I sat down with Konami producers Noriaki Okamura and Yuji Korekado to talk about Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. We discuss the challenges of remaking such a legendary game, and how they approached honoring the legacy of Hideo Kojima’s original Metal Gear Solid 3. This interview gives insight into Konami’s vision for the future of the Metal Gear franchise.

I sat down with Obsidian studio leadership to talk about Grounded 2 and the major changes driving the sequel including why they chose to make a full follow-up, how Unreal Engine 5 reshaped development, and why keeping a small, agile team was key to their success. We also go deep on buggies (yes, again), improvements to AI and combat, and the studio’s philosophy around retaining talent and preserving games.

I sat down with Franchise Director Jonathan Lacaille and Narrative & Cinematic Director Martin Emborg to talk about 007: First Light, the ambitious new origin story set in the James Bond universe. We dive into how they approached building a younger Bond, what makes this different from past 007 games, and how the team is creating a cinematic experience worthy of the franchise. If you’re a Bond fan or love spy thrillers, this is one you won’t want to miss.

The Borderlands 4 Development team is constantly listening to what fans want and need from the game. I had the chance to sit down with Creative Director Graeme Timmins, and Senior Project Producer Anthony Nicholson to talk about endgame, design decisions and more.

Mark Roberts joins me to break down Secrets of the Atlas, a major new update for the original Path of Exile. We talk returning players, new content, and how it fits into the evolving PoE ecosystem.

Grinding Gear Games isn’t done with the original Path of Exile. Secrets of the Atlas is a massive new update designed to pull players back into Wraeclast. We talk about update cadence, why PoE1 still matters, how the team keeps it all running, and what players can expect from one of the game’s biggest content drops yet.

This week on Save State Plus I sat down with Chris Kramer, Tencent’s head of North American communications, to talk about the business behind video games. That included modern gaming budgets, the media industry, and how all of it works together. Chris was great and shared his frank thought about all of it and how it impacts the games we play.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:57) Kramer's History

(04:08) Kramer in Games Media

(07:20) Media Then vs Now

(10:20) Media Strategy Today

(12:40) How Influencers Are Chosen

(19:22) How Sponsorships Work

(23:40) Influencer Agencies

(26:10) Handling PR Issues

(28:10) Sony Changing Policies

(29:10) Crisis Plan of Action

(31:40) Remembering Star Wars

(34:40) Everquest 2 vs World of Warcraft

(37:30) Blizzard and EQ2 Teams

(38:40) EQ2 Changes

(40:40) Tencent Ubisoft

(46:50) Western Game Creation Costs

(52:30) Layoffs / Consolidation

(54:10) Is Constraint Helpful?

(57:15) Nintendo vs Palworld

(01:00:00) AAA vs AA

(01:05:00) Small Games to Check Out

Dean Hall (creator of DayZ and founder of RocketWerkz) joins me to discuss the games industry, game development and more. We dig into Unity's recent controversies, the future of game engines, and the challenges indie developers face in 2025.

I had the chance to sit down with Mike Rossi from Iron Galaxy and discuss Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 and what the remake changes, and what it keeps the same.

Ben Starr joins Save State Plus to discuss Clair Obscur Expedition 33 and what makes this game so special. We talk about his acting career, his favorite games, and look back at some of his best moments.

Parris Lily joins me this week to talk about how we reacted to the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, the lead up to the Marathon, and our differing opinions on South of Midnight.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:18) Switch 2

(11:21) South of Midnight

(33:35) Marathon Teases

(36:43) Parris on Creating Content