Business News Report
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Devolver Digital to Delist from AIM and Return to Private Ownership
Devolver Digital has announced plans to delist from the AIM market and become a private company again, citing shareholder pressures and the realities of game development as key reasons for the move
Nintendo's $300m US tariff refund boosts profits but not Switch prices
Nintendo has reported a 150% year-on-year rise in operating profit, largely due to a $300 million US tariff refund, but confirmed that these savings will not be passed on to Switch or Switch 2 buyers
EA goes private after $55bn Saudi-led buyout as layoffs expected
EA has officially completed its $55 billion acquisition by Saudi Arabia's Private Investment Fund and partners, with reports indicating significant job cuts may follow as the company seeks to reduce costs
Battlefield 6 Drives EA CEO's £38m Payday After Record Sales
EA's CEO has received a substantial pay rise following Battlefield 6's record-breaking launch, but the developers behind the game were laid off just months after release, raising questions about industry priorities
Games Workshop Wins Tariff Refund but Faces New Supply Chain Risks
Games Workshop has reclaimed £7.8 million in US tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling, but new global tariffs and ongoing conflicts now threaten the Warhammer maker's supply chain and input costs
Xbox Game Pass Strategy Backfires as Subscriber Numbers Stall
Microsoft's ambitious Game Pass subscription was meant to revitalise Xbox, but mounting losses, missed targets and studio sell-offs now raise questions about the future of the service and the platform itself
ZA/UM Announces Layoffs After Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Launch
ZA/UM, the studio behind Disco Elysium, has confirmed layoffs affecting up to 32 staff members following the release of Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, citing commercial challenges despite critical praise