Both Microsoft and Sony, like their Xbox and PlayStation video game platforms, share more than they compete in the industry ecosystem. We are not going to ensure that everyone is happy and dancing around the rainbow, but the bloody war that many fans engage in to ensure that their console is the best basically only serves to give them free publicity. The curious point is that Microsoft is now a larger distributor and its games are more prominent in Sony’s online store, PS Store, thanks to the popularity of PlayStation consoles.
With the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft properties have gained a good share of the market for the company and this is manifested in the PS Store. Among the 25 ‘best-selling’ games on the PS Store – which has a daily update frequency – there are more games from Microsoft than from Sony. It is important to note that the listings vary by region and include ‘free-to-play’ as Fortnite (this one first). Games with discounts for obvious reasons tend to climb positions more easily.
According to data from April 18, 2024, seven Microsoft games are among the top 25 best-sellers on the PS Store. Powered by the Amazon Prime Video series, whose second season has been officially confirmed, Fallout 4 y Fallout 76 They appear listed and noticeably discounted. Call of Duty naturally occupies the second position, while it is followed by Overwatch 2, Minecraftplus the recently included Sea of Thieves y Grounded.
For its part, Sony provides MLB The Show 24, Helldivers II, Destiny 2, Stellar Blade y Rise of the Ronin. However, Helldivers II is developed by Arrowhead Studios, Rise of the Ronin by Team Ninja and Stellar Blade by Shift Up. Sony only distributes them, but does not own these studies. Whatever the case, this product synergy is a win for both giant companies.
Via: Tweaktown
