Metal Gear Solid series. This move positions Xbox as a savior for Kojima's project after Sony's withdrawal.
Hideo Kojima spy action game Physint switches publishing allegiance from PlayStation to Xbox, probably increasing the chances it'll hit PC
Hideo Kojima's upcoming action espionage game, Physint, has switched publishers from PlayStation to Xbox. PlayStation initially informed Kojima Productions they planned to cancel the project, leading to a three-month search for a new partner. Xbox will now publish Physint, increasing the likelihood of a PC release, though the move also brings awareness to ongoing boycotts against Microsoft.
Physint goes from PlayStation to Xbox as Sony "unexpectedly" drops Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid…
Xbox has announced it will publish Hideo Kojima's upcoming action-espionage game, Physint, after PlayStation unexpectedly canceled the project. Kojima stated that PlayStation Studios informed him of the cancellation in mid-June, prompting a three-month search for a new partner, which led to the collaboration with Xbox. The article also touches on Sony's recent strategic decisions and Xbox's own challenges.
Kojima’s Physint Dropped By PlayStation, Rescued By Xbox
Sony's PlayStation has dropped its support for Hideo Kojima's upcoming stealth action game, Physint, leading to speculation about the reasons behind the decision. Xbox has now stepped in to publish the title, marking a significant shift for Kojima's studio, which has a long history with PlayStation. This new partnership with Xbox also extends to Kojima's horror game OD and potentially other film and television projects.
Xbox to publish Kojima Productions' Physint after it "unexpectedly received notice" from PlayStation that it would cancel the project
Xbox will publish Kojima Productions' upcoming title Physint after PlayStation Studios unexpectedly canceled the project. Hideo Kojima stated the studio was determined to keep the project alive and found a new partner in Xbox, with whom they share a common vision. PlayStation confirmed the decision, emphasizing their continued strong relationship with Kojima Productions.
Sony ville lägga ner Kojimas spionspel Physint, så nu samarbetar han med Xbox
Sony has reportedly cancelled its partnership with Hideo Kojima's Kojima Productions for the tactical spy game Physint. The project will now be developed in collaboration with Xbox, which will also publish the game. Kojima aims to redefine the action-spy genre with Physint, which is expected to take several years to develop.
PlayStation tried to cancel Hideo Kojima's Physint, now Xbox is publishing it
Hideo Kojima's upcoming game, Physint, will now be published by Xbox after PlayStation Studios attempted to cancel the project. Kojima Productions is moving forward with the 'tactical espionage action' title, which Kojima described as "both a game and a movie at the same time."
Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid Spiritual Successor Physint Will Now Be Published by Xbox Instead of Sony
Hideo Kojima's upcoming game Physint, considered a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid, will now be published by Xbox instead of Sony. This partnership also includes the horror game OD and expands to film and television projects.
The Rare SNES game that became Banjo-Kazooie has been preserved thanks to a leaker who wants you to "delete…
A leaker has released the ROM files for Project Dream, a canceled Super Nintendo pirate RPG prototype that served as the basis for Rare's Banjo-Kazooie. The leaker cited concerns about the current state of the game industry, including layoffs, anti-preservation tactics, and Microsoft's management of Rare, as reasons for the release. The leaker also expressed strong negative sentiments towards Microsoft and Sony, urging boycotts.
Tired of digital everything, more people are buying physical media: CD sales are up 58% and vinyl records jumped 17%,…
Despite the dominance of streaming, physical media sales are experiencing a resurgence, with CD sales up 58.6% and vinyl records up 17.7% in the first half of 2026. This trend mirrors discussions in the gaming industry about the value of physical ownership, especially as platforms like PlayStation move away from disc support.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September 2026 Confirmed
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for September 2026. The featured titles include RuneScape: Dragonwilds, WWE 2K26, and Ball x Pit.