Sony Banks on Spider-Man 2 to Boost PS5 Sales as Microsoft's Power Play Shifts Industry Dynamics
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Sony Group Corp is banking on the release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 to boost its PlayStation 5 (PS5) sales this year. The game, developed by Sony's Insomniac Games, is expected to drive sales, especially as it will be available in a bundle with the console. Sony aims to sell 25 million PS5s this fiscal year. Meanwhile, Microsoft Corp has completed the acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc, a key partner of Sony.
October 19, 2023 | 4:16 pm
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Microsoft has completed the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a key partner of Sony.
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard could strengthen its position in the gaming industry, potentially boosting its stock. However, the impact on Sony is uncertain.
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Sony is relying on Spider-Man 2 to boost PS5 sales. The company aims to sell 25 million PS5s this fiscal year.
The release of Spider-Man 2, a highly anticipated game, is expected to drive PS5 sales, potentially boosting Sony's revenues and positively impacting its stock.
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