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technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Sony Shifts Focus from Hardware to Community and Engagement in Gaming

Sony has announced a shift away from a hardware-centric business model towards a platform-focused approach, emphasizing community and engagement, driven by increased profits from third-party software sales and a move towards more cross-platform releases, including some first-party titles on Xbox and PC, which has sparked concern among gamers about the future of PlayStation exclusives.

via GAMINGbible|

#exclusives #gaming-industry #hardware-transition

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Nintendo Switch 2's Launch Sparks Record-Breaking Sales and Mixed Third-Party Performance

Despite the record-breaking launch of the Switch 2, third-party game sales have been mostly very low, with some publishers reporting sales below their lowest estimates, although first-party titles continue to perform strongly. The slow start for third-party titles is attributed to factors like backward compatibility, lack of early reviews, and reliance on ports of older games, but Nintendo is actively encouraging third-party game sales to improve.

via Eurogamer|

#console-launch #game-sales #nintendo