#game-industry

#game-industry

The Steam Machine exemplifies how a failure can reshape an industry and lead to unexpected growth, specifically in the PC gaming sector.

Epic Games Store saw 295 million PC users in 2024, an increase of 25 million from 2023, highlighting significant growth.

The podcast discusses games that are exceptional but problematic for their publishers, exploring what makes them beloved despite challenges.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard's underperformance reflects shifting industry trends and evolving player expectations, leading EA to reevaluate its focus on the franchise.

The rise of free-to-play games has significantly shaped the video game industry's growth and revenue success.

Games like Fortnite and Rocket League exemplify how engaging gameplay can thrive without upfront costs.

2024 saw a surge in video game remakes and remasters, reflecting a risk-averse trend in the industry.

Star Wars: Outlaws is deemed a commercial failure by Ubisoft, with disappointing sales figures compared to previous titles in the franchise.

Ubisoft is closing the Leamington studio and laying off around 185 employees as part of cost-cutting measures.

Infinity Nikki explores the juxtaposition of a charming world against the backdrop of war and despair, emphasizing hope and resilience in its narrative.

Take-Two Interactive announced a 5% staff reduction, affecting 580 employees, prompting closures of Intercept Games and Roll7, despite the company's highly profitable games like Grand Theft Auto.

Working in the game industry involves tough compromises, including crunch culture and controversies around treatment of women and minorities.

Game development offers exposure to exceptional talent, iterative processes, and the importance of humility, feedback, and continuous learning.

Space Marine 2's success is marked by critical acclaim and high player engagement without needing to meet unrealistic sales targets.

Earthblade game delayed to an unspecified date in 2024.

The developer, Extremely OK Games, maintains excitement and progress despite the delay.

Nominations for 2024 World Video Game Hall of Fame announced

Public can vote for their favorite games to be inducted

Five games inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame: Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, Ultima, and SimCity.

Microsoft shuts down several game studios under Xbox Game Studios, impacting staff suddenly.

Possibility Space studio shut down due to leaks about Project Vonnegut, leading to game cancellation and employee layoffs.