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The Game Business ShowBest of The Game Business Show 2025To wrap up the year, we have gone back over our nearly 80 episodes and picked some of our favourite moments. Our first draft of this would have been at least five hours long. And we wouldn’t do that to you. So we’ve had to be brutal and select what we think were the more interesting or entertainment moments from the past nine months.Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-12-231h 00
Long Winter NightsDoor 22: "Would You Rather I Be Dead?"On the twenty-second of these Long Winter Nights, trying to communicate with spirits creates a veil between the living.Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com"Would You Rather I Be Dead?"written by Chelsea Suttonperformed by Christopher Rivasmusic by Adrien Prevostopening narration by Rose Portillo sound mix by Austin...
2025-12-2305 min
The Game Business ShowWho really won The Game Awards? Plus, we review 2025It is our last News and Analysis Show of 2025! This week, we dive into the big stories of the moment, we reveal who REALLY won The Game Awards 2025, and we look back at the year that was with Newzoo’s director of market intelligence Emmanuel Rosier.Plus, why the whole industry needs to be wary of Rockstar's on-going union row, and why Netflix and Warner Bros might be a good fit when it comes to video games after all.Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to...
2025-12-1858 min
The Game Business Show“We want a Nex Playground in every living room”In a bleak month for video game consoles, a surprising new competitor emerged in the form of Nex Playground. The sold-out family game console is the spiritual successor to Wii, and the company behind it has huge ambitions. In this episode of The Game Business Show, Chris speaks to Nex CEO David Lee to find out the story behind the platform, and what comes next. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-12-1829 min
The Game Business ShowInterview: How Todd Howard and Bethesda are capitalising on the Fallout TV showIn today's edition of The Game Business Show, Chris sits down with Bethesda's creative director and executive producer Todd Howard ahead of the release of the new TV show. Along with Samsung's head of gaming Kevin Beatty, the three discuss the ways in which Bethesda are looking to drive interest in the video games by capitalising on the TV show's immense popularity.They also discuss streaming, the important of games people being involved in the TV production, and keeping Elder Scrolls, Fallout and Starfield fans happy. This is a public episode. If you'd like...
2025-12-1619 min
The Game Business ShowMeet the developer behind The Game Awards’ most bonkers revealIn today’s edition of The Game Business Show, we speak with Day 4 Night, the studio behind the upcoming Bradley The Badger, which received its debut at The Game Awards. The studio was formed by Davide Soliani (Mario + Rabbids) and Christian Cantamessa (Red Dead Redemption), and was one of the most distinctive games on show. It’s also a game that has received big investment from the likes of 1Up Ventures and Krafton. We spoke to Christian and Davide about securing funding during a challenging time for games, the importance of doing something a bit crazy, and trying to brin...
2025-12-1228 min
Long Winter NightsDoor 11: "Ham" On the eleventh of these Long Winter Nights, a mysterious statue appears on a street corner, stirring the hunger of a small town.Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com"Ham" written by Chelsea Suttonperformed by Christopher Rivasmusic by Adrien Prevostopening narration by Rose Portillo sound mix by Austin Chase
2025-12-1204 min
The Game Business ShowInterview: Geoff Keighley on the impossible balancing act of running The Game AwardsHello!This week is our The Game Awards special, featuring TGA host, executive producer and CEO Geoff Keighley (who, yes, also happens to be the co-founder of The Game Business).In this edition, Geoff discusses what goes into building the Awards, reaching an even wider audience, the changing way games are announced, and much more.Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-12-0941 min
Long Winter NightsDoor 7: "The Visitors"On the seventh of these Long Winter Nights, a couple is targeted by hungry, speechless creatures.Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.comCREDITS:"The Visitors"written by Chelsea Suttonperformed by Christopher Rivasmusic by Adrien Prevostopening narration by Rose Portillosound mix by Austin Chasedirector...
2025-12-0805 min
The Game Business ShowGoldenEye and TimeSplitters developers reunite to find out if they can still make a hit gameOn this week’s The Game Business Show, Chris is joined by Andy Robinson, the founder and editor of Video Games Chronicle. Together, we chat about the latest industry stories, the growing popularity of old games, plus the latest data coming out of the Asia and MENA game markets.But best of all, they're joined by Dr David Doak and Steve Ellis, two of the masterminds behind GoldenEye, Perfect Dark and TimeSplitters. Doak and Ellis join the Show to discuss their new rogue-like Scrabble game, Beyond Words. This is a public episode. If you'd li...
2025-12-041h 04
The Game Business ShowThe man who signed Arc Raiders: "The AAA industry is at its end"In this edition of The Game Business Show, Chris speaks to Owen Mahoney, the former CEO of Nexon, to discuss what the industry can learn from Arc Raiders developer Embark, the studio he acquired during his ten years at the publisher.We also chat about how AI might triple the size of the video game market, the importance of balancing art and business, the structural problems facing AAA studios, the VC funding challenge, when to be patient and when to give up, and a whole lot more. This is a public episode...
2025-12-0258 min
The Game Business ShowTekken’s Katsuhiro Harada: As a producer, maybe I’m a failureIn today's episode of The Game Business Show, we speak to the Tekken development team including executive game director Katsuhiro Harada, chief producer and game director Kouhei Ikelda and producer Michael Murray.The trio discuss rising video game budgets, the importance of live events, potential new revenue streams and what goes in to creating a new Tekken character. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-11-2535 min
The Game Business ShowCall of Duty under attackOn Today's episode, Chris is joined by YouTuber and media entrepreneur Ralph Panebianco (or Skill Up as he’s also known).The two chat about the Unity/Epic partnership, the on-going row between Rockstar and a UK workers union, the success of the ROG Xbox Ally X, the F1 franchise taking a year off (sort-of) and Ralph's new media website This Week In Videogames.And our big topic is about the shooter genre. Specifically, the challenges faced by Call of Duty and the early success of Battlefield 6 and Arc Raiders, with exclusive data supplied by Am...
2025-11-201h 00
The Game Business ShowLife beyond Elden Ring: What’s next for Bandai Namco EntertainmentIn this week's edition of The Game Business Show, we secure a very rare interview with Bandai Namco Entertainment CEO and president Nao Udagawa. During the chat, We ask Udagawa-san about the firm's strong relationship with FromSoftware, the rise of Japanese-made games, the desire to grow its own IP, plus movies, merchandise, mobile and more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-11-1817 min
The Game Business ShowWhat’s going to stop the Steam Machine failing again?Hello and welcome to this week’s News edition of The Game Business.On the Show today, we are joined by Shams Jorjani, the CEO of Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead. Shams and I chat about the Helldivers 2 launch on Xbox, before diving into some big stories, including the delay to GTA 6, the layoffs at Square Enix, the NetEase-backed studio closures, and the debate triggered by a Eurogamer review, which marked down Arc Raiders for its use of AI voice generation.Then we tackle the big breaking story, the return of the Steam Machine (plus Valve’s new...
2025-11-1352 min
The Game Business ShowWe interview Reggie Fils-Aimé about Nintendo Switch 2, leadership and the console warToday on The Game Business Show, Chris talks to industry legend and former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. The two discuss the Nintendo Switch 2, the state of the console industry, leadership, the future of games and a whole lot more. Check it out. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-11-1145 min
The Game Business Show‘We all should push back against the political manipulation of video games’In today's episode of The Game Business Show, Chris is joined by video game political journalist George Osborn (Editor of Video Game Industry Memo), where they discuss the rise of global Governments utilising video games to influence the population. The duo also chat Nintendo financials, Amazon backing away from MMOs and the rise of remakes and remasters. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-11-0653 min
The Game Business ShowOf course, working at Obsidian is like a real-world RPGIn this edition of The Game Business Show, we chat with Obsidian's Marcus Morgan and Justin Britch to discuss the studio's impressive output, its iterative, RPG-like approach to development and how it's managed to launch three games (Avowed, Grounded 2 and The Outer Worlds 2) in one year. We also find out how the studio hopes to keep staff happy so they stay for 20 years or more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-11-0432 min
The Game Business ShowArc Raiders: The game that dares to go up against Battlefield and Call of DutyIn this week's edition of The Game Business Show, we're joined by Embark CEO Patrick Soderlund. The former EA boss is launching a new shooter IP this week called Arc Raiders, and despite huge competition from Battlefield and Call of Duty, early signs are very, very positive that it's going to enjoy an impressive launch. In this chat, Soderlund talks about how Arc Raiders has managed to cut through, what the team learned from their last game (2023's The Finals), and how they're trying to make games 100X faster than anyone else. This is a public...
2025-10-2848 min
The Game Business ShowSkipping GDC sends message to developers that you don’t care, organiser warnsIn today's bumper edition of The Game Business Show, we are joined by Circana game boss Mat Piscatella, who gives us his take on a better-than-expected year for video game sales in the US.Plus, we interview GDC chief Mark DeLoura, where we discussed some of the big changes taking place at the conference this year. We also spoke about the challenges of hosting the event in the US, and how he felt about big companies skipping GDC this past year. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or...
2025-10-2351 min
The Game Business ShowThe PS5 generation has “brought something special”, insists Team AsobiIn today’s edition of The Game Business Show, Chris speaks to Nicolas Doucet, the studio head of Astro Bot developer Team Asobi. The studio is known for its close involvement in the creation of PlayStation consoles, so Chris asks Nicolas for his views on the role of consoles, and what makes PS5 different to what has come before.The two also chat about Team Asobi’s skill at making incredible games quickly, and Doucet’s personal history with building games for family audiences. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this w...
2025-10-2143 min
The Game Business ShowNintendo has generated nearly $2.2 billion from mobile games so farIn this episode, Chris Dring and MobileGamer.biz editor Neil Long look at Nintendo’s return to mobile games, with some exclusive data on how the company has performed in this space so far. The two also dive into the recent challenges at Build A Rocket Boy, Remedy’s profit warning and Supercell’s concerns about potential EU regulation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-10-1634 min
The Game Business Show"When we launched Resident Evil on GOG, the reception was absolutely phenomenal"In today's The Game Business Show, we chat with the leaders of GOG (formerly Good Old Games) to discuss the retro games scene, the increasing competition, the problems it's faced with its Preservation Program, the ageing gaming audience and why players crave the OG versions of classic titles. Enjoy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-10-1430 min
The Game Business Show"Some game companies continue to be afraid of the Chinese market"In this week's edition of The Game Business Show, Chris is joined by two guest hosts: Lisa Cosmas Hanson (President and CEO of Niko Partners) and Daniel Ahmad (director of research and insights at Niko Partners), who both share an abundance of data and insights into what is really going on in the Chinese video game market. The three also chat about what former FTC Chair Lina Khan had to say about Xbox, the layoffs at Funcom, and Ubisoft’s new Saudi Arabian-backed Assassin’s Creed DLC. This is a public episode. If you'd like to disc...
2025-10-0953 min
The Game Business Show'We went to dangerous places' – An oral history of how PS1 conquered EuropeIn this week’s special edition of The Game Business Show, we speak to some of the leaders behind the launch of PlayStation 1 in Europe, including former bosses Chris Deering and Jim Ryan, developers Martin Alltimes and Juan Montes, PR and marketing veterans Glen O’Connell, Alan Welsman and Geoff Glendenning, and Namco’s Jackie Plumeridge. Listeners can receive extra content at www.thegamebusiness.com and you can find out all about it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/su...
2025-10-071h 09
The Game Business ShowAbout that EA deal…On this week’s The Game Business Show, Chris is joined by analyst, author and all-round nice guy Joost van Dreunen to discuss the shock acquisition of EA and what it means on a political level. They also discuss Xbox's decision to raise the price of Game Pass Ultimate by 50%. And we dive into the numbers to get a sense of who might win between Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...
2025-10-0250 min
The Game Business ShowAre video game companies getting their release dates wrong?In this edition of The Game Business Show, we dive into video game release dates, featuring the latest stats from Newzoo. We also welcome the data firm’s director of market intelligence Emmanuel Rosier onto our Show.Rosier shares his views on where the industry may be going wrong when it comes to setting dates, and we also chat about Epic Games’ Fortnite monetisation U-turn, the Xbox price rises, and the rebrand of GDC. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visi...
2025-09-2546 min
The Game Business ShowJagex prepared to take financial hit to save RuneScapeIn today's interview edition of The Game Business Show, we speak to new Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy where we discussed the firm's efforts to rescue its main RuneScape product. We also chatted about the incredible success of Old School RuneScape, the firm's surprise shadow drop for RuneScape Dragonwilds, the state of the game market, secret Jagex hit Scum and more! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-09-2315 min
The Game Business ShowAre video game consoles in trouble?On today’s episode of The Game Business Show, we reunite with Stephen Totilo, the man who guest-hosted on our first ever episode. And this time, we discuss retro games, the latest Nintendo Direct and the future of video game consoles. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-09-1859 min
The Game Business ShowLife after Sega: Can newly independent Relic and Amplitude rejuvenate strategy gamesIn this episode of The Game Business Show, we speak to two former Sega studios: The real-time strategy experts Relic Entertainment, and the 4X strategy developer Amplitude. In both of our short charts with the two CEOs, we discuss their journey to independence, the challenges and opportunities in the strategy space, and their ambitions for the future. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-09-1630 min
The Game Business ShowDevelopers are holding back game features due to online safety lawsIn this week’s edition of The Game Business, we tackle the legislation that is forcing developers to introduce age verification and other measures into its games, and how that is impacting studios. To help us understand all that, we’ve enlisted the help of media, tech and IP legal veteran Isabel Davies (currently plying her trade at Wiggin), who joins us as this week’s Guest Host.Davies and Chris also chat about ‘dark patterns’, Capcom’s console concerns, the blockbuster success of Hollow Knight: Silksong, and a whole lot more. Including the news that we are doing an...
2025-09-1155 min
The Game Business ShowCan Atari make its retro games strategy profitable?In this week's edition of The Game Business Show, Atari CEO Wade Rosen talks about the challenges of making retro games a success in 2025, the state of the classic games market, building sequels to classic games, and the firm's journey to profitability This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-09-0928 min
The Game Business ShowOver 50% of the job cuts in video games are in CaliforniaIn this week's slightly different News/Analysis show, we invite video games job guru Amir Satvat to share statistics about the challenges in the video games jobs market. We discuss the industry's move away from North America, the rise of AI, the decline in remote working, the role of unions and, erm, Nintendo. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-09-0437 min
The Game Business ShowThe Indiana Jones developer has a fight club in its basementThis week on The Game Business Show, Chris talks to two leaders from MachineGames - Jens Andersson and Pete Ward - about the unique culture within the Swedish developer. They discuss the firm's love of making Quake and Doom maps, what to consider when building for Game Pass, and all the things they discovered while making the first actually good Indiana Jones adventure in decades This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-09-0224 min
The Game Business ShowLEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was the biggest announcement of Gamescom 2025This week on The Game Business Show, we discuss the biggest themes and games from Gamescom 2025, utilising data from Fancensus, Game Discover and Press Engine. And Chris is joined by Ampere Analysis games boss Piers Harding-Rolls to dive into the numbers.Elsewhere, Chris speaks to Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno on the growing horror genre, and his grand designs for Nintendo.Plus, we ask indie publishers about the number of smaller teams fleeing the launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this...
2025-08-2852 min
The Game Business ShowCyberpunk 2077’s troubled launch taught CD Projekt the value of physical eventsToday's The Game Business Show is one we put on in front of a live audience at Gamescom 2025, and specifically The Keywords Studios Supercharged Summit. In this episode, we discuss announcing games, the value of game events, the state of the media, supporting communities, building assets and the future of video game marketing. We are joined by four experts. PR veteran and Indigo Pearl founder Caroline Miller, media investor and Eurogamer founder Rupert Loman, CD Projekt's VP of PR Michał Platkow-Gilewski and head of studio at creative agency ICHI Worldwide Samantha Lester. This is a...
2025-08-2647 min
The Game Business ShowXbox: Attracting new players with ROG Xbox Ally will be a ‘longer journey’In this week's episode of The Game Business Show, we discuss Opening Night Live and speak to Xbox about its two new handhelds. We are joined by Eurogamer editor-at-large and RPG Site founder Alex Donaldson to discuss the new game reveals, and Digital Foundry founder Richard Leadbetter to chat about the handhelds. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-08-2130 min
The Game Business ShowWhy is NCSoft entering the hyper competitive live service shooter market?As part of our Gamescom coverage, we interview NCSoft boss Jeonghee Jin about the firm's two new shooters. Why is the MMO publisher expanding to new genres? And why one of the most competitive genres on the planet? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-08-2035 min
The Game Business ShowCall of Duty and Dead Space creator Glen Schofield: “AAA is not dead because some exec says so”This week's bumper edition of The Game Business Show is an interview with Glen Schofield, the acclaimed producer and director behind multiple Call of Duty games, Dead Space, Lord of the Rings: Return of the King and more.In this interview, we discuss Glen's efforts to get a new AAA project signed, his concerns about the industry, and his mission to prove that the market for big games isn't dead. We also chat E3, AI, industry jobs, the making of Dead Space and the challenges he faced making The Callisto Protocol. This is a public episode...
2025-08-1954 min
The Game Business ShowGamescom: E3’s demise has been good and bad for usIn this week’s episode of The Game Business Show, Chris is joined by host, podcaster, writer, producer and journalist Lucy James (GameSpot/FPS Podcast) as we preview Gamescom and speak with the event organisers. The two also look at the latest insights on European gamers. Plus, discuss the success of the Battlefield 6 data and what to make of Sony’s comments about moving away from being a hardware-centric business. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-08-1454 min
The Game Business ShowWizards of the Coast will bet on new talent for future D&D and Magic video gamesThis week on The Game Business Show, Chris speaks with Wizards of the Coast president John Hight and the CEO of Giant Skull Stig Asmussen to discuss D&D video games, and Wizards' plans to build out its own creative team, find new up-and-coming talent and become a major publisher of premium video games This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-08-1221 min
The Game Business ShowA community game led to the reformation of Guitar Hero publisher RedOctaneIn this week's episode of The Game Business Show, Chris is joined by guest host (and publishing veteran) Simon Byron to discuss the return of RedOctane, including anecdotes from the launch of the original Guitar Hero. We also discuss the challenges of indie publishing, Green Man Gaming's new charity bundle project, plus the latest financial results. This episode includes an exclusive interview with the new RedOctane, plus a chat with Green Man Gaming. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.c...
2025-08-071h 07
The Game Business ShowMajor AAA start-up ProbablyMonsters has revealed its first games… and they're not AAAIn this edition of The Game Business Show, we are joined by ProbablyMonsters CEO Harold Ryan as the company reveals its first two games after nearly nine years in business.But the games are nothing like what we'd expected from what was, at one point, one of the game's industry's most ambitious AAA start-ups.Chris speaks to Ryan about how the company has had to transform itself, undergo a series of painful layoffs, and completely rethink the games it is making. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...
2025-08-0532 min
The Game Business Show"We didn't believe Space Marine 2 could hit 7m unique players"This week on The Game Business Show, Chris speaks to Geoffroy Sardin, the CEO of Pullup Entertainment, which is the company behind the likes of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and A Plague's Tale. During this interview, we learn the company is working on 50 projects, and not a single one is 'AAA'. We talk about the opportunities in the AA and indie space, and why niche doesn't have to mean small. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-07-2928 min
The Game Business Show"Bringing your games to other platforms is how you’re going to win" - CircanaIn today's episode of The Game Business Show, Chris speaks with the lead games analyst at Circana Mat Piscatella to discuss the latest US market results, the success of multi-platform releases, the launch of Switch 2, Xbox's U-Turn on software pricing, Ubisoft's financial results and a whole lot more This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-07-241h 03
The Game Business ShowReady at Dawn co-founder says VR developers need to take more risksIn today's episode of The Game Business Show, Chris speaks with former Ready at Dawn studio head Ru Weerasuriya about his new studio, Atlantis. During the chat, the two discuss the state of the industry, the challenges behind launching a new studio in 2025, and they also dive into the history of Ready at Dawn, from its early PSP success with PlayStation, to its relationship with Meta and the VR industry. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-07-2244 min
The Game Business ShowThere is no going back for the video game industryIn today's episode of The Game Business Show, Chris is joined by guest host Jacob Navok to discuss the future of video games in its new network era, and what that might mean for the entire industry. Plus, we discuss Roblox's new licensing program, the public row between Krafton and its studio Unknown Worlds, and King staff's belief that they've been replaced by AI This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-07-1754 min
The Game Business Show‘Star Wars Hunters was no failure’ – The Big Zynga InterviewChris speaks to Zynga CEO Frank Gibeau, who provides insightful answers to a range of questions about the company and the future of mobile games. During this conversation, we cover the closure of Echtra Games, the decision to sunset Star Wars Hunters, the challenge of making PC and console games work in mobile, backing out of Web3, keeping a watchful eye on Discord and Telegram, Apple’s legal defeat at the hands of Epic, the (apparent) lack of growth in mobile, Zynga’s development process, what Gibeau learnt about acquiring companies from EA, the firm’s current stance on licens...
2025-07-1540 min
The Game Business ShowWith no GTA, what are the biggest games still to come in 2025?This week, Chris visited the Develop:Brighton conference to meet up with old friend and colleague James Batchelor, where the two dive into the biggest games still to come out in 2025, using data supplied by Game Discover, IGN, Fandom and Fancensus.They also chat Xbox, Helldivers 2, Stop Killing Games and Nintendo’s plans to deal with rising dev costs. Plus, James shares his experience launching his first video game. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ww...
2025-07-1059 min
The Game Business ShowWhen Xbox took on PlayStation and wonIn today's episode of The Game Business Show, Chris revisits the last time Xbox looked to transform its business when it launched the Xbox 360 and took on PlayStation 3. Peter Moore, who helped run Xbox at the time, tells us how they approached the launch, including an epic E3, an MTV reveal and reacting to Sony's spoiler tactics This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-07-0846 min
The Game Business ShowUS consumers will cut back on buying video games due to rising costs and tariff fearsIn this edition of The Game Business Show, Chris is joined by IGN's Rebekah Valentine to look at the US economy. Using data from Circana's Mat Piscatella, Rebekah and Chris discuss the impact tariffs, recessionary fears and rising prices will have on video game sales this year. Plus we spoke to ESA CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-07-0342 min
The Game Business Show“Reviving Sega will be the greatest achievement in my career”This week, Chris sits down with Sega president and COO Shuji Utsumi to discuss his 30-year career in games, a resurgent Japan, the risks of focusing too much on nostalgia and why he believes in consoles. Plus, he shares the firm's ambitions in live-service games, and discusses the impact of the Sonic movie. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-07-0126 min
The Game Business Show“We need our studios to believe they can grow again” – UkieIn this week's edition of The Game Business Show, we speak with the CEO of Ukie, that's the UK games industry trade body, about the investment the UK Government is putting into games. Chris and guest host George Osborn from the Video Games Industry Memo discuss the news, plus we dive into the performances of some big games of June, including MindsEye, Splitgate 2, Rematch, Dune Awakening and Peak. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www...
2025-06-2656 min
The Game Business ShowHow Hitman Absolution’s wasteful toilets taught IO Interactive to make sustainable AAA gamesIn this week's episode of The Game Business Show, Chris speaks to IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak to talk James Bond, Hitman, Nintendo Switch 2 and working with Build A Rocket Boy on MindsEye. We dive into the studio's prudent approach to making AAA single-player games, and we get some hints on how the team will develop 007 First Light in a similar way to Hitman. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-06-2419 min
The Game Business ShowIt was the biggest console launch of all time, but was Nintendo Switch 2 a success for third-parties?This week on The Game Business Show, Chris is joined by Post Games founder and host Chris Plante to discuss his new venture. We also share new market data for Nintendo Switch 2 around third-party games, we analyse the viewer numbers for Summer Game Fest, plus review some of the biggest stories from the past week. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-06-191h 00
The Game Business ShowWhat hope does Twitch have in a TikTok world?This week's episode of The Game Business Show was recorded in front of a live audience, and it is with Twitch CEO Dan Clancy, who discussed monetisation, the future of streaming in a TikTok world, the popularity of GTA on the service, the rise of mobile, and why they've ended exclusivity contracts with streamers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-06-1727 min
The Game Business Show“Oh my God, Darth Vader said f***” – Will AI transform movie and TV tie-ins?During The Game Business Live, we held a panel featuring Wizards of the Coast president John Hight, Netflix Games general manager Lisa Burgess and AGBO's games boss Pete Wanat to discuss the way video games collaborate with TV shows, movies and other entertainment products such as D&D. We discussed everything from Peppa Pig to a swearing Darth Vader. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-06-1243 min
The Game Business ShowThe Xbox handheld may not do huge numbers. But that's not the pointIn this week's episode of The Game Business Show, Chris goes hands-on with the new ROG Xbox Ally X and discusses why it might prove lucrative even if the sales numbers aren't huge. He speaks to IO Interactive's Hakan Abrak to discuss the new James Bond game 007 First Light. And we chat Nintendo Switch 2 sales figures. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-06-0923 min
The Game Business ShowEpic's Tim Sweeney: "We can build an economy that's bigger and better than the one in Roblox"We speak to the boss of Epic Games about the threat of live-service games, offering more monetization options in Fortnite, using other people's data to train AI, how Epic Games Store can better take on Steam, Fortnite on iOS, the metaverse and more This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-06-0528 min
The Game Business ShowUnity is making a video game, and it’s out this week on Nintendo Switch 2This week on The Game Business Show, Christopher Dring speaks with Unity's Andrew Dennison and Konami's Richard Jones about the return of Survival Kids, the first game ever fully developed by Unity This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-06-0318 min
The Game Business ShowIs Mario Kart a good game to launch a console?In today's episode of The Game Business Show, Chris discusses whether Mario Kart is enough to drive Switch 2 momentum by itself. Plus, we give our view on the EA closing Cliffhanger Games and cancelling that Black Panther project This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-05-2918 min
The Game Business ShowThis Ubisoft boss believes shorter, story games can counter the industry’s retention obsessionThis week, Chris chats to Ubisoft Reflections MD Lisa Opie on all sorts of subjects. The differences between working in TV and working in games, the role narrative can play in growing the industry, the need to develop soft skills for game workers, the commercial realities driving lay-offs in the business, the future of in-office working and getting Gen X and Gen Z to work together. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-05-2736 min
The Game Business ShowThe answer to the video game industry’s woes: Just make some hitsThis week, we look at the performance of Doom: The Dark Ages. We ask what happened to Call of Duty Warzone on Mobile. We discuss the sale of UK publisher Curve to Nazara Technologies. But mostly, we delve into game company financials, including the strong performance of the big Japanese games publishers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-05-2248 min
The Game Business ShowRebellion: “We don’t gamble wildly. We’ve a responsibility to our people”In this episode, we catch up with Jason Kingsley, the CEO of Atomfall and Sniper Elite developer Rebellion. In this chat, we learn about the firm's unique approach to market research, the responsibility it has to not being reckless with game budgets, and what comes next after Game Pass hit Atomfall draws in 1.5m players. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-05-2036 min
The Game Business ShowMajor media outlets will not have Nintendo Switch 2 reviews at launchIn today's episode of The Game Business Show, we look at Nintendo's cautious forecast for Switch 2, share estimates on what GTA 6's delay will mean for the games market in 2026, and discuss the growth opportunities in video games today, featuring Ampere games expert Piers Harding-Rolls This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-05-1540 min
The Game Business ShowCan the video games media survive?We caught up with media giants Fandom and Future, plus independent outfit RPG Site, to talk through the state of the video games media in this bumper 1-hour special. What is its future of games journalism? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-05-131h 01
VGC: The Video Game PodcastNew GTA trailer drops and Mafia 4 is a steal!Andy Robinson, Christopher Dring and Chris Scullion are here to give the new GTA trailer what for. Is it truly next gen? Can a dress be too shiny? And if *you* remember Andy saying that Rockstar's latest was about to be delayed, do let us know because we can't for the life of us remember him saying anything of the sort! (hehe) Dring's new most excellent hustle: http://thegamebusiness.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-091h 02VGC: The Video Game PodcastNew GTA trailer drops and Mafia 4 is a steal!Andy Robinson, Christopher Dring and Chris Scullion are here to give the new GTA trailer what for. Is it truly next gen? Can a dress be too shiny? And if *you* remember Andy saying that Rockstar's latest was about to be delayed, do let us know because we can't for the life of us remember him saying anything of the sort! (hehe) Dring's new most excellent hustle: http://thegamebusiness.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-091h 02
The Game Business ShowHas Xbox’s Call of Duty Game Pass gamble paid off?This week, Chris Dring is joined by MobileGamer.biz's Neil Long to discuss whether Call of Duty in Game Pass is working out for the game and for Xbox, What to make of GTA 6's delay, the Xbox price rises, celebrities earning big money from the Royal Kingdom ad campaign, and, of course, what developers should do after the Epic vs Apple ruling last week This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-05-0853 min
The Game Business ShowCD Projekt Red: “Nintendo’s audience is different to what it used to be”This week, we speak to Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red about Nintendo Switch 2. We find out what it learnt from The Witcher 3 on the last Switch, how Nintendo consoles can help unlock new players and why other publishers should really think hard about having a full physical version This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-05-0623 min
The Game Business ShowExpedition 33 publisher: "Elder Scrolls: Oblivion didn’t seem to harm us at all"In the latest edition of The Game Business Show, Chris Dring is joined by James Batchelor as they look at the numbers behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and we talk to publisher Kepler on the launch of the new smash hit Japanese-style RPG.Plus, we discuss the new date for Borderlands 4 and Ziff Davis going after OpenAI. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-05-0150 min
The Game Business ShowSam Lake: "I had to take six months off after Alan Wake 2"In the latest episode of The Game Business Show, we speak to Remedy's Creative Director Sam Lake on his experience creating Alan Wake 2, his lifetime achievement award from GDC, coffee, working with Annapurna Pictures and, erm, Moomins This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-04-2937 min
The Game Business ShowThe number of video game articles dropped by over 100,000 in Q1This week on The Game Business Show, we take a look at the drop in video game articles, we discuss the Oblivion remaster launch, and Jackbox Games reacts to Netflix entering its world of party games. Our guest hosts this week are former IGN, Gamer Network and ReedPop media experts Jon Hicks and Kat Bailey This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-04-2453 min
The Game Business ShowKingdom Come: Deliverance 2 director hopes “AI revolution” will allow him to make games fasterWe chat to Warhouse co-founder Daniel Vávra, who is also director and lead writer on the smash hit RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, about the challenges of making AAA games in today's games industry, the role of video game reviews, the importance of relatable stories, the growth of the team and what comes next for the studio This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-04-2226 min
The Game Business ShowThe video game industry is not ready to lose boxed gamesIn this episode of The Game Business Show, we delve into the physical games market and why it remains vital even in 2025. We also cover tax breaks in Canada, the current mayhem caused by US tariffs and share our impressions on Nintendo Switch 2. The show is co-hosted by The Logic’s Brendan Sinclair, who is the former managing editor of GamesIndustry.biz. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-04-1753 min
The Game Business Show"We’ve never had a better moment to adapt your game to film or TV"We meet with the producers behind the Sonic movie and the Tomb Raider TV show to discuss the Minecraft movie, and the risks of adapting video games to the big and small screen This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-04-1524 min
The Game Business ShowWhat does the Minecraft movie and Last of Us TV show do to game sales?In this episode of The Game Business Show we reveal the impact of the Minecraft TV show on its video game counterpart, and look at how these tie-ins generally are boosting sales of the games (or not). We also discuss a new game studio built by veterans looking to forge a more sustainable future, and we learn more about a new indie games event taking place in India this weekend. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com...
2025-04-1045 min
The Game Business ShowMy chat with Matthew Ball on what might turn the video game industry aroundWe speak to game analyst and Epyllion CEO Matthew Ball on the back of his hugely popular 230+ page report, to discuss the growth opportunities for video game companies. Including AAA mobile games, streaming, handheld consoles and PCs, Roblox and much more This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-04-0835 min
The Game Business ShowIs Nintendo Switch 2 a legitimate rival to Xbox and PlayStation this time? | Here’s The DringChristopher Dring reflects on the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, including the debate over its price, the possibility of competing with Sony, and what will really define the machine's long-term success This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-04-0710 min
The Game Business ShowGame devs scramble to join Nintendo Switch 2 gold rushIn today's The Game Business Show, it's a Nintendo Switch 2 special. Christopher Dring is joined by guest host Lucy James (GameSpot) to discuss the new console, the line-up, the pricing and whether third-party games can succeed on the platform.Also featuring GAME Managing Director Nick Arran on the fact digital games are cheaper than physical, leading game analyst Matthew Ball and Virtuos' Ryo Nakagawa. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-04-0349 min
The Game Business ShowHow six million Call of Duty players sent Helldivers 2 into a tailspinHelldivers 2 was the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever when it launched last year, a feat nobody saw coming. Over the following months, the game saw its audience fall sharply and its Steam user score collapse.In our exclusive interview with Shams Jorjani, the CEO of Helldivers developer Arrowhead Games, we learn all about the studio's 'summer of pain', how things got so bad, and how the game managed to recover. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www...
2025-04-0138 min
The Game Business ShowNetflix games strategy evokes the spirit of Nintendo WiiWe speak to Netflix Games president Alain Tascan about the TV giant’s bid to disrupt the industryPlus! Hear our views on Ubisoft's new division with Tencent and Nintendo's Switch 1 Direct This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-03-2823 min
Press XNINTENDO DIRECT REACTION! Was it good!?Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics:Nintendo Direct Reactions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OqoRxXUjGA / https://businesswire.com/news/home/20250327383212/en/Latest-Nintendo-Direct-Reveals-Nintendo-Switch-Games-Virtual-Game-Cards-and-a-New-Smart-Device-App-Nintendo-Today“Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games” are a thing https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/virtual-game-cards/Nintendo joins the Accessible Games Initiative https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/introducing-the-accessible-games-initiative/The Seattle Mariners are wearing Nintendo and Switch 2 logos on their jerseys this season https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-seattle-mariners-will-wear-nintendo-and-switch-2-logos-on-its-jerseys-this-season/Ken Kutaragi had a Nintendo PlayStation in his c...
2025-03-282h 07
The Game Business ShowVideo game investors on 2025: "It's tough, but there is optimism"The Game Business speak to seven leading video game investors to discuss how they're feeling about the industry in 2025, what deals they're doing, what they're not doing, and why companies simply need to accept the 'new normal' This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-03-2730 min
The Game Business ShowMajor publishers plan to delay games in face of GTA 6 threat… but are they right to?Hello hello! Welcome to the very first The Game Business Newsletter. It’s a treat to have you here with us. We’re kicking things off with all things GTA, and the industry’s preparation over its launch… but what does the data say?Plus, we chat about the launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, discuss the Trump Tarrifs and report back from GDC regarding the ESA’s new accessibility mission.You can read all about it below. But if reading’s not your bag, why not listen (or watch) The Game Business Show, where I’m joined by...
2025-03-2552 min
The Game Business ShowIntroducing The Game Business Show (Trailer)Click here to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
2025-03-2301 minPress XPS5 Pro Reveal UPSETS, Echoes of Wisdom Hands-on Preview + Minecraft movie REACTSPress X
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Topics:
Mary’s PAX Adventure: Echoes of Wisdom etc.
Christopher Dring: There are “industry whispers” of something Switch-2 related this month https://x.com/Chris_Dring/status/1831232577161605130
Billbil-kun says to expect a Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch OLED bundle (and four more Switch bundles) this month https://mynintendonews.com/2024/09/06/billbil-kun-says-the-nintendo-reveal-this-month-is-for-a-new-switch-oled-bundle/
https://mynintendonews.com/2024/09/10/billbil-kun-five-new-switch-bundles-to-be-announced-in-next-few-days-with-19th-september-release/
Nintendo spent around $910 million on R&D for the fiscal year ending March 2024 https://x.com/pierre485_/status/1831728761097637894
2024-09-111h 58
Podcast XQuadradoYEpi #176 - Como ter um PC Master Race em Qualquer Lugar com a NOARA NOAR Cloud (@noarcloud) é uma startup brasileira, focada em cloud computing (computação na nuvem), ela faz uso de servidores de alto desempenho e através deles, transforma qualquer dispositivo - por mais ordinário que seja - em um PC de altíssimo desempenho. A startup participou do Shark Tank Brasil (@sharktankbrasiloficial) e conseguiu um ótimo investimento, que vai expandir ainda mais o seu modelo de negócios. Nesse episódio a gente falou com os heads da empresa, sobre a vida pessoal, como eles pensaram "a NOAR" e planos pro futuro. Tudo isso naquele papo deveras agradável. Então...
2023-10-282h 27
Studying PixelsThe Story of E3E3 was the event that kept the entire video game industry in suspense for a whole week. It brought for bouts of joy and sighs of disappointment. Now, that E3 might be no more, we reflect upon its history.ShownotesE3 (Wikipedia)A Tale of Two E3s - Xbox vs Sony vs Sega (Christopher Dring)Geoff Keighley will not participate in E3 2020 (Christopher Dring)E3 Has Been Canceled (Rebekah Valentine)Visit studyingpixels.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-301h 19
Down To The WireLet’s Get Strange: Down To The Wire: Ep.142 (ft. Chris Dring)On this episode of DTW, Brian and Tyler are joined by Special Guest Christopher Dring of The Dawg Talk Radio Show to give live coverage of Night 2 of the NFL Draft as well as discuss:
-Previewing Celtics vs. Bucks
-Opening Night of the NFL Draft
-Laremy Tunsil’s Turning Embarrassment into an NFT and more!!!
Thanks again to Chris for coming on, we’d love to have him back again.
Have a great weekend and we’ll see you next time!!!
2022-04-3054 min
The GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastMental health in the games industry: The ongoing journeyThis week, we're presenting audio versions of the panel discussions from this year's Best Places To Work Awards UK. For our third session, we focus on mental health and share best practices on supporting staff. The panel features Third Kind Games' Heidi Slee, Creative Assembly's Sarah Howell and Safe In Our World's Sarah Sorrell, and is hosted by GamesIndustry.biz's Christopher Dring. You can find the full video at www.gamesindustry.biz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-1546 min
The GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastClimate Change: How The Games Industry Can Fight BackThis week, we're presenting audio versions of the panel discussions from this year's Best Places To Work Awards UK. In today's session, a panel of professionals discuss the fight to address climate change and what more the games industry can do to aid these efforts. The panel featurs Playing for the Planet's Deborah Mensah-Bonsu, Ustwo Games' Jane Campbell, Games London's Michael French and Sports Interactive's Miles Jacobson. It is hosted by GamesIndustry.biz's Christopher Dring. You can find the full video at www.gamesindustry.biz. Learn more about your...
2021-09-1452 min
Tech Won't Save UsHow Video Games are Shaped by Capitalism w/ Daniel JosephParis Marx is joined by Daniel Joseph to discuss the relationship between video games and capitalism, how the gaming experience has become increasingly commercialized, and what the new consoles — Xbox Series X|S and Playstation 5 — herald for the future of the industry.Daniel Joseph is a Senior Lecturer of Digital Sociology at Manchester Metropolitan University. Read his articles for Real Life about video games and capitalism and platformization, and for Briarpatch about what better platforms might look like. Follow Daniel on Twitter as @DanjoKaz00ie.Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech...
2020-11-1247 min
Triple ClickThe PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X Are Almost HereOne More Thing:Jason: Ghost of TsushimaKirk: CarrionMaddy: The Nintendo GigaleakSupport Triple Click: https://maximumfun.org/joinMaxFun Drive Info: https://maximumfun.org/news/maxfundrive-2020-has-begun-and-its-full-of-great-gifts/The Console War Is Over [Christopher Dring, GamesIndustry.biz] https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-07-23-the-console-war-is-over-opinionHow Xbox Game Pass works for developers [Matthew Handrahan, GamesIndustry.biz] https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-07-08-xbox-game-pass-is-the-first-time-subscription-is-fair-for-developersThe big Nintendo leak [Patrick Klepek, Vice]: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/7kp7bx/a-massive-leak-of-nintendo-source-code-is-causing-chaos-in-video-games
2020-07-3056 min
Active QuestHow Will the $70 NBA 2K21 Price Tag Affect Gaming's Future? EVO Cancelled, Hyper Scape ImpressionsJoseph, Josh, and Chris discuss the controversial $70 NBA 2K21 Price on PS5 and Xbox Series X. They also discuss the horrible sexual alllegation news around former EVO President Joey Cuellar, and the new Ubisoft battle royale Hyper Scape.
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Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites
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2020-07-061h 22
Active QuestWe Love The Last of Us Part 2 So Far, Pokemon Isle of Armor DLC and Spongebob Squarepants Rehydrated Are Just OKThis week, the boys are joined by Michael Koczwara from The Hollywood Reporter and IGN to talk about The Last of Us Part 2, the new Pokemon news and DLC, and Joseph gives us his thoughts on the Spongebob Squarepants Rehydrated.
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2020-06-231h 49
Bros and ConsolesEpisode 62: Sonic Movie review and VR Escape Rooms from UbisoftWelcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast, everybody! The dynamic duo is at it again, so if you were looking for a huge amount of info on games you've possibly never heard of and the interesting news of the week, then you've come to the right place! Hope you enjoy the show!Feel free to send any comments, questions, or feedback to the usual places listed below:Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.comTwitter (Nathan) = @IndieRoninInstagram (Michael) = @The.world.of.mikeTime-codes:Near-start - Sonic Movie review
2020-02-161h 27Bros and ConsolesEpisode 58: Will Sony ever be at E3 again?Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast, everybody! The dynamic duo is at it again, so if you were looking for a huge amount of info on games you've possibly never heard of and the interesting news of the week, then you've come to the right place! Hope you enjoy the show!Feel free to send any comments, questions, or feedback to the usual places listed below:Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.comTwitter (Nathan) = @IndieRoninInstagram (Michael) = @The.world.of.mikeTime-codes:02:36 - Seg. 1: What're ya playin'?
2020-01-202h 19Bros and ConsolesEpisode 49: The podcast, 1 year later!Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast, everybody! The dynamic duo is at it again, so if you were looking for a huge amount of info on games you've possibly never heard of and the interesting news of the week, then you've come to the right place! Hope you enjoy the show!Feel free to send any comments, questions, or feedback to the usual places listed below:Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.comTwitter (Nathan) = @IndieRoninInstagram (Michael) = @The.world.of.mikeTime-codes:03:57 - Seg. 1: What're ya playin'?...
2019-11-112h 27Bros and ConsolesEpisode 38: Pre-PAX West week is full of news!Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast, everybody! Last week I went and said that summer months after E3 tend to be pretty light, and then a big news week hit the very next episode! We've got a lot to talk about, ranging from new studio acquisitions, surprise game releases, major layoffs, and even a couple video game movie adaptations. Hope you're all ready for a ride this week, and hope you enjoy the show!Feel free to send any comments, questions, or feedback to the usual places listed below:Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com
2019-08-251h 55