We're back! But I'm going to wait a beat before doing all the numbers. Instead, here's an inspirational chat with the acting legend Troy Baker, where we discuss the AI threat, getting games on Jimmy Fallon, working on indie projects, and Troy's dream of making his own video game

Best Christmas game

Meet the unheard of US game console that sold out across all major retailers. It's going global for 2026 www.thegamebusiness.com/p/we-want-a-...

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Our final Show of 2025 sees us return to some of the best moments from the last 78 episodes. www.thegamebusiness.com/p/best-of-th...

His story of continued success right until the end was remarkable. He has been at the forefront of his genre, creating and leading consistently the best (and best-selling) shooters for nearly 25 years. An icon. A real shock.

It's the last The Game Business Micro of 2025. In this, we look at why the FIFA/Netflix partnership is a potentially smart move for everyone. Plus, TGA's huge viewership, Epic and Apple's latest row, US console sales shock, Ubisoft rescues a MOBA and more www.thegamebusiness.com/p/fifas-vide...

In my Top Ten Game Business Show moments this year is the Todd Howard ASMR that takes place at 18:50 in this week's episode www.thegamebusiness.com/p/interview-...

“We’ve needed to fly in supply to meet demand. We are in over 5,000 stores, and basically everybody’s out” www.thegamebusiness.com/p/we-want-a-...

Deleted previous post. My report had some double counting going on. In the UK for November, Nintendo console sales (Switch 2 + Switch 1) are up 41% year-on-year, PS5 console sales were down 29%, and Xbox sales were down 51%. Overall, console sales for November (pre-Black Friday) were down 17%.

It's time for our paid subscriber-only market analysis and charts piece! This month, we look at the performance of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Battlefield 6 Redsec, console sales, Anno 117, Fortnite and a lot more... and it's not ALL bad news. www.thegamebusiness.com/p/the-state-...

I do have to wonder if a certain company starting with N might be interested in spending a bit of money on this lot

Here's the big one. The story of Nex Playground, the console that's come out of nowhere and is selling more than Xbox

It's a Double Bill! We have two editions of The Game Business today. First, here is our review of the year, plus we reveal the other winners of The Game Awards 2025 (it was mostly Resident Evil 9: Requiem) www.thegamebusiness.com/p/who-really...

How about this for a Christmas treat. We have TWO whole episodes of The Game Business Show today. Including a big interview with the CEO of Nex Playground, a full review of 2025, and The Game Awards Awards. www.thegamebusiness.com

Sucker Punch, the PlayStation studio behind Ghost of Yotei and Ghost of Tsushima, has announced its studio head and co-founder Brian Fleming is stepping dow. He'll be replaced by Jason Connell and Adrian Bentley www.thegamebusiness.com/p/interview-...

“We are deliberately and intentionally trying to drive new consumers who have just finished binge watching Season 1 to be able to get in and play these games” www.thegamebusiness.com/p/interview-...

In today's edition of The Game Business, we speak to Bethesda boss Todd Howard about the things he and his team are doing to capitalise on today's launch of Fallout Season Two. Also features Samsung's games boss Kevin Beatty www.thegamebusiness.com/p/interview-...

Just surpassed 18,000 subscribers to The Game Business! The main Shows and Newsletters are free and the aim is to keep it that way. But paid subscribers get a weekly 'Micro' news show and a monthly market report. Why not treat yourself to an early Christmas present? www.thegamebusiness.com

“Rare is off to great, great things now, but we are still in love with the olden days of their productions. And if we can capture some of the magic again, that would be the best.” www.thegamebusiness.com/p/meet-the-d...

“A lot of the money has dried up, but it’s brought out of the woodwork investors that are trying to be more innovative or disruptive” www.thegamebusiness.com/p/meet-the-d...

“People naturally want to be one of the top 3 or 5 announcements. So that’s something we talk with teams about, what’s the right way to show up? We talk about showing gameplay, not just CG stuff. We talk about how you can do something that’s unique." www.thegamebusiness.com/p/interview-...

I had a chat with my own business partner/boss about his small little event thing coming up on Thursday

In this week’s edition of The Game Business Micro, we have a surprise new competitor in the console space! Plus, could the Warner Bros/Netflix deal boost game subscriptions and streaming? (plus much more) www.thegamebusiness.com/p/indie-horr...

PS5 had a huge Black Friday week in the UK. It accounted for 62% of all console sales (Xbox had 10%, Switch 2 had 23%). The PS5 Pro had its best week since launch. Meanwhile, Hogwarts Legacy and EA Sports FC 26 came out top in Europe. www.thegamebusiness.com/p/ps5-ea-spo...

In today'sThe Game Business, we look at the impact old games are having on new ones, the latest data for Asia and MENA markets... plus game legends Dr David Doak and Steve Ellis talk Scrabble. Thanks to @andyrobinson.bsky.social for guest hosting this week. www.thegamebusiness.com/p/goldeneye-...

Back in the glorious old days, we had magazines. And the front cover would have a popular game on it. People would buy the mag for that, and then hear about all sorts of other stuff the journalists think you should know about. The mags were paid for by the readers... it was a solid model

The former Nexon CEO said he received a lot of pushback when he wanted to buy Embark Studios. “Certainly, a lot of the analysts I talked to were like, ‘what the hell are you doing? That’s crazy.’” www.thegamebusiness.com/p/the-man-wh...

In today’s edition of The Game Business, I spoke to Owen Mahoney, the former CEO of Nexon about his decision to buy Arc Raiders developer Embark… and why his investors were not so keen. We also chat the ‘end’ of AAA, the AI future and a whole lot more www.thegamebusiness.com/p/the-man-wh...

In a quiet week for new games, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is down to No.2 in the European charts in its second week. Kirby Air Riders just about makes the Top 20 www.thegamebusiness.com/p/call-of-du...

In this week’s The Game Business Micro, we look at the planned lay-offs at Splash Damage. Meanwhile, Xbox shared some cloud gaming statistics, Nintendo bought a studio, Sega pondered falling new game sales and Epic boss Tim Sweeney continued to debate AI open.substack.com/pub/thegameb...

We've just launched our first monthly report about the video games market for paid subscribers. This month, we look at the best-selling games of October, the most played titles, and the most covered games, across PC, console and mobile www.thegamebusiness.com/p/the-state-...

“I want to make sure everyone’s aware my salary hasn’t ballooned with the development costs at all. Contrary to opinions on the internet, I do not drive a Lamborghini" www.thegamebusiness.com/p/tekkens-ka...

In the latest edition of TGB, I chat with the Tekken team. Harada-san is clearly interested in Capcom's pay-per-view approach to live streaming Street Fighter tournaments

In today's edition of The Game Business Micro, we look at the impressive US sales figures for October, Ubisoft's results, Epic and Unit's new friendship, and more. (Paid Subscribers only) www.thegamebusiness.com/p/battlefiel...

Terrible launch for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in Europe. The game sold 63% fewer copies at launch compared with Battlefield 6. It's also more than 60% down over last year's Black Ops 6. (Digital and physical sales. GSD Data) www.thegamebusiness.com/p/call-of-du...

51% of Arc Raiders players played a shooter game in September, vs 72% for Battlefield 6. www.thegamebusiness.com/p/call-of-du...

Lots of data in here. A quarter of Battlefield 6 players played COD the month before it came out. Helldivers 2 has lost 45% of its player base, with many going to Battlefield and Arc Raiders.... And is COD facing its biggest challenge yet? (yes)

I went to Evo in France last month to meet and interview the CEO of Bandai Namco Entertainment. I was delighted to find out her favourite movie is Back To The Future

In today’s The Game Business Micro, we cover Netflix’s games slate, Valve’s hardware, Sony’s mobile and PC push, concerns over the Epic/Google deal, Rockstar’s union row, and the latest GDC survey results. It was a busy week (paid subscribers only) www.thegamebusiness.com/p/red-dead-r...

This is interesting. Although, we also see games that refuse to hold your hand (Elden Ring, Hollow Knight etc) perform better than ever. And surely Metroid has always been about about that type of gamer?

Football Manager 2026 is the series' biggest launch in chart history, debuting at No.1 across Europe www.thegamebusiness.com/p/football-m...

“We’ve had a number of these historical moments in Helldivers. And the Xbox players that are coming in… they’ve missed some of these, but they’re creating new ones together.” www.thegamebusiness.com/p/whats-goin...

The next edition is here!

I have no idea who is going to buy a cube-shaped games machine that doesn’t have a handle. Ridiculous design choice by Valve

Not entirely sure who the main audience for Steam Machine is. I think there’s really a very small audience for this. Which is, of course, fine.

Genuinely wish I could have captured the look on my five-year-old’s face when Rosalina makes her entrance in the Super Mario Galaxy movie. It was joyous. We’ve now watched the trailer 11 times

"Going forward, the challenge [for Nintendo] is how they're going to keep a pace of great software coming" www.thegamebusiness.com/p/we-intervi...

“I do hope that this industry doesn’t stagnate. There are, at times, signs that the innovation isn’t there. The breakthrough new type of content seems to be a little bit further and far between. That concerns me." www.thegamebusiness.com/p/we-intervi...

“Nintendo will never position itself as a direct competitor to PlayStation”... But could games like Assassin's Creed and Call of Duty succeed on Switch 2? "Absolutely." Full interview with former Nintendo of America chief Reggie Fils-Aime www.thegamebusiness.com/p/we-intervi...