Console Wars: Microsoft vs. Sony vs. Nintendo | Pixels & Profits #2 (Part 1 of 2)
Listen now
Description
The Pixel & Profit bros discuss the long history of the console market and the primary players in the market today: Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo. We trace back the history from the 6th generation to today and talk "profits." Meaning the key games and market history and dynamics thus far and outlook into the future. OUTLINE: 0:00 Intro 1:05 Console market overview: Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft 9:37 Determinants of success for the console market 12:53 6th Generation: 1998 - 2013 17:18 7th Generation: 2005 - 2017 23:10 8th Generation: 2012 - 2020 29:58 9th Generation: 2021 - Present Day 33:29 Console makers differences in strategy 👇 EPISODE LINKS: - Matthew Kanterman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-k... - Joseph Kim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jokim/ - Brian Peganoff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-peg... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamemakers/message
More Episodes
0:00 Intro 1:42 Background on FunPlus 2:35 Embracer Group - Historical context and current status, including breakup 6:06 Why did Embracer break up? What form of game industry consolidation makes sense? 7:40 When do company synergies make sense for game studio consolidation? 9:40 Comparison of...
Published 05/31/24
Published 05/31/24
Purnendu Mukherjee, CEO of Convai, shares insights into innovative approaches to developing human-like AI characters that can intelligently interact with users, perform actions, and engage in natural and responsive conversations. This discussion sheds light on the future of interactive gaming,...
Published 05/11/24