Apple wants the court to believe Epic is hemorrhaging money, but cherry-picked legal filings don’t tell the whole story. Also: NPD report for March 2021, Activision at War with Warzone.com, the latest stats for all the major streaming platforms,...
Epic’s Game Store ‘Losses’ Don’t Tell the Whole Story
- April 13, 2021
- Tagged as: Apple, EGS, Epic Games, Legal
What is the difference between “losing money” and “investing?” That’s one question the courts will be examining when Epic’s antitrust suit against Apple goes to trial next month. And it’s one that has captivated the...
Discord and Twitch are both grappling with the responsibility to keep their platforms safe after usership jumped during the pandemic. Also: 505 Games earnings (and Death Stranding’s strong PC performance), E3’s thin roster, and Nexus.gg’s...
CD Projekt’s Pretty Words are Nothing Without Meaningful Culture Change
- April 6, 2021
- Tagged as: AAA, CDPR, CDProjekt, Cyberpunk 2077, Development, The Witcher
CDProjekt Red, despite its parent-company’s status as a public traded corporation, has often been lauded by fans as the scrappy little studio that could. The studio behind the celebrated Witcher franchise has crafted beloved experiences...
Microsoft made waves with a big Game Pass announcement that has rankled some consumers. Also: Sony’s storefront closures, Activision’s right-wing hires, CD Projekt changes course, E3’s failed attempt to get member publishers to agree to...
What PAX Online Must Improve in its Second Year
- April 1, 2021
- Tagged as: Events, PAX East, PAX Online, PAX South, ReedPop
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on nearly every industry. And while video game makers have largely benefitted from being the only entertainment medium perfectly suited for lockdown, adjacent industries have suffered, especially live events....
Multiple reports put Discord in talks with Microsoft and others. We also review GameStop’s earnings, Sony’s stunning silence on a report that it’s closing three digital storefronts, Majesco’s return to retail, and more. TIME STAMPS [00:02:18]...
Beyond Tom Nook: Reflecting on Animal Crossing One Year Later
- March 25, 2021
- Tagged as: Animal Crossing, Licensing, Nintendo
A year after Animal Crossing: New Horizons' launch, we examine the cultural zeitgeist and business implications of the game's incredible successes.
Reports indicate Discord is looking for a buyer. We look at the potential suitors and how those relationships might look.
Activision is posting record quarters. Its CEO has been awarded approximately $200 million in bonuses. The company just laid off at least 50 people in the middle of a pandemic. Also: EA’s FIFA Ultimate Team problem, Riot’s CEO cleared of...