Plus, we speak to leading influencer expert Jake Kulkowski, and have one final interview with Nightdive’s Larry Kuperman
Should PlayStation and Xbox change their plans on exclusive games?… Switch 2's price rise, Nintendo and Sony financials, Xbox leadership changes and more ‘GTA 6 players are in for a console price shock’ We chat rising console prices, Game Pass, Switch 2 and exclusives with Circana's Mat Piscatella We talk 007, Amazon, Switch 2, Hitman and MindsEye with IO Interacti… …
… PlayStation said on its blog: “We know that price changes impact our community, and after careful evaluation, we found this was a necessary step to ensure we can continue delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences to players worldwide.” The Digital Edition PlayStation 5 console has seen… …
… But the biggest driver of PlayStation hardware is actually non-exclusive third-party games. Titles like Call of Duty, FIFA and NBA dominate the PlayStation charts. …
… For instance, EA Sports FC 26 last year’s best-selling UK video game is available to buy via physical retailers, and via digital Xbox, Nintendo, PlayStation and PC stores plus streaming services . …
… It’s a marketing and brand issue, even more than it is a consumer demand one.” Last week, we shared Circana survey data that revealed that the No.1 reason US gamers play on consoles is for exclusive games, with 41% citing that as the main reason for playing on Xbox, PlayStation or Nintendo. “But it… …
Share from 0:00 0:00 / Paid episode The full episode is only available to paid subscribers of The Game Business Nintendo should make more Switch 1 games – The Game Business Micro Plus! Switch 2's price rise, Nintendo and Sony financials, Xbox leadership changes and more Happy Monday! …
… The PlayStation Plus Essentials subscription service has increased in price by $1 a month. …
… Plus some strong US market figures Hello, Welcome back to another edition of The Game Business Micro. …
… Please contact info@thegamebusiness.com Meanwhile… Roblox is launching a new subscription service: Roblox Plus. Beginning April 30, Roblox Plus will cost $5 a month and offers discounts on in-game items and other ‘exclusive’ benefits. …
… A PlayStation State of Play showcase has been announced for June 2, 2026. …