Analysis: Cloud gaming on Xbox illustrates Microsoft’s console strategy versus Sony

Analysis: Cloud gaming on Xbox illustrates Microsoft’s console strategy versus Sony

(Microsoft photo) Microsoft announced Tuesday morning that the long-awaited debut of its cloud gaming service on the Xbox family of consoles is slated for this holiday season, following previous releases from Xbox Cloud Gaming on PCs and mobile devices. Console owners who subscribe to the Ultimate version of the Game Pass service can play compatible … Read more

Sony closes $1.175 billion deal to buy Crunchyroll from AT&T

Igor Bonifacic

It is official. Sony now owns both Crunchyroll and Funimation. The company’s Sony Pictures division closed on Monday the acquisition, valued at $ 1.175 billion. And with the deal now closed, Tony Vinciquerra, CEO of Sony Pictures, said the company’s goal was “to get a unified anime subscription as soon as possible.” Sony has not … Read more

Sony buys Evo esports tournament

Igor Bonifacic

In a joint agreement with a company called RTS, Sony bought the Evolution Championship Series, one of the oldest and longest running esports tournaments in the world. Sony did not disclose the terms of the contract, but noted that the company will run the organization with the help of RTS, an offshoot of talent management … Read more