Buckle up for more subscriptionsHardware sales are declining, pushing companies towards subscription models for profitability.The increase in subscription services by Garmin and Polar raises concerns among users about enshittification.
Despite Xbox's Struggles In Hardware, Microsoft Was Reportedly The Top Video Game Publisher In DecemberMicrosoft topped video game publishing in December 2024, driven by Call of Duty, despite hardware sales issues.EA followed Microsoft as the second-largest publisher, but their success was not as strong as anticipated.
PS5 Will Become About $90 More Expensive In This Major MarketPS5 prices in Japan are increasing by 13,000 yen, marking the third hike since launch, defying the typical pricing trend for consoles.
Despite Xbox's Struggles In Hardware, Microsoft Was Reportedly The Top Video Game Publisher In DecemberMicrosoft topped video game publishing in December 2024, driven by Call of Duty, despite hardware sales issues.EA followed Microsoft as the second-largest publisher, but their success was not as strong as anticipated.
PS5 Will Become About $90 More Expensive In This Major MarketPS5 prices in Japan are increasing by 13,000 yen, marking the third hike since launch, defying the typical pricing trend for consoles.
Nintendo's Next Console Will Drive Major Industry Growth In 2025, Analyst PredictsThe gaming industry is set to rebound and grow significantly by 2025, with Nintendo's Switch 2 leading the charge.
The PlayStation Black Friday deals will cut 25 to 30 percent off PS Plus subscriptionsSony will offer up to 30% off PlayStation Plus subscriptions during Black Friday sales.
Apple's Q2 2024 earnings reveal a drop in iPhone, iPad salesApple's hardware sales, particularly iPhone, declined, but services revenue grew, surpassing analyst expectations.
Xbox Hardware Just Had Worst Sales Dropoff In YearsXbox revenue increased due to Activision Blizzard, but hardware sales dropped significantly.Rumors surrounding new hardware for Xbox, PS5 Pro, and Nintendo Switch 2.Analyst points out the impact of Activision Blizzard on Microsoft's overall gaming revenue growth.