Caesars Entertainment shareholders approved a $6 billion merger with Fertitta Gaming, creating one of the largest gaming empires. The deal values the company at approximately $17.6 billion and will make Caesars privately held. The merger still requires federal antitrust review before completion.
Microsoft merged Xbox studios Playground Games and Turn 10, effectively ending the Forza Motorsport franchise. The 2023 reboot received poor reception and stopped receiving updates in December, with the remaining team now focused on Forza Horizon 6 under the consolidated Playground Games banner.