SWITCH SPORTS + SQUARE VENDE SUS IP'S EUROPEAS + ACTUALIDAD | SECTOR GAMING 76
Episode notes
The episode begins with first impressions of Nintendo Switch Sports, presented as an immediate, fun experience especially suited to family play. The hosts review its sports, motion controls, local and online options, the need for open space, and the future arrival of golf. They also analyze football, its formats, the leg strap accessory and its expansion potential, before discussing the game’s progression, depth, longevity and price.
In the industry news, the program discusses Square Enix’s sale of western studios and IP to Embracer Group, including debate about some games’ performance and the business strategy behind the deal. They also discuss the financing Ubisoft is seeking to protect itself from potential hostile takeovers.
The news block covers the leaked price of Meta’s new virtual-reality glasses, the announcement of Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Activision Blizzard’s position on a workplace-harassment report, and the shortage of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles. The episode closes with eFootball 2022 and the games included with PS Plus.
Chapters
- 3:02 Nintendo Switch Sports: first impressions
- 4:48 Square Enix sells western studios and IP to Embracer
- 17:02 Ubisoft seeks financing amid potential takeovers
- 21:18 Meta’s new virtual-reality glasses
- 23:57 Warcraft Arclight Rumble on mobile
- 25:44 Activision Blizzard and the harassment report
- 28:10 PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X shortages
- 31:08 Nintendo Switch Sports: sports, online play and playing space
- 47:23 Nintendo Switch Sports football and multiplayer
- 1:03:13 eFootball 2022 and PS Plus games