2014 E3 event showed us something interesting, as this event was much different than the previous ones. It seems that Microsoft and Sony have reversed roles, with Microsoft concentrating on nothing but games, while Sony “pulled a Microsoft” and put heavy emphasis on entertainment services and hardware. To Sony’s credit, they had lots of great games to show as well.
Perhaps the most interesting part is that gamers are loving this side of Sony. However, when Microsoft went down the route of entertainment, their announcements weren’t so well received amongst the gaming community. What is so different now, that Sony receives completely different treatment than Microsoft did? Is it the fact that when Microsoft introduced the Xbox One prior to last year’s E3, that their first announcement was non-gaming related, and focused more on the consoles entertainment capabilities? Therefore creating a different mindset amongst gamers initially?
By putting Black Ops 6 on Game Pass, Microsoft plans to gauge its growth, pricing, and monetization changes, at the cost of less game sales.
If they have follow up games that are bangers, then this strategy will work. But if it’s Call of Duty followed another dead period then it won’t last.
When the game does not hit 1 Billion in revenue in under two weeks they will wonder why and the next thing you know; Season Updates will no longer be free.
subscribers go up, execs celebrate win, get bonus, price goes up, subscribers go down,
execs dont care, got their bonus,
If it works CEOs and shareholders get a payday and if it doesn't even more studios get closed by MS so CEOs and shareholders get a payday.
It will sell on PC & PS but as long as COD is for rent on Gamepass it will not sell well on the XB platform. Most folks such as myself that like COD just for the campaign would rather rent it for that month instead of paying $70 plus tax for the game.
PlayStation Plus has improved the split of PS4 and PS5 players on its priciest tiers, but Sony continues to hide total subscriber numbers.
I for one will be going back to essential at the next renewal. When I feel a game is good & right up my alley, I’ll check trusted reviews & just buy it.
I would like to see Sony add a fourth tier of PS Plus for people who just want to be able to play games online without any of the perks like monthly games, store discounts, or anything like that, and it should cost $20 annually, $30 maximum. There’s no way I’m paying $80 just to play games online. Even the original $60 fee was too much, and I would often wait for sales to re-up my subscription.
Just let my subscription lapse for the first time since 2010. Will sub again every now and then for a month or so to access my old ps+ games but for me it's the end of an era.
Let those numbers continue to drop because it is now too expensive. $80 per year just to play online. I noticed they didn't offer any discounts on the subscription or controllers during this year's days of play for the first time in many years and they will feel it when people choose not to renew.
My subscription will lapse next month and it will stay that way until further notice.
During Sony’s recent business segment meeting and investor presentation regarding its game and network services, the PlayStation company revealed that PlayStation 5 is the company’s “most profitable generation to-date.”
It’s the top slide of the presentation, showing that in its first four years, the PS5 generation has already hit $106 billion in sales, having almost caught up to the PS4’s total $107 billion generated.
Operating income for the PS5 generation has also already surpassed that of the PS4, having now reached $10 billion.
I wouldn't doubt it. They released a high quality system. A lot of high quality games from themselves and their support of 3rd party developers and indies. They released many high quality remakes and remasters. They released a high quality GaaS game going against the naysayers thinking Sony would abandon single player games. And they most likely are profiting a lot more than PS1, PS2 PS4 and the loss leading PS3 that drained all their profits.
Now, I'll wait to see what's cooking tomorrow. But can you use some of those profits to better support your high quality VR headset? Because, by supporting it, you can sell more games and more systems and make more profits?
This will surely shut up all the new trolling accounts trying to spread lies and non facts in other articles comment sections before this article is posted.
Wow! I am super impressed that in just 4 years, ps5 already caught up to the PS4's. Congratulations.
That was really odd.
Both had new bosses with impressions to make, then Sony had commitments to other divisions for the TV show and movie.
oh boy, not another one of these opinions from the same M$ reputation management and damage control guy.... the same guy who said Sony spent more time on TV, TV, TV than M$ & PlayStation gamers love M$'s TV, TV, TV vision after all..... don't waste your time on this nonsensical M$ damage control clown.
And in popular social conscience the term “pulled a Microsoft” means a succession of continuous PR disasters that lead to Xbox One's E3 2013 disaster that incurred the wrath of millions of people around the world which lead for M$ to a series of "dog chasing it's tail" scenarios, reverse and remove every policy they presented before hand.
LOL! This clown show ain't funny anymore, it's getting sad knowing there are people who think & speak like this.
Sony lied to their fans having them believe that their about the gamer only. They're have the same vision as Microsoft, its just that Microsoft has the bigger potential in making it succeed. But either way I'm sure Sony will do a decent job. Its too bad Microsoft has to get crapped on when they do it
Besides the extra 25 minutes dedicated to Ps TV, Powers, and whatnot..both conference basically show the same amount of games and exclusives.