The Game Business Show

Apr 10 2025 9 ep. 31 mins 27
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Christopher Dring hosts interviews, in-depth analysis and special features on what's truly going on in the video games industry.

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What does the Minecraft movie and Last of Us TV show do to game sales?

Apr 10 2025 45 mins  
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. Thi

My chat with Matthew Ball on what might turn the video game industry around

Apr 08 2025 35 mins  
We 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 would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.th

Is Nintendo Switch 2 a legitimate rival to Xbox and PlayStation this time? | Here’s The Dring

Apr 07 2025 10 mins  
Christopher 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 would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com

Game devs scramble to join Nintendo Switch 2 gold rush

Apr 03 2025 49 mins  
In 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

How six million Call of Duty players sent Helldivers 2 into a tailspin

Apr 01 2025 38 mins  
Helldivers 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

Netflix games strategy evokes the spirit of Nintendo Wii

Mar 28 2025 23 mins  
We 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 would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com

Video game investors on 2025: "It's tough, but there is optimism"

Mar 27 2025 30 mins  
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 would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com

Major publishers plan to delay games in face of GTA 6 threat… but are they right to?

Mar 25 2025 52 mins  
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 accessib

Introducing The Game Business Show (Trailer)

Mar 22 2025 1 mins  
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