George Jijiashvili

🥽 Today we've published Omdia's latest consumer #VR headset and content market forecast, which sheds light on a challenging 2023 and [sadly] paints a gloomy near-term picture. Read our insights in this press release: 🔗 lnkd.in/ebppHfCY

Meta’s new #RayBan smart glasses are out, but opinions are split. Some call it a "bait-and-switch," while Omdia's @GioKinto suggests #AI integration could make them a game changer. Read more here (subscription required): businessinsider.com/meta-new-ray-b…

@anshelsag Missed an opp to use Galaxy AI (or something similar there) - perfect consumer use case! 😬

Del Mar so beautiful. Ignore the construction equipment lol

With the market expected to see double-digit growth and $19 billion in revenue this year alone, #gamesubscriptions are becoming a critical part of the gaming industry's future. Read more insights from @GioKinto (George Jijiashvili) here: omdia.tech.informa.com/pr/2024/aug/om…

"You don't understand, it's for a contractually-mandated selfie..." 😅

"I'll have that Galaxy Flip 6 thank you very much!" 😬

📰Read @duckvalentine's article about what it all means, as well as my thoughts on Microsoft's decision to include the upcoming Call of Duty title in Game Pass. (Also, shout out to @agentbizzle for nailing pronunciation of my surname in IGN Daily Fix! 💪) #XboxGamePass #Xbox

No one likes subscription price rises, but per my quote in this @IGN headline – they are inevitable. In the case of Xbox Game Pass, it's due to Inflation, slowing subscriber growth rate, and the Activision Blizzard acquisition. 🔗 ign.com/articles/xbox-…

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📊🔍 There is a LOT going on in this space, so I wrote a 5,000 word report for our clients, titled "Consumer VR: Assessing key players and market developments in 2024". It is now available to Omdia Games Spotlight and Games Intelligence subscribers: omdia.tech.informa.com/om123306/consu…

People in UK, France, and Germany can now buy the Vision Pro, priced from £3,499 / €3,999. It also launched in Australia and Canada, following its release in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore last month.

🥽🎉 Happy Apple Vision Pro launch day (in Europe)! Great to see Omdia forecasts featured in Financial Times' coverage today, which also includes my comments. 🔗 @fttechnews: Apple seeks ‘killer app’ for its $3,500 Vision Pro headset ft.com/content/d43cda… #AppleVisionPro

🔗 The report is now available to Omdia Games Spotlight and Games Intelligence clients: omdia.tech.informa.com/om123306/consu… #VR #AR #MR #XR #AppleVisionPro #MetaQuest

💡 Key insights include: -Causes of the post-pandemic market slowdown -Predicted recovery and growth drivers (hint: 🍏) -Convergence of AR and VR, leading to 'VR headsets' disappearing as a distinct category -Main hurdles to growth: Hardware, Content, and UI & Accessibility

This is the reason why Sony (& major studios) are reluctant to make AAA games for PSVR2. Its attach rate to PS5 consoles stands at 3%, according to @OmdiaHQ data. Sony faces the age-old 'chicken-and-egg' dilemma in VR and doesn't appear ready to invest to break this deadlock.