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Steam Machine's Price Problem, GTA 6 Goes Premium, and Gaming's $201.6B Paradox | Gies #97
Jun 26, 2026
Unknown duration
Xbox's Crisis, Fortnite's Pokemon Play, and Black Myth's China Lesson | Gies #96
Jun 22, 2026
Unknown duration
The Return of the Console Wars? | Gies #95
Jun 22, 2026
Unknown duration
State of Play: God of War Laufey, Wolverine, Until Dawn 2. Plus the Games Circling GTA 6 | Gies #94
Jun 5, 2026
56m 05s
State of the Industry 2026 - Nordic Game | Gies #93
May 28, 2026
53m 49s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/26/26 | Steam Machine's Price Problem, GTA 6 Goes Premium, and Gaming's $201.6B Paradox | Gies #97 | This week on the Gies Podcast: Valve puts the Steam Machine at $1,049, Rockstar opens GTA 6 pre-orders at $79.99 (Ultimate at $99.99), and 2025 closes as a record $201.6B year for games even as layoffs continue. Hosted by Emmanuel Rosier, Casey Al-Kaisy, and David Thier.Get the weekly Gies newsletter free at giesweekly.comMentioned: Valve, Steam Machine, Rockstar Games, GTA 6, EA, Bungie, PwC.#gaming #gamesindustry #podcast | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | Xbox's Crisis, Fortnite's Pokemon Play, and Black Myth's China Lesson | Gies #96 | Gies #96. Emmanuel, Casey and David break down the Xbox crisis (layoffs and the margin crush), Fortnite's Pokemon-style collectible sprites, Black Myth Wukong's China numbers, EA's move into in-game advertising, and why so many game names blur together.Get the weekly GIES newsletter free at giesweekly.comMentioned: Xbox, Microsoft, Game Pass, Fortnite, Black Myth Wukong, EA, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Super Smash Bros Ultimate. | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | The Return of the Console Wars? | Gies #95 | Emmanuel and David are joined by Patrick Rose (product strategy consultant, ex Bandai Namco) to break down the week in gaming: Valve's Steam Machine release window and expected price, Xbox's return to exclusives and the state of Gears of War and Halo, the Nintendo Direct with the Onimusha reboot and the Ocarina of Time remake tease, Bungie's premium brand problem with Marathon, and Taskbar Hero gaming Steam's CCU charts.Get the weekly Gies newsletter free at giesweekly.comMentioned: Valve, Steam Machine, Steam Deck, Xbox, Game Pass, Gears of War, Halo, Nintendo, Switch 2, Onimusha, Pragmata, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Kingdom Hearts 4, Bungie, Marathon, Destiny, Taskbar Hero, Cyberpunk 2077 | — | ||||||
| 6/5/26 | State of Play: God of War Laufey, Wolverine, Until Dawn 2. Plus the Games Circling GTA 6 | Gies #94✨ | State of PlayGame Releases+4 | — | God of War LaufeyMarvel's Wolverine+10 | — | God of WarWolverine+6 | — | 56m 05s | |
| 5/28/26 | State of the Industry 2026 - Nordic Game | Gies #93✨ | state of the industryplatform shifts+5 | Emmanuel RosierMartin Lindell+1 | Gies WeeklyNordic Game | — | games industry2026+5 | — | 53m 49s | |
| 5/22/26 | Platform exclusives are making a comeback! | Gies #92✨ | platform exclusiveshardware sales+5 | — | GTA6Destiny+2 | Steam | platform exclusiveshardware sales+5 | — | 52m 14s | |
| 5/15/26 | Future of Live Service Games | Gies #91✨ | live service gamesgaming industry trends+4 | Manu Rosier | KonamiUncharted 4 | — | live service gamesgaming industry+5 | — | 47m 38s | |
| 5/15/26 | GameStop and its market implications | Gies #90✨ | gaming industry trendsGameStop stock market dynamics+5 | — | GameStopPlayStation+2 | — | GameStopPlayStation+7 | — | 52m 19s | |
| 5/1/26 |  Single-Player Games Are Winning Again | Xbox Identity Crisis & Capcom’s Secret Formula| Gies #89✨ | single-player gamesJapanese game design+5 | ManuAndré | CapcomXbox | — | single-player gamesJapanese game design+7 | — | 55m 05s | |
| 4/24/26 |  How Gaming Connects All Ages | Gies #88✨ | intergenerational gaminggame design+3 | Patrick Rose | — | — | gamingintergenerational+4 | — | 51m 10s | |
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| 4/17/26 |  Subscriptions Are Breaking Gaming | Gies #87✨ | gaming subscriptionsGTA 6+4 | ManuAndre | GTA 6Rockstar+1 | — | gaming industrygame development+4 | — | 1h 01m 42s | |
| 4/10/26 |  Live Service Games Are Starting to Fall Off | Gies #86✨ | live service gamesplayer behavior+4 | ManuAndre | OverwatchCrimson Desert+1 | — | gaming industrylive service games+7 | — | 58m 44s | |
| 4/3/26 |  PS5 Prices Are Rising… Do Consoles Still Make Sense? | Gies #85✨ | PS5 pricesconsole gaming+3 | AndreDave | PS5PS6+1 | — | PS5console prices+5 | — | 49m 23s | |
| 3/27/26 |  Gaming Is Getting Really Weird… And It’s Working | Gies #84✨ | gaming industrygame development+3 | — | Epic GamesNintendo | — | gaming industrygame development+5 | — | 1h 00m 08s | |
| 3/20/26 |  Indie Dev Makes $250K in a Week… But Is It Enough? | Gies #83✨ | indie developer successretro games+5 | — | FortniteMighty Diamonds+1 | — | gaming industryindie dev success+7 | — | 47m 15s | |
| 3/13/26 |  Fortnite’s Price Problem & Steam’s Weirdest Hit | Gies #82✨ | gaming trendsSteam charts+4 | — | FortnitePokémon+3 | — | gaming industrygame trends+7 | — | 52m 49s | |
| 3/6/26 |  Resident Evil Requiem Is Huge & Xbox Faces Big Questions | Gies #81✨ | gaming industrygame development+5 | — | XboxPlayStation+1 | — | gaming industrygame development+6 | — | 54m 44s | |
| 2/27/26 |  Resident Evil’s Big Moment, Xbox Shakeup & Marathon’s Test | Gies #80✨ | gaming industryXbox leadership changes+5 | — | Resident EvilXbox+1 | — | gaming industryXbox leadership+5 | — | 51m 28s | |
| 2/20/26 |  Does Anyone Even Want a PS6? | Gies #79✨ | gaming industryPlayStation speculation+4 | — | PlayStation 6Steam+1 | — | gamingPlayStation 6+7 | — | 48m 51s | |
| 2/13/26 |  Why Studios Keep Chasing Multiplayer (And Why It Fails) | Gies #78 | In this episode of the Games Industry Executive Summary, Dave and Manu discuss various topics in the gaming world, including current gaming experiences, the impact of product placement, new game releases, and the challenges faced by fighting games. They also delve into the importance of art style in game success, the uncertainty in the gaming market, and the evolution of gaming IPs. The conversation highlights the dynamic nature of the industry and the need for adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.Connect With Us!📰 Join the Gies Newsletter on Substack: giesweekly.substack.com🌐 Learn more about the Mighty Diamonds: www.mighty.diamondsKeywordsgaming, video games, product placement, game releases, market dynamics, art style, gaming industry, gaming IPs, uncertainty in gaming, future of gaming | — | ||||||
| 2/6/26 |  The New Overwatch Update & Arc Raiders’ Clear Vision | Gies #77 | In this episode, Dave and Manu discuss various aspects of the gaming industry, including player engagement in games, the dynamics between PvE and PvP in Arc raiders, upcoming game releases, and insights into game revenue for 2025. They also delve into Google's Project Genie and its implications for AI in gaming, the future of Steam Machines, Overwatch's branding changes, and the performance of the Switch 2 in the market.Connect With Us📰 Join the Gies Newsletter on Substack: giesweekly.substack.com🌐 Learn more about the Mighty Diamonds: www.mighty.diamondsKeywordsgaming, video games, player engagement, game mechanics, AI in gaming, Steam Machines, Overwatch, Switch 2, game revenue, multiplayer | — | ||||||
| 1/30/26 |  Highguard’s Rough Launch & Arc Raiders vs The Division | Gies #76 | In this episode, Casey , Dave, and Manu discuss topics in the gaming industry, including a nostalgic game guessing segment, insights from SteamDB on current gaming trends, and a deep dive into the challenges faced by the new hero shooter Highguard. They also cover Ubisoft's recent company reset, including game delays and studio closures, and the implications for the future of the company. | — | ||||||
| 1/23/26 |  Arc Raiders Is a Multiplayer Social Experiment!! | Gies #75 | In this episode, Casey, Dave, and André discuss various aspects of the gaming industry, including a game guessing challenge, recent gaming experiences, multiplayer dynamics, the impact of AI on game development, and the recent cleanup of shovelware games from the PlayStation Store. They also delve into the Hitman series.Connect With Us!📰 Join the Gies Newsletter on Substack: giesweekly.substack.com🌐 Learn more about the Mighty Diamonds: www.mighty.diamondsKeywordsgaming, game development, multiplayer, AI, Sony, Hitman, game design, industry news, game experiences, community engagement | — | ||||||
| 1/16/26 |  Arc Raiders Is Winning the Shooter War | Gies #74 | In this episode of the Games Industry Executive Summary, host Casey is joined by co-hosts Dave and Manu for a discussion about the latest trends and games in the industry. The episode kicks off with a fun “Guess the Game” contest, where the trio attempts to identify various video games based on cryptic descriptions. They explore the intricacies of game mechanics, player experiences, and the growing impact of AI on game development. The conversation then shifts to the current state of popular titles like Fortnite and Apex Legends, examining player engagement and the challenges these games face in an increasingly competitive market.Connect With Us!📰 Join the Gies Newsletter on Substack: giesweekly.substack.com🌐 Learn more about the Mighty Diamonds: www.mighty.diamonds KeywordsGames Industry, Video Games, Game Development, User-Generated Content, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Hytale, Game Mechanics, AI in Gaming, Multiplayer Games | — | ||||||
| 1/9/26 |  New Year, New Hype, Is this Gaming’s Biggest Year Yet? | Gies #73 | In this episode of the Games Industry Executive Summary, Casey and his hosts discuss various topics including such as celebrating significant gaming anniversaries, and explore the evolution of classic games like Metroid. They delve into the importance of cultural representation in gaming, highlight unique indie games, and anticipate upcoming releases in 2026. The conversation also touches on the rise of climbing games like PEAK and the changing landscape of game marketing. | — | ||||||
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