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PS5 Sales Soared In The US, And There Is A Pretty Obvious Reason Why

PS5 Sales Soared In The US, And There Is A Pretty Obvious Reason Why https://ift.tt/cyI371i The PlayStation 5 had a strong sales week recently, with weekly sales of Sony's platform reaching new heights for the year so far. What caused the uptick in PS5 sales for the week that ended April 4? The growth in sales no doubt was attributable, at least in part, to the fact that Sony raised the price of the PS5 on April 2 , so it seems people were motivated to buy a console before prices went up. Circana's Mat Piscatella shared this information , saying the surge in sales for the PS5 came "as price increases loomed." The increased spending on PS5 help drive weekly hardware sales overall in the US--covering all platforms--to double compared to the same week a year ago. Continue Reading at GameSpot

What The Hell Is Happening At Xbox? | Spot On

What The Hell Is Happening At Xbox? | Spot On https://ift.tt/ERXfc4W

Earlier this week, Xbox leadership made the decision to close multiple high-profile studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin, the studio behind Prey and Redfall. Though the unfortunate truth is that layoffs and studio closures are becoming increasingly common in the gaming industry, the internet was quick to point out that these two in particular felt a bit... confusing. Largely because they seem to go against many of Xbox's previous statements and goals.

Back in 2023, Xbox reportedly claimed that Hi-Fi Rush had been a success for the company and it planned on reinvesting in the team in the future. The studio also admitted they had neglected to give Arkane Austin proper support, and expressed a desire to work alongside the team to improve Redfall. So what happened?

All this confusion has resulted in discussions around what the platform holder's intent for the future of Xbox is, and speculation on what part Game Pass plays in it. On this episode of Spot On, Lucy and Tamoor discuss the closures, the aftermath of them—including some confusing statements from an exec—and what the future of Xbox may look like.

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