The Game Business Show

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.


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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.


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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.



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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.


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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.


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