Game News Round-Up

Xbox UK and Europe console price increases revealed. In Europe, €200 increase for 1TB models, and €150 for 512GB models. In the UK, the price increase has resulted in a £170 increase for 1TB models, and £130 for 512GB models

• The new prices mean that in the US, the Series X (Disc version) is $799.99 (was $649.99), in Europe it's €799.99 (was €599.99) and in the UK it is £669.99 (was £499.99)

Ubisoft’s NFT RPG Champions Tactics is shutting down, shortly after it scrapped its blockchain use. The servers will be shut down in October

Playstation Financial Results

• For the three months ended June 30, 2026 (Games & Network Services (G&NS)):
• Sales income: ¥937.1 billion ($5.8 billion), up 0.6% year-on-year
• Operating income: ¥202 billion ($1.2 billion), up 37% year-on-year

Roblox Financial Results

• For the three months ended June 30, 2026
• Revenue: $1.5 billion (up 36% year-on-year)
• Bookings: $1.6 billion (up 8% year-on-year)
• Net losses: $185 million