Gaming stocks continue to be an underserved market, but recent interest in the field means more investors are taking note of the sector. To help traders understand the latest gaming stock movements, we’ve created a list of the top video game news for Thursday.
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- Electronic Arts (EA) developer Full Circle has announced layoffs despite its latest game, skate, only being in early access. The scale of this layoff is unknown, but the company said it will focus on offering long-term live service support for skate.
- Tencent (TCEHY)-owned Riot Games also revealed layoffs that will affect a small number of employees from its publishing division. Twelve jobs will be cut across three of its departments.
- Analytics firm Sensor Tower released its State of Gaming 2026 report. This showed that mobile gaming revenue in 2025 was flat year-over-year, while PC gaming revenue grew. A new generation of PC gamers is helping, as is the rise of co-op indie games, such as R.E.P.O and Peak.
- Square Enix (SQNXF) released a new version of the classic JRPG Final Fantasy VII on Steam, only to be met with harsh criticism and negative reviews. Launch issues, bugs, crashes, and other changes have upset fans of the game.
Video Game Stock Movements Today
- Electronic Arts stock was down 0.42% today. EA shares have fallen 1.47% year-to-date but were up 54.82% over the past 12 months.
- Tencent stock dropped 2.03% today. TCEHY shares have decreased 14.88% year-to-date but have rallied 4.95% over the past 12 months.
- Square Enix stock gained 0.61% today. SQNXF shares have dipped 9.09% year-to-date but have climbed 4.98% over the past 12 months.
EA vs. TCEHY vs. SQNXF: Which Is the Best Video Game Stock?
Turning to the TipRanks stock comparison tool, traders can see which of these stocks analysts favor. Square Enix has the best analysts’ consensus rating at Moderate Buy, while Electronic Arts and Tencent have Hold ratings. However, EA offers a higher upside potential at 3.34%, compared to a possible 0.98% downside for SQNXF stock.
