Chris Sides
Games industry analyst and commentator known for deep product and economy analysis, providing passionate, detailed perspectives on shooter design, live service, and the extraction genre.
Best podcasts with Chris Sides
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Nov 28, 2025 • 54min
Shooter Monthly #2: Call of Duty Flops, Battlefield Hops, and Arc Raiders Pops
Chris Sides, a passionate games industry analyst, joins Feras, an insightful co-commentator, to dissect the recent downfall of Call of Duty and the unexpected rise of Battlefield 6. They explore how poor marketing and competition impacted Black Ops 7’s launch. Dive into the extraction genre’s evolution with Arc Raiders, seen as a potential game-changer. The duo also debates skill-based matchmaking's economic implications and warns about retention risks while discussing strategies for sustaining player interest.
Nov 10, 2025 • 1h 6min
Shooter Monthly #1: Battlefield Revolution, Arc Raiders Evolution, and the ABI Mystery
Join industry veterans Christopher Anjos, with over 20 years at EA and Activision, Chris Sides from Bungie, and Feras Musmar of DICE as they dive into the evolving world of shooters. They discuss the surprise success of Arena Breakout Infinite and whether it's paving the way for free-to-play titles. Arc Raiders' rapid rise and its unique PvE twist get analyzed, alongside critiques of Battlefield 6’s progression issues. The trio also debates if Battlefield can dethrone Call of Duty while exploring the pitfalls of external monetization in modern gaming.
