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Bandai Namco achieves record Q1 sales, but Digital segment operating profit drops 30.9%
Bandai Namco reported record first-quarter overall sales, driven by its Toys and Hobby segment. However, the Digital segment, which includes gaming, saw a 30.9% drop in operating profit and a 15.6% decrease in net sales due to fewer title releases compared to the previous year. The company has revised its half-year forecast for the Digital Contents segment upwards but plans to reassess its full-year outlook based on market conditions and upcoming major releases.
Why I’ve never liked playing handheld video game consoles - Reader's Feature
A reader expresses a long-standing dislike for handheld video game consoles, preferring the immersive experience of home consoles with large screens and dedicated sound systems. Despite the popularity of devices like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, the author finds their smaller screens, controls, and performance drawbacks unappealing, even considering the expensive PlayStation Portal as merely a streaming device.
Valve's Steam Machine launches in 2026: Everything we know so far
Valve has announced a new home console, the Steam Machine, set to launch in 2026 as a successor to the Steam Deck. The device will feature semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPUs and RDNA3 GPUs, 16GB of RAM, and options for 512GB or 2TB of storage, aiming for 4K 60FPS gameplay with FSR technology. While pricing is not yet confirmed, it is expected to be competitive with self-built PCs and potentially higher than current-generation consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X due to component costs.