The Pokémon Company Closes Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Following Fatal Incident
The Pokémon Company has temporarily closed Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo and Pikachu Sweets after a fatal stabbing incident at the store resulted in two deaths.
Delays, Shutdowns & Cancellations
This section tracks industry disruptions across video games and technology, including project cancellations, studio closures, mass layoffs, and development delays. It also covers hardware shortages, service shutdowns, and major reversals in platform release strategies.
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Thai Streamer Donation Platform TipMe Announces Shutdown After Nearly 10 Years
Popular Thai creator donation platform TipMe has announced its impending shutdown after nearly a decade of service, marking the end of an era for local streamers.
Ubisoft Sued Again Over The Crew Server Shutdown by French Consumer Group Supported by Stop Killing Games
French consumer association UFC-Que Choisir has filed a lawsuit against Ubisoft for shutting down The Crew, backed by the Stop Killing Games campaign.
Gamers Stunned as Publishers Seemingly Avoid November Releases to Dodge GTA VI
Gamers noticed major studios are packing September and October with releases or delaying to 2027 to avoid clashing with GTA VI in November.
Crowdfunding Platform Ubgoe Goes Offline After Delivering Only Half of Raised Funds for Shibuya Scramble Stories
Japanese crowdfunding platform Ubgoe has become inaccessible after failing to deliver the full campaign funds to Shibuya Scramble Stories creator Jiro Ishii.
PlayStation to End Physical Disc Production in January 2028 and Shut Down PS3 and PS Vita Services
PlayStation will cease physical game disc production by January 2028 and shut down services for PS3 and PS Vita as the platform shifts toward a fully digital model.
Pokemon Center Cancels Orders Following Data Breach at Logistics Partner
Pokemon Center has cancelled customer orders across the UK and Germany after a cyberattack on logistics partner CEVA Logistics leaked order details.
Teikoku Databank Reports 10 Mobile Game Companies Filed for Bankruptcy in First Half of 2026
A report from Teikoku Databank shows that 10 Japanese mobile game companies filed for bankruptcy in the first half of 2026, putting the industry on track to set a new record.
Destiny 3 Unlikely to Happen Without Marathon Success, Claims Ex-Bungie Community Manager
A former Bungie community manager claims Destiny 3 will never happen unless the studio's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon proves to be a success.
Mexican Gray Wolf Named Valko in Honor of Global Love and Deepspace Community
A Mexican gray wolf was named Valko to honor global Love and Deepspace players who united for charity following the controversial cancellation of the game's sixth male lead.
Matt Braly's Canceled Project 'Afterworld' Revived by The Monk Studios
The Monk Studios has acquired the rights to revive 'Afterworld', a canceled animated project by Amphibia creator Matt Braly.
Hololive Production to Shut Down Holoearth Metaverse Project After Just One Year
COVER Corporation has announced it will shut down Holoearth, its Hololive Production metaverse platform, after operating for only one year.