After the release of Halo: Campaign Evolved, Halo Studios saw the departure of key staff members and growing uncertainty about the future of the series. Sales of the remake fell short of expectations across all platforms, and further staffing decisions will depend on the project's commercial success.
In the first half of 2026, electric and hybrid vehicles accounted for more than 30% of the European market, surpassing gasoline and diesel cars for the first time. Tesla and Chinese brands are leading the way, with much of their success driven by government subsidies.
Square Enix has not yet announced the development of Final Fantasy 17, but discussions about a potential project leader are ongoing. The future of the series remains uncertain, and there have been no official confirmations.
Nothing and OnePlus are reducing their presence in global markets due to rising memory prices and declining sales, especially outside of India. Nothing plans to exit several markets and cut staff, while CMF is suspending the release of new smartphones.
In September, Apple is expected to unveil new devices, including its first foldable iPhone, which may be released in limited quantities and priced between $2,300 and $2,500. Due to limited supply, demand could significantly exceed availability, leading to resales at marked-up prices.
Analysis has shown a decline in interest among PC gamers for PlayStation exclusives, which could lead to fewer single-player Sony games being released on PC. The company is considering keeping story-driven projects exclusively on its own consoles.
Sony is revising its strategy for releasing PlayStation 5 exclusives on PC: some single-player titles are no longer planned for release on Steam due to declining sales and increased competition. Multiplayer games will remain available on PC, and some independent releases will still appear on the platform.
Square Enix is now focusing on PC as the main platform for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 to achieve the highest possible graphics quality, although support for Sony consoles will remain. This strategy is driven by both technical and economic reasons.
Nioh 3 has shown impressive results in its first days after release, selling over 700,000 copies and setting new records for player engagement, especially on PC and in China.