About this episode

The episode discusses the pricing issues of the Steam Machine, the launch of GTA 6 pre-orders, and the paradox of the gaming industry's record revenue amidst layoffs.

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

People in this episode

Hosts: Emmanuel Rosier, Casey Al-Kaisy, David Thier

Topics covered

• Steam Machine pricing
• GTA 6 pre-orders
• gaming industry trends
• video game market
• layoffs in gaming

Keywords

• Steam Machine
• GTA 6
• gaming industry
• video game market
• Valve
• Rockstar Games
• 2025 gaming revenue
• layoffs
• pre-orders

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Valve, Rockstar Games, EA, Bungie, PwC

Products: Steam Machine, GTA 6

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