"The Decline of Console Gaming and Video Game Industry Challenges in 2024"
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A reader expresses concern over the future of console gaming, citing the budget issues faced by Sony and Microsoft, and the shift towards multiformat exclusives. They propose capping game budgets or focusing on mid-budget titles as a solution, criticizing the companies for seemingly abandoning traditional consoles in favor of live service games and mobile. The reader fears a bleak future for console gaming, with Nintendo being the only likely survivor, and expresses disappointment in the poor stewardship of Xbox and PlayStation.
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