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Games Industry Executive Summary

Mighty Diamonds

Based on the Mighty Diamonds Games Industry Executive Summary Newsletter. This podcast is the video and audio version of the weekly news, where Casey Al-Kaisy, Manu Rosier and Dave Thier go a bit deeper and give context to the articles and links. Subscribe to get full access to the podcast, newsletter and GIES archive. mighty.diamonds

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00:49:58

GIES #12 - W40 | 2024

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2024/10/04

In this episode, Ubisoft’s CEO addresses the challenge of meeting players' high expectations following Star Wars Outlaws, while Epic’s Tim Sweeney discusses the generational shift in gaming. We also cover Epic lowering Unreal Engine royalty fees, Krafton’s new Palworld mobile game, and the continued dominance of GTA 5 in the charts. Plus, we dive into Disney’s Fortnite deal, Devolver Digital's work on licensed games, and the latest gaming trends. Tune in for rumors about Horizon Online and a

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01:08:26

GIES #11 - W39 | 2024

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2024/09/27

In this episode, the guys dive into the delayed release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, they also get to discuss the controversial decision to require PSN login for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered PC, and the highly anticipated announcement of Ghost of Tsushima’s sequel.Other major news includes the remastered release of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, and NBA 2K25’s removal of VC packs in South Korea due to new regulations. DON’T NOD is reassessing its future after underwhelming sales of Jusant and

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00:54:27

GIES #10 - W38 | 2024

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2024/09/20

In this episode, the guys explore the latest in gaming news, beginning with Palworld's success as a potential model for indie developers, despite the developer facing a lawsuit from Nintendo for patent infringement. They also cover Grand Theft Auto V's new anti-cheat system that has disrupted online play on Steam Deck, and EA's decision to update the Sims franchise with multiplayer, ending speculation about Sims 5.The discussion continues with Skate set to launch in early access in

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01:10:44

GIES #9 - W37 | 2024

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2024/09/13

The gang is back and in this episode Casey, Manu and Dave get to discuss Astro Bot finally being PlayStation's mascot, exploring its potential influence on the video game industry. They also break down the internet’s reaction to the PS5 Pro’s hefty $700 price tag.They dive into Roblox’s new AI tool for generating 3D game worlds from text and its plan to allow developers to sell premium titles. Plus, they cover the latest Call of Duty and Destiny 2 updates, including Destiny's shift towards

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01:10:13

GIES #8 - W36 | 2024

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2024/09/06

This week, Casey and Manu delve into Sony’s decision to take Concord offline, ceasing sales and issuing refunds. They also explore reports that Tencent and NetEase are scaling back investments in Japanese game studios.The discussion continues with a look at Ubisoft’s muted reception for Star Wars Outlaws, challenges faced by Dune: Awakening on Xbox Series S, and the indefinite delay of the Enotria on Xbox. Additionally, Hideo Kojima reflects on the 9th anniversary of Metal Gear Solid 5, and

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01:09:11

GIES #7 - W35 | 2024

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2024/08/30

Join Casey, Manu and Dave as they dive into the controversy over AI in gaming, with God of War star Christopher Judge criticizing an Amazon exec’s claim that AI doesn’t impact acting jobs in games. They also cover Ubisoft’s response to Star Wars Outlaws players who lost early-access progress.New updates like Balatro’s collaboration featuring popular games, Foamstars going free-to-play, and the recent PS5 price hike in Japan. Additionally, the return of MySims on the Switch is making

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01:01:47

GIES #6 - W34 | 2024

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2024/08/23

The gang is back together, join us as we discuss Black Myth: Wukong’s incredible launch, surpassing Cyberpunk 2077 to become the most-played single-player game on Steam, and highlight key announcements from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024.We’ll also cover the final update for Dead Cells, the delay of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 to 2025, and the backlash against Hunt: Showdown's latest update. Plus, we explore Tim Sweeney's thoughts on Epic's exclusivity deals, the state of

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00:46:47

GIES #5 - W33 | 2024

Games Industry Executive Summary ·

2024/08/16

In this episode, we dive into the latest gaming news and trends. Casey is joined by Manu this week to explore why the Borderlands movie could be 2024's biggest box office flop despite the success of other video game adaptations. We'll discuss Steam's new 'Trending Free' tab in response to concerns about free demos, and highlight the latest Five Nights at Freddy's game, which is being hailed as the best in the series.We'll also cover Fallout London developers planning to

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01:05:49

GIES #4 - W32 | 2024

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2024/08/09

In this episode, Casey & Manu cover the latest in gamingnews, starting with Fortnite ending exclusivity for future Battle Pass content and the continued stories of Game Informer's closure. We’ll discuss Humble Games' recent struggles, Microsoft’s new AI upscaler, and the formation of a new team at Blizzard focused on smaller games. We also dive into the launch of Pac-Man Simulator on Roblox and the open beta for Valorant on consoles. Finally, we’ll touch on rumors about a possible

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00:55:54

GIES #3 - W31 | 2024

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2024/08/02

In this episode, Patrick Rose joins us in providing the news and biggest stories of the week as both Manu and Dave are OOO. We'll discuss Activision Blizzard boosting Xbox's earnings despite hardware declines and Bungie's layoff of 17% of its workforce. We’ll cover the Steam's demo overhaul, and EA’s ambitious new Battlefield project. Plus, we'll talk about the Olympics dropping the Mario & Sonic series for NFTs and esports, the Xbox 360 store shutdown. Lastly, we'll

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00:44:30

GIES #2 - W30 | 2024

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2024/07/26

In this episode, we bring you the games industry news and provide context to the biggest stories. We'll dive into EA Sports' College Football 25's impressive launch and Disney's struggle as kids prefer YouTube over Disney+. We'll discuss Respawn's changes to the Apex Legends Battle Pass (again), Concord's player drop during its second free weekend on PS5. We’ll also cover Warner Bros. Games acquiring Player First Games, Humble Games restructuring, and industry trends like

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01:00:17

GIES #1 - W29 | 2024

Games Industry Executive Summary ·

2024/07/19

In this episode, we bring you the games industry news and provide context to the biggest stories. We'll discuss Apple's Vision Pro headsets reaching Europe and whether VR will ever go mainstream. We'll look at leaked Valve data, revealing its smaller size compared to other developers. We also cover the global gaming revenue projections, and how Baldur's Gate 3's numerous awards have impacted development. Join us as we dive into these stories and more!Learn more about the Mighty

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