Connect with prime gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register right here.
It’s been a bizarre week, watching Microsoft. I’m no much less uninterested in the Activision-Blizzard acquisition, however I used to be a bit animated by the information this week that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority are blocking the acquisition. This got here only some days after Microsoft revealed its Xbox division isn’t doing nice when it comes to revenue. Microsoft have stated they’ll attraction the choice, natch. But I’m undecided I’m on their aspect on this one given it’s a extra advanced scenario than it might sound.
Sony immediately launched its newest financial earnings report, which reveals that the corporate is promoting PlayStation 5 consoles by the truckload. Now that it appears to have sorted out the provision chain points, it offered 6.3 million models final quarter and 38 million general. Still, it’s not all nice information: Game software program models gross sales dropped barely in contrast with final yr, and PlayStation Plus subscribers haven’t gone up. According to Bloomberg, the corporate is anxious with the downturn, and their outlook for the following fiscal yr isn’t as optimistic as one would possibly suppose.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor can be launching this week, one of many main AAA releases of 2023. Let’s simply say the PC efficiency has been raked over the coals by followers — and never with out cause. I’ve a good work PC, lower than a yr outdated, and I couldn’t run Jedi: Survivor on it if my life depended upon it. I’d be fortunate if the framerate ran within the double digits. But on my a lot older house gaming PC (which, admittedly, I constructed myself with higher elements) it runs nearly completely. Here’s hoping we get a patch pre-May the 4th that makes it run simpler.
In extra private information, I’m attempting to steadiness a number of video games in addition to Cal’s newest Jedi Tomb Raider outing. The Last Case of Benedict Fox has been surprisingly enjoyable to this point, partially due to its lovely artwork design. I’m additionally taking part in some extra of Dead Island 2, barely much less pretty however just a little bit extra whimsical. I’m additionally attempting to complete the Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores DLC. As lengthy as I can get all of that accomplished earlier than May 12, I must be golden.
Event
GamesBeat Summit 2023
Join the GamesBeat neighborhood in Los Angeles this May 22-23. You’ll hear from the brightest minds throughout the gaming trade to share their updates on the most recent developments.
What to play this week
What’s new:
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- The Last Case of Benedict Fox
- Omega Strikers
- Strayed Lights
- Cassette Beasts
- Afterimage
- Shadows of Doubt
- Roots of Pacha
- Bramble: The Mountain King
- Honkai: Star Rail
- The Swordsmen X: Survival
New on subscription providers:
- BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Special Edition (Xbox Game Pass)
- Poker Club (GeForce Now)
- Resident Evil 2 (GeForce Now)
- Resident Evil 3 (GeForce Now)
- Resident Evil 7 Biohazard (GeForce Now)
- Grand Mountain Adventure+ (Apple Arcade)
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