In this episode, Casey, Manu , and Dave discuss the impact of live service models on platforms like Game Pass, the implications of Amazon's layoffs in gaming, and the shifting dynamics of game exclusivity. They explore the design challenges of open-world games like Starfield, the rise of survival games, and the current state of the shooter market. They also discuss on the future of franchises like Battlefield and Call of Duty, and compares the success of Resident Evil with the decline of Mass Effect.

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gaming, live service, Game Pass, Amazon layoffs, game exclusives, Starfield, survival games, Steam rankings, Battlefield, Call of Duty, Resident Evil, Mass Effect