Exploring the Growth and Status of Thailand's Riftbound TCG Community
The Riftbound trading card game community is thriving in Thailand just six months after launch, bolstered by active players and influencer support.
Pricing & Monetization
This section covers hardware pricing, industry revenue reports, and legal disputes surrounding loot boxes and microtransactions. It also tracks how component shortages affect console costs, along with corporate earnings, advertising regulations, and platform payment systems.
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Blood West Sees 200% Steam Sales Surge After Free Epic Games Store Giveaway
Giving away Blood West on the Epic Games Store surprisingly triggered a 200% sales surge on rival platform Steam.
Steam Deck OLED Sells Out in 24 Hours Despite Valve's Price Hike
Steam Deck OLED quickly sold out within 24 hours of restocking, even after Valve increased prices due to ongoing component shortages.
GameStop Offers $69 Bonus for Trading in PlayStation for Xbox
GameStop launches a new trade-in promotion offering a $69 bonus to customers trading in a PlayStation console for an Xbox.
PEGI Introduces 4 New Rating Categories Covering NFTs, Loot Boxes, and Modern Game Mechanics
PEGI has introduced four new rating categories to evaluate modern game features, including in-game purchases, paid loot boxes, and unmoderated communication systems.
Yu-Gi-Oh! New Over Frame Dark Magical Curtain Card Price Surges Past 3 Million Yen
A new Over Frame design card from Yu-Gi-Oh! has seen its market price skyrocket past 3 million yen despite not being a collector waifu card.
Sony Faces Massive Backlash Over Decision to Phase Out Physical PlayStation Discs
Sony faces widespread criticism from gamers and politicians after announcing plans to discontinue physical PlayStation disc production by 2028.
Steam Hits Record High with $10 Billion in Sales in First Half of 2026 Driven by Older Games
Steam generated a record $11.1 billion in sales in the first half of 2026, with nearly 80 percent of its revenue driven by older catalogue titles.
Genshin Impact Player Refunds Entire Year of Top-Ups to Hit Negative 800,000 Primogems Just to Quit
A Genshin Impact player refunded an entire year of in-game purchases, reaching negative 800,000 Primogems and welcoming an account ban just to quit the game.
Dragon Age Producer Suggests Games Use Product Placement Over Live Service
Former Dragon Age producer Mark Darrah says video games should leverage movie-style product placement to fund development instead of relying on microtransactions.
Grand Theft Auto VI Sets $79.99 Starting Price with Pre-Orders Opening June 25
Rockstar Games has officially priced Grand Theft Auto VI starting at $79.99 USD, with pre-orders launching on June 25 ahead of its November release.
EU Considers Ending Physical Discs Commercial Freedom, While Other Nations Debate Consumer Protection
The EU states it cannot block Sony's move to end physical discs citing commercial freedom, though other countries are pushing for consumer protection.