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The Game Business Show

Hosted by Christopher Dring
Xbox
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Call Of Duty
Video Game Industry
Playstation
Roblox
Gamescom
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Fortnite
Epic Games
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Game Development
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Video Games
Investment In Video Games
Venture Capital
Lego Batman: Legacy Of the Dark Knight
Red Ring Of Death
Resident Evil

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 this edition, The Game Business Show speaks to Embracer CEO Phil Rogers. We discuss the formation of new Embracer spin-off Fellowship Entertainment and what it all means. We find out what Amazon's decision to pull out of games has meant for Tomb R... more

Today’s edition of The Game Business Show sees us dive into Grand Theft Auto 6, featuring comments from Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick and data from the ESA. We’re joined by Dan Dawkins, who is content director at media giant Future, and also runs the ... more

In this edition of The Game Business Show, we have the first ever interview with Remedy CEO Jean-Charles Gaudechon.Gaudechon discusses the anxious reaction from fans to his appointment, and why it’s a good thing. Plus, we talk Control Resonant launch... more

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We have had lots of news this week. Including the story we broke yesterday around Xbox’s new leadership hires (featuring TGB regular Matthew Ball). Meanwhile, Embracer is being split in two. Indigo Pearl is merging with Fortyseven Communications. Son... more

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Recent Guests

David Lee
CEO of Nex Playground
Nex Playground
Episode: How do you announce a live service game in 2026? Plus, Nex Playground's global expansion
Chase Colasonno
Senior Vice President, Communications
Fortyseven Communications
Episode: How do you announce a live service game in 2026? Plus, Nex Playground's global expansion
Erik Larsen
Capital Games Studio Manager
EA Capital Games Studio
Episode: How do you announce a live service game in 2026? Plus, Nex Playground's global expansion
Chris Cox
Hasbro CEO
Hasbro
Episode: Hasbro is spending $1bn making video games, and none of them are games-as-a-service
David Gardner
Industry veteran, London Venture Partners co-founder
London Venture Partners
Episode: Could AI bring investors back to video games?
Tim Bender
Indie publisher, Hooded Horse CEO
Hooded Horse
Episode: Could AI bring investors back to video games?
Christian Svensson
VP and head of second and third party content ventures and strategic initiatives at PlayStation
PlayStation
Episode: PlayStation: “We have a responsibility to the whole industry”
Mat Piscatella
Head of Games at Circana, data analyst and industry commentator
Circana
Episode: ‘GTA 6 players are in for a console price shock’
Hakan Abrak
CEO of IO Interactive, director of 007 First Light
IO Interactive
Episode: We talk 007, Amazon, Switch 2, Hitman and MindsEye with IO Interactive boss Hakan Abrak

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Suprising

    It’s a really fun listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr.cudles
    United States2 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
    9 months 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
#170
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#11
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#86
United Kingdom/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#155
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#53
France/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#128
Germany/Leisure/Games

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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.
How do you announce a live service game in 2026? Plus, Nex Playground's global expansion
Q: What role do creators, streamers, and press play in turning early adopters into believers?
They are invited into the development conversation early, tested with the game, and encouraged to share authentic experiences that set realistic expectations and generate organic enthusiasm, rather than relying on paid promotions on day one.
How do you announce a live service game in 2026? Plus, Nex Playground's global expansion
Q: How do you communicate a live service game's launch to minimize backlash from skeptical players?
By building trust through credible, long-term roadmaps, involving the community early, and showing ongoing transparency rather than one-off hype. It's about elevating credible voices and avoiding over-promise to keep expectations aligned with reality.
Hasbro is spending $1bn making video games, and none of them are games-as-a-service
Q: What does success look like for Hasbro in video games?
Success means reaching a massive, global audience with engaging digital experiences that extend Hasbro's play into a broader marketplace, ideally achieving profitability while building a sustainable pipeline of IP-led games for the long term.

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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. David Lee
2. Chase Colasonno
3. Erik Larsen
4. Chris Cox
5. David Gardner
6. Tim Bender
7. Christian Svensson
8. Mat Piscatella

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