GTA VI and Netflix: the investment is confirmed - as Take-Two closes studios
Netflix is officially betting on GTA VI. But Take-Two is shutting down two game studios in the wake. A mixed signal about the industry's real state.
Aug 24, 2026 2 1
EA sold 55 billion dollars to Saudi Arabia and private funds: the end of an independent publisher
Electronic Arts is reportedly weeks away from finalizing its sale to Saudi Arabia and private equity funds for approximately $55 billion. This massive acquisition is reshaping the video game industry landscape.
Aug 21, 2026 3 1
Japan ends the Cool Japan Fund: the failure of a 52 billion yen cultural diplomacy
The Japanese government has announced the dissolution of the Cool Japan Fund, its investment fund dedicated to exporting Japanese pop culture. Established in 2013, the program never met its objectives despite the commitment of tens of billions of yen.
Aug 21, 2026 2 1
EA to come under Saudi ownership next week: $55 billion LBO in closing phase
Electronic Arts announces that its leveraged buyout for $55 billion is expected to be completed next week—the Saudi PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners (Jared Kushner) will take control and take EA private.
Jul 31, 2026 21 3
GTA 6: Take-Two CEO reaffirms "scheduled date" - while GTA Online keeps making money
Take-Two confirms the release window for GTA VI and highlights the robust health of GTA Online. In short, everything is going well at Rockstar - or at least, everything that matters to Wall Street.
Jul 18, 2026 20 4