195: Adam Boyes and the Art of Extraction

195: Adam Boyes and the Art of Extraction

March 3, 2026 · 2h 57m · Episode 195

About this episode

Adam Boyes joins Jeff Gerstmann to discuss extraction in games and various industry topics.

Adam Boyes (Vivrato, PlayStation, Iron Galaxy) joins us to discuss the finer art of extraction in Arc Raiders. We’re also talking a lot about the Marathon Server Slam and how that’s really turning me around on this whole “extraction” thing. Also: highlights from the Steam Next Fest including Awaysis, some Resident Evil 9 talk, the grand opening and grand closing of Highguard, the state of the industry, the future of AAA games, the true end of the console wars, Xbox’s chances in the years ahead, Johnny V’s Pokemon boxers, and who the hell is funding all these video games, anyway? Upgrade your denim game with rag & bone! Get 20% off sitewide with code JEFF at www.rag-bone.com #ragandbonepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host: Jeff Gerstmann

Guest: Adam Boyes

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Organizations: Vivrato, PlayStation, Iron Galaxy, Highguard, Xbox

Products: rag & bone

Books & works: Arc Raiders, Marathon Server Slam, Steam Next Fest, Awaysis, Resident Evil 9

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