Episode 143: Microsoft and Sony Stumble on Subscriptions (News Show)
With Microsoft and Sony falling short on subscriptions, is our future still an all-you-can-eat buffet? Also: Earnings for Microsoft, Sony, Capcom, Paradox, Remedy, and Sega; Embracer shutters recently acquired and rebranded Studio Onoma, and Marvel Snaps up huge mobile revenue. You can support Virtual Economy’s growth via our Ko-Fi and also purchase Virtual Economy merchandise! TIME STAMPS [00:] - Microsoft FY23 Q1 Earnings [00:] - Sony FY23 Q2 Earnings [00:] - Capcom FY23 Q2 Earnings [00:] - Paradox FY22 Q3 Earnings [00:] - Remedy FY22 Q3 Earnings [00:] - Sega FY23 Q2 Earnings [00:] - Electronic Arts FY23 Q2 Earnings [00:] - Investment Interlude [00:] - Quick Hits [00:] - Labor Report SOURCES Microsoft Earnings Release FY23 Q1 | Microsoft Microsoft's Xbox chief on the future of gaming | Tom Warren on YouTube Microsoft promises to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation for as long as PlayStation exists | The Verge Quarterly Financial Statements for the Second Quarter Ended September 30, 2022 | Sony Capcom Consolidated financial results for the 2nd Quarter of FY2022 | Capcom Interim report January – September 2022 | Paradox Remedy’s Investments in Game Projects Continued, Burdening Profitability | Remedy Consolidated Financial Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2022 | Sega Electronic Arts Reports Q2 FY23 Financial Results | EA Creative Assembly Statement on Allegations Against Former Employee | Creative Assembly (@CAGames) on Twitter Creative Assembly vows investigation after 'deeply concerning and serious' allegations of workplace abuse | PC Gamer INVESTMENT INTERLUDE Game Developer Index 2022 | Swedish Games Industry Spry Fox is joining Netflix! Frontier Developments Acquires Complex Games Inc. | Frontier Developments