New trade tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump 'are going to have a real and detrimental impact' on the video games industry, according to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA).
The tariffs could significantly affect gaming hardware, including consoles, as key manufacturing parts are often sourced from multiple regions.
The video game industry, along with other industries, needs to consider what's best for consumers, business, and employees in response to the tariffs.
China, among other countries, which is a major manufacturing zone for tech products, is affected by the tariffs, leading to concerns about physical game releases and disc-based game manufacturing.