Based on the latest data reported by Games Industry, it seems that in 2022 Xbox has prevailed on both Sony and Nintendo with regard to the publication of new intellectual properties. Obviously, this term does not mean the exclusives, but real IPs never seen before on the market.
The site then calculated the market data currently available, grouping the video games published throughout the year by the major publishers, and then distinguishing them between new and already started. From the diagrams, which you can also find in our article, you can deduce the current situation in the field of publications, with Xbox launching 4 unreleased intellectual properties, followed by all the others.
Sony, for example, hasn't even released a new one, with 5 exclusives designing its year. Nintendo also didn't release anything new, instead releasing 10 known IP-connected video games.
Obviously, these data serve to have a clear understanding of the current situation of the videogame market in the field of publications, as well as underlining the strategic choices implemented over time. Publishing new IPs always represents a risk for companies, and the choice to continue with well-established stories in the community should not be condemned entirely.
What will this 2023 hold for us? Will the current Xbox numbers, in this sense, be surpassed by the other editors, or not? We just have to wait for new details regarding the known projects, in the hope that in addition to the continuous and lasting support (as we are seeing with The Witcher 3 or Final Fantasy 7, for example), there will also be new stories and characters to get passionate about and totally change the approach to the medium.
Before saying goodbye, we also recommend that you drop by on our YouTube channel, where you can find videos dedicated to the videogame world at 360 degrees, with curiosities, goodies and reflections on the sector and the current approach possibilities it offers.
Before saying goodbye, we also recommend that you drop by on our YouTube channel, where you can find videos dedicated to the videogame world at 360 degrees, with curiosities, goodies and reflections on the sector and the current approach possibilities it offers.
