Retail News
The latest Retail coverage curated for game developers.
GamesIndustry.biz says Sony is surveying partners after announcing it will end physical game releases, a move that has drawn backlash from developers and publishers. The consultation may soften the rollout, …
GamesIndustry.biz reports that PM Studios is bracing for Sony’s plan to end PlayStation disc production in January 2028. CEO Michael Yum says the shift is “sad and devastating,” but the …
Physical game sales in the US have collapsed from 297 million units in the 12 months ending June 2009 to 37 million in the last year. That long decline helps …
Nintendo is pushing back on claims that buyers are owed tariff refunds, arguing that consumers simply paid the posted price. The company says it, or its retailers, set the price …
Nintendo will stop supplying the original Switch, Switch Lite, and OLED models in Europe by mid-February 2027 to meet EU battery-access rules. The hardware stays in production through 2026, but …
Sony will keep supporting re-orders for existing PlayStation discs past the January 2028 production cutoff, easing one immediate concern for publishers with physical pipelines. The company is also changing how …
Sony will stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games starting in January 2028, pushing all new releases to digital distribution. For developers, that means retail planning, manufacturing, and disc-based …
Sony says it will stop producing physical PlayStation software in January 2028, a clear sign that disc-based distribution is becoming a long tail. For developers, that means retail packaging, manufacturing …
US physical game spending rose 3% year-on-year to $1.6 billion for the 12 months ending May 2026, the first annual increase since 2009. The bump is being driven almost entirely …
Valve says Steam Gift Cards won't be restocked, and retailers are expected to run out by the end of 2026. For developers, that's a small but real shift in how …
The closure of Game's standalone stores marks a significant shift in the UK retail landscape for gaming. While stores within Sports Direct and House of Fraser will remain operational, this …
The closure of GAME's last three standalone stores marks a significant shift in the UK retail landscape for gaming. This move, driven by the exit of managing director Nick Arran, …
The UK retailer GAME is reportedly facing administration again, which could have significant implications for the industry. This situation may affect various roles, particularly in business and retail operations, as …
EB Games is set to close all its New Zealand stores by January 31, which could impact local game developers and retailers. This decision follows a broader trend in the …
GameStop's recent closure of 400 stores signals a troubling trend for the retailer, which has already shut down 590 locations in fiscal 2024. This decline impacts the retail landscape for …
GameStop's closure of hundreds of stores signals a significant shift in the retail landscape for gaming. This move could impact game developers, especially those involved in physical game sales and …