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Episode 168: Switch 2 Switcharoo Could Thwart 2024 Recovery Hopes (News Show)

Feb 23, 2024

The console market is going through major changes as hardware prices stay high and first party needs to pivot audience strategy. Nintendo may be struggling to find a break-even for its Switch successor, prompting a later release than we anticipated. Also: Embracer Group woes continue, Hasbro loses a ton.

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TIME STAMPS

  • [00:01:12] - Sony Earnings for Q3 FY24
  • [00:18:37] - Starbreeze Earnings for FY23
  • [00:26:13] - Embracer Group Earnings for Q3 FY24
  • [00:41:48] - Bandai Namco Earnings Notes for Q3 FY24
  • [00:43:48] - Hasbro Earnings Notes for FY23
  • [00:46:46] - Xbox Reveals Multiplatform Plans
  • [00:49:10] - Epic Games Store Year in Review 2023
  • [00:52:22] - Investment Interlude
  • [01:04:24] - Quick Hits
  • [01:13:12] - Labor Report
  • [01:22:11] - What Happens if the Switch 2 Doesn’t Come Out in 2024?
  • [01:36:13] - Listener Questions

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