Kaser Focus: Sony and Microsoft's fight is a popcorn movie,GamesBeat's Rachel Kaser is taking some enjoyment from the Sony-Microsoft legal battle, as well as Meta's latest VR venture.
Kaser Focus: Sony and Microsoft’s fight is a popcorn movie
GamesBeat’s Rachel Kaser is taking some enjoyment from the Sony-Microsoft legal battle, as well as Meta’s latest VR venture.
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