Warner Bros. Discovery’s Future Gaming Strategy
Warner Bros. Discovery’s gaming boss, J.B. Perrette, reveals the company’s future gaming strategy focused on live-service, mobile, and free-to-play games. Despite success with AAA console games, the company plans to mitigate market volatility by concentrating on core franchises and expanding into the mobile and free-to-play space. Warner Bros. Discovery remains committed to big single-player AAA games and envisions creating a live-service game around popular intellectual properties like Hogwarts Legacy and Harry Potter.
Controversy Surrounds Subnautica Sequel and Disney’s Investment in Epic Games
Subnautica sequel sparks controversy over games-as-a-service features, while Helldivers 2 gains traction on Steam charts. Disney makes significant investment in Epic Games for potential Disney-themed space within Fortnite.
Report Reveals 95% of Game Studios Working on Live Service Games
A recent report from Griffin Gaming Partners has revealed that an overwhelming 95% of game studios are either currently working on or maintaining a live service game. The 2023 Game Development Report, conducted in collaboration with Rendered VC, surveyed 537…