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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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This week, we are going through the big games still to launch this year, using data (check out thegamebusiness.com to see the full charts). Outside of GTA (and the sports games), what will be the biggest video game of the year?

To discuss this, I am... more

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This week, we are joined by Digital Extremes president Sheldon Carter, and we discuss the massive growth of Warframe, the death of Destiny, the firm's 'trust-based development philosophy', it's careful approach to making Soulframe and much, much more... more

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Amazon's game streaming platform Luna is coming to the Prime Video App, and Chris speaks with Amazon's games boss Jeffrey Gattis to chat about it, plus his views on Netflix's Unhinged, the future of James Bond games, the games he's signing (and not s... more

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Returning to The Game Business Show is Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy. Chris visits the RuneScape developer to hear about its ambitious plans to topple World of Warcraft, the phenomenon that is Old School RuneScape, the 'pain' of trying to save standard RuneS... more

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Recent Guests

Sheldon Carter
President of Digital Extremes
Digital Extremes
Episode: Destiny’s biggest rival Warframe has had ‘two years of massive growth’
Jeffrey Gattis
General Manager for Games at Amazon (oversees Luna and Amazon Game Studios)
Amazon
Episode: Amazon Luna: We’re not trying to replace consoles (but maybe we could)
Jon Bellamy
CEO of Jagex (RuneScape)
Jagex
Episode: RuneScape CEO: We want to be bigger than World of Warcraft
Alexander Dao
VP of Advertising and Sponsor, EA
Electronic Arts (EA)
Episode: EA: Console game makers should consider in-game ads during development
Sean Krankel
Chief Creative Officer and Studio Director at Night School Studio; General Manager for Narrative Games at Netflix
Night School Studio / Netflix
Episode: Interview: Netflix wants to become the ‘place to play a story’
Alex Donaldson
Media entrepreneur, former BG247 and Eurogamer editor, founder of RPG Site and Respec
Respec, RPG Site
Episode: The number of video game journalists has fallen by nearly 300 in 2026
Andreas Deptolla
Atari's European president
Atari
Episode: The number of video game journalists has fallen by nearly 300 in 2026
Tim Willits
Saber Interactive Chief Operating Officer
Saber Interactive
Episode: Saber Interactive: “We can just do AAA games smarter”
Saber Interactive
Video game developer and publisher, invited for an interview in a future episode
Saber Interactive
Episode: Xbox plans 3,200 job cuts, and will drop five acclaimed studios

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 32 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

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Apple Podcasts
#150
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#24
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#175
United Kingdom/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#238
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#54
France/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#66
Germany/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

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RuneScape CEO: We want to be bigger than World of Warcraft
Q: Have you won back players and has it impacted revenue?
The revenue did decline as anticipated during the monetization shift, but memberships stabilized for the first time in years, suggesting a restoration of the player base even if short-term revenue is down.
Destiny’s biggest rival Warframe has had ‘two years of massive growth’
Q: How do you make sure you're not going to lose focus on Warframe while developing Soulframe?
We grow Soulframe slowly, keep Warframe updates ambitious but manageable, maintain clear separation in alpha testing, and ensure frequent, honest communication with the community to balance both projects without overextending the team.
Destiny’s biggest rival Warframe has had ‘two years of massive growth’
Q: Where would you like to see Digital Extremes in five years?
The goal is for Warframe and Soulframe to both be thriving live-service games with a larger team, continuing to grow the company without sacrificing the quality or the player experience, and keeping a sustainable pace that supports two major live-service titles.
Amazon Luna: We’re not trying to replace consoles (but maybe we could)
Q: Do you think Luna can be a legitimate replacement for console gaming in this era of very high pricing?
While Luna could serve as a complement, the focus is on expanding the market and reaching more players rather than forcing people to abandon consoles or PCs.
Saber Interactive: “We can just do AAA games smarter”
Q: What makes a Saber game?
Dring asks what defines a Saber game; Willits responds that Saber excels across action, mature content, and IP use, emphasizing variety and a distinct but flexible internal DNA rather than a single Saber style.

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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. Sheldon Carter
2. Jeffrey Gattis
3. Jon Bellamy
4. Alexander Dao
5. Sean Krankel
6. Alex Donaldson
7. Andreas Deptolla
8. Tim Willits

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