In this week’s Roundtable, the squad dives into the unexpected success of Helldivers 2, PlayStation Studios’ first game to launch simultaneously on PlayStation and PC. We then shift gears to Microsoft’s Xbox Business Event, which, despite its brevity, sparked a flurry of speculation regarding the company’s strategy for porting “exclusives” to PlayStation. The conversation takes…
Today we look at Sony’s PC hit Helldivers II and the changing rules of console exclusivity, plus there’s our latest podcast and Game of the Week.
In this week’s Roundtable, the squad begins by discussing Stumble Guys’ move to Xbox, which will now compete head-to-head with Fall Guys. We then shift gears to Valve’s new initiative, testing an invite-only system that empowers developers to schedule their own daily deals, alongside a reverse in policy that now allows AI-utilizing games (given certain…
In this issue we’ve got the biggest revelations from the Xbox leak and cherry-pick some excellent Content Worth Consuming.
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 gaming ecosystem.
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, will be a net benefit for the industry.
It was a busy week. PlayStation’s earnings results put Xbox’s to shame. EA Mobile announced the sunsetting of Apex Legends Mobile and Battlefield Mobile. Sea Limited is spinning off Phoenix Labs. And more!
From paid mints to free mints, the nature and release of NFTs in blockchain games has changed drastically over the last few months. We look at Champions Ascension’s recent mint and understand what this means for marketers moving forward.
Marvel Snap has become a sensation, driving $2M in sales in its first week. We break down this game, share our recent blockchain gaming report (in collaboration with CMC Research), and give updates on Xbox’s earnings.
A decline in growth in the console market is looming. But the silver lining is that the strategy for the two gaming giants, Microsoft and Sony, remains the same. We examine the causes of these declines and offer optimism for the mid- to long-term.
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