Bungie layoffs underline the pressure on live-service gaming
Fresh job cuts at the Destiny and Marathon studio have reignited concern about the cost of live-service development and the volatility of the games business.
Tom Avery 6 min read
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Games industry enters 2026 still in cost-cutting mode
Studio closures and restructurings continued into the year, with major publishers reshaping their organisations even as hit hardware and software mask deeper structural strain.
Daniel Okafor 8 min read
Switch 2 races past 17 million units, becoming Nintendo's fastest-selling console
Strong software attach rates and a blockbuster Mario Kart launch have powered the hybrid's debut year, with the company forecasting 19 million units by the close of its fiscal year.
Priya Nair 7 min read
Final Fantasy VII Revelation headlines a deal-heavy Summer Game Fest 2026
Square Enix capped Geoff Keighley's Los Angeles showcase with the closing chapter of its FF7 remake trilogy, as publishers used the post-E3 calendar slot to load 2027's release schedule.
Daniel Okafor 8 min read