Core Viewpoint - Sony Group plans to close its Austin-based PlayStation subsidiary, Bluepoint Games, resulting in approximately 70 employees losing their jobs. This studio is known for developing high-end remakes of classic games and has been a key part of PlayStation's content strategy [1][2]. Group 1 - Bluepoint Games has developed critically acclaimed remakes such as "Demon's Souls," "Uncharted: Nathan Drake Collection," and "Shadow of the Colossus" [1]. - The decision to close Bluepoint Games has shocked fans, as the studio was integral to PlayStation's offerings [1]. - The studio had been working on a service-type game proposal for the "God of War" IP, which was ultimately canceled due to missed deadlines and project scope issues [1][2]. Group 2 - Following the cancellation of the "God of War" service-type game, Bluepoint Games did not receive approval for any new projects from Sony, despite submitting four project proposals [2]. - Employees expressed that pursuing a service-type game was not aligned with their development strengths and capabilities [2].

From manga to games and beyond, the global Japanese culture boom has created a class of billionaires from the country. Take Novishiroa and his family for example, who are among the richest on our list, presiding over globally influential publishing empire. They own stays in Shuesha and Shakan, the publishers best known for manga series like Naruto and Demon Slayer.The family's net worth is $5.1% billion. Dendes Kyoko Nakimla and family. Their conglomerate [music] Bandai Namco is behind hugely popular forms ...

Blue Hat Interactive shares are approaching critical lows. Why are BHAT shares at support?Aggressive Warrant Structure Heightens Dilution RiskThe company is selling 32 million units at 20 cents, each made up of one ordinary share and one warrant to buy another share at the same price.The warrants are immediately exercisable for one year and can reset the exercise price to 70% and then 50% of the initial level on the second and fifth trading days after closing, increasing the underlying share count. Holders ...

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Core Viewpoint - Nacon has requested a temporary suspension of trading in its shares on Euronext Paris due to significant liquidity issues stemming from its majority shareholder's inability to repay bonds, necessitating a financial restructuring [1][2][3][4]. Group 1: Trading Suspension - The company has requested Euronext Paris to suspend trading in its shares (ISIN: FR0013482791) effective from market opening on February 20, 2026 [1][4]. - The suspension will remain in effect until further notice, which is expected to be published in the coming days [4]. Group 2: Financial Situation - Nacon's majority shareholder, Bigben Interactive, announced it cannot proceed with a partial repayment of €43 million to bondholders, impacting Nacon's operations [2]. - The company is facing a liquidity crisis that requires immediate financial restructuring with creditors to ensure operational continuity [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - Nacon, established in 2019, is part of the Bigben group and focuses on the video game market, leveraging expertise from 16 development studios and a strong distribution network [5]. - The company reported IFRS revenue of €167.9 million and an operating profit of €1.1 million for the fiscal year 2024/2025 [5].

Valued at $35.9 billion by market cap, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) is a leading global video-game holding company that develops, publishes, and markets interactive entertainment across console, PC, and mobile platforms. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in New York City, the firm operates primarily through its major publishing labels Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga, each managing internal studios and flagship franchises. The video games giant has significantly underperformed the broader mark ...

This story was originally published on CFO.com. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CFO.com newsletter. For private equity, 2025 was a year of longer hold periods and fewer but bigger deals, and some observers say that may well be a “new normal” for the industry. Last year, total private equity deal value hit $2.6 trillion globally, up 19% over 2024, according to McKinsey & Company’s Global Private Markets 2026 report released last week. That marked the second-highest value o ...

Group 1 - Microsoft has announced the second wave of Xbox Game Pass new game lineup for February 2026, confirming titles such as "Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2" and "Final Fantasy 3" will be added to the XGP lineup [1][3] - The company also revealed that four games, including "Monster Train," "Expedition: Mudrunner," "Injustice 2," and "Middle-earth: Shadow of War," will be leaving the service on February 28 [7]

Public Investment Fund Portfolio ChangesA new 13F filing from the Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) revealed only one change in the fourth quarter.The fund no longer holds its 11,414,680 TTWO share position it held in the third quarter, which made up 15% of the fund's assets.Instead, that stock position has been transferred to Savvy Games Group, a subsidiary of PIF, according to Reuters. Savvy Games Group owns stakes in several video game companies and is the owner of Niantic, Embracer and Scopely ...