The Disappointing Generation 9 of Gaming

:red_circle:Generation 9 has seen major industry acquisitions and a shift towards gaming subscription services.

:arrow_up:The price of games increased from $60 to $70 for the first time since Generation 7.

:question:Games like Halo Infinite and Persona 5 Royal received praise but struggled with player retention.

:moneybag:Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard and Sony acquired Bungie, sparking concerns about industry consolidation.

:video_game:Both Xbox and PlayStation focused on providing games on their respective subscription services, Game Pass and PS Plus.

What were the major industry acquisitions of Generation 9?

—Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard and Sony acquired Bungie.

Has the price of games changed in Generation 9?

—Yes, the price increased from $60 to $70 for the first time since Generation 7.

Which games received praise in Generation 9?

—Games like Halo Infinite and Persona 5 Royal received positive reviews.

What were the concerns regarding industry consolidation?

—The acquisitions by Microsoft and Sony raised concerns about the consolidation of the gaming industry.

What subscription services did Xbox and PlayStation focus on?

—Xbox focused on Game Pass, while PlayStation focused on PS Plus.

00:00Generation 9 of gaming has been filled with various issues and challenges.

01:30Major industry acquisitions, including Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and Sony's acquisition of Bungie, sparked concerns about consolidation.

03:45The price of games increased from $60 to $70 for the first time since Generation 7.

06:20Games like Halo Infinite and Persona 5 Royal received praise but struggled with player retention.

08:50Both Xbox and PlayStation focused on providing games through their subscription services, Game Pass and PS Plus.