From the moment it began, the PlayStation project was in danger. The problem was none other than PlayStations knight and chief advocate: Kutaragi. He thought the now-iconic handlebar controller design was “too different” from the flat rectangles people were used to. To make matters worse, PlayStation was getting closer and closer to launching without any gam ... Show More
Feb 2020
Nintendo vs Sony - Game Time | 4
<p>This is a story about Sony and Nintendo, but it also involves a little company called Sega. Ever play Sonic the Hedgehog? That’s Sega. And during Nintendo’s domination of the US market, they were the only company able to fight back. That is, until they tried to outplay Sony.</ ... Show More
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Feb 2020
Nintendo vs Sony - The Sleeping Giant | 5
<p>Nintendo decided early on that the Nintendo 64 would be a cartridge console, instead of a CD console. But CDs are much cheaper to make and have much better graphics. Game companies are upset, and defect to Sony. In a few months time, Sony has two of the most popular game serie ... Show More
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Feb 2020
Nintendo vs Sony - No Surrender | 6
<p>After years of sitting on the sidelines of the next-generation console war, Nintendo is finally ready to make its move. But, the years it’s spent building it’s reassuring family-friendly reputation is now a weakness. Nintendo children of the 80s are all grown up, and want adul ... Show More
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May 2024
Leveling Up Nintendo | Jumpman | 1
<p>Nintendo launches an American subsidiary, but the company struggles until it releases an innovative platform game that introduces the world to an iconic new hero.</p><p>Need more Business Movers? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, early access to new ones, and they’re alw ... Show More
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Mar 2024
Major Gamemakers Slash Employees
<p>Today is Monday, March 4, and we're looking at EA vs. Sony.</p><p>Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your fre ... Show More
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