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Ubisoft CEO suggests there are pros and cons to Sony's plan to end the production of discs, 'but I think it will not disturb the industry too much'
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot doesn't think Sony's decision to retire the production of physical game discs will have a considerable impact on the industry. Guillemot's comment comes from an earnings call following the release of its first-quarter 2026-27 sales (via VGC), during which the CEO was asked if Sony's plan to end disc production starting January 2028 could have a positive or negative effect on the future of the games industry.
'Brick and mortar game retail is doomed' — Analysts report $7.2 billion second-hand game market could be in danger thanks to Sony's plan to retire the production of physical discs
The second-hand video game market could be in danger as a result of Sony's decision to end production of physical discs starting in January 2028. A new story from CNBC included analysis from market research firm Dataintelo, which reported that the used game market was worth $7.2 billion in 2025 and predicted it could grow to $13.8 billion by 2034.
Is Bungie Sony's Worst Ever Acquisition After $765 Million Write-Down? | Push Square
Sony has reported an eye-watering $765 million impairment loss on Bungie, raising the question: is this the platform holder’s worst ever acquisition? This includes a $204 million impairment loss late last year, meaning the value of the developer has plummeted since its $3.6 billion purchase in 2022. It’s important to understand exactly what’s happening here. Subscribe to Push Square on YouTube169k These aren’t necessarily cash losses for the company, but a devaluing asset.
'The Solution Is to Get Rid of Consoles': Analyst Predicts $1,000 PS6 and a Transition to Game Streaming | Push Square
We’re about to live in a world where the cheapest PS5 will cost $599.99, up from its launch price of $399.99 five years ago. The price of all consoles is rising, and it’s prompting predictions that the PS6 could cost as much as $1,000 if it releases next year. That’s going to have a huge impact on the gaming industry at large, resulting in many players being priced out of the market. Infamous Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter believes the solution is simple: a transition to game streaming.
Embark Studios head Patrick Söderlund explains how Arc Raiders was made on "a quarter of the budget" of a AAA title
What makes a AAA studio? Is it the size of the team? The scope? The budget? Sweden's Embark Studios – founded in 2018 by CEO Patrick Söderlund and some fellow former staff from Battlefield developer DICE – is not a big company, at least compared to other companies in the space. Even now, coming up to seven-and-a-half-years into its life, the firm only boasts around 360 members of staff working across multiple projects.
GameStop’s future bleak as it no longer pursues buyers
GameStop has given up on selling the company, citing a “lack of available financing” for potential buyers in a press release on Tuesday. That equivocally saw their stock drop by 27 percent, the biggest seen in 16 years. It marks dire times for the video game shop. Is it hopeless for them to get back on track? Not according to our favorite market analyst, Michael Pachter. He actually takes a bullish approach to GameStop’s situation, believing there will be a sharper focus from the company.
14 Boss Battles That Happen Across Multiple Stages
Previous Next Page 1 of 14 Boss battles are meant to test your mettle, putting you up against the best of the best. Some of these use scale to shock the player, while others take players on a small journey, using multiple stages to tell a mini story amidst all of the combat and flurry of blows being exchanged. Here are 14 boss battles that happen across multiple stages. The End – Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater The End has all the time in the world.
Sony Are Fools To Bypass E3 2019, Says Michael Pachter
“I think they’re fools to bypass the show. And they’ll be back,” says Pachter. Posted By Shubhankar Parijat | On 31st, Dec. 2018 Under News Sony’s announcement that they won’t be attending E3 2019 – the first time they will be sitting out E3 since its inception – was one that shocked the entire industry.
Michael Pachter: Console market may collapse in the future.
Originally Posted by Marcel Considering American internet will get even worse if net neutrality is gutted then we will definitely be the furthest off from the magical fairy tale streaming future. Yep, I was about to edit this into my original comment lol. Considering the current American government is probably going to fuck over internet laws here, it's likely going to cause a push to go back towards physical media.
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