In recent news, after much consideration, Comcast bid on Nexon. Nexon is a Korean-based gaming company, which makes a very popular role-playing game called MapleStory. Comcast currently competes against Amazon and EA (Electronic Arts) for the acquisition. MapleStory is a free to download game but charges extra fees like packages, skins, or accessories that can differentiate a player’s characters from others. In the article, the author mentions, “media conglomerates and tech giants flush with cash and looking for new way to grow.”
I believe game streaming will lead to a new way of video game consumption in the near future. If Comcast can acquire Nexon, this will make Comcast a key player in video game streaming. With Comcast being one of the top suppliers on Internet, the devices one can play on now include Xbox, Playstation, and Switch. However, I believe these devices could become obsolete in the next decade because these systems are going to be replaced by superfast connection that allows one to play games over the internet. This is similar to how millions of viewers rely and use Netflix today.
https://www.cnet.com/news/comcast-hooks-you-with-internet-and-cable-tv-video-games-could-be-next/
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