Exclusives Becoming Less Relevant

With the news that Phil Spencer has said that there are no games off the table when it comes to Xbox Studio games coming to PlayStation. I think if that epitomizes anything is that hardware is not the focus anymore the engagement is. This is just a move that’s going to accelerate that and open the platform up to new revenue streams. That means that the way we know Xbox is going to change next generation.

The way it changes will be interesting, but we all know that they’re opening the platform up not only to PlayStation but Nintendo as well. It’s sort of a universal paradox that’s happening in the gaming industry where exclusives are becoming less relevant and it’s going to be something that continues as it suits each company. We’re even seeing games from PlayStation going to PC. Sure, the strategy is different, but the message is the same. It’s all about getting the games that developers create to the biggest audience and any console platform shouldn’t be a hurdle in that.

I don’t foresee Nintendo picking up this strategy with its own exclusives. I think they’re too important and Nintendo loves to ‘protect’ its IP. However, I don’t see why in the future anything is off the table. After all, there is a new leadership and a new vision. However, as I said with what I wrote before. It’s going to be absolutely key that Nintendo positions itself strongly with the next generation Nintendo Switch 2 so it can take advantage of this as well.

Personally, I couldn’t be more excited about where gaming is going for the new generation out there. Further growth is the aim now in an ever-increasing competitive industry.