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Sony's Gaming Takeover: PS5 Sales & PSVR2! | Playconomics Ep. 83
Sony's Gaming Takeover: PS5 Sales & PSVR2! | Playconomics Ep. 83
Bobby and Matt break down the business behind the world of video games and give financial context for industry trends.
First up, they discuss the latest sales figures for the PlayStation 5 in Europe, which have seen a massive jump of 200% over the past month. They talk about what this means for the future of console gaming in Europe and whether this trend is likely to continue in the coming months.
Next, they dive into a review of the new PlayStation VR 2 headset from CNET, which has been receiving rave reviews from critics and gamers alike. They discuss the new features and improvements of the headset and whether it has the potential to revolutionize the virtual reality gaming experience.
They also touch on the recent news that Activision Blizzard is mandating a partial return to the office for its employees. They explore the potential impact of this move on the gaming industry as a whole, and what it means for the future of remote work in the industry.
In addition, Bobby and Matt take a look at the recent rumor that Sony is in talks to acquire a studio called Ballistic Moon. They discuss what this potential acquisition could mean for the PlayStation brand and whether it would be a smart move for Sony.
Finally, they delve into a report from the Washington Post about the Saudi wealth fund's recent investment in Nintendo. They explore what this investment means for the future of Nintendo and the gaming industry as a whole, and what it could mean for the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Japan.
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Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST
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Sony's Gaming Takeover: PS5 Sales & PSVR2! | Playconomics Ep. 83
Bobby and Matt break down the business behind the world of video games and give financial context for industry trends.
First up, they discuss the latest sales figures for the PlayStation 5 in Europe, which have seen a massive jump of 200% over the past month. They talk about what this means for the future of console gaming in Europe and whether this trend is likely to continue in the coming months.
Next, they dive into a review of the new PlayStation VR 2 headset from CNET, which has been receiving rave reviews from critics and gamers alike. They discuss the new features and improvements of the headset and whether it has the potential to revolutionize the virtual reality gaming experience.
They also touch on the recent news that Activision Blizzard is mandating a partial return to the office for its employees. They explore the potential impact of this move on the gaming industry as a whole, and what it means for the future of remote work in the industry.
In addition, Bobby and Matt take a look at the recent rumor that Sony is in talks to acquire a studio called Ballistic Moon. They discuss what this potential acquisition could mean for the PlayStation brand and whether it would be a smart move for Sony.
Finally, they delve into a report from the Washington Post about the Saudi wealth fund's recent investment in Nintendo. They explore what this investment means for the future of Nintendo and the gaming industry as a whole, and what it could mean for the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Japan.
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LET'S CONNECT
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7
Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne
Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics
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Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST