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Sony, Microsoft Move to Dismiss Tariff-Based Console Price Suits
Sony and Microsoft have asked courts to dismiss consumer class actions that claim 2025 PS5 and Xbox price hikes were driven by U.S. tariffs. The companies argue there is no direct tariff-to-price link and that inflation, currency swings, component costs, logistics, competition, and demand influenced pricing. Sony notes tariff refunds totaling about $508 million, but says that does not automatically translate into consumer rebates, while Microsoft says customers paid the advertised price and received the product they chose. Nintendo has sought dismissal in a separate case. The rulings could affect whether hardware makers must pass tariff windfalls back to consumers as pricing shocks are absorbed.
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CBS Late-Night Pivot Dampens the Network's Schedule
After Stephen Colbert’s exit, CBS leased the 11:35 p.m. slot to Byron Allen for Comics Unleashed, but Nielsen data show late-night ratings collapsed—down about 64% from Colbert’s end—raising concerns that the loss could drag down CBS’s morning shows and local news, even as ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel absorbs some of Colbert’s former audience; CBS defends the arrangement as a more profitable time-buy despite the slump.
Sony Ends PC Releases for Major Single-Player Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment chief Hermen Hulst confirmed at a company town hall that SIE will stop releasing its major single-player titles on PC, though some external publishing deals like Kena: Scars of Kosmora will remain PC-accessible; upcoming titles such as God of War Trilogy Remake are expected to stay console-exclusive, while online games like Marathon and MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls will still release on PC.
SNK Teams with Katsuhiro Harada to Launch VS Studio
SNK unveiled VS Studio, a new game development subsidiary led by Katsuhiro Harada after his departure from Bandai Namco, based in Shinagawa, Tokyo. The studio will collaborate with SNK on software development to strengthen their capabilities, guided by Harada’s philosophy “Beyond tradition, crafted to perfection.”
GreedFall Studio Spiders Shuts Down After 18-Year Run
Spiders, the Paris-based studio behind GreedFall and Steelrising, is being liquidated and will close after 18 years in operation. The planned downloadable content for GreedFall: The Dying World will still release via publisher Nacon, but after that the company will cease operations and will no longer be able to respond to inquiries.
Resident Evil Requiem Hits Seven-Million Sales Milestone
Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed seven million copies sold across PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC, with over a million units sold since March 16, according to game director Koshi Nakanishi in an Instagram post; the title launched February 27.
SEGA UNIVERSE Launches Anniversary-Driven Spotlight on Classic IPs
SEGA has unveiled SEGA UNIVERSE, an initiative designed to spotlight its legacy IP with anniversary projects under the motto “NO OLD, STAY GOLD.” While具体 project details aren’t disclosed, the effort highlights major anniversaries for franchises like Fantasy Zone (40th), Out Run (40th), Streets of Rage (35th), Rent A Hero (35th), Guardian Heroes (30th), NiGHTS (30th), Dynamite Deka (30th), Sakura Wars (30th) and SGGG (25th), and signals plans to expand beyond games into film, music, fashion and other media, aiming to keep classic titles alive for new generations.
Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem Surpasses 5 Million in Global Sales
Resident Evil Requiem has sold over five million copies across PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam and Epic) since its February 27 launch, with Capcom touting its RE Engine visuals and flexible first-/third-person gameplay, plus early acclaim like Gamescom 2025 awards for the 30th anniversary-relevant title.
Bluepoint pitched Bloodborne remake and was turned down, then the studio shut down
Bloomberg reports Bluepoint Games pitched a Bloodborne remake in early 2025, but FromSoftware reportedly rejected it; the piece also notes Bluepoint’s broader struggles within Sony, including a canceled God of War live-service project and other pitched remakes like Shadow of the Colossus that never got greenlit. By February 2026 the studio had been without a new project for over a year and announced its closure, with staff exploring opportunities elsewhere.
Gas Industry Transition Set for December 2025
The global gas industry remains optimistic about its future role in supporting growth and social progress, with a special focus on LNG innovations and upcoming industry events like LNG2026 in Doha, Qatar.
Chemicals and AI: Key Trends Shaping 2025-2026
The chemical industry in 2025 faces ongoing uncertainty due to tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and overcapacity, especially in Europe, which is experiencing plant closures and economic contraction. Meanwhile, India shows rapid growth driven by domestic demand, and China continues to reshape global trade with significant capacity expansion. AI integration is rising across the sector, while sustainability efforts are subdued, impacted by economic and political factors. Overall, the industry is undergoing a major reshaping, with a long-term outlook of recovery possibly not until 2027.