Delaying the console’s flagship title into next year raises questions about the launch strength of the Series X.
This week’s financial report and first-party games showcase emphasizes that Xbox Game Pass has become the priority for the tech giant.
Analysts caution fans to not expect a price point to be announced, though. Image source: Sony.
The cloud-streamed gaming service is the most lucrative one in the world, according to analyst Lewis Ward.
The subscription service and cloud gaming figures heavily into Microsoft’s next-gen roadmap, according to analyst Piers Harding-Rolls.
The global pandemic has led to a surge in gaming overall, but Spencer notes, “We want to be very thoughtful and not exploiting the situation.”
Microsoft is making a play for a market in which it’s been traditionally weak.
The Last of Us II and Iron Man VR are just the start. “I wouldn’t want to be in Sony or Microsoft’s shoes now,” said analyst Serkan Toto.
GameDaily spoke with analysts about Spencer’s recent interview with IGN.
Future Publishing cites uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic as the reason for shuttering the beloved magazine.