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Christopher Dring hosts interviews, in-depth analysis and special features on what's truly going on in the video games industry.
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Video games are growing again on Kickstarter. But why aren't more developers doing it? And how should studios approach crowd-funding... if at all?In this episode of The Game Business Show, Chris speaks with Kickstarter games boss Asher McClennahan and Ico Partners' Thomas Bidaux (a well known Kickstarter expert) to find out what's going on in the world of video game crowd-funding. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
This week, we speak to the leaders of AdHoc Studio, the developer behind the smash hit superhero workplace comedy game Dispatch.In this edition, we discuss the team's 'hell' of trying to find a publisher, why the game was viewed as being high risk, and their experiences of self-publishing the title.Plus, we chat comedy games, their relationship with Critical Role, the episodic model, and what the team is planning to do next. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
The Game Business has been around for an entire year, and to mark the occasion, we have Game File reporter Stephen Totilo on today’s episode of the Show. Stephen was our very first guest back in March 2025.Today, Stephen and Chris discuss Nintendo’s current performance, Epic’s shock lay-offs, and the positive impact of Meta removing Horizon Worlds from the Quest Store. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
In this edition, Scopely co-CEO Javier Ferreira discusses the state of the mobile video games market, what it's learning from Pokémon Go, the impact of Google's lower fees, making PC and console games, what it looks for when acquiring companies, and why it's obsessed with never being right. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
This week, we dive into the big conversation around the new European age rating rules, which mean games that feature loot boxes and mechanics that entice people to come back may be subjected to higher age ratings. On the Show, we are joined by Dirk Bosmans, the director general of the European ratings body PEGI, and Ian Rice, the director general of the Games Rating Authority, to discuss the topic. We also discuss the Nvidia controversy, GDC's numbers, Ubisoft's new hires and much more. Enjoy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
We speak to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick about why investors shouldn't be concerned about video games being built with AI tools.We also chat about in-game advertising within PC and console games, the firm's global expansion plans, its ageing audience, the DRAM crisis, Roblox, and what it takes to be a good video games CEO. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
This week it's our GDC 2026 special, featuring two big interviews. The first is with Guy Richards, the global director of ID@Xbox. He talks to us about how indies relate to Project Helix and the ‘return of Xbox’.We also had a great chat with Ben Porter of Newzoo about its latest PC and console report, which includes the reveal that PC will overtake console by 2028.Plus we chat GDC 2027, layoffs at EA's Battlefield team, and loads more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
Last year, video game veteran Peter Moore visited London to promote his memoir: Game Changer. During his visit, we had the privilege of interviewing him live on stage to hear stories from his time at Sega, Xbox, EA and Liverpool Football Club. He discussed the Dreamcast era, the highs and lows of Xbox 360, EA becoming the worst company in America and the heartbreak of leaving his dream job. Check it out This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
Today, we are joined be GameSpot writer, presenter and producer Lucy James to discuss how Capcom pulled off such a huge launch for Resident Evil Requiem. We also teamed up with Fancensus to look at what AI is recommending to gamers. Plus, we discuss those topics, plus PlayStation’s apparent PC pivot, The Sims 4’s new UGC approach, and the US Government’s investigation of Tencent. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac's Edmund McMillen has done it again. Mewgenics has sold one million copies in just a week and is one of this year's breakout indie hits.In this interview with McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, we discuss the Mewgenics story, why it took so long to make, and why the duo avoid working with publishers at all costs. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
This week, Chris touches on the noise around Xbox's leadership changes, the cuts at Eurogamer and shares some news about the return of The Game Business Live.But the big guest is once again Matthew Ball, who discusses layoffs, the DRAM crisis, PC handhelds, streaming, subscriptions and in-game advertising on PC and console. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
We speak to new UK studio Fuse Games about its debut game Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the first new Star Wars racing game in over 20 years. We discuss working with Lucasfilm, how it secured such a big licence, the state of racing games, and just who exactly are Fuse Games This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
Industry analyst and advisor Matthew Ball has released his annual presentation, which this year asks (and answers) the question: if video games are at an all-time high, why are so many game companies still struggling?To mark its release, Matthew joins us for a bumper interview around all things video games. In part one of our interview, Ball discusses China and Roblox problem, the console challenge, the loss of game funding, and the missed opportunity with older players.Meanwhile, Chris recaps some of the biggest stories, including Circana's prediction about the market in 2026, Steam Deck OLED becoming unavailable and more news in the on-going discussion around Highguard. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
In this special edition of The Game Business Show, Chris visits 22Cans to meet with five video game legends: Mark Healy, Kareem Ettouney, Ian Wright, Russell Shaw and Peter Molyneux. The five are famous for Fable, Black & White and Dungeon Keeper, and have reunited to create one last game together: Masters of Albion.Chris uncovers their history, what drove them back together, and what to expect from their gaming swan song. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
In this week's edition of The Game Business Show, Chris speaks with two of the leaders behind the Fallout 76 online game: Bill LaCoste and Jon Rush. The three specifically talk about the hit Fallout TV show on Amazon, and the impact that it has had on the RPG. We also learn more about the game's surprisingly friendly community. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
In this week's edition of The Game Business Show, we are joined by Circana boss Mat Piscatella, where we discuss the biggest video games coming out this year (that are not Grand Theft Auto). We also review the US games market. Plus, Chris gives his take on the Sony, Nintendo and Take-Two financials. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
In this week’s edition of The Game Business Show, we sit down with World of Warcraft leaders Holly Longdale (VP) Ion Hazzikostas (game director), where we discuss the game’s ageing audience, the impact of World of Warcraft Classic, working with Microsoft and the future of the Warcraft IP. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
This week we have guests aplenty on the Show, including GDC organisers Mark DeLoura and Beth Elderkin, who discuss their latest State of the Industry report, and give us an update on how GDC 2026 is shaping up in the face of turbulent external challenges.We also welcome former GDC organiser and current AIAS boss Meggan Scavio, who joins us to announce this year’s edition of the Game Maker’s Sketchbook.Plus, we cover the latest cuts at Ubisoft, UK consumers vs Valve and another strong financial performance for Capcom. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
In this edition of The Game Business Show, Chris sits down with the leaders of Wildlight, which is the studio behind the new online raid shooter Highguard. The new game launches after a hostile reception to its big The Game Awards reveal last month.The team discuss that reception, its decision to self-publish Highguard, and the lessons it's learned from working on Apex Legends. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
Today's edition of The Game Business Show is a VR special, where we react to the news that Meta is scaling back its investment in virtual reality.The VR sector has come to rely on Meta for much of its player base and revenue, so this news sounded existential. But is it?On the Show today, we welcome VR specialist and analyst Cassia Curran, and Owlchemy Labs (that’s the Job Simulator lot) boss Andrew Eiche, who discuss where we are with VR, and how it might survive This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe
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