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The Game Business Show

Hosted by Christopher Dring
Video Game Industry
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Global Policy Shifts
Game Investment
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Artificial Intelligence In Gaming
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
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Clair Obscur Expedition 33
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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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This week it's our GDC 2026 special, featuring two big interviews.

The first is with Guy Richards, the global director of ID@Xbox. He talks to us about how indies relate to Project Helix and the ‘return of Xbox’.

We also had a great chat with Ben ... more

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Last year, video game veteran Peter Moore visited London to promote his memoir: Game Changer.

During his visit, we had the privilege of interviewing him live on stage to hear stories from his time at Sega, Xbox, EA and Liverpool Football Club. He d... more

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Today, we are joined be GameSpot writer, presenter and producer Lucy James to discuss how Capcom pulled off such a huge launch for Resident Evil Requiem.

We also teamed up with Fancensus to look at what AI is recommending to gamers. Plus, we discus... more

Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac's Edmund McMillen has done it again. Mewgenics has sold one million copies in just a week and is one of this year's breakout indie hits.In this interview with McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, we discuss the Mewgenics... more

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Recent Guests

Edmund McMillen
Co-creator of Mewgenics, The Binding of Isaac, and Super Meat Boy
Mewgenics team
Episode: Why the Mewgenics developers never even considered a publisher
Tyler Glaiel
Co-creator of Mewgenics
Mewgenics team
Episode: Why the Mewgenics developers never even considered a publisher
Jon Rush
Creative director at Fallout 76
Bethesda Game Studios
Episode: Interview: How the Fallout TV show transformed Fallout 76
Bill LaCoste
Production director at Fallout 76
Bethesda Game Studios
Episode: Interview: How the Fallout TV show transformed Fallout 76
Mat Piscatella
US data expert and Circana game boss
Circana
Episode: The biggest video games of 2026 (not called Grand Theft Auto 6)
Beth Elderkin
Content Marketing Manager for GDC Festival of Gaming
GDC
Episode: Is this make or break for GDC?
Cassia Curran
Investor and founder of the Curran Games Agency
Curran Games Agency
Episode: Has Meta just killed virtual reality?
Andrew Eiche
CEO of Owlchemy Labs
Owlchemy Labs
Episode: Has Meta just killed virtual reality?
John Buckley
Head of the publishing division and community management at Pocketpair
Pocketpair
Episode: Palworld maker: We’ll keep funding games even if our current projects crash and burn

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Christopher Dring
Lead host; connects industry news with in-depth conversations on game business strategy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • 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
    7 months ago

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#148
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#19
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Apple Podcasts
#118
United Kingdom/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#123
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#48
France/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#129
Australia/Leisure/Games

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Why the Mewgenics developers never even considered a publisher
Q: What was the biggest challenge with marketing and promotion without a publisher?
Handling PR ourselves, coordinating with fans, and vetting third-party pitches; we chose to personally engage and verify opportunities rather than accept generic offers, which allowed us to stay true to the game's voice.
Why the Mewgenics developers never even considered a publisher
Q: Why did you decide to self-publish Mewgenics instead of looking for a traditional publisher?
We wanted the freedom to explore and implement our weird ideas without someone else dictating what to cut or change, and we believed in building a direct relationship with our audience rather than relying on publisher-led promotion.
Capcom delivered a marketing masterclass with Resident Evil Requiem
Q: What stood out most about Resident Evil Requiem and Capcom's marketing?
The guests emphasize that Requiem achieved extraordinary attention through a multi-platform, fan-inclusive launch that broadened its appeal beyond traditional PlayStation audiences, with Capcom leveraging platforms like Switch 2, Nintendo partnerships, and a carefully timed reveal to maximize reach.
Capcom delivered a marketing masterclass with Resident Evil Requiem
Q: What's new in Lucy James' world as GDC approaches?
Lucy shares that it's a busy, slightly unusual year with GDC and DICE affecting attendee plans and budget considerations, plus ongoing discussions about how large events are evolving in a tighter funding environment.
The state of video games with Matthew Ball – Part One
Q: Do you think that low funding and funding cuts are necessary?
It's a hard question to answer because it has a value judgment associated.

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This show delivers in-depth analysis and interviews at the intersection of video games and business. Across episodes, it frequently covers industry-wide shifts, market dynamics, and strategy behind major launches and live-service titles, often pairing big-brand news (platforms, publishers, and market trends) with detailed case studies of individual games and campaigns. Notable strengths include data-driven market insights from analysts, plus candid conversations with developers and industry leaders about publishing decisions, marketing approaches, and community engagement. A recurring through-line is how financial trends, platform strategies, and fan engagement shape game marketing, PR, and sponsorship opportunities. The format tends to ble... more

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1. Edmund McMillen
2. Tyler Glaiel
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4. Bill LaCoste
5. Mat Piscatella
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8. Andrew Eiche

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