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Samantha Neil

Video Game Industry Analyst

I’m Samantha Neil, a video game industry analyst with a strong background in journalism and media. I graduated from the University of Kent in 2008 with a Masters in English Language, where I developed my passion for investigative journalism and critical analysis. I focus on analysing market trends, consumer behaviour, and the economic factors that shape our industry. With years of experience in journalism, I’ve honed my skills in research and analysis to provide insightful assessments that guide strategic decisions for various stakeholders in the gaming sector.

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Aug 7, 2026 ∙ 2 min

Valve Warns European Customers of Potential Data Breach

Valve has reached out to customers in Europe who purchased its hardware to inform them of a possible breach of their personal data due to a cyber attack. Users on Reddit have shared that they received emails today from the company, detailing that the distribution partner responsible for delivering Steam hardware to European customers experienced a security incident two weeks ago. The email specifies that CEVA Logistics, the company tasked with shipping Steam Decks and Steam Machines, was...

Aug 1, 2026 ∙ 2 min

Electronic Arts' $55 Billion Acquisition Set to Close After Regulatory Approval

The highly anticipated $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts (EA) is on track to finalize on August 4, having received the necessary approvals from all regulatory authorities. In a recent filing with the SEC, EA noted that "completion of the merger remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining customary closing conditions set forth in the merger agreement." Earlier this week, the European Commission also gave its green light to the merger, determining that it "would not...

Jul 21, 2026 ∙ 2 min

Sony Faces Backlash Over Shift From Physical Games Amid Declining Sales

Sony's recent announcement to discontinue support for physical games on PlayStation by 2028 has sparked significant outrage online. New insights from Mat Piscatella, senior director at Circana, underscore the challenges the company might face in reversing this decision. According to data from Circana's Retail Tracking Service, a mere seven PlayStation titles have exceeded 100,000 physical unit sales this year. during the week ending July 11, only two PlayStation games managed to sell over...