E3 2021's Takeaways and Trends: Microsoft's and Nintendo's Differing Game Windowing Strategies

E3 2021's Takeaways and Trends: Microsoft's and Nintendo's Differing Game Windowing Strategies

This IDC Market Note mainly assesses the significance of Microsoft's and Nintendo's E3 2021. It outlines the major, announced games that are coming to their console platforms this holiday season and in 2022 and assesses their distinct approaches to driving their games businesses forward."Microsoft kept hammering away at what's coming to Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate at this year's E3, a signal of just how much of an emphasis it is putting into growing those subscription services. Nintendo brought its customary first-party heat and appeared to emphasize games with co-op and/or online multiplayer features." — Lewis Ward, IDC's director of Gaming and eSports

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