Executive Overview The global personal computer industry has suffered one of its most severe and abrupt downturns in recent history. According to comprehensive market data released this week by leading technology analysis firms Omdia and the International Data Corporation (IDC), worldwide shipments of laptops, desktops, and workstations experienced a staggering year-over-year (YoY) collapse of roughly…
Executive Overview In the rapidly evolving, hyper-connected landscape of contemporary digital media, even casual remarks made on a mid-week podcast can quickly trigger international discussions. This reality became abundantly clear for podcast host, author, and public figure Kylie Kelce. Known for her candid, unvarnished style on her hit show Not Gonna Lie—produced and distributed by…
By Chris Kerr, Senior Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com August 27, 2026 Executive Overview Layoffs. Studio closures. Divestments. A persistent, suffocating financing drought that has lasted years. To the casual observer and veteran industry insider alike, it is remarkably easy to feel as though the global video game industry is undergoing a catastrophic, systemic collapse. Daily headlines…
