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Sony Nintendo and Microsoft PlayStation versus switch versus Xbox these consoles have dominated the gaming industry for years but how long can they stay on top the battlefield is evolving and everyone wants to be the ultimate winner Welcome to The Exchange from our studio in Doha coming up on this episode we speak with the so-called Oracle of gaming sir Kant tooto CEO and found found ER of cantan games about the dominance of Legacy companies and we hear from David Fernandez CEO of sansoft a global mobile games developer and get his thoughts on the future of gaming the portable gaming industry is anticipated to see growth propelled by industry heavyweights Nintendo’s portable console the switch has sold more than 143 million units globally as of August 2024 that’s according to statista and makes the switch one of thep top three bestselling consoles of all time behind the Nintendo DS and the PlayStation 2 meanwhile at Sony Marvel Spider-Man 2 a game exclusively for the PS5 is a big hit it helped Sony achieve a record 62% share off the global gaming console Market early this year as reported by Tech insights the game sold 11 million units in its first 6 months Microsoft’s Xbox made headlines with its 68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023 the historic deal added Call of Duty to its Subscription Service Game Pass which brought in millions of new customers so how do exclusive titles play a vital role in driving console success I asked that question to gaming industry Guru sirant tooto CEO of kantan games who shared his insights on the impact of exclusivity and revealed what makes today’s consoles unique [Music] exclusive games are very important for the console makers uh because you need a reason uh for people to buy your specific console and in that area Nintendo is absolute King uh Nintendo’s uh own franchises make up to 80% of their overall yearly sales uh so Nintendo’s exclusive games are not available anywhere else the PlayStation and the Xbox are basically competing in the High Fidelity area in terms of performance specs power graphics and all of these things they’re living in their own world they’re basically operating in their own gaming segment and in terms of subscription Services the big gorilla in that area is uh Microsoft at the moment so Microsoft has between 25 and 30 million subscribers for their so-called Game Pass Program where you give Microsoft amount of money every month and then you have a buffet style array of games that you can choose from excitement is buzzing in the The Gaming Community with the PS5 Pro and the eagerly awaited Nintendo switch 2 while being a good gamer isn’t just about using the best console where you experience it can take you from an average gamer to an Esports athlete our reporter Muhammad alashi visited two facilities in Doha that can boost your virtual street cred hi lla today I’m exploring two Cutting Edge venues here in Qatar that are Premier destinations for gaming enthusiasts looking to Source the latest gear and Technology first up it’s virtuosity let’s take a look this is where the gaming experience has been taken to another level this space is packed with the latest VR Gaming stations making it the ultimate arena for competitions and epic battles in the virtual world from a to zed this is the only venue in qar that is dedicated for a full-on Esports experience we’re producing a series of local tournaments we have rocket League fortnite Super Smash Brothers ultimate Tekken 8 uh ec25 League of Legends and valerant as well so what we’re doing here is we’re targeting these Grassroots Esports uh audiences and fan base to eventually compete on a global stage virtuosity is where players come to elevate their game and chase their dreams across town at store 974 mindboggling interactive machine once exclusive to gaming Arenas are now available for fans to enjoy store 974 is a OneStop shop for everything related to gaming a lot of the stuff that we have here is quite unique globally when it comes to PC gaming and simulators that’s on the on the rid so for example here in Qatar a lot of people love Dune bashing and now people are actually taking Old Land Cruisers and converting them into literal simulators using our equipment and so that means that they can continue Doom bashing and enjoying that part of our culture but in a safe way together virtuosity and store 974 are redefining the experience for gaming fans and professionals alike the gaming industry is reaching New Heights in player experience I caught up with David Fernandez a seasoned game developer and CEO of sansoft a Saudi based company shaping the future of the industry he shared how Innovative technology are changing design and player interaction artificial intelligence and machine learning can definitely help out game developers immersive experiences such as AR VR and even uptake feedback can create more credible and truly immersive experiences for players so that they can relate to the real world cloud gaming can facilitate the adoption of high quality triaa games similarly mobile games will be still the root force of the industry blockchain and particularly player ownership will be something that we’ll be expecting to see in the future so that players are eventually having virtual assess that they can own based on their investment in the game and the time they spend now it’s time for our regular feature business in 60 seconds start the clock British Budget Airline EasyJet is preparing for its full year 2024 earnings release the airline recently announced its new base at the London Southern airport it will also be launching three new routes next march including Malta and Spanish cities Reus and Almeria Scotia Bank is set to release its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024 highlighting its strategy with a substantial $2.8 billion investment in struggling US Bank key cor this move underscores the Toronto based bank’s efforts to enhance its presence in the American market and Timeless British Footwear brand Dr Martins is gearing up to announce its 2025 halfe Financial results along with new recovery plans the iconic label completed a successful tradein initiative at its London stores offering customers a 20% discounts on new boots for any worn shoes additionally there’s growing interest from non-uk firms exploring potential collaborations so as more players enter the gaming Battlefield they may have to get creative to take the fight to Industry giants like Sony Nintendo and Microsoft with new technology rapidly evolving gaming consoles aren’t just about holding a device it’s also about wearables augmented reality and even the ability to stimulate the census and that’s one thing even Legacy companies have to keep in mind to stay on top of their game well that’s all the time we have for on this edition of the show thanks for watching please do check out ews.com for all your latest business news and join us again next time on the exchange