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In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics in the gaming industry, including personal gaming experiences, the impact of Monster Hunter on players, trends in game development, and the acquisition of Niantic's game division. They also explore Sega's strategic focus on fewer but deeper investments in key franchises, Lego's shift towards in-house game development, and the implications of microtransactions in upcoming games like EA's Skate. The conversation touches on the evolving landscape of gaming, including Riot Games' efforts to engage new players and the success of horror games like Outlast Trials.Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Surprises
03:00 Gaming Experiences and Technical Issues
05:58 Exploring New Games and Recommendations
09:02 Monster Hunter Insights and Gameplay
12:00 Game Releases and Market Trends
15:10 Emerging Games and Future Prospects
19:07 Niantic's Strategic Shift: Selling Pokemon Go Division
25:08 Steam's Chinese User Surge
31:29 Ori Studio Goes Independent
33:45 Lego's In-House Game Development
36:14 LEGO and Video Games: A Unique Challenge
37:34 Microtransactions in Gaming: A Double-Edged Sword
39:09 Sega's Strategic Shift: Fewer Games, Deeper Investments
40:53 Netflix's Gaming Ambitions: A Cautionary Tale
43:55 Riot Games: Adapting to a New Generation of Players
46:57 The Impact of Food in Gaming: A Delicious Trend
49:31 Xbox's Hardware Rumors: The Future of Gaming Devices
51:39 Game Pass vs. PlayStation Essentials: A Comparative Analysis
53:11 Rumors of Cancellations: The Uncertain Future of Game Development
54:28 The Outlast Trials: Success in the Horror Genre
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By Mighty DiamondsIn this episode, the hosts discuss various topics in the gaming industry, including personal gaming experiences, the impact of Monster Hunter on players, trends in game development, and the acquisition of Niantic's game division. They also explore Sega's strategic focus on fewer but deeper investments in key franchises, Lego's shift towards in-house game development, and the implications of microtransactions in upcoming games like EA's Skate. The conversation touches on the evolving landscape of gaming, including Riot Games' efforts to engage new players and the success of horror games like Outlast Trials.Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Surprises
03:00 Gaming Experiences and Technical Issues
05:58 Exploring New Games and Recommendations
09:02 Monster Hunter Insights and Gameplay
12:00 Game Releases and Market Trends
15:10 Emerging Games and Future Prospects
19:07 Niantic's Strategic Shift: Selling Pokemon Go Division
25:08 Steam's Chinese User Surge
31:29 Ori Studio Goes Independent
33:45 Lego's In-House Game Development
36:14 LEGO and Video Games: A Unique Challenge
37:34 Microtransactions in Gaming: A Double-Edged Sword
39:09 Sega's Strategic Shift: Fewer Games, Deeper Investments
40:53 Netflix's Gaming Ambitions: A Cautionary Tale
43:55 Riot Games: Adapting to a New Generation of Players
46:57 The Impact of Food in Gaming: A Delicious Trend
49:31 Xbox's Hardware Rumors: The Future of Gaming Devices
51:39 Game Pass vs. PlayStation Essentials: A Comparative Analysis
53:11 Rumors of Cancellations: The Uncertain Future of Game Development
54:28 The Outlast Trials: Success in the Horror Genre
Connect With Us:
Learn more about the Mighty Diamonds at Mighty.Diamonds
Subscribe to Gies Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe to Gies Newsletter on Substack
Subscribe to Gies on Youtube
Connect with our hosts on Linkedin: