GIES #8 - W36 | 2024

This week, Casey and Manu delve into Sony’s decision to take Concord offline, ceasing sales and issuing refunds. They also explore reports that Tencent and NetEase are scaling back investments in Japanese game studios. The discussion continues with a look at Ubisoft’s muted reception for Star Wars Outlaws, challenges faced by Dune: Awakening on Xbox Series S, and the indefinite delay of the Enotria on Xbox. Additionally, Hideo Kojima reflects on the 9th anniversary of Metal Gear Solid 5, and Capcom’s mobile Resident Evil games take another hit. The guys also analyze Roblox's crazy size, the rise of non-English languages on Steam, and the potential for game price hikes with the upcoming GTA 6. Learn more about the Mighty Diamonds at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mighty.Diamonds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe to the Games Industry Executive Summary at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mightydiamonds.substack.com