Tears of the Cows 1,206 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/sony-brings-knife-global-video-games-gunfight-2022-01-19/ Sony (6758.T) has just been dragged into a fight where it's heavily outgunned. Investors on Wednesday erased up to 10% of its market value after Microsoft's (MSFT.O) $68.7 billion swoop read more on video-games developer Activision Blizzard (ATVI.O). The Japanese group may lose access to some content but that looks manageable for now. The bigger worry is that Sony is no match against its far-larger rival as gamers look beyond consoles. Microsoft's purchase, the largest in the industry, is likely to kick off a war for content. The deal will give the Xbox console maker a stable of popular titles from mobile hit "Candy Crush" to the lucrative "Call of Duty" shooter franchise. Already, larger studios are circling smaller peers: Earlier this month, Take-Two Interactive (TTWO.O) snapped up Zynga in a $12.7 billion deal. Titans like Meta (FB.O), Alphabet (GOOGL.O) and Netflix also have ambitions in the sector. That puts Sony, whose roughly $140 billion market value pales in comparison to its U.S. rival, in a difficult position. The company's low-key strategy of acquiring relatively niche and small studios has helped propel its PlayStation console ahead of the Xbox. But the latter may now gain an edge. Activision's "Call of Duty: Vanguard", for instance, was the most downloaded title for the PlayStation 5 in North America and Europe last year; analysts at Macquarie reckon the franchise accounts for a "major" portion of Sony's in-game transaction sales. While it's unlikely that Activision's new owner would cut off access, Microsoft will be looking to gradually lure PlayStation gamers to its own console with new content down the line. Edited January 19, 2022 by ghostz 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vini 430 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Yeah they needed a gamepass competitor like a year ago, but like all the cows here they didn't take it seriously. Now it's too late. They're launching another half ass subscription service called Project Blueballs or some shit that nobody will care about because new exclusives won't be day one. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tears of the Cows 1,206 Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Vini said: Yeah they needed a gamepass competitor like a year ago, but like all the cows here they didn't take it seriously. Now it's too late. They're launching another half ass subscription service called Project Blueballs or some shit that nobody will care about because new exclusives won't be day one. Details on Spartacus may still not be finalized, but documentation reviewed by Bloomberg outlines a service with three tiers. The first would include existing PlayStation Plus benefits. The second would offer a large catalog of PlayStation 4 and, eventually, PlayStation 5 games. The third tier would add extended demos, game streaming and a library of classic PS1, PS2, PS3 and PSP games. A representative for PlayStation didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. they’re gonna be using their PS5 to play… demos and PSP games Edited January 19, 2022 by ghostz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TLHBO 2,160 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, ghostz said: they’re gonna be using their PS5 to play… demos and PSP games @jehurey This post by someone who pays a subscription fee to play Madden demos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tears of the Cows 1,206 Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 1 minute ago, TLHBO said: @jehurey This post by someone who pays a subscription fee to play Madden demos Sorry, Madden games are released in full on Gamepass. They initially have a 10 hour restriction (note: no content is restricted) and within 5 months are completely released. Actually, Cows can do the same thing as they have EA Play, now. They just have to pay for PSN… plus Ea Pay. So Cows have to pay $15 a month, just to eat EA games. Xbox owners pay $15 a month to get EA games… and a whole lot more. but hey, enjoy those psp games and actual demos, that will just be one level… forever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vini 430 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 11 minutes ago, ghostz said: Details on Spartacus may still not be finalized, but documentation reviewed by Bloomberg outlines a service with three tiers. The first would include existing PlayStation Plus benefits. The second would offer a large catalog of PlayStation 4 and, eventually, PlayStation 5 games. The third tier would add extended demos, game streaming and a library of classic PS1, PS2, PS3 and PSP games. A representative for PlayStation didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. they’re gonna be using their PS5 to play… demos and PSP games This is dead on arrival. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tears of the Cows 1,206 Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Vini said: This is dead on arrival. Don’t worry, they’ll be streaming games to their smart TV via the Xbox Gamepass app. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TLHBO 2,160 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, ghostz said: Sorry, Madden games are released in full on Gamepass. They initially have a 10 hour restriction (note: no content is restricted) and within 5 months are completely released. Actually, Cows can do the same thing as they have EA Play, now. They just have to pay for PSN… plus Ea Pay. So Cows have to pay $15 a month, just to eat EA games. Xbox owners pay $15 a month to get EA games… and a whole lot more. but hey, enjoy those psp games and actual demos, that will just be one level… forever. Unlike you, I dont live life through rental services Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tears of the Cows 1,206 Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 Just now, TLHBO said: Unlike you, I dont live life through rental services You also don’t play games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jehurey 3,227 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 3 hours ago, TLHBO said: @jehurey This post by someone who pays a subscription fee to play Madden demos its 100% true. Rent-a-Center tries to boast that he's playing the new Madden this year. And then when you tell him that they only give you 10 hours in August when the game launches, he desperately responds "that's ok, that's okay!!!! its enough time to see what teh game has!!" Its so funny watching him do the Chris Rock "Cheap Pete" sketch IRL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tears of the Cows 1,206 Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 Just now, jehurey said: its 100% true. Rent-a-Center tries to boast that he's playing the new Madden this year. And then when you tell him that they only give you 10 hours in August when the game launches, he desperately responds "that's ok, that's okay!!!! its enough time to see what teh game has!!" Its so funny watching him do the Chris Rock "Cheap Pete" sketch IRL Don’t worry, you’ll be paying for demos through PSN soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jehurey 3,227 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Just now, ghostz said: Don’t worry, you’ll be paying for demos through PSN soon. Why would I be doing what you are doing? I can actually afford to buy and keep games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tears of the Cows 1,206 Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, jehurey said: Why would I be doing what you are doing? I can actually afford to buy and keep games. So you’re not gonna have PSN plus? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Substatic 420 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Lmao Sony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jehurey 3,227 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 14 minutes ago, ghostz said: So you’re not gonna have PSN plus? I have the existing PSN plus.............did you not read your own post where it showed that there will be three tiers? Man, I guess your reading comprehension really is that stupid, you can't even understand the stuff you posted in your OWN post? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jehurey 3,227 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 15 minutes ago, Substatic said: Lmao Sony LMAO, second-class dingleberry clinging onto lemmings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tears of the Cows 1,206 Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, jehurey said: I have the existing PSN plus.............did you not read your own post where it showed that there will be three tiers? Man, I guess your reading comprehension really is that stupid, you can't even understand the stuff you posted in your OWN post? Sony doesn’t have the $$ to allow for multiple tiers. You’re getting it, along with a price increase. Enjoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jehurey 3,227 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Just now, ghostz said: Sony doesn’t have the $$ to allow for multiple tiers. You’re getting it, along with a price increase. Enjoy! Trying to move the topic, after you couldn't answer the last question. Thank you. That's what I thought. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tears of the Cows 1,206 Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 Just now, jehurey said: Trying to move the topic, after you couldn't answer the last question. Thank you. That's what I thought. It’s gonna be glorious. Sony is going to make you pay for demos. And you’re going to LOVE it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jehurey 3,227 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Just now, ghostz said: It’s gonna be glorious. Seeing you run away from simple questions I asked you, is glorious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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