05-03-2024, 04:27 PM
I don't understand how but learning about all the behind the scenes stuff from my bro has made it clear to me they didn't see this coming, at all. They really expected to have their cake and it eat too, in other words that expanding to more platforms and storefronts would increase sales and not just split the same consumers across multiple platforms. As well as sellling remakes and remasters first and sequels second.
Even on the hardware side it was sort of a shock because supply couldn't keep up with demand for a long time (also why they decided to increase the price mid gen instead of lowering it).
Microsoft didn't think Xbox would sink this fast, so their games showcase this year will likely have many PS5 announcements as well.
He also said there is a significant drought of AAA games coming up because of the many cancelled projects.
Anyway I remain convinced it all has to do with pricing and hidden costs on the console side on one hand and the generational leap not being impressive or very interesting on the other.
During the 2008 - 2012 economic recession gaming did very well because it was a cheap form of entertainment. Same reason why Switch and Steam exploded during COVID.
Even on the hardware side it was sort of a shock because supply couldn't keep up with demand for a long time (also why they decided to increase the price mid gen instead of lowering it).
Microsoft didn't think Xbox would sink this fast, so their games showcase this year will likely have many PS5 announcements as well.
He also said there is a significant drought of AAA games coming up because of the many cancelled projects.
Anyway I remain convinced it all has to do with pricing and hidden costs on the console side on one hand and the generational leap not being impressive or very interesting on the other.
During the 2008 - 2012 economic recession gaming did very well because it was a cheap form of entertainment. Same reason why Switch and Steam exploded during COVID.