About this episode

The episode discusses the state of the games industry in 2026, covering various trends and insights.

Join Casey Al-Kaisy, Emmanuel Rosier, Martin Lindell and Stefan Lampinen as they dissect the state of the industry in 2026. The gang will cover platform shifts, audience behaviors, hardware evolution, and investment trends. Gain insights into the impact of UGC platforms, regional market differences, and the economics shaping the industry. Follow us and learn more at giesweekly.com

People in this episode

Host: Casey Al-Kaisy

Guests: Emmanuel Rosier, Martin Lindell, Stefan Lampinen

Topics covered

• state of the industry
• platform shifts
• audience behaviors
• hardware evolution
• investment trends
• UGC platforms
• regional market differences

Keywords

• games industry
• 2026
• platform shifts
• audience behaviors
• hardware evolution
• investment trends
• UGC platforms

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Organizations: Gies Weekly, Nordic Game

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