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Planet Coaster Dev Announces New Game With Disney, And That’s Very Exciting
Frontier Developments, known for creative management sims like Planet Coaster, has announced a new game deal with Disney, which it will fully fund and publish. The collaboration aims to connect players with Disney's iconic intellectual property, sparking excitement about potential theme park simulation titles. This move aligns with Disney's strategy to expand its presence in the video game market.
Disney Has 9 Gaming Franchises That Have Generated $1 Billion+ At Retail, Including Kingdom Hearts
Disney has identified video games as a fundamental part of its future entertainment strategy, with nine gaming franchises having generated over $1 billion in retail sales. The company's gaming division, Disney Games, has achieved approximately $3.5 billion in annual consumer spending for the past four years, exceeding $4 billion in the last fiscal year. Disney is focusing on creating original game content rather than movie tie-ins and sees significant opportunity in its partnership with Epic Games for Fortnite.
Streaming’s next experiment: after two rounds of price hikes, Disney and Netflix are weighing free tiers
Disney and Netflix are exploring the possibility of introducing free tiers for their streaming services following multiple price increases. Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro stated a free product could attract price-sensitive customers and increase ad revenue, while Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters acknowledged the potential but emphasized caution regarding cannibalization of paid subscribers and the need for scaled ad businesses.
Disney CEO On Why Gaming Could Be The Company's Next Big Growth-Driver
The Walt Disney Company sees gaming as a significant future growth area, despite it not yet delivering substantial revenue. CEO Josh D'Amaro highlighted the company's $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games and the success of collaborations like The Simpsons x Fortnite event as key to engaging younger audiences and driving their flywheel strategy. Disney Games executive Sean Shoptaw emphasized the importance of interactive platforms for storytelling and deepening fan engagement.
SEGA Believes Not Catering to ‘Western Tastes’ Helped Sonic Music Go Global
Former Disney executive Kevin Mayer believes The Walt Disney Company's CEO Josh D'Amaro should consider bold steps in the video game industry, potentially including acquiring a company like Epic Games. Mayer suggests this could help Disney increase revenue and stock price, while SEGA notes that its Sonic music has achieved global success by not solely catering to 'Western tastes'.
Ken Kutaragi announced as first keynote speaker at Game Republic New Horizons 2026
Ken Kutaragi has been announced as the first keynote speaker for Game Republic New Horizons 2026. Former Disney executive Kevin Mayer suggested that The Walt Disney Company's CEO, Josh D'Amaro, should consider bold moves in the gaming sector, potentially including acquiring a company like Epic Games, to boost Disney's financial performance.
PlayStation’s Studio Business Group hit by layoffs
The Walt Disney Company's CEO, Josh D'Amaro, is reportedly a fan of gaming, leading to speculation that Disney could increase its involvement in the industry, potentially through acquiring a company like Epic Games. This comes as Sony's PlayStation Studio Business Group has been affected by layoffs, though the article focuses more on Disney's potential gaming ventures.
Disney Should Buy Fortnite And Epic Games, Former Exec Says
A former Disney executive, Kevin Mayer, suggests that current CEO Josh D'Amaro should consider bold moves in the gaming sector, including the potential acquisition of Epic Games. Mayer believes such steps are necessary for Disney's growth and stock price improvement.
Disney Should Buy Fortnite And Epic Games, Former Exec Says
A former Disney executive, Kevin Mayer, suggests that The Walt Disney Company's CEO, Josh D'Amaro, should consider acquiring a gaming company like Epic Games to drive growth. Mayer believes bold steps are necessary for Disney to increase revenue and stock price, with gaming being a key area for expansion.
Rumor: Disney is considering fully buying out Epic Games and taking ownership of Fortnite
Rumors suggest that Disney is considering a full acquisition of Epic Games, following a significant $1.5 billion investment to create a "huge Disney universe" within Fortnite. While some senior executives at Disney reportedly support the idea, others are hesitant, and the actualization of a digital Disney world in the game remains uncertain.
New Report Claims Some Disney Executives Want to Acquire Epic Games
A new report suggests that some senior executives at Disney are considering acquiring Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite. This follows Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games in 2024. While no formal offers have been made, the potential acquisition is being discussed internally at Disney amidst Epic Games' recent mass layoffs.
Disney could be interested in buying Fortnite maker Epic Games, but not everyone's on board with the idea
Disney is reportedly considering acquiring Epic Games, the developer behind Fortnite. While some executives at Disney are keen on the idea, others are reportedly opposed. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney would have the final say on any potential deal, especially given Disney's previous $1.5 billion investment in the company.
Disney Should Buy Fortnite And Epic Games, Former Exec Says
A former Disney executive suggests that CEO Josh D'Amaro should consider acquiring a gaming company like Epic Games to drive growth. While Disney has invested in Epic's Fortnite project, a full buyout is seen as a potential bold step. Executives reportedly are interested in acquiring Epic, though founder Tim Sweeney retains control, and past acquisition talks with Electronic Arts did not materialize.
Disney X Fortnite Is Still Happening, Despite Massive Cuts At Epic
Despite significant layoffs at Epic Games, Disney remains committed to its partnership to build a universe within Fortnite. Epic Games president Adam Sussman confirmed the vision is unchanged, with plans for characters from Hercules to appear in-game, following previous crossovers with Star Wars and Marvel. Disney has also hinted at future possibilities like movie premieres and interactive experiences within Fortnite.
New Disney CEO hits the ground running with Lilo and Stitch 2 and The Incredibles 3 release dates
New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro has announced official release dates for upcoming films during his first shareholders meeting. Lilo and Stitch 2 is set to premiere on May 26, 2028, followed by The Incredibles 3 on June 16, 2028.
Disney's New Game-Loving CEO Gives Update On Mysterious Fortnite Project
Josh D'Amaro, the new CEO of The Walt Disney Company, has reviewed the progress of the "persistent universe" project in collaboration with Epic Games' Fortnite. D'Amaro, who previously spearheaded Disney's investment in Epic Games, expressed enthusiasm for the project's possibilities, which aims to integrate Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and Avatar content for players to interact with, create stories, and potentially engage in commerce.
