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The Game Business Show

Hosted by Christopher Dring
Xbox
Nintendo Switch 2
Video Game Industry
Call Of Duty
Playstation
Roblox
Gamescom
Nintendo
Fortnite
Epic Games
Ubisoft
Game Development
Xbox 360
User-Generated Content
Video Games
Grand Theft Auto 6
Investment In Video Games
Venture Capital
Lego Batman: Legacy Of the Dark Knight
Battlefield 6

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 The Game Business, we are joined by Netflix's Sean Krankel, who runs Night School Studio and is the general manager of Netflix's narrative video games.

Krankel has just launched Unhinged, a 30-minute horror game that is streamed via Netfl... more

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In this edition of The Game Business Show, we discuss the state of the video game media with Alex Donaldson, the owner of RPG Site and former editor of Eurogamer. Alex is just launching a brand new games website called Respec, which is designed to be... more

Today, we speak to Saber Interactive Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits about building AAA games smartly, and why the firm is all-in on licensed games.

We also discuss the developer's huge slate, which includes games based on John Wick, Jurassic Par... more

Xbox plans to cut up to 3,000 jobs as part of a major restructure, and will divest of five studios: Double Fine, Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory, Undead Labs and Arkane Lyon.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscri... more

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Recent Guests

George Osborn
Author of Power Play, Video Games, Politics and the Battle for Global Influence
Author, Power Play
Episode: Retailer warns of GTA console stock shock. Plus, why is Russian propaganda still on Steam?
Laura Miele
Senior EA executive, former COO and head of studios, involved in EA's live-service strategy and Battlefield development
Electronic Arts
Episode: Fans were so angry about a Command & Conquer mobile game that it changed EA
Ilari Kuittinen
CEO of Housemarque
Housemarque
Episode: Can PlayStation’s Housemarque repeat the FromSoftware story?
Mikael Haveri
Brand Director at Housemarque
Housemarque
Episode: Can PlayStation’s Housemarque repeat the FromSoftware story?
Shawn Kittelsen
SVP and Head of Creative Production at Paramount Games
Paramount Games
Episode: The new Paramount Games isn’t like the old Paramount Games
Piers Harding-Rolls
Analyst at Ampere Analysis
Ampere Analysis
Episode: Call of Duty ‘at risk’ from GTA 6, EA set for World Cup boost, and Switch 2 hits UK milestone
Samantha Lester
Head of ICHI Worldwide, a creative agency
ICHI Worldwide
Episode: Call of Duty ‘at risk’ from GTA 6, EA set for World Cup boost, and Switch 2 hits UK milestone
Phil Rogers
CEO of Embracer Group
Embracer Group
Episode: Embracer CEO: I hope trust in us is improving
Dan Dawkins
Content director of the Future Games Show and co-host of the GTA 6 O'Clock show
Future PLC (Future Games Show)
Episode: Take-Two: GTA 6 review scores are important

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Suprising

    It’s a really fun listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr.cudles
    United States4 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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Guest lineup tends to be senior and highly knowledgeable about game publishing and platform strategy.
Well-curated industry insights that are practical for PR and sponsorship opportunities.
Strong focus on live-service, licensing, and global market expansion comes through clearly.
Audiences get both macro trends and concrete tactics for launches and partnerships.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#108
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#37
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#141
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#229
United Kingdom/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#50
France/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#177
Italy/Leisure/Games

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We interview Remedy’s new CEO: “Alan Wake and Control should have sold more"
Q: What are the biggest opportunities for Remedy going forward?
The opportunity lies in becoming a premier video game author, expanding established franchises, and leveraging self-publishing to amplify creative voice and financial independence.
We interview Remedy’s new CEO: “Alan Wake and Control should have sold more"
Q: Is self-publishing really central to Remedy's future, and how does it affect global expansion?
Self-publishing is viewed as a core pillar to build closer communities, tailor publishing to Remedy's strong narrative-first games, and push for a global reach across platforms.
We interview Remedy’s new CEO: “Alan Wake and Control should have sold more"
Q: What do you think you're going to be bringing to the Remedy equation?
Gaudechon emphasizes a background in software engineering and production, years at EA, and a vision for strengthening Remedy's IPs, franchises, and self-publishing capabilities to give the studio more control and creative freedom.
PlayStation: “We have a responsibility to the whole industry”
Q: What resources exist to help indie developers?
Indie Breakfasts, Indie Days, and the Help Center with documentation, along with incremental funding opportunities and access to test kits; there is also guidance on store optimization and analytics to drive visibility and engagement.
PlayStation: “We have a responsibility to the whole industry”
Q: What should developers focus on when pitching to PlayStation?
Tailor pitches to the specific partner and avoid generic, one-size-fits-all proposals. Consider long-term hardware and platform objectives, and show a clear production plan and audience pathway to market rather than treating opportunities as transactional.

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Industry-focused conversations explore how publishers, platforms, and studios navigate a rapidly evolving games landscape. Recent episodes spotlight live-service announcements, cross-media partnerships, geographic expansions, and the economics of consoles, licensing, and publishing. Guests range from platform executives and investors to studio founders and policymakers, often sharing practical PR, marketing, and go-to-market insights that are actionable for developers, publishers, and marketing teams. A standout trait is the emphasis on real-world tactics—announcing live-service games, managing brand alignment with licensed IP, and balancing premium experiences with services-driven titles across global markets.

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Recent guests on The Game Business Show include:

1. George Osborn
2. Laura Miele
3. Ilari Kuittinen
4. Mikael Haveri
5. Shawn Kittelsen
6. Piers Harding-Rolls
7. Samantha Lester
8. Phil Rogers

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