Japan's Sony on Thursday emphasised the strength of user engagement with its gaming platform as sales of the PlayStation 5 console taper off and companies in the sector look for recurring revenue. PS5 users are spending around 25% more than during the previous PS4 console's lifecycle, boosted by add-on content and services, including the PlayStation Plus subscription option. "This behaviour underpins the durable, predictable nature of our revenue base," gaming executive Hideaki Nishino told a strategy briefing.
Allisha Gray scored 19 points, Tina Charles had 17 points and 15 rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream beat the winless Washington Mystics 73-67 on Wednesday night. Washington (0-7) is off to its worst start since 2007, when it set a franchise record with eight straight losses. Gray made a steal and fast-break layup to extend Atlanta’s lead to 63-58 midway through the fourth quarter.
The major indexes fell Wednesday even with Nvidia on the cusp of a new milestone. Salesforce plunged late on weak sales and guidance.