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Game State episodes
- 82. Makers Fund Drops $250 MillionMakers Fund just closed a massive $250 million investment round, expanding its footprint across the gaming industry. We break down what this cash injection means for studios, developers, and the future of game funding.6 min
- 81. Arkane Vets Launch Black Pony ImmersiveHarvey Smith and a crew of Arkane Austin veterans have struck out on their own with a brand-new studio, Black Pony Immersive. We dig into what this immersive-sim dream team could mean for the future of the genre.5 min
- 80. PlayStation 6 Launch Date in DoubtA brewing memory crisis is throwing serious uncertainty over when the PlayStation 6 will actually arrive. We break down what's driving the shortage, how it could delay Sony's next console, and what it means for the future of gaming hardware.11 min
- 79. Forbidden Solitaire Rewrites Card GamesWe dig into how Forbidden Solitaire pushed a classic card game back into the spotlight and reshaped what solitaire can be. From clever twists to newfound buzz, here's why everyone's suddenly talking about solitaire again.12 min
- 78. Netflix Shutters Studios, Twitch Admits GenAINetflix pulls the plug on more of its game studios as the streaming giant retreats from gaming ambitions. Twitch comes clean about its use of generative AI, and we break down the Scabby versus Sharma showdown. It's all in Patch Notes #65.13 min
- 77. Netflix Shutters Studios, Twitch's AI AdmissionNetflix pulls the plug on more of its game studios, and Twitch owns up to using generative AI. Plus, we dig into the Scabby versus Sharma saga in this week's Patch Notes roundup.14 min
- 76. Netflix Shuts Down Night School StudioNetflix is closing Oxenfree developer Night School Studio and Moonloot Games as its gaming ambitions take another hit. We break down what the shutdowns mean for the teams, the games, and Netflix's shaky footing in the industry.11 min
- 75. Amazon Drops Lost Ark, Throne LibertyBig shakeup in the MMO world as Amazon prepares to walk away from its publishing duties on two major titles. We break down what the early 2027 handover means for Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty players, and what it signals about Amazon's gaming ambitions.10 min
- 74. That's No Moon Cuts 14 JobsCrossfire developer That's No Moon is the latest studio hit by layoffs, with 14 staff reportedly let go. We break down what this means for the studio's projects and the wider trend of instability across game development.6 min
- 73. Walmart Gaming Site Guts NewsroomThe Walmart-backed video game site just laid off its entire editorial team, and we break down what it means for games journalism. We dig into the retail giant's gaming ambitions and why another newsroom is going dark.11 min
About Game State
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to Game State, where we break down the ever-evolving world of game development. Each episode dives into the current state of the industry, what's working, what's changing, and what's next.…
From art pipelines to gameplay systems, creative design to technical challenges, we explore how games come together and the people making it happen. Whether you're deep in development or just love understanding how games get made, Game State keeps you in the loop.