#Video game sales are exploding because of coronavirus

#Video game sales are exploding because of coronavirus

“#Video game sales are exploding because of coronavirus” The coronavirus has some industries on their last life — but it’s given video games a major power-up. Gaming industry revenues are expected to surge nearly 20 percent this year to about $175 billion because games have become a cure for boredom among locked-down consumers, forecasters say….

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#Sony sees ‘very considerable’ demand for console

#Sony sees ‘very considerable’ demand for console

“#Sony sees ‘very considerable’ demand for console” Sony is expecting a blockbuster debut for its PlayStation 5 next month as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to supercharge the demand for games. The Japanese tech giant said it is seeing “very considerable” demand for pre-orders of the next-generation console, which hits stores on Nov. 12. The PS5…

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#Playstation 5 lifts Sony’s results despite Hollywood shutdown

#Playstation 5 lifts Sony’s results despite Hollywood shutdown

“#Playstation 5 lifts Sony’s results despite Hollywood shutdown” Sony Corp. said Wednesday that strong demand for its upcoming video game console PlayStation 5 helped offset continued revenue and profit declines at its Hollywood studio, Sony Pictures Entertainment. The Japan-based conglomerate said operating income rose 13.9 percent to $3 million for the three months ended Sept….

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