Microsoft Throws a Hail Mary with Xbox Series S

Microsoft Throws a Hail Mary with Xbox Series S

The rumors about a watered-down digital only version of the upcoming Microsoft Xbox Series X have been going on for quite some time. In the past few days the details about the system, originally known as Project Lockhart, started to catch fire. Finally, on Tuesday September 8, Microsoft officially announced the rumors were true and a new system the Xbox Series S would launch November 10, 2020. The Xbox Series S will launch at the bargain price of $299. However, the Xbox Series S featur.....
North American Video Game Publisher Values Soar 43% During COVID-19

North American Video Game Publisher Values Soar 43% During COVID-19

According to the latest analysis from DFC Intelligence, the market value of the leading console video game publishers in North America grew 43% in the six months from the end of February to the end of August.  This highlights a record five years of growth for the major North American video game publishers. The new DFC report is part of a series that looks at major players in the video.....
Nvidia GeForce Now Service Expands to Chromebook

Nvidia GeForce Now Service Expands to Chromebook

The GeForce Now streaming service has not received a great deal of media attention.  This is surprising as it is arguably the most advanced service on the market.  It was timely that as students are heading back to school, Nvidia announced GeForce Now would be available on Chromebooks. Nvidia is known for its PC graphics cards that can cost over $1,000.   Of course, many consumers can not afford to spend big money on a high-end PC rig.  This is where GeForce No.....
Global Video Game Consumer Population Passes 3 Billion

Global Video Game Consumer Population Passes 3 Billion

DFC Intelligence just released its latest global Video Game Consumer Segmentation.  This ongoing project breaks out the number of game consumers by country, region, and platform.  As of mid 2020, it is estimated that the number of global game consumers is approaching 3.1 billion. Of course, 3 billion is a massive number, however it only represents about 40% of the world population.  Furthermore, by far .....
PlayStation 5 Expected to Significantly Outperform Xbox Series X

PlayStation 5 Expected to Significantly Outperform Xbox Series X

In recent months it has become clear that Sony and Microsoft are pursuing two very different strategies in the video game industry.  The likely result is that the upcoming Sony PlayStation 5 should significantly outsell the Microsoft Xbox Series X.  However, Microsoft may have the long-term winning battle plan. The latest DFC Intelligence video game console forecasts have the PlayStation 5 outselling t.....
Game Pass Could Be Microsoft’s Secret Weapon

Game Pass Could Be Microsoft’s Secret Weapon

On Thursday July 23, Microsoft finally revealed some key titles for the upcoming Xbox Series X via its online Xbox Games Showcase. The lineup looks solid, but the most notable feature seems to be the Xbox Game Pass service. The irony for Microsoft is that this service does not necessarily require a consumer to own the upcoming Xbox system. Game Pass is a subscription service that allows subscribers to play over 100 high-end games. The cost is $5 a month for PC game access, $10 a month .....
Lego and Nintendo Go Big On Video Game Nostalgia

Lego and Nintendo Go Big On Video Game Nostalgia

Earlier this year the Lego Group and Nintendo announced a partnership.  This clearly has some intriguing possibilities.  Unfortunately, the first products shown seemed to miss the potential.  However, this changed with the announcement this week of a Lego set built around the classic NES. Lego and Nintendo are two classic toy brands for kids.  However, both companies have been around for so many years that they have a large and growing adult fan base.  This is .....
Sony PlayStation 5 Has Solid Games and Design Reveal

Sony PlayStation 5 Has Solid Games and Design Reveal

Surprise, Sony not only revealed games, but they gave the world a glimpse of the PlayStation 5 design.  With the PlayStation 5 having a large existing advantage over the Microsoft Xbox Series X, does this reveal change the analysis? This time of year, the video game industry was supposed to be gathering at the E3 show in Los Angeles.  This was the place to reveal new consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.  Of course, COVID-19 killed this year’s show.  .....

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