Lots of talking about acquisition wars and what not. Just last week we had PlayStation announced 3 acquisitions. This week's topic of the week, I want to talk about acquisitions, partnerships and consolidations, what are they and why they matter.
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News
(0:51) - Microsoft’s xCloud game streaming is now widely available on iOS and PC
(2:17) - Phil Spencer comments on acquisitions
(4:18) - PlayStation acquiring Housemarque, Bluepoint and Nixxes Software
(5:54) - Rachet and Clank Rift apart 40FPS Quality mode update, Ghost of Tsushima Director's cut announced.
(8:30) - Indies are frustrated working with PlayStations
News Quickies
(11:42) - Konami and Bloober Team announce partnership
(12:54) - Dead Space remake is in the works at Motive
(13:55) - Topic of the week
Show notes
Microsoft Xcloud - https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/28/22554267/microsoft-xcloud-game-streaming-xbox-pass-ios-iphone-ipad-pc
Phil Spencer - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xboxs-phil-spencer-explains-why-he-believes-studio-buyouts-are-good-for-gaming/
Rachet and Clank Rift Apart - https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/06/sony-updates-ps5-game-with-rare-40-fps-mode-and-its-a-great-4k-option/
Ghost of Tsushima - https://blog.playstation.com/2021/07/01/ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-arrives-on-ps5-and-ps4-consoles-on-august-20/
Indies mad at PlayStation - https://www.ign.com/articles/why-indie-publishers-fed-up-playstation
Konami and Bloober - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/konami-and-bloober-team-announce-partnership-amid-silent-hill-links/
Dead Space remake - https://venturebeat.com/2021/07/01/dead-space-remake-is-in-the-works-at-motive/
