… And once again, even Microsoft has yet to manage to make this business model work at scale. There would seem to be few options among these business models that are a natural fit for Sony's way of thinking and doing business — not to mention that are promising in their own right. …
… We're not in a market where people are running to buy $599.99 pieces of equipment. …
… More importantly, however, Square Enix now has a flagship RPG to market for the better part of the next year. While nearly six years passed between the announcement and release of Kingdom Hearts 3 , modern blockbuster marketing campaigns tend to be much shorter than they once were. …
… In an era when release dates shift constantly, the standoff has become one of the more fascinating stories in the movie business. …
… We would like to think about various simulations, including changing business models to come up with the best solution and strategy." Changing business models — to a smartphone-like hire-purchase scheme, perhaps — would be a radical move for Sony. …
… The proliferation of AI-generated products on marketplaces such as DrivethruRPG and DMsGuild has hurt small, independent publishers who often see their offerings buried in a sea of AI slop. …
… Thirdly, the console platform holders have scale and buying power in the electronics market that surely dwarf those of Valve's relatively tiny hardware operation. …