DLC 601: Mike Futter: Switch 2, Blades of Fire, Star Wars Outlaws - A Pirate’s Fortune, Blue Prince, Power Rangers: Rita Rewind, Cast n Chill, Artis Impact, Jump the Track, Oscuro Blossom’s Glow, Rue Valley, Future Vibe Check, Token Terrors Battlegrounds, Re;Act,
May 26, 2025
Mike Futter, Co-host of the Virtual Economy Podcast and author specializing in gaming business, shares his insights on the latest industry trends. He discusses the anticipated launch of Switch 2 and its impact amidst changing sales dynamics. The return of Fortnite to iOS is analyzed, alongside the exciting potential of USB mice support for the new console. The conversation also touches on remastered titles and cross-platform gaming successes, highlighting how nostalgia influences market performance in today's gaming landscape.
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Videogame Industry Facing Slump
- The 2025 video game industry is currently facing a slump with sales down across hardware and content.
- The upcoming Switch 2 launch is the main hope to kickstart recovery but may not fully offset declines.
Oblivion Remaster Sales Spike
- Oblivion Remastered unexpectedly topped sales charts across platforms in April 2025.
- Its April sales surpassed the first 15 months of the original 2006 release, showing gaming's massive growth.
Fortnite Returns to iOS Store
- Fortnite returned to iOS after legal battles, now fully searchable and charting #1 again.
- Its comeback symbolizes a major change for app store policies and mobile gaming ecosystem.