This Week in Games

By Eric McConnell

Eric McConnell bringing you all the game industry news for the week... more

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The podcast currently has 124 episodes available.

This Week in Games episodes:

July 21, 2019 7.21.2019 - A Tale of Two Game Retailers
Tencent enters game streaming
DouYu floats on the NY Stock Exchange
A tale of two game retailers but on different continents
Music by Proviant Audio:
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
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21min
July 14, 2019 7.14.2019 - Runescape is the ultimate MMO-survivor
Amazon announces a Lord of the Rings MMO. G2A makes absurd rebuttals to their critics. Runescape’s developer is worth $530 million, wait what?
Music by Proviant Audio:
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
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23min
July 10, 2019 7.7 - Why is G2A still a thing?
G2A takes another public flogging. Triternion shoots itself in the foot. Nexon, no longer for sale, makes an acquisition.
Music by Proviant Audio:
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
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17min
June 30, 2019 6.30.2019 - The Nexon auction tease is over
Google and Warner Bros heads downplay a subscription model. Microsoft axes one of its rumored consoles. Nexon is no longer for sale, wait what?
Music by Proviant Audio:
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
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20min
June 23, 2019 6.23.2019 - They aren't loot boxes, they are surprised mechanics
I take a look at the equities winners and losers of E3. British MPs grill Epic and EA. Niantic acquires a board game company.
Music by Proviant Audio:
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
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20min
June 16, 2019 6.16.2019 - The big E3 review and next year in the game industry
It’s the big E3 episode with a breakdown of the big event. A major lawsuit hits Unity’s CEO. Tesla lands another dashboard game.
Music by Proviant Audio:
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
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24min
June 09, 2019 6.9.2019 - Stadia details & Gamestop's death spiral
Google unveils all the juicy Stadia details. Nexon’s auction for controlling interest ends. GameStop is in danger of getting delisted from the stock exchanges.
Music by Proviant Audio:
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
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23min
June 02, 2019 6.2.2019 - Zynga and its acquisition warchest
Russia’s internet giant sets their eyes on global game distribution. Zynga sells it’s Headquarters but isn’t leaving. Two CEOs and a Commissioner depart their companies.
Music by Proviant Audio:
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
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17min
May 27, 2019 5.26.19 - Regulations and Microconsoles
The infamous loot box bill has been drafted and co-sponsored. Apex Legends may have seen its best days. The Ouya, the microconsole that never was, official shuts down.
Music by Proviant Audio:
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
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22min
May 06, 2019 5.5.2019 - Epic starts flexing its war chest
A double dose of mixed reality announcements. eSports dominates in fundraising. Epic makes a massive play by acquiring an eSports hit.
Music by Proviant Audio:
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
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23min

FAQs about This Week in Games:

How many episodes does This Week in Games have?

The podcast currently has 124 episodes available.