Gaming disruption: Disney + Epic, Meta surge, Xbox pivot
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Dive deep into the latest gaming disruption in the industry – including Meta’s and Disney’s earnings, the future of Xbox, and Disney’s gigantic investment in Epic Games. Find out how these things stand to impact game developers and marketers in our latest episode! Takeaways ⦿ Meta’s earnings showed substantial growth and increased efficiency, with revenue and user numbers reaching all-time highs. ⦿ Microsoft’s pivot away from exclusivity for first-party games show a shift toward content and subscriptions – but doesn’t necessarily mean the end of the Xbox console yet. ⦿ Disney’s earnings were flat overall, but their parks segment reached a record high and their streaming segments are moving towards profitability. ⦿ Disney’s investment in Epic Games and their collaboration on a new games and entertainment universe is seen as a strategic move to leverage Disney’s IPs and Epic’s gaming expertise. Chapters 00:29 – Introduction and Vegas trip 01:22 – Meta earnings 07:39 – Xbox exclusives and the future of Xbox 14:50 – Disney earnings 17:33 – Disney’s investment in Epic Games 22:43 – Conclusion and sponsor message Get more from Upptic at www.upptic.com.
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