Regarding 1, I think it depends on the market Google is trying to grab.So... say Google becomes a legitimate contender:
1. Can the market support more than 3 mass market console manufacturers?
2. Who has the most to fear from them?
If it's a streaming box with exclusive content worth giving a shit about, there's no reason to not treat it like a fourth pillar in the market.We'll see. A streaming box for PC/mobile games is kind of meh.
So... say Google becomes a legitimate contender:
1. Can the market support more than 3 mass market console manufacturers?
2. Who has the most to fear from them?
This would explain the search bar."In an exclusive partnership with Epic, Google is proud to present to you..."
So... say Google becomes a legitimate contender:
1. Can the market support more than 3 mass market console manufacturers?
2. Who has the most to fear from them?
Epic game store.cool. should be interesting to see what they bring to the table, i hope they have some of their own exclusives and its not just moneyhat shit.
If it's a streaming console they'd have to argue why you need this device to people who don't own a gaming system.If it's a streaming box with exclusive content worth giving a shit about, there's no reason to not treat it like a fourth pillar in the market.
That AC: Odyssey test basically proves they've got the tech to bring modern games into the home via streaming. I see no reason to assume Google wouldn't flex their muscle to get the major third parties onboard.