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In this episode, the hosts discuss various trends in the gaming industry, including the dominance of older games, the future of single-player games, and the impact of live service titles. They also delve into the financial strategies of major companies like Ubisoft and PlayStation, the success of co-op games like Split Fiction, and the challenges faced by franchises like Saints Row and Life is Strange. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of gaming, with a focus on player preferences and market dynamics.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Springtime Vibes
03:10 Lego Creations and F1 Cars
05:32 Monthly Active Users vs Revenue Analysis
07:49 PC Gamers and Older Games
10:55 Trends in Game Purchases and Player Behavior
13:53 The Future of Game Development
16:56 Assassin's Creed and Ubisoft's Financial Moves
19:46 Exploring Ubisoft's Valuable IPs
21:39 PlayStation's New Studio: Dark Outlaw Games
23:53 The Shutdown of Star Wars Hunters
25:25 Life is Strange: Sales and Expectations
27:49 Disco Elysium's Mobile Port and TikTok Strategy
30:05 The Future of Single Player Games
33:53 Monster Hunter's PC Sales and Console Dominance
38:29 The Sims vs. In Zui: A New Life Simulator
42:48 The Future of Sims and Multiplayer Interactions
43:54 Ubisoft's Anti-Harassment Measures and Community Response
47:10 The Financial Viability of Game Development
50:35 Rumors of PlayStation and Starfield Launch
53:25 Marvel Gaming Universe: Plans and Speculations
58:10 Success of Hazelight Studio's Split Fiction
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
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Connect with our hosts on Linkedin:
- Casey Al-Kaisy
- Dave Thier
- Manu Rosier
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By Mighty DiamondsIn this episode, the hosts discuss various trends in the gaming industry, including the dominance of older games, the future of single-player games, and the impact of live service titles. They also delve into the financial strategies of major companies like Ubisoft and PlayStation, the success of co-op games like Split Fiction, and the challenges faced by franchises like Saints Row and Life is Strange. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of gaming, with a focus on player preferences and market dynamics.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Springtime Vibes
03:10 Lego Creations and F1 Cars
05:32 Monthly Active Users vs Revenue Analysis
07:49 PC Gamers and Older Games
10:55 Trends in Game Purchases and Player Behavior
13:53 The Future of Game Development
16:56 Assassin's Creed and Ubisoft's Financial Moves
19:46 Exploring Ubisoft's Valuable IPs
21:39 PlayStation's New Studio: Dark Outlaw Games
23:53 The Shutdown of Star Wars Hunters
25:25 Life is Strange: Sales and Expectations
27:49 Disco Elysium's Mobile Port and TikTok Strategy
30:05 The Future of Single Player Games
33:53 Monster Hunter's PC Sales and Console Dominance
38:29 The Sims vs. In Zui: A New Life Simulator
42:48 The Future of Sims and Multiplayer Interactions
43:54 Ubisoft's Anti-Harassment Measures and Community Response
47:10 The Financial Viability of Game Development
50:35 Rumors of PlayStation and Starfield Launch
53:25 Marvel Gaming Universe: Plans and Speculations
58:10 Success of Hazelight Studio's Split Fiction
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:
- Casey Al-Kaisy
- Dave Thier
- Manu Rosier