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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 left a gaping, $28 million hole in Paradox's year-end financial report
AppWizard
January 30, 2026

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 left a gaping, $28 million hole in Paradox’s year-end financial report

Paradox Interactive's year-end financial report indicates a 23% increase in revenue compared to the same quarter last year, marking it as the company's "second-best quarter ever." However, operating profit decreased by 162%, resulting in an overall loss of 245.4 million Swedish kronor, primarily due to the poor performance of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, which led to a write-down of 355 million kronor. Without this write-down, Paradox would have reported a profit of around 110 million kronor, though this would still be less than the previous year's operating profit of 395.3 million kronor. Additionally, fluctuating foreign exchange rates negatively impacted the company's financial results, with the dollar depreciating by approximately 12% and the euro by 5-6%.
Nvidia hotfix tackles Windows 11 gaming slowdown
Winsage
November 21, 2025

Nvidia hotfix tackles Windows 11 gaming slowdown

The Windows 11 October 2025 Update has caused declines in gaming performance for some users, prompting Nvidia to release a hotfix based on version 581.80 of its Game Ready Driver. This hotfix is a quick solution aimed at addressing specific issues from the update, particularly gaming slowdowns. Microsoft has acknowledged various problems related to the update, including issues with Blu-ray, DVD, and digital applications, as well as USB mice and keyboards not functioning in the Windows Recovery Environment. Developers have reported disruptions to localhost functionality, affecting web applications on local machines. Despite these challenges, Nvidia's financial results remain strong, although concerns about the high costs and overheating issues of its latest RTX 50 Series cards have been raised. Microsoft has not officially acknowledged the gaming performance issues in its release notes for the October 2025 Update, despite Nvidia confirming their existence.
Remedy is 'not satisfied' with its Q3 results after FBC: Firebreak's flop, and has 'moved development resources' to other games in production
AppWizard
November 2, 2025

Remedy is ‘not satisfied’ with its Q3 results after FBC: Firebreak’s flop, and has ‘moved development resources’ to other games in production

Remedy Entertainment's cooperative shooter, FBC: Firebreak, launched in June, failed to meet expectations due to missing essential features and a compromised vision. The first major update, Breakpoint, did not attract the anticipated player influx, with current player counts around 25 on SteamDB. Following Firebreak's poor performance, Remedy issued a profit warning for 2025, and CEO Tero Virtala resigned. The Q3 2025 financial results showed a 32% revenue decline compared to Q3 2024 and an operating loss of €16.4 million, primarily due to a non-cash impairment of €14.9 million linked to Firebreak's sales. Interim CEO Markus Mäki expressed optimism about future projects and noted that self-publishing Firebreak has helped establish supportive structures for future titles. Development resources have shifted away from Firebreak, but the company plans to continue investing in it based on long-term sales expectations. Despite the setbacks, Remedy reported an increase in game sales and royalties from €0.8 million to €6 million compared to the same period in 2024, largely due to subscription service agreements and royalties from successful titles like Alan Wake 2 and Control. The studio's cash levels increased by €8.9 million over the previous quarter, and it is focusing on upcoming projects such as Control 2 and the Max Payne remakes.
Capcom reports net sales up 53.7% in Q1
AppWizard
August 1, 2025

Capcom reports net sales up 53.7% in Q1

Capcom reported net sales of ¥45.5 billion for the quarter ending June 30th, a 53.7 percent increase from the previous year. Key titles contributing to this growth include Devil May Cry 5, which sold 10.5 million units (1.7 million in the last quarter), Resident Evil Village with 12.2 million units, Resident Evil 4 Remake with 10.6 million units, and Street Fighter 6 with five million copies sold. Overall, Capcom sold 14.16 million units during the quarter, a 48 percent increase from 9.53 million units last year. Operating profit increased by 90.8 percent to ¥24.6 billion.
Embracer Group sees net sales across PC/console and mobile games fall in FY2024/25
AppWizard
May 23, 2025

Embracer Group sees net sales across PC/console and mobile games fall in FY2024/25

Embracer Group's financial results for Q4 ending March 2025 show a decline in net sales to SEK 5.4 billion, down 6% year-on-year. The PC/console segment generated SEK 3 billion (down 2%), while mobile sales were SEK 943 million (down 31%). For the full fiscal year, net sales totaled SEK 22.3 billion, down 18%, with PC/console games at SEK 1.5 billion (down 27%) and mobile at SEK 5.3 billion (down 9%). The total number of game development projects decreased from 141 to 108, and headcount was reduced from 9,692 to 7,180, including 5,378 game developers. Despite these declines, the game Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 sold three million copies. Embracer reported organic growth of 30% in mobile game sales and 22% in PC/console sales. The company plans to release 76 games in FY 2025/26, including notable titles like Killing Floor 3 and Marvel 1943: Rise of the Hydra. A third AAA game has been postponed to 2026/27, and THQ Nordic's studio Campfire Cabal has resumed operations after a closure in 2023.
Take-Two boss Zelnick assures investors GTA6 delay is "worthy investment"
AppWizard
May 19, 2025

Take-Two boss Zelnick assures investors GTA6 delay is “worthy investment”

Straus Zelnick, CEO and chair of Take-Two, announced that the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 has been postponed from 2025 to May 26, 2026, to allow Rockstar more time for refinement. He stated that the game's development began in earnest in 2020 and that it is the most anticipated entertainment property of all time. Zelnick emphasized that the ambition and complexity of Grand Theft Auto 6 surpass previous titles, and he believes the additional time is a worthy investment to ensure an extraordinary experience for players. He reassured stakeholders that the timeline is unlikely to change again, citing the company's historical success in meeting set release dates.
Warner Bros reports 48% dip in games revenue for Q1
AppWizard
May 12, 2025

Warner Bros reports 48% dip in games revenue for Q1

Warner Bros reported a 48% decline in revenue in its games division for the quarter ending March 31st, attributed to the underperformance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and the lack of new titles in the first quarter of 2025. Existing titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat 1 provided some revenue support. The company achieved a 66% reduction in overhead costs year-on-year but still faced a 53% drop in revenue for 2024. Warner Bros has closed three studios, including Monolith, and the head of interactive entertainment, David Haddad, departed in early 2025.
Rockstar might be staying quiet on a GTA 6 PC release, but here's when the maker of some hardcore gamer mood lighting reckons we can expect it
AppWizard
February 17, 2025

Rockstar might be staying quiet on a GTA 6 PC release, but here’s when the maker of some hardcore gamer mood lighting reckons we can expect it

Take-Two Interactive has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will debut in 2023, with console players expected to see the game in the fall. The PC version is anticipated to arrive in early 2026. Corsair Gaming's financial vice president, Ronald van Veen, indicated that this timeline aligns with Rockstar's historical release patterns, where PC versions typically follow console launches. Take-Two has acknowledged that not all titles are released simultaneously across platforms, as seen with previous games like GTA 5.
Here’s when Rockstar may launch the PC version of GTA 6 - The Times of India
AppWizard
February 17, 2025

Here’s when Rockstar may launch the PC version of GTA 6 – The Times of India

Corsair Gaming predicts that Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) will be released on PC in early 2026, following its console launch in 2025. Ronald van Veen, Corsair Gaming’s Vice President of Finance, mentioned that the game is expected to debut on consoles in the fall of 2025. Historically, the Grand Theft Auto series has launched on consoles first, with PC versions following later. Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, highlighted the increasing significance of the PC gaming market and the company's strategy of releasing titles across platforms, noting that Rockstar has traditionally started with some platforms before moving to others.
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