About this episode

The episode discusses the current state of the gaming industry, focusing on indie games and the challenges faced by major companies like Xbox and PlayStation.

We dive into a gaming landscape at a crossroads, where indie powerhouses like Mewgenics and Super Battle Golf are delivering the fun that AAA giants are currently fumbling. From the leadership vacuum at Xbox to PlayStation’s identity crisis with the closure of Bluepoint, we explore why the industry feels weirder than ever.

Topics covered

• indie games
• AAA gaming
• gaming industry
• Xbox leadership
• PlayStation identity
• Mewgenics
• Super Battle Golf

Keywords

• Mewgenics
• Super Battle Golf
• Xbox
• PlayStation
• gaming industry
• indie games
• AAA games

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Xbox, PlayStation, Bluepoint

Books & works: Mewgenics, Super Battle Golf

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