The console war returns – The Game Business Micro

About this episode

The episode discusses the latest developments in the gaming industry, including Xbox's exclusivity and the success of Summer Game Fest.

It's The Game Business Micro, the Summer Game Fest special.The Micro is usually for paid subscribers, but for this week we're making it free for all. It is a quick run through of the big stories of the last week, complete with some exclusive data and analysis.Today, we chat Xbox's return to exclusivity, 007: First Light's impending profitability, the success of Summer Game Fest and more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe

People in this episode

Host: Christopher Dring

Topics covered

• console war
• exclusivity
• video game profitability
• Summer Game Fest
• gaming news

Keywords

• console war
• Xbox
• 007: First Light
• Summer Game Fest
• gaming news
• exclusivity
• profitability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Xbox

Books & works: 007: First Light

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