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Sony PS5 sales plunge 46 percent, raising concerns for game business growth
Sony\'s PlayStation 5 sales fell sharply, with fourth-quarter unit sales down to 1.5 million and annual sales at 16.0 million. The company expects revenue in its Games & Network Services unit to drop by 265.7 billion yen in fiscal 2026, citing weaker replacement demand and memory procurement constraints. Still, annual segment revenue rose 87.3 billion yen, helped by currency effects, network services and third-party software sales.
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Pearl Abyss to launch Crimson Desert globally, targets console market after 7 years
Pearl Abyss will launch its open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert globally on March 20 after seven years of development. The release is seen as a test of whether the company can reduce its reliance on the Black Desert IP and whether Korean games can compete in the console package market beyond mobile MMORPGs. Ahead of launch, the title topped Steam’s global best-seller ranking. Metacritic’s PC score was 78, with mixed reviews.
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Neowiz\'s \'Shape of Dreams\' tops 1 million copies in global cumulative sales
Neowiz said on Jan. 5 that action roguelite game \'Shape of Dreams\' has exceeded 1 million copies in cumulative global sales. Released on Sept. 11, the title sold 500,000 copies in about two weeks and reached 1 million by Dec. 31. The company cited its gameplay, including MOBA-style action and four-player co-op, and noted strong reviews on Metacritic, OpenCritic and Steam.