AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNintendo Earnings & Switch 2 Momentum: Nintendo’s Q1 net profit jumped 53.5% to ¥147.4B, powered by stronger Switch 2 software demand and US tariff refunds, even as Switch 2 shipments fell 34.4% to 3.82M. Switch 2 Release News: Mojang confirmed Minecraft on Switch 2 for Oct. 27 with “Vibrant Visuals,” plus an upgrade path for Switch 1 owners (details pending). PlayStation Physical Backlash: New PS5 box notices warn that from Jan. 2028, newly released games will be digital-only, keeping Sony’s disc phaseout plan on track. Industry Layoffs: Halo Studios reportedly laid off staff shortly after Halo: Campaign Evolved launched. Devolver Goes Private: Devolver Digital plans to delist from the UK’s AIM market, with a shareholder vote set for September. Esports Expansion: India earned a direct invite to the MOBA Legends 5v5 event at the Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh. Hardware Launch: Samsung Malaysia unveiled the Odyssey G8 series gaming monitors, including a 6K dual-mode model. Cultural Crossover: Riot Games is partnering with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra to bring League of Legends into classical performances.
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