💨 Abstract

Sony's aggressive acquisition strategy has led to multiple studio shutdowns, layoffs, and canceled games, marking a disappointing console generation. The company's pursuit of live service hits has resulted in failures like the cancellation of projects such as "The Last Of Us Online" and the closure of recently acquired studios like Bluepoint Games. Despite some successes like "Helldivers 2," the overall impact has been negative, with many studios struggling or shutting down.

Courtesy: Adam Starkey