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Good News for Global Gaming Market; 2023 Will End on Positive Note
The gaming market is growing strong. The increase in its value compared to last year is a good omen for the future.
video games
Adam Adamczyk
August 9, 2023
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Sony Hurts Xbox in Japan, US Politicians Claim [Update]
For many months we have been watching the dispute between Microsoft and Sony unfold. The Japanese oppose the merger of the Redmond giant with Activision Blizzard for fear of it monopolizing the game market. Meanwhile, U.S. politicians are drawing attention to an interesting aspect of the issue.
video games
Wiktor Szczesny
April 5, 2023
Sony Dominates the Console Market, Microsoft Suggests
During a hearing before the European Commission, a Microsoft representative argued that Sony completely dominates the console market and therefore blocking the Redmond giant's merger with Activision Blizzard harms the competitiveness of the entire industry.
video games
Adrian Werner
February 22, 2023
PlayStation Doomed? Analyst Predicts Collapse
According to Michael Pachter, PlayStation is doomed to fail. The analyst predicts the demise of the brand within 10 years.
video games
Przemyslaw Dygas
March 10, 2022
PS5 Supplies Uncertain; Sony Dashes Hopes
The PlayStation 5 will remain barely available for a long time to come, at least judging by recent reports about Sony's plans.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
November 12, 2021
Intel Doesn't Believe in Electronics Prices Dropping Before 2023
Intel's CEO believes that component shortages (and thus high electronics prices) will be with us until at least 2023.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
October 22, 2021
PS5 has Overtaken Nintendo Switch for the First Time in the US
For the first time in 33 months, more PlayStation 5 consoles were sold in the U.S. market than Nintendo Switch.
hardware & software
Adrian Werner
October 19, 2021
Phil Spencer Predicts Further Problems With Console Supply in 2022
Would-be buyers of 9th-gen platforms shouldn't expect things to improve. Phil Spencer believes that the problems with console supply will be felt even next year.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
October 1, 2021
God of War Creator Criticizes PS5 Pricing and Explains the Problem
Cory Balrog, the director responsible for the latest installments of the God of War series, claimed on Twitter that PS5 prices are too high and should vary by region.
video games
Ignacy Ziarkiewicz
July 15, 2021
PS4 and Xbox One Shortage in the US
There have been big problems with getting new PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles and DualShock 4 gamepads in the U.S. for a while now, with most major stores not offering them, or used pieces of they do.
hardware & software
Adrian Werner
July 12, 2021
PS5 Will Be Hard to Buy Even in 2022
PlayStation 5 is still hard to buy even though it's been more than six months since its release. New predictions have emerged that Sony won't be able to meet demand for the PS5 in 2022 either.
hardware & software
Konrad Sarzynski
May 11, 2021
Xboxes Bring Losses, so Microsoft Won't Cut Margin From Game Sales
During the lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple, a Microsoft representative admitted that the company does not make money on Xbox consoles. Profits are generated by paid services, games and add-ons, so there's no expectation that the Redmond giant will give up its 30 percent profit margin on Microsoft Store.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
May 6, 2021
PS5 Shortages Until 2022; Sony Considered Redesign
PlayStation 5 shortages will continue for a long time to come. Sony's Hiroki Totoki confirmed in an investor call that there's no chance of a drastic increase in shipments this fiscal year, even after the company considered redesigning the console.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
April 28, 2021
Xbox is Doing Great - Microsoft Boasts Financial Results
Microsoft's financial report showed great results for its Xbox division. It reported big increases in revenue from console, game and service sales.
video games
Adrian Werner
April 28, 2021
PS5 Sells Better Than Sony Anticipated
Sony has released another financial report, which includes information on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 console sales.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
April 28, 2021
PlayStation 5 Sales Beat Other Consoles in UK
Despite shortages, PlayStation 5 is selling great and exceeding the results achieved by other consoles.
hardware & software
Mikolaj Laszkiewicz
April 9, 2021
Production of PS5 is Stalled by Lack of Parts for $1
In May, it will be half a year since the launch of PlayStation 5, and the purchase of Sony consoles remains difficult. The blame for the lack of hardware on the shelves turns out to be small chips, the production of which costs only a dollar.
hardware & software
Hubert Sledziewski
April 8, 2021
Console Gaming Market Grows on the Pandemic; Up 19% Over 2019
The video game market is one of the few that has seen a lot of growth during the pandemic. Sales in 2020 were 19% higher than 2019, crossing the $50 billion threshold.
video games
Paul Musiolik
March 12, 2021
Xbox Series X and S Shortages May Last Until June
Microsoft is warning of availability issues for the Xbox Series X|S. Stock shortages could occur up to June this year.
hardware & software
Paul Musiolik
February 2, 2021
Nintendo Switch With 80 Million Consoles and Over 530 Million Games Sold
We know the latest sales figures for Nintendo Switch and software dedicated to this platform. Customers around the world have already purchased nearly 80 million units of the console. Games for this device are also very popular.
video games
Bart Swiatek
February 1, 2021