AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours ago| Digital Rights & Refunds: Cold Iron Studios shut down the cloud version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite on Nintendo Switch, delisting the $60 Ultimate edition with no refunds and making purchases unplayable. Legal & Competition: Dutch consumer groups backed a lawsuit targeting PlayStation’s digital “monopoly,” arguing the end of discs leaves gamers with no real choice on pricing. Hardware & Supply Chain: Sony and TSMC plan a $6.3B image-sensor investment in Japan, aiming for mass production by 2029 and potential iPhone supply. Platform Policy: Australia’s gambling ad reform faces backlash as an MP claims the government is “listening to the money,” with limits likely just shifting ad times. Gaming Culture & Community: A California tribe says the Interior Department wrongly revoked gaming trust status for casino plans. Nintendo Collectibles: Rare 1993 Nintendo cartridges found in Waukesha are headed to auction, with PSA-graded copies potentially worth millions. Tech for PC Players: An open-source project (Xodus) targets making Xbox PC games usable on Linux beyond Windows. Esports & Careers: The US hired 2,000 Fortnite players as air traffic controllers, using gaming skills as a recruitment hook. Major Release Watch: GTA 6’s “Extended Look” debuts Aug. 27 ahead of the Nov. 19 PS5/Xbox Series X | S launch. |
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