Starfield is the Game Pass Exclusive Xbox Needed
In this issue, we’re discussing the launch of Bethesda’s Starfield and what the sci-fi epic means for Microsoft, Game Pass, and the future of the Xbox gamin... Read more.
Microsoft Gives Up the Cloud
In this issue, we’re making sense of the new, unexpected twist in the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard saga regarding the sell-off of cloud game streaming rights... Read more.
The App Store Always Wins
In this issue, we’re discussing Apple’s most recent legal victory in its long-running antitrust feud with Epic Games and the current state of App Store poli... Read more.
Unity’s Bet on AI
In this issue, we’re reviewing Unity’s generative AI ambitions and discussing how the company’s early embrace of the technology could be an advantage.... Read more.
Square Enix’s Exclusivity Gamble May Have Backfired
In this issue, we’re reviewing Square Enix’s Q1 FY2024 earnings and discussing to what extent PlayStation exclusivity for Final Fantasy XVI hurt both the ga... Read more.
The Portable Game Console Boom
In this issue, we’re taking a look at the current portable gaming console market amid reports of Nintendo’s next Switch arriving in 2024 and a host of new c... Read more.
Dissecting Capcom’s Remarkable Decade
In this issue, we’re taking a look at Capcom’s most recent earnings announcement and discussing the company’s remarkable turnaround over the last decade.... Read more.
How Marvel Snap is Solving Card Acquisition
In this issue, we’re analyzing various ways Marvel Snap developer Second Dinner has addressed the popular CCG’s card acquisition hurdles in 2023 and the eff... Read more.
How Bungie Lost the Plot With Destiny’s Live Service Model (Part 2)
In this issue, we have the second half of our two-part live service analysis on Bungie’s Destiny and its gradual evolution into one of the most monetized main... Read more.
Is the Industry Ready for the Next Phase of Xbox Game Pass?
In this issue, we’re diving into the future of Xbox Game Pass and trying to answer the crucial question of whether subscription gaming, as Microsoft envisions... Read more.