➀ Multiple major publishers are reportedly delaying their games to avoid competing with GTA VI; ➁ Rockstar's games are known to consume significant market share and time; ➂ The industry insider Christopher Dring claims that at least three publishers are planning to delay their titles.

➀ EA and DICE are placing a significant bet on the upcoming Battlefield 6; ➁ The current playtesting phase for Battlefield 6 is more rigorous than previous entries; ➂ This rigorous testing is part of a 'player-first' approach; ➃ The hope is that the next Battlefield will mark a return to the series' former glory.

1. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater's social media accounts have updated their iconography and banners to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the series. 2. Fans speculate that these updates could be part of a marketing strategy for an unannounced game. 3. Following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, insiders suggest the company may be planning to revive the Tony Hawk franchise.

➀ Nintendo emphasizes creating an equal gaming experience for all players, avoiding systems that could make some feel superior or inferior. ➁ Nintendo has a strong culture of originality and does not follow trends set by competitors. ➂ Nintendo believes games should be played as designed by creators, without the distraction of achievement-focused gameplay. ➃ Nintendo views achievement systems as a trend that has passed its peak and no longer holds significant value.

➀ Expanded the player base for single-player games, particularly benefiting companies with strong capabilities in developing high-quality large-screen games. ➁ Triggered a hardware upgrade trend for PCs and consoles, similar to previous hits like 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' and 'Cyberpunk 2077'. ➂ Pushed the development of cloud gaming due to high hardware requirements. ➃ Leveraged the 'Black Myth: WuKong' IP for potential collaborations.

1. EA's College Football 25 has seen over 2.2 million players pay for early access, despite the high cost; 2. The trend of charging for early access is becoming more common in the gaming industry; 3. The Deluxe Edition includes 3 days of early access and 4600 College Football Points.

1. Joycity has decided to absorb its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mojito Games, through a shareholder-neutral merger; 2. The merger is set to take place on September 20th and is aimed at improving operational efficiency; 3. Post-merger, Joycity's revenue is expected to remain unchanged, with a slight increase in debt, indicating minimal impact on operations, finance, and sales.