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Analysis • Sony moves away from customer electronics to become a media empire

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For years I’ve characterized the Japanese powerhouse predominantly as a consumer electronics manufacturer. Dominant position In Sony’s case, to help sell its headphones and television sets it ensures there is ample content available that showcases the full capability (e.g., Sony will always keep a foot in electronics.

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[From the industry] Electronic Arts Opens Up 23 More Accessibility Patents for Wider Use and Open-Sources Photosensitivity Analysis Plugin

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Electronic Arts streamlines game patching with AWS

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Electronic Arts (EA) engages players around the globe in immersive games across PC, console, and mobile. Known for popular game franchises including EA Sports FC, Madden NFL, Battlefield, and Apex Legends, EA regularly releases new game versions to mitigate issues, make improvements, and add new in-game content.

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The new normal • Video game layoffs are a feature, not a bug

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Before the news cycle had fully absorbed Sony’s announcement that it was letting go of 900 people, Electronic Arts released a similar statement regarding the termination of about 5 percent of its total headcount, approximately 670 jobs. It tells you that the current console cycle has reached its final stage.

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The Play Pendulum • A theory of innovation cycles in interactive entertainment

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Succinctly, the Play Pendulum theory suggests that the video game industry alternates between two primary types of innovation: content innovation and distribution innovation. With this framework in mind, we can explore how different eras of the industry have oscillated between content and distribution innovation.

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Detective Dotson by Masala Games is a cultural joyride through modern-day India

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At Electronic Arts he did the graphics in Will Wright’s team that created Spore. Solid pipeline By taking the time to build a solid pipeline the team is now at a place in development where it’s easy to create new content such as episodes, story beats and missions. “We They responded enthusiastically to our premise and narrative.

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Detective Dotson by Masala Games is a cultural joyride through modern-day India

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At Electronic Arts he did the graphics in Will Wrights team that created Spore. Solid pipeline By taking the time to build a solid pipeline the team is now at a place in development where it’s easy to create new content such as episodes, story beats and missions. They responded enthusiastically to our premise and narrative.

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