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by madrox 1520 days ago
Disney has struggled to make software part of its DNA, but they've made great strides. As legacy companies go, they've done it better and faster than most.

Gaming is a whole other thing. After Disney Infinity, they embarked on a policy of licensing IP instead of publishing or developing games. Games are a hits-driven business, and Disney Interactive wasn't profitable. Licensing and partnership is more consistent revenue.