Digital Distribution
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Macronix Shifts Investment Away From Nintendo Switch ROM Production
Key Nintendo supplier Macronix is phasing out ROM chip production to prioritize eMMC and NAND, impacting the future of physical Switch and Switch 2 cartridges.
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Rockstar Games Sets New AAA Standard: GTA VI Launches at $80 with Digital-Only Physical Boxes
Rockstar Games has confirmed a November 19, 2026, release date for Grand Theft Auto VI, with a $79.99 base price and a shift away from physical media.
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PlayStation Ecosystem Shifts: Days of Play 2026 Launches Amidst High-Profile Delistings
Sony launches its annual Days of Play promotion featuring significant hardware and software discounts, even as the platform quietly delists Destruction AllStars, highlighting the volatile nature of digital game ownership.
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The Digital Displacement: Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ and the Institutional Shift in Global Film Distribution
Following a record-breaking $51 million theatrical run, Markiplier announces a direct-to-YouTube distribution model for ‘Iron Lung,’ bypassing traditional Hollywood gatekeepers.