PlayStation used its most recent State of Play showcase to make it clear where its focus is. After a series of costly live-service stumbles, it’s getting back to focusing on premium, narrative-driven, single-player games. …
… That said, while Nintendo describes the game as “single-player-focused,“ Raiders does include some co-op elements, as you can team up with up to three other players, both online and locally. …
… Both Sony and Microsoft used their showcases as a way to confirm they’re refocusing on tried-and-true strategies like exclusive games and single-player blockbusters. …
… Sony did that by focusing on the single-player titles it’s known for, and then it was Microsoft’s turn. The Xbox Games Showcase was focused mainly on games we already know, but there was also some confused messaging about the company’s exclusivity strategy. …
… It’s also that Sony largely built its modern reputation on lavish single-player titles. …
… After being essentially flat for five years, Google searches for “MP3 Player” tripled since last fall. A Reddit group for fans of digital audio players is now attracting 90,000 visitors per week on average. …
… This post is focusing on DualSense controllers, which have dropped to familiar but welcome prices. You can get the standard model for $54.99 originally $74.99 in several single-tone colors. …
… Sharma is now focusing on winning back fans, either way. “We will focus on players coming back every single day, because our platform and our games are great. …
… Windows now represents more players and more hours and is increasingly where competition is most intense. Players have access to more games than ever, even as the cost and time to build blockbuster titles continues to rise, putting pressure on what gets made and how risk is taken. …
… And this time the focus is on multiplayer. …