- Electronic Arts announced a record $ 55 billion buyout led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, going private on August 4, 2026.
- Sony reported a 40% jump in operating profit and raised its yearly profit outlook by 8% to 1.72 trillion yen, alongside selling 1.6 million PlayStation 5 units.
- Microsoft's Xbox gaming revenue dropped 7% to $ 21.8 billion due to a 29% fall in hardware sales following significant job cuts.