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Mobile games may spell the fall of consoles

| February 6, 2013

Mobile games versus consolesMobile games gain momentum while consoles begin to lose traction

A storm is brewing in the game industry and everything may come down to a fight between mobile games and consoles. Mobile games have become one of the most favored pastimes that consumers around the world can universally agree upon. The market for mobile games is massive and growing seemingly every day, whereas consoles are beginning to feel the sting of being confined to old technology and their lack of mobility. As the next generation of console gaming approaches, whether consoles will be able to compete with mobile games over the next decade is uncertain.m

Consoles may need to compete with mobile platforms in the future

The future of consoles looks relatively promising, despite the lack of concrete information being released by console titans Microsoft and Sony. Last year, Nintendo releases its highly anticipated WiiU, which features mobile gaming elements and some NFC technology support. Despite some criticisms, the WiiU was generally well received, but consumers have continued to show their preference for mobile games. Both Microsoft and Sony has plans to incorporate mobile gaming elements into their upcoming Xbox 720 and Playstation 4 consoles respectively.

Analysis suggests that 67% of all time spent on mobile devices is devoted to gaming

According to analysis conducted by the Pew Research Center, as well as other groups, approximately 60% of all smart phone and tablet users participate in mobile games. The firm also suggests that 67% of all time spend using a mobile device is devoted to playing mobile games. The traction that these games seem to have among consumers is somewhat higher than that seen with traditional consoles. Many of the tablets on the market today also boast of capabilities that verge on those seen in consoles. While consoles still hold the advantage in terms of technology, tablets are quickly catching up.

Next generation consoles may provide more stability in the game industry

The future of console gaming may hinge on the performance of the Xbox 720 and Playstation 4. That future is somewhat uncertain at present due to the fact that both Microsoft and Sony have very strong interests in the realm of mobile games. Next generation consoles are expected to be well received by gamers around the world, but these same gamers have yet to show any inclination in abandoning mobile games in favor of consoles.

Sony hints at mobile gaming with Playstation 4

| January 19, 2013

Sony Mobile Gaming PS4Sony takes note of the rise of mobile gaming

The game industry has long been restricted to stationary consoles and PCs. In the advent of mobile technology, the industry was able to enter into a new market by creating games that could be played on smart phones and tablets. Sony is one of the largest companies in the game industry, and one that has a formidable presence in the mobile gaming space. Though the company has attributed a great deal of value to mobile gaming, it is unwilling to break away from its console roots, which may make the Playstation 4 much more interesting.

One Sony initiative could give Playstation 4 some mobility

Sony Vice President Hiroshi Sakamoto recently suggested that the Playstation 4 could launch as soon a May this year. Despite the possibility of a launch, there is still very little information available for the next generation console, apart from the fact that it is part of the “One Sony” initiative. One Sony is an internal campaign that aims to establish universal compatibility and connectivity between all Sony gaming devices, consoles or otherwise. This idea can be seen in the connectivity between the Playstation 3 and the PS Vita.

Mobile gaming beginning to compete with consoles

Sony notes that traditional consoles are likely to experience a great deal of competition with mobile gaming platforms. The growing popularity of mobile gaming, as well as the increasing capabilities of mobile technology, could threaten the position that consoles hold within the game industry one day. Sony is keen to avoid any significant impact from the continued success of mobile devices by making sure that future consoles will be able to synergize with these devices.

Sony eager to create link between mobile and console games

Gamers tend to be a flexible, if somewhat fickle, bunch. Many people enjoy traditional consoles and are looking forward to what Sony has in store with the Playstation 4. These people also enjoy mobile games and Sony believes that combining the interest gamers have in console and mobile gaming will help the company beat out its competition in the upcoming console wars, wherein Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo will be fighting for the adoration of gamers all over the world.