Sony's Path Forward After Concord

The newest installment of The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is now live, offering a concise overview of the week's most significant developments. This episode delves into the implications of Concord's struggles, including Sony's decision to remove the game from sale just two weeks post-launch. Rather than viewing this setback as a definitive failure of PlayStation's live services approach, we examine the reasons why perseverance in this area is crucial for the platform holder and the industry at large, emphasizing the importance of embracing risk and innovation. Additionally, we reflect on Hiroki Totoki's remarks regarding Sony's insufficient development of original IPs and assess the underwhelming debut of Star Wars Outlaws in our 'What Do The Numbers Mean?' segment. The episode is available for streaming below, or you can download the audio podcast or subscribe via various platforms such as Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon Music. The Microcast is also accessible on the GamesIndustry.biz YouTube channel and through a dedicated playlist. This episode was edited by Alix Attenborough.