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The Game Business Show

Hosted by Christopher Dring
Video Game Industry
User-Generated Content
Roblox
Investment In Video Games
Venture Capital
Indie Game Development
Triple A Games
Game Investment
Player Behaviors
Global Policy Shifts
Artificial Intelligence In Gaming
Funding Landscape
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Nintendo Switch 2
Ubisoft
Minecraft
Clair Obscur Expedition 33
Playstation
Grand Theft Auto 6
Elder Scrolls: Oblivion

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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In today's episode of The Game Business Show, Chris is joined by guest host Jacob Navok to discuss the future of video games in its new network era, and what that might mean for the entire industry. Plus, we discuss Roblox's new licensing program, th... more

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Chris speaks to Zynga CEO Frank Gibeau, who provides insightful answers to a range of questions about the company and the future of mobile games. During this conversation, we cover the closure of Echtra Games, the decision to sunset Star Wars Hunters... more

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This week, Chris visited the Develop:Brighton conference to meet up with old friend and colleague James Batchelor, where the two dive into the biggest games still to come out in 2025, using data supplied by Game Discover, IGN, Fandom and Fancensus.

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In today's episode of The Game Business Show, Chris revisits the last time Xbox looked to transform its business when it launched the Xbox 360 and took on PlayStation 3. Peter Moore, who helped run Xbox at the time, tells us how they approached the l... more

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Recent Guests

Rebekah Valentine
Award-winning news reporter and investigative journalist
IGN
Episode: US consumers will cut back on buying video games due to rising costs and tariff fears
Nick Paul
CEO of Ukie, the UK Video Games Industry Trade Association.
Ukie
Episode: “We need our studios to believe they can grow again” – Ukie
Chris Plante
Former Polygon Editor-in-Chief, founder and host of Post Games
Post Games
Episode: It was the biggest console launch of all time, but was Nintendo Switch 2 a success for third-parties?
Perkins Miller
CEO of Fandom
Fandom
Episode: Can the video games media survive?
Dan Dawkins
Content director for games video and digital events at Future Publishing
Future Publishing
Episode: Can the video games media survive?
Alex Donaldson
Leader of VG247 and founder of RPG Site
VG247 and RPG Site
Episode: Can the video games media survive?
Jan Rosner
VP of Business Development at CD Projekt
CD Projekt
Episode: CD Projekt Red: “Nintendo’s audience is different to what it used to be”
Matt Handrohan
Senior Portfolio Manager at Kepler Interactive
Kepler Interactive
Episode: Expedition 33 publisher: "Elder Scrolls: Oblivion didn’t seem to harm us at all"
Matthew Ball
Analyst and author known for his insights on the video game industry.
Episode: My chat with Matthew Ball on what might turn the video game industry around

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Christopher Dring
Host providing in-depth analysis and interviews on current events in the video games industry.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#29
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#185
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#3
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#25
United Kingdom/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#103
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#18
Italy/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#87
Germany/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#103
France/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#111
Italy/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#223
Australia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#8
Netherlands/Leisure/Games
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#14
Japan/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#19
Norway/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#35
Saudi Arabia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#44
Netherlands/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#49
Spain/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#79
Switzerland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#106
Singapore/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#111
South Korea/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#129
Russia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#147
Norway/Leisure
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#148
Finland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#150
New Zealand/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#168
Japan/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#183
India/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#191
Hong Kong/Leisure/Games
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#197
Poland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#205
Ireland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#219
Israel/Leisure/Games

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How Hitman Absolution’s wasteful toilets taught IO Interactive to make sustainable AAA games
Q: How do you see IO in the next three to five years?
I hope we still will be in a place where we have this freedom and this autonomy.
How Hitman Absolution’s wasteful toilets taught IO Interactive to make sustainable AAA games
Q: How are you managing the increased budget demands and the impact on margins?
It’s a huge challenge, but somehow I think IO has been able to punch a bow or a weight.
How Hitman Absolution’s wasteful toilets taught IO Interactive to make sustainable AAA games
Q: Is that how it feels to you?
It's been especially Bond. It's been a long time coming and being finally able to unveil and show.
What hope does Twitch have in a TikTok world?
Q: What do you see as the growth opportunities for video game companies and developers on Twitch today?
Clancy suggests that video game companies need to innovate in both gameplay and marketing strategies and highlights Twitch's role in maintaining momentum for new games.
What hope does Twitch have in a TikTok world?
Q: How do you see Twitch's role in that sort of world, especially regarding the rise of short-form video?
Clancy emphasizes that Twitch's community-centric live streaming meets basic human needs for social connection, contrasting with the antisocial nature of platforms like TikTok.

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A deep exploration of the intricacies of the video games industry, focusing on business operations, market trends, and emerging technologies. The content frequently includes interviews with industry leaders, providing insider perspectives on game development, marketing strategies, and the evolving landscape of digital gaming. Unique aspects include discussions on various platforms and collaborations between gaming and other media sectors. Episodes touch on critically relevant themes such as consumer behavior, financial challenges, and the impact of recent industry shifts, making it an insightful resource for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

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Recent guests on The Game Business Show include:

1. Rebekah Valentine
2. Nick Paul
3. Chris Plante
4. Perkins Miller
5. Dan Dawkins
6. Alex Donaldson
7. Jan Rosner
8. Matt Handrohan

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