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Breaking Down Barriers: How AAA and Indie Game Developers Can Thrive Together
The gaming industry is facing a perfect storm of technological advancements and escalating demands for AAA games, with massive investments and high risks involved. However, this model is becoming increasingly unsustainable. As someone who has worked on both indie and AAA games, I believe that the lines between these two extremes are blurring, and it's time to rethink our approach. By embracing a …
Sept. 18, 2024, 10:08 a.m.
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Bridging the Gap: The Evolving Relationship Between AAA and Indie Game Development
The video game industry is currently navigating a perfect storm of technological advancements and escalating demands for AAA games, with massive investments and high risks involved. However, this model is becoming unsustainable. As someone who has worked on both ends of the spectrum, from independent games to AAA titles, I believe that the distinction between AAA, AA, and indie games is becoming …
Sept. 18, 2024, 10:08 a.m.
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Ubisoft's Struggles: A Deeper Look | Opinion
The history of Ubisoft has been marked by battles against takeover attempts and struggles for control. Since its initial public offering nearly thirty years ago, the company has evolved from a European distributor to a major global publisher. However, this growth has also made it a target for larger companies seeking to expand through acquisition. The share price of Ubisoft has been on a downward…
Sept. 13, 2024, 2:16 p.m.
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Ubisoft's Struggles: A Cry for Change
The corporate history of Ubisoft has been marked by battles against takeover attempts, starting from its IPO almost thirty years ago. Initially, it was a European distributor for other companies' games, but soon it became a major publisher and developer of its own titles, attracting the attention of larger companies seeking to grow through acquisition. In 2004, EA bought almost 20% of the firm, w…
Sept. 13, 2024, 2:16 p.m.
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Ubisoft's Ongoing Struggles: A Look at the Company's Challenges
Since its initial public offering nearly thirty years ago, Ubisoft has faced numerous attempts to take over or gain control of the company. Initially, it was primarily a European distributor for other companies' games, but it has since grown into a major publisher and developer of its own titles. However, this growth has also made it a target for larger companies seeking to expand through acquisi…
Sept. 13, 2024, 2:16 p.m.
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The Real Issue with the PS5 Pro Isn't Its Price Tag
We regularly publish data on the accessories market on GamesIndustry.biz as part of our monthly charts reports. Although these figures don't often gain much traction elsewhere, they do offer some fascinating insights. For instance, the PlayStation Portal, a handheld device for streaming PS5 games within the home, is the top accessory by revenue this year. Additionally, the DualSense Edge, priced …
Sept. 11, 2024, 11:08 a.m.
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The Real Issue with PS5 Pro Isn't the Price | Opinion
Our monthly accessories market data, published on GamesIndustry.biz, provides valuable insights that often go unnoticed by other media outlets, which tend to focus on game performance and console sales. However, our reports reveal interesting trends, such as the PlayStation Portal being the top accessory by revenue this year, and the DualSense Edge being the second most financially successful con…
Sept. 11, 2024, 11:08 a.m.
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The PS5 Pro's Real Issue Isn't Its Cost
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Sept. 11, 2024, 11:08 a.m.
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Sony's Live-Service Competence Under Scrutiny After Concord Failure
The recent withdrawal of Concord from the market, just two weeks after its launch, has left many questioning Sony's competence in the live-service sector. This move, although not entirely unexpected, is still shocking given the significant investment the company has made in this area. Following a strongly negative reaction to the game, Sony seemed to have lost faith in Firewalk's hero shooter, pr…
Sept. 6, 2024, 11:18 a.m.
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Sony's Live-Service Strategy Raises Concerns After Concord's Disappointing Launch
The recent withdrawal of Concord from the market, just two weeks after its launch, has raised eyebrows and prompted a reevaluation of Sony's live-service strategy. Despite the company's efforts to acquire expertise through studio acquisitions, its live-service games have struggled to gain traction. The failure of Concord, in particular, has highlighted the challenges Sony faces in this space. Wit…
Sept. 6, 2024, 11:18 a.m.