Xbox and PlayStation console sales have hit their lowest levels since the early 1980s, with Xbox hardware down 33% and PlayStation down 25% year-over-year in the US. Rising console prices—driven by memory component shortages as AI data centres consume available RAM—have reached all-time US highs of $529 for Xbox and $597 for PlayStation, creating significant price sensitivity among consumers.
Rockstar Games faces a labor tribunal in Glasgow over allegations of union busting after firing over 30 employees in October 2025. The company claims the firings were for gross misconduct and leaking GTA 6 information, while developers argue Rockstar acted to prevent unionization. HR director Charlie Kinloch was questioned about a mole in a Discord server who allegedly reported union activity for two years, raising questions about why Rockstar waited until October to act despite having this information since March.
Nintendo of America president Devon Pritchard outlines her strategy centered on Switch 2's early life cycle advantage, highlighting third-party support like Call of Duty's return and the upcoming live-action Zelda movie. She emphasizes the console's expanded capabilities attracting diverse game experiences while remaining coy about GTA 6's potential port to the platform.