AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoStreaming Push: Sony just launched “Live TV on PS5” in the U.S., adding 100+ free ad-supported live channels (FAST) plus on-demand movies, TV, and anime straight in the PS5 media menu—think Pluto/Tubi/Roku vibes, but on PlayStation. Console Pricing Pressure: Nintendo Switch 2 gets a permanent price hike on Sept. 1 (US $499.99, up from $449.99), making today the last day to buy at launch MSRP. Legal Fight Over Digital Games: Sony is pushing back in a California class action, arguing players don’t reasonably believe they “own” digital games—while the case hinges on whether warnings are clear enough. AI Copyright Clash: Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell sue Anthropic over alleged mass copying of songs to train Claude, seeking up to $150K per work. Valve Leak: A massive 12TB Steam “Steam2” leak reportedly surfaced prototype builds spanning 2003–2013, including Valve titles like Portal 2 and Left 4 Dead 2. Nintendo & Pokémon Buzz: Pokémon: Wild Card gets a teaser for a 2027 release window, and rumors point to a Nintendo Direct soon ahead of the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake’s next steps. Studio Shake-up: Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen exits after 31 years, with a new managing director named to stabilize operations. New Survival Sequel: Stranded Deep 2 is officially announced, shifting the setting from tropical islands to a harsh desert wilderness.
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