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The Game Business Show

Hosted by Christopher Dring
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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. www.thegamebusiness.com

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Welcome back to The Game Business Show! This week, we bring you a packed industry breakdown featuring Circana's Mat Piscatella, accessibility expert Jenna ‘Jennisary’, and gaming industry veteran Bing Gordon.

We reveal it was Marvel’s Wolverine, not... more

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This week, we chat to Meta's VP of Horizon Sax Persson to discuss its new prompt-based game development tools: Horizon Create and Horizon Studio.

We discuss the rise of UGC, whether it undermines the traditional game business, whether AI-made games... more

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It’s a jam-packed edition once again. On the Show, we’re joined by Poki’s Romy Halfweeg to discuss the rapid rise of web-based game platforms, and consultant Cassia Curran comes on to chat video game pricing.

Plus, we discuss the shock closure of Bi... more

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In this week's edition, Chris is joined by Commodore CEO Peri Fractic (real-name Christian Simpson), A Star Wars actor and YouTuber who now runs one of gaming's most iconic brands.

In our chat, we discuss the success of the C64, the appeal of its 'd... more

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Romy Halfweeg
Business development manager at Poki
Poki
Episode: Where now for Mass Effect? Plus, Ken Kutaragi’s console fears and the rise of Poki
Cassia Curran
Video game analyst, consultant and investor who developed a game pricing tool
Episode: Where now for Mass Effect? Plus, Ken Kutaragi’s console fears and the rise of Poki
Christian Simpson
Commodore CEO, actor and YouTuber known as Peri Fractic
Commodore
Episode: How one Star Wars actor became the CEO of Commodore
Tyler Bahl
Chief marketing officer at Activision
Activision
Episode: Fixing Call of Duty: Inside Activision’s Modern Warfare 4 comeback plan
Douglas Reilley
Vice president of Lucasfilm Games
Lucasfilm Games
Episode: Fixing Call of Duty: Inside Activision’s Modern Warfare 4 comeback plan
Matt Webster
CEO of Fuse Games
Fuse Games
Episode: Fixing Call of Duty: Inside Activision’s Modern Warfare 4 comeback plan
Guha Bala
Velan Studios co-founder and former Vicarious Visions co-founder.
Velan Studios
Episode: Star Fox developer Velan: How to survive as a North American game studio
Karthik Bala
Velan Studios co-founder and former Vicarious Visions co-founder.
Velan Studios
Episode: Star Fox developer Velan: How to survive as a North American game studio
Joost van Dreunen
Video game industry analyst and writer of the Super Joost newsletter
Episode: How did PS5 boxed games sell in September? And the problem with industry consolidation

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Christopher Dring
Host of The Game Business Show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Enunciate your words please

    Don’t understand half of what’s being said because the host speaks fast and is sloppy with pronunciation. Shame because the content itself seems interesting and insightful

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mshcuenz2765
    Japana month ago
  • Interesting show about the business of making video games than the games themselves. As an industry watcher, I like this. Has a lot of interesting guests and interviews and talks about the issues of the day in a non-sensationalized way.

    Christopher is often rambly though and tends to ask way too drawn out questions in interviews.l.

    As the name implies, this is great for those interested in the business of games but know it often takes a very pro business stance on touchy issues as well.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Parallax Abstraction
    2 months ago
  • Suprising

    It’s a really fun listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr.cudles
    United States7 months ago
  • Interesting show about the business of making video games, more about the games themselves. As an industry watcher, I like this. Has a lot of interesting industry guests and interviews and talks about the issues of the day in a non-sensationalized way.

    Christopher is often rambly though and tends to run over his guests and co-hosts, not letting them get a word in edgewise. He has to work on that.

    As the name implies, this is great for those interested in the business of games.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Parallax Abstraction
    a year ago

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Engaging industry insights with real business implications.
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#101
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#29
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#32
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#181
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#182
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#85
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How one Star Wars actor became the CEO of Commodore
Q: What's the ambition here? You take in on Atari?
Simpson describes Commodore's publishing approach as complementary to Atari's, combining retro games such as Jupiter Fracture with modern releases such as Alien Breed.
How one Star Wars actor became the CEO of Commodore
Q: How did the two things come together, Commodore and that sort of idea?
Simpson says Commodore's roots in an earlier era make it a natural fit for growing interest in simpler technology and digital minimalism.
Where now for Mass Effect? Plus, Ken Kutaragi’s console fears and the rise of Poki
Q: What do you suggest if people ask you what price they should set their game at?
Curran says pricing depends on the game and its genre. Developers can research comparable titles and their price ranges, then consider the game's audience, features, and competitive position.
Where now for Mass Effect? Plus, Ken Kutaragi’s console fears and the rise of Poki
Q: What, how, what's caused that?
Halfweeg says Poki's growth may reflect easier discovery and less intrusive advertising than players encounter in mobile game stores, alongside young players' preference for quick, accessible experiences.
How did PS5 boxed games sell in September? And the problem with industry consolidation
Q: Obviously, there was some controversy around sort of AI assets in the game. And I know they've been taken out and there's been all that kind of stuff, but has there been any result, any impact on sales or have you had to change any processes as a result of all that?
Park says the assets were placeholders that should have been removed before release. She describes their discovery as a difficult experience and a lesson for the studio to use greater caution.

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The show delivers expert analysis and in-depth conversations about the video games industry, focusing on business strategy, studio leadership, publishing models, and platform trends. Episodes frequently examine topics like live-service dynamics, licensing and IP utilization, distribution shifts, and strategic pivots at major studios and publishers. A standout aspect is the mix of high-profile execs, policy perspectives, and industry insiders who provide practical takeaways for listeners aiming to navigate gaming's evolving commercial landscape. The show's frequent guests and incisive host questions help listeners understand how decisions behind games, platforms, and media tie into broader tech and entertainment ecosystems.

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Recent guests on The Game Business Show include:

1. Romy Halfweeg
2. Cassia Curran
3. Christian Simpson
4. Tyler Bahl
5. Douglas Reilley
6. Matt Webster
7. Guha Bala
8. Karthik Bala

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