PlayStation 4 Game Sales Now Over 1 Billion Games Sold

PlayStation 4 Game Sales Now Over 1 Billion Games Sold

In a press release Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that the cumulative PlayStation 4 game sales has reached 1.18 billion through the end of 2019.  This is up from 924 million at the end of 2018.  This announcement was an update from their previous estimate released earlier this month at CES. The figure released at the Sony CES press conference on January 7, 2020 was 1.15 billion through 2019 and 876 million through 2018.  In other words, the software sales figur.....
Major Video Game Announcements at CES 2020

Major Video Game Announcements at CES 2020

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is always the first show of the New Year.  This is an event more about the future than what is actually currently going on in the marketplace.  CES 2020, held in Las Vegas January 7 to January 10, was no exception. The video game industry rarely pays much attention to CES.  However, this is a show about hardware and there are always some goofy gadgets looking to take the game world by storm.  CES shows that Sony, Microsoft and Nin.....
Where are the Video Games for Holiday 2019?

Where are the Video Games for Holiday 2019?

The last three months of the year have historically been make or break time for the video game industry.  However, as the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One slowly decline, 2019 is different. New offerings for the end of 2019 are sparse. Thankfully, in today’s market, the investment community has a better understanding of long-term industry trends.  There is surprisingly little panic. The latest DFC Intelligence brief l.....
The Failure of Google Stadia

The Failure of Google Stadia

When we had our first look at the Google Stadia streaming service at GDC in March 2019 we left uncertain. To us it was unimpressive, but we were told Google had more up its sleeve. Last week Google Stadia officially launched (we think) and it became clear the emperor has no clothes. Google Stadia is dead on arrival. I.....
Nintendo Switch Should Dominate Holiday 2019

Nintendo Switch Should Dominate Holiday 2019

For the past decade, Nintendo has underperformed.  This has changed recently as the Nintendo Switch has been a star performer the past year.  Going into holiday 2019, and the end of a rough decade for the company, Nintendo is looking stronger than ever. The Wii, launched in 2006, was Nintendo’s most successful console system, eventually selling 100 million units.  However, the Wii was more of a short-term hit.  Its unique motion control system proved to be somewhat of a novelty......
Will Apple Dominate the Video Game Business?

Will Apple Dominate the Video Game Business?

For years DFC Intelligence has stated that Apple Inc could become the most powerful company in the video game industry if it desired.  However, the company has shown almost no interest in the game space.  Recent trends suggest that this is changing.  As services like Apple Arcade launch, it is important to look at how Apple may shake up the established video game market infrastructure. The new DFC Intelligence report Ap.....

PlayStation 5 and Project Scarlett Forecasts and Analysis

DFC Intelligence just released its latest brief on the Sony PlayStation 5 and Microsoft Project Scarlett video game systems. The brief has forecasts for the two systems, but focuses primarily on an analysis of the features and strategic positioning of the two companies. Overall the two systems are expected to be very well received. Surprisingly Sony, despite missing the 2019 E3, has crea.....
Sony Gets Aggressive With PlayStation Now Game Streaming Service

Sony Gets Aggressive With PlayStation Now Game Streaming Service

In advance of the launch of competing services, Sony has announced a major price reduction for its PlayStation Now game streaming service.  In addition to cutting monthly subscription prices in half, Sony has added major new AAA content including Grand Theft Auto V. The new monthly pricing is: US: $9.99 – monthly / $24.99 – quarterly / $59.99 – yearly (from 19.99/ 44.99/ 99.99) CAN: $12.99 – monthly / $34.99 – .....

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