The Game Business Show

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 would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com

In 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 would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com

Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games and visionary behind Fortnite, dives into the future of gaming and AI. He discusses the competitive edge of the Epic Games Store against giants like Steam. Sweeney emphasizes ethical data usage for AI training and the potential for monetization strategies in building player trust. The conversation also touches on Fortnite's comeback on iOS and its role in fostering community engagement. Additionally, he shares insights on empowering smaller dev teams and the evolving landscape of user-generated content.

This 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 would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com

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 would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com

Lisa Opie, Managing Director at Ubisoft Reflections and former BBC executive, shares her insights on the gaming industry. She discusses the striking contrasts between gaming and television, emphasizing the significance of narrative in engaging players. Opie advocates for the development of soft skills in young professionals, particularly Gen Z, and the need for educational reforms. She also touches on government support for the UK gaming sector and envisions a future where shorter, story-driven games offer fresh experiences for players.

This podcast features Jean-Benoit Rouquette, a financial advisor with extensive experience in investor relations. He dives into the unexpected performance of Doom: The Dark Ages and the challenges facing Call of Duty Warzone on mobile. The conversation also touches on the acquisition of Curve Games by Nazara Technologies, the impressive growth of Roblox, and the shifting dynamics of the gaming industry. With an emphasis on quality and audience engagement, Rouquette discusses how Japanese companies are thriving while others grapple with overexpansion and player dissatisfaction.

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 would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com

In 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 would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com

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 would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com