Oct. 27 at 12:39 PM
GameStop Corp. shares rose after the White House's official account reposted a statement from the video game retailer declaring the end of the "console wars."
The stock surge followed a series of social media interactions that began when GameStop posted a statement on X announcing the "official cessation of the console wars." The White House account on X then responded with a stylized image of President Trump.
GameStop's original post, which was later reposted by the White House, referenced Microsoft's recent announcement that it would release a new version of its game Halo: Combat Evolved on Sony's PlayStation 5 in 2026, alongside its Xbox consoles. The game had been an Xbox-exclusive title since the early 2000s.
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