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Sony Was Right: Subscriptions Struggle to Fund Big First-Party Games
business1 month ago

Sony Was Right: Subscriptions Struggle to Fund Big First-Party Games

Opinion piece argues Sony’s caution on day-one, all-you-can-play subscriptions was prescient. It cites Microsoft’s Game Pass price hikes and the COD inclusion as signs the model is financially fragile, while Sony’s PS Plus Extra is valuable without day-one exclusives—despite Horizon joining later. The author suggests the Netflix-for-games idea is fading, MS may pivot, and Sony’s approach appears more sustainable for long-term profitability.

via Push Square|
#business#first-party-games#pricing-strategy
Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition surfaces in code, hinting at a cheaper cloud-first tier
gaming1 month ago

Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition surfaces in code, hinting at a cheaper cloud-first tier

Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass appears to be testing a low-cost, cloud-first tier named 'Starter Edition,' spotted in the service's code with references to cloud streaming capped by monthly limits and a lineup of first-party games (Doom Eternal, Halo 5, Gears 5, Halo Wars 2, Hellblade, and more). Pricing hasn't been announced, but reports suggest it would undercut Essentials and target TV cloud gaming; a late update notes the tier could be bundled with Discord Nitro. Official confirmation has not been provided.

via Windows Central|
#first-party-games#gaming#pricing
Sony Won't Launch New First-Party Games on PlayStation Plus
technology11 months ago

Sony Won't Launch New First-Party Games on PlayStation Plus

Sony has decided not to release its first-party games on PlayStation Plus day one, instead opting to add older titles and a few indie games at launch, believing this strategy is effective and will continue. This approach contrasts with Xbox's practice of releasing big titles on Game Pass immediately. Sony's strategy involves timing releases to reach wider audiences later in a game's lifecycle, and while some live-service titles have been added early, the company prefers to wait for the right moment.

via Eurogamer|
#first-party-games#game-strategy#playstation-plus
Nintendo Switch 2 Compatibility: Which Games Will and Won't Work
technology1 year ago

Nintendo Switch 2 Compatibility: Which Games Will and Won't Work

The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will support most original Switch games, with only one first-party title, Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit, being completely incompatible due to hardware size constraints. Most other titles, including third-party games, will work with some requiring updates or specific controllers, and a few streaming apps may not be supported at launch.

via Kotaku|
#backward-compatibility#first-party-games#game-updates
"Score Big Savings on Top-Rated Nintendo Switch Games at Amazon's Blockbuster Sale"
gaming2 years ago

"Score Big Savings on Top-Rated Nintendo Switch Games at Amazon's Blockbuster Sale"

Amazon is offering a selection of first-party Nintendo Switch games for $40 each, including newer titles like Splatoon 3 and Kirby and the Forgotten Land, as well as classics such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Other discounted games include Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. Additionally, there are other Switch games on sale at Amazon and other retailers, providing a rare opportunity to grab brand-new boxed copies of popular Nintendo games at discounted prices.

via GameSpot|
#amazon#first-party-games#gaming
"Reflecting on Phil Spencer's 10-Year Legacy as Head of Xbox"
gaming2 years ago

"Reflecting on Phil Spencer's 10-Year Legacy as Head of Xbox"

Phil Spencer has completed 10 years as the Head of Xbox, overseeing significant changes and improvements in the Xbox brand, including unbundling the Kinect, introducing backwards compatibility, launching Xbox Game Pass, and acquiring multiple game studios. While facing challenges with first-party game releases, Spencer's focus on player-first initiatives and strategic acquisitions has set the stage for an exciting future for Xbox.

via IGN|
#first-party-games#gaming#gaming-industry-acquisitions
"Xbox's Expansion: From Exclusives to Multi-Platform and Everywhere"
gaming2 years ago

"Xbox's Expansion: From Exclusives to Multi-Platform and Everywhere"

Xbox's Phil Spencer outlined the company's future plans in a memo, emphasizing a vision where gaming becomes more unified across devices and platforms. The memo discusses the challenges of fragmented gaming experiences and the opportunity to empower players and creators in a more cohesive gaming ecosystem. As a result, Xbox will be bringing four first-party games to rival consoles, starting with Sea of Thieves, Grounded, Pentiment, and Hi-Fi Rush, with potential for larger titles in the future.

via Push Square|
#first-party-games#gaming#gaming-industry
"Sony's Aggressive PC Strategy Aims to Boost PlayStation Profit Margins"
gaming2 years ago

"Sony's Aggressive PC Strategy Aims to Boost PlayStation Profit Margins"

Sony's president and PlayStation chairman, Hiroki Totoki, aims to improve the gaming division's profit margins by focusing on hardware and first-party games. He emphasized the difficulty of cost reduction in the current console cycle and hinted at a more aggressive strategy for bringing first-party games to PC. The recent simultaneous release of Helldivers 2 on PS5 and PC resulted in impressive engagement on the PC platform, indicating potential for multi-platform releases to improve operating profit. While no explicit plans for more day-and-date PC releases of PS5 titles were mentioned, Totoki's comments suggest a potential shift in policy as he takes on a more hands-on role within Sony Interactive Entertainment.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#first-party-games#gaming#pc-gaming
"Sony Anticipates Quiet Year for PlayStation 5 as Console Enters Latter Stage of Life Cycle"
gaming2 years ago

"Sony Anticipates Quiet Year for PlayStation 5 as Console Enters Latter Stage of Life Cycle"

Sony confirms a lack of major first-party game releases for PlayStation 5 in 2024, with no new major existing franchise titles until 2025, leading to a quieter year for the system. This follows a dip in expected hardware sales, causing Sony to cut its year-end sales forecast, but the PlayStation 5 is still performing well overall, having shipped over 54.8 million units since its launch in 2020.

via Kotaku|
#first-party-games#gaming#gaming-industry