Episode 27 - Where Have All The AAA Games Gone?

Gamers Week Podcast

The video game industry is in flux. We’re 19 months into a fresh console cycle, the pandemic slowed or paused development on a generation of games, and studios of all sizes are being absorbed by the biggest names in the room. Put simply, there aren’t a lot of huge games coming out in the second half of 2022. But is this actually a bad thing? We discuss the pros and cons of the AAA development machine and wonder if the indies will save us.
We'll also be discussing Sega's new multiplayer FPS game Hyenas, Sony's upcoming announcement regarding new hardware (including a supposed PS5 Pro controller), the news that Final Fantasy XVI will not be open world (but will have a Mature rating), and the streamer who spent $15k on Diablo Immortal only to quit the game.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at two early Nintendo lawsuits.
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