Sony sold fewer PlayStation 5 consoles, but its gaming business still performed strongly. The console built the audience. The community now creates the long-term value.
Roblox’s safety changes are reducing spending among younger players. That may be the clearest sign that protecting children can require a platform to accept lower revenue.
Fortnite creators can now use conversational AI characters inside their experiences. These characters may become guides, hosts, moderators and trusted members of player communities.
Saudi Arabia may be able to buy EA, but ownership does not automatically bring community trust. The real challenge will be convincing players that the games and communities they care about will still be protected.