Anyone who doubts the transition from physical to digital need only look to EA’s most recent financials for evidence. Of the $693m revenue generated by EA in the last quarter, $532m came from digital – which is up ten per cent year-on-year. The bulk of it came from digital mobile …
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[Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live
The 2026 XDS Insights Report examines how external development partnerships are evolving as they become a core part of modern production pipelines. Based on input from 250+ industry professionals, the report shows an ecosystem moving beyond delivery risk and into a new phase shaped by coordination, governance, and long-term collaboration.
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