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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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We speak to Joe Brammer, CEO of Bulkhead, which has just launched the smash hit 100-player first person tactical shooter Wardogs.

Just nine months ago, the studio was under threat from going under after Tencent no-longer wanted the team. Now, it’s h... more

This week, Chris looks at the potential of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in the month GTA 6 launches, Ubisoft talks about its Player Council, Geoff launches a foundation, and Kojima gets closer to Xbox.

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We speak with Maverick Games bosses Harinder Sangha and Mike Brown about being dropped by Amazon, the "offensive" offers it received from other publishers, the state of the racing genre, taking on Forza, and its dream of becoming the greatest game de... more

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In today's edition, Chris shares the latest data from the GTA 6 Netflix reveal, including its impact on PS5 and Xbox Series S and X.

Transcription by ESO. Translation byMeanwhile, Newzoo consultant Ronan Patrick comes on to discuss GTA 6, the fate o... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Brown
Studio Head and Creative Director at Maverick Games
Maverick Games
Episode: “Some of the offers were actually offensive” – How Clutch found its publisher
Harinder Sangha
COO at Maverick Games
Maverick Games
Episode: “Some of the offers were actually offensive” – How Clutch found its publisher
Ronan Patrick
Newzoo management consultant, part of Newzoo's Global Games Market Team
Newzoo
Episode: GTA 6 reveal causes Xbox and PlayStation sales to jump by a third
Michal Nowakowski
Joint CEO of CD Projekt
CD Projekt
Episode: CD Projekt Red: If you want a cost-driven development, you cannot make The Witcher 4
Patrice Désilets
Assassin's Creed creator, Panache Studio founder
Panache
Episode: Assassin’s Creed creator Patrice Désilets: “I have two or three games left”
Alex Hutchinson
Co-founder of Raccoon Logic, former journalist/game designer
Raccoon Logic
Episode: Assassin’s Creed creator Patrice Désilets: “I have two or three games left”
Reid Schneider
Co-founder of Raccoon Logic, developer
Raccoon Logic
Episode: Assassin’s Creed creator Patrice Désilets: “I have two or three games left”
Matthew Bromberg
Unity CEO
Unity
Episode: Unity CEO: “The cost of building a game is coming down markedly”
Felix Falk
Managing Director of the German Games Industry Association and co-organizer of Gamescom
German Games Industry Association (BIU)
Episode: The video games most at risk from PlayStation’s physical switch-off

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Christopher Dring
Host of The Game Business Show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Suprising

    It’s a really fun listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr.cudles
    United States6 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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Consistently strong on strategy and market context.
Engaging industry insights with real business implications.
High-caliber guests and practical takeaways for sponsors.

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Apple Podcasts
#31
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#39
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#198
United Kingdom/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#220
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#28
France/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#82
Italy/Leisure/Games

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Assassin’s Creed creator Patrice Désilets: “I have two or three games left”
Q: How do you see the balance between creative ambition and practical funding?
He explains that while selling the vision is challenging, confidence comes from a track record of delivering complex, multi-time-period games and from building a team that can follow the creator through a demanding, iterative process.
Assassin’s Creed creator Patrice Désilets: “I have two or three games left”
Q: What inspired you to return to 1666 Amsterdam after so many years?
Désilets talks about the Amsterdam setting sparking a compelling universe, and how personal memories and a long-held vision kept pulling him back, despite previous setbacks and rights battles.
“Some of the offers were actually offensive” – How Clutch found its publisher
Q: So go on, why them? What made them the ideal partner?
They had a longstanding interest, a credible portfolio relevant to the game, and a strong view on publishing, marketing, and distribution services rather than just funding. They also demonstrated genuine engagement by spending substantial time with the game, suggesting a deep commitment to helping bring Clutch to market.
Arkane veterans Harvey Smith and Ben Horne reunite: “We’re back to the games we love”
Q: How are you thinking about funding and scale in the early days?
They are pursuing a lean, milestone-driven development with a core team of about 26, expanding with external partners as needed, focusing on high-quality, single-player immersive sims rather than large live-service projects.
Arkane veterans Harvey Smith and Ben Horne reunite: “We’re back to the games we love”
Q: What is the dream for Black Pony Immersive?
The dream is to build a studio that pulls together a core group of people who share a vision, mentors others, and creates memorable, emergent gameplay experiences through immersive sims, while working with trusted external partners to scale when needed.

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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. Mike Brown
2. Harinder Sangha
3. Ronan Patrick
4. Michal Nowakowski
5. Patrice Désilets
6. Alex Hutchinson
7. Reid Schneider
8. Matthew Bromberg

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