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Can a Slowing Console Market Create Opportunities for New Players? | Opinion
The gaming industry is facing a period of stagnation, with Xbox's Phil Spencer recently expressing concerns about the lack of growth in the market. This slowdown is particularly challenging for Xbox, which has been trying to disrupt the status quo and expand its reach. Despite some successes, such as Game Pass, the results have been mixed. The company's first-party slate has been strong, but its …
April 4, 2024, 1:50 p.m.
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Can a struggling console market create opportunities for others? | Opinion
Recently, Phil Spencer, a prominent figure in the gaming industry, expressed concerns about the lack of growth in the video game sector. This sentiment is not new, and it's one of the primary reasons behind the industry-wide layoffs and rising costs. For Xbox, this is particularly concerning, as the company is trying to expand its market share in a console market dominated by Sony and Nintendo, a…
April 4, 2024, 1:50 p.m.
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The Challenge of Selling the PS5 Pro
The recent leak of technical documents about the PS5 Pro, codenamed Trinity, has provided insight into Sony's hardware plans. The console is expected to launch in time for holiday 2024, earlier than anticipated, and will primarily feature a GPU specification bump. This launch timing puts the PS5 Pro in direct competition with Microsoft's Xbox Series X spec bump and redesign. However, the absence …
March 22, 2024, 10:54 a.m.
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The Challenge of Selling a PS5 Pro Without a Clear Elevator Pitch
The recent leak of technical documents about the PS5 Pro, codenamed Trinity, has provided insight into Sony's hardware plans. The new console is expected to arrive in time for the 2024 holiday season, earlier than anticipated, and will primarily feature a GPU specification bump. This launch timing puts the PS5 Pro in direct competition with Microsoft's Xbox Series X, which is also rumored to rece…
March 22, 2024, 10:54 a.m.
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The Challenging Elevator Pitch for PS5 Pro
The recent leak of technical documents for the PS5 Pro, codenamed Trinity, has provided insight into Sony's hardware plans. The new console is expected to launch in holiday 2024, earlier than anticipated, and will primarily feature a GPU specification bump. This launch timing creates a challenge for Sony, as the PS5 Pro will need to justify its existence without the benefit of a major game releas…
March 22, 2024, 10:54 a.m.
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The Enduring Charm of Katamari Damacy
The 'Why I Love' series on GamesIndustry.biz celebrates game developers' appreciation for each other's work. This piece was contributed by Sigtrap co-founders Gary Lloyd and Luke Thompson, who recently launched Under Cover on Meta Quest. Katamari Damacy has long been a favorite of mine, and my admiration for it has only grown since I became a game developer. Let's take a step back to 2004, when t…
March 20, 2024, 11:54 a.m.
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The Enduring Charm of Katamari Damacy
The 'Why I Love' series on GamesIndustry.biz celebrates game developers' appreciation for their peers' work. This article was contributed by Sigtrap co-founders Gary Lloyd and Luke Thompson, who recently launched Under Cover on Meta Quest. Katamari Damacy has been a favorite of mine since its release, and my admiration for it has only grown stronger since I became a game developer. Let's take a s…
March 20, 2024, 11:54 a.m.
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The Timeless Charm of Katamari Damacy
In a series of guest editorials on GamesIndustry.biz, developers share their appreciation for each other's work. This piece is contributed by Sigtrap co-founders Gary Lloyd and Luke Thompson, who recently launched Under Cover on Meta Quest. Katamari Damacy has been a favorite of mine since its release, and my admiration for it has only grown stronger as I became a game developer. Let's take a s…
March 20, 2024, 11:54 a.m.
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The Forthcoming Harry Potter Live Service Game: A Crucial Test for the Industry
The prospect of Warner Bros releasing a Harry Potter game as a service is intriguing, but not for the reasons the company expects. The likes of Sony, Warner Bros, Ubisoft, EA, and Square Enix are all investing heavily in live service experiences, but not all can succeed. The current state of live services has been aptly summarized by the latest Jimquisition, which highlights the difficulties of t…
March 19, 2024, 12:02 p.m.
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The Upcoming Harry Potter Live Service Game Will Be a Crucial Test
The prospect of a Harry Potter game as a service is intriguing, but its success is uncertain due to the challenges in the games-as-a-service space. Major gaming companies like Sony, Warner Bros, Ubisoft, EA, and Square Enix are investing in live service experiences, but not all can succeed. The latest Jimquisition, 'Live Services Are Being Sent To Die,' highlights the current state of affairs in …
March 19, 2024, 12:02 p.m.