Studio Shake-Up: Double Fine cut 23 jobs after regaining independence from Xbox, with Tim Schafer saying the layoffs are about keeping the studio “sustain[able]” in a smaller size. Console Strategy: Sony’s next-gen PlayStation is reportedly shifting toward a handheld-first, digital-only ecosystem, with the PS6 handheld positioned as central and physical discs potentially phased out. Big Release Buzz: Sony Pictures dropped the first trailer for Jumanji: Open World, the third reboot film, where the game escapes into the real world; it hits theaters Dec. 25. Gaming Business & Regulation: S&P Global warns the Philippines’ online gaming market could shrink 7% in 2026 as regulatory pressure tightens, including limits on e-wallet linkages. Esports Growth: Maldives’ Dhiraagu Gamers’ Guild and Zero Point Clash ran a Rocket League series, with The Sneaky Squirrels taking the MVR 10,000 prize pool. Hardware Watch: AMD’s Radeon RX 9050 launches as an entry-level RDNA 4 GPU, with partner cards from ASRock, PowerColor, and SAPPHIRE.