In this episode, Casey Al-Kaisy and Manu Rosier discuss various topics in the gaming industry, including the intersection of LEGO and video games, recent layoffs in the industry, Rockstar's ambitions in the metaverse, the evolution of live service games, and the success of PlayStation. They also touch on the challenges faced by companies like Embracer and Starbreeze, the rise of PC gaming in Japan, and the future of AA games. The conversation highlights the dynamic nature of the gaming industry and the importance of adapting to changing market conditions.Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and LEGO Passion

03:04 The Impact of LEGO's Video Game Collaborations

05:51 Layoffs in the Gaming Industry: A Case Study

08:59 Will GTA 6 Be the First Real Metaverse?

11:48 Revamping Live Service Games: The Case of Rainbow Six Siege

14:53 PlayStation's Market Performance

18:09 Monster Hunter's Success and Mobile Gaming Trends

20:54 Nexon's Resilience in the Gaming Market

23:52 The Growing Importance of PC Gaming in Japan

26:47 Windows 10's Discontinuation and Its Implications

30:38 Upgrading Gaming Hardware

36:08 From Software's Publishing History

38:48 Insights from Retired Executives

40:12 Steam's Dominance in the Market

41:55 Nostalgia for Extreme Sports Games

44:16 Embracer's Sales Performance

46:22 Pacific Drive's Unique Concept

48:02 Ubisoft's Revenue Decline

49:39 Starbreeze's Struggles with Payday 3

53:41 Embracer's Financial Challenges

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