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Reviving the Spirit of E3 in LA: A New Beginning
The recent week in LA was a promising start, with strong announcements, engaging games, and well-organized showcases. However, the success of these events ultimately depends on the lineup of games. Geoff Keighley's Summer Games Fest showcase was well-received, with good pacing, a strong opening message, and decent variety. Nevertheless, it lacked the wow factor to make it a memorable event. PlayS…
June 11, 2024, 8:41 a.m.
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Reviving the Spirit of E3: A New Era for the Gaming Industry
Last week in Los Angeles was a promising start. Despite the various names it's been called – Summer Games Fest, Not-E3, or E3 lite – the event delivered some notable announcements, playable games, and well-organized showcases. The success of these events, however, largely depends on the lineup of games. Geoff Keighley's Summer Games Fest showcase was well-executed, with a good pace, strong openin…
June 11, 2024, 8:41 a.m.
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Sony Opts for Paid Live Service Model, Shying Away from Free-to-Play
Sony's recent State of Play event underscored its commitment to live service games, with a significant portion dedicated to the upcoming hero shooter, Concord. Notably, Concord will not be free-to-play, instead launching at a $40 price point, similar to Helldivers 2. This strategy suggests Sony is exploring an alternative to the widely adopted free-to-play model for its live service titles. By ch…
June 7, 2024, 3:11 p.m.
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Sony Opts for Paid Model Over F2P in Live Service Games
Sony recently dedicated a significant portion of its State of Play event to showcasing the upcoming hero shooter Concord, signaling its intent to focus on live service games. Notably, Concord will launch at a $40 price point, similar to Helldivers 2, indicating a potential shift away from the free-to-play (F2P) model commonly used in live service games. This approach may create difficulties, but …
June 7, 2024, 3:11 p.m.
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Sony's Live Service Strategy Takes Shape, Shunning Free-to-Play Model
Sony's recent State of Play event highlighted the company's shift towards live service games, with a significant portion of the event dedicated to the upcoming hero shooter, Concord. Notably, Concord will not be a free-to-play game, instead launching at a $40 price point, following in the footsteps of Sony's earlier live service success, Helldivers 2. This pricing strategy suggests that Sony is c…
June 7, 2024, 3:11 p.m.
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Sony Initiates the Not-E3 Season with a Low-Key Presentation | Opinion
The start of June in the gaming industry is reminiscent of an archaeological site, where the original structure is no longer present, but its shape can be inferred from the gaps it has left behind. The absence of E3 has not diminished the significance of this period, as it remains the best time to gauge the industry's pulse and predict its trajectory for the next 12 months. This year, Sony has se…
May 31, 2024, 12:55 p.m.
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PlayStation Initiates the Non-E3 Season with a Subdued Tone | Opinion
As the gaming industry enters the first week of June, it's evident that the traditional E3 conference has left a void, replaced by various events and showcases that have evolved around it. Despite the absence of E3, this period remains the ideal time to gauge the industry's trajectory and anticipate its direction over the next 12 months. This year, Sony has kicked off the 'Not-E3' season with its…
May 31, 2024, 12:55 p.m.
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Sony Initiates the Industry's Non-E3 Season with a Subdued Tone
As the gaming industry enters its Not-E3 season, the landscape feels like an archaeological site where the original structure is gone, but its shape can be inferred from the gaps it has left behind. The absence of E3 has led to a plethora of events and showcases, which will provide a trade show's worth of announcements and updates on upcoming games over the next two weeks. This period remains the…
May 31, 2024, 12:55 p.m.
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Sony's Shift in Focus to Engagement Time is a Strategic Move for PlayStation
Sony recently announced its financial results for 2023, revealing steady growth in the PlayStation business. However, it was the company's shift in focus from unit sales to engagement time that garnered significant attention. This change in strategy has been met with criticism, but it may ultimately benefit the gaming industry. By prioritizing time spent on the console, Sony is acknowledging the …
May 17, 2024, 1:06 p.m.
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Why Sony's Shift in Focus from Units Sold to Engagement Time is a Smart Move for PlayStation
Sony recently released its full-year results for 2023, with the PlayStation division showing steady growth, albeit lower than initial expectations. A key aspect of the report was the company's shift in focus from unit sales to engagement time, which has raised concerns among gamers. However, this change in strategy is not a new development, but rather a continuation of a approach that began with …
May 17, 2024, 1:06 p.m.