Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby & Matt. Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:30 am EST “839569”
On this Episode of the Playconomics Podcast Bobby and Matt breakdown the business behind the 343 Industries Rebrand, Ubisoft melting down, and whether or not single player or multiplayer games are better.
Bobby & Matt break down the upcoming release of the PS5 Pro, diving into its November 7th launch and $700 price point. They discuss whether it's worth the upgrade, Sony's strategy, and the impact of limited first-party games. Tune in as they explore the financial and gaming industry trends behind this new hardware.----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews
----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews
What's good everyone and welcome back to the Playconomics Podcast. We are doing a deep dive and breaking down the business behind the greatest way to experience video games. Is it Mobile Games/PC/Console? You may think this is subjective and personal taste... BUT you are wrong and Playconomics has the answer.
----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews
On this episode of Playconomics; Matt tries to convince Bobby and the Audience that Video Games are the biggest bang for your buck they have ever been. When you consider inflation and the current quality of the product you are getting we are at the single best time ever to buy video games?
Bobby and Matt discuss Nintendo's dominant business model in the gaming industry. They analyze Nintendo's longevity, pricing strategy, and handheld market dominance. The hosts compare Nintendo's approach to Sony and Microsoft, highlighting Nintendo's successful IP management, consistent pricing, and unique market position. ----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews
Playconomics is back and taking on an entirely new formula! One this episode Matt breaks down the business behind what is considered a successful video game and tries to convince Bobby with facts/graphs/numbers that revenue is the least important part of a successful video game. ----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews
On this Episode of Playconomics we discuss Embracer Group finally admitting they were a bad video game developer... and we discover their marketing team is terrible. Matt and Bobby focus in on the Microsoft quarterly report and whether or not Blizzcon getting cancelled is a blessing in disguise. OH and we reach out to the discord and see what fanbase is the most toxic of all time!
On this Episode of the Playconomics Podcast the boys break down the business behind Baldur's Gate become the greatest game ever made, everything Bethesda should have done along side the Fallout TV series, and finally the real reason behind all of the video game industry layoffs. Oh and don't forget about the DISCORD QUESTION OF THE WEEK! Baldur's Gate 3 Awards 02:54 Layoffs (again) in the gaming industry 16:14 Bethesda is mismanaging the Fallout TV Series 26:06 Discord Question of the Week 38:42
xBobby & Matt breakdown whether or not there is space in today's gaming landscape for a true new competitor. ----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews
On this episode of Playconomics Matt and Bobby discuss the wildest video game news. Xbox and Steam are working towards a blockbuster deal, Xbox is working on a handheld, Nintendo has its first round of layoffs... kinda, Embracer group is selling off another major developer, and last but not least the DISCORD QUESTION OF THE WEEK!
On this episode of the Playconomics Podcast Matt and Bobby dive deep into some hotly debated video news stories. Is Crossmedia saving Video Games? When is the best time to make a remake or remaster? The future of outsourcing in the gaming industry and we cap it off with the Discord Question of the week
On this Episode of Playconomics Matt and Bobby debate the sustainability of current business models in the Video Game Industry. After seemingly endless levels of layoffs over the last few months, the video game industry is in a huge amount of trouble. The boys transition to their reaction and thoughts about a VERY underwhelming Pokemon Day and cap things off with a Solid discord question of the week. DID WE MENTION YOU SHOULD JOIN THE DISCORD?
On this episode of the Playconomics Podcast Bobby and Matt discuss the ACTUAL Xbox news that dropped from an Xbox Podcast about the future of the Xbox Series X/S and Console Exclusives. They then deep dive into PlayStation have ZERO 1st party games coming out until 2025 at best. Matt lists all of the reasons why Twitch is winning for 5 straight months while Bobby is convinced they have still made no substernal changes. As always we finish the episode with the DISCORD QUESTION OF THE WEEK Happy Gaming!
Is Phil Spencer's Job on the line at Xbox? Is Hell Divers 2 the clear front runner for GOTY 2024? Is Fortnite the Greatest Game of All Time? Would you pay $100 for a video game? Find out on episode 128 of the Playconomics Podcast
On episode 127 of the Playconomics podcast we are talking the Worst Sony State of Play in the last Decade, Live Service Games being king of the gaming world, Palworld gearing up for a lawsuit with Nintendo, and the most influential video game of ALL TIME
Intro: 00:0000:36 An entire segment about Buc-ee's 8:57 Nintendo is Suing Palworld 16:44 Apple is losing the App store battles 21:00 Microsoft Lay-offs 29:52 X Gonna Give it to YOU (Larian Studios hates Gamepass) 47:00 What have we been playing 54:20 Discord Question (best year in Video Game history
On this Episode of Playconomics Matt discusses Hogwarts Legacy being the best selling game of 2023, Palworld is a Cultural Phenom, highlights of the Xbox Developer Direct, and the Discord Question of the week. You do not want to miss this episode!
On this breaking news episode of Playconomics we discuss THE XBOX DEVELOPER DIRECT and why Xbox Game Studios may just sweep the Game Awards in 2024!
This week on Playconomics Matt goes solo dolo and brings you a mash up of new Playconomics Content. He still breaks down the business, but he also dives into twitter and finds the hottest video game drama, we find a Fortnite player that 100% have never seen a real blade of grass, and we end the episode with a Discord question of the week. You are not going to want to miss this episode.
Matt and Bobby change things around with Playconomics while still providing you financial context for industry trends. Breaking Down the Business Behind: Insomniac Leaks Sony's Massive Console Sales Number E3 Being Permanently Cancelled Bobby Kotick Leaving ABK The Chinese Government's New Video Game Policy. Playconomics Plays: Bobby breaks down and admits that he is playing Baldur's Gate 3 Matt spirals into addiction with his newly renewed World of Warcraft subscription. New Release Alert: Playconomics fills you in with every video game that you need to know about being released in January Discord Questions of the Week: Most Anticipated News in 2024 The Playconomists of Discord answer what their most anticipated video game announcements are for 2024
Matt and Bobby use their gaming crystal ball to give you a sneak peak at the biggest news that will drop in the Video Game industry in 2024
Bobby and Matt unload their own personal "Game Awards", these are not your every day Game Awards hosted by Geoff Keeley, they have a good Playconomics spin on it
Matt and Bobby give their 2023 Video Game Company Winners/Losers! 2023 was an unexpected goated year for video games and video game companies, but who won and lost the most this year!
Matt and Bobby Breakdown the Business behind The Game Awards and provide you with Financial context for all Major Announcements!!!!
On this episode of the Playconomics podcast, Bobby and Matt discuss the embracer group dumpster fire, the PlayStation Portal's rank in the hand held world, and whether or not the Steam Deck is a competitor to the Nintendo Switch
Matt Breaks down the business behind: Ubisoft's Q2 report Super Mario Wonder and the Switch 2 The Future of PlayStation
On this Episode of the Playconomics Podcast the Boys discuss the hottest video game news and provide sweet sweet financial context for those industry trends. Intro 00:00 Faze clan 2:03 NETFLIX GAMING BETA 12:444 What have we been playing 20:13 Starfield is the best selling game of September 31:41 NO ABK Games on GamePass until 2024 36:39 ----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews
----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews
----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews
On this episode of Playconomics the boys break down the business behind the Unity dumpster fire, the Xbox Leaks, The future of Nintendo, Potential video game strikes and plenty of other video game news.
Newsletter link: https://playconomics.beehiiv.com/ Your favorite Video Game news personalities are back and breaking down the world of video games like never before. This week we are discussing everything we missed over the last few weeks including: Starfield's Release, Baulder's Gate 3 and its run for game of the year, and the PlayStation Portal release date and price. We are drop in some current news, by discussing the Sony State of Play and the The Nintendo Direct
Don't forget to sign-up for our Playconomics Newsletter:https://playconomics.beehiiv.com/On this episode of Playconomics the boys discuss only the hottest video game news! Netflix is making a big push to be a major player in the video game industry, Pokemon Sleep is an objective scam, Diablo 4 is absolutely on fire with sales numbers, Starfield developers are setting it up to fail, and finally video game advertising is the future of marketing!
In this episode Matt and Bobby take a break from the every week news cycle to give you their opinions on how 2023 has shaken up in the video game space and who have been the major winners and loser so far.We also give you just a little bit of news regarding the ABK Acquisition and the PS5 pro rumors.
On this weeks episode of Playconomics, the boys discuss a monster week of gaming news! The Microsoft/ABK acquisition may finally come to an end, Sentinels Gaming is the most poorly run e-sports franchise ever, The Last of Us 2 may be getting a remake and some DLC, and finally we discuss the gaming industry boom in AFRICA.
Whats good everyone and welcome to Episode 103 of the Playconomics Podcast! This week we are breaking down the business behind, Embracer Group raising Capital, FF16 Sales Numbers, Sega moving towards and away from Blockchain gaming, and finally the future of Mobile Gaming.
Bobby & Matt break down the business behind the world of video games and provide financial context for industry trends. ---------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews
Bobby and Matt dive deep into the business side of video games, providing valuable financial context for industry trends. In this episode, they analyze the Forbes article on Bungie's review of "The Last of Us Factions" and their critical findings. Join Bobby and Matt as they unravel the financial implications of Bungie's assessment and explore the impact on the gaming landscape. Gain exclusive insights into the business strategies and considerations that shape the success of video games. Stay informed with Playconomics for an in-depth exploration of the financial aspects behind the gaming industry's latest developments.----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews
Episode 97 is short and sweet. We are discussing the Sony Showcase and the future of the PlayStation 5! ----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews
In this Episode Matt almost does a SOLO DOLO Episode, but Bobby sneaks in his thoughts on Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and The Sony Showcase.Matt brings you up to speed on Overwatch PVE Mode officially getting canned, and why that was the best decision Blizzard could have made. The CEO of Take Two blames (without naming) Nintendo, Sony, Xbox for ruining E3. Closing the show Matt gives you a full breakdown of the hottest Microsoft/ABK Acquisition. ----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews
On a Matt Solo Episode you get unfiltered and unhinged Video Game News with a Finanical Spin! Starting with Matt's full review of Redfall and whether you should buy it for $70 or just get Gamepass. Matt Discusses The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom's early success and its place on the Game of the Year Ratings Finally we switch to Xbox and we do a deep dive into a recent interview Phil Spencer game on Xcast as well as discussing the latest news on the ABK Acquisition. ----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews
In this episode of the Playconomics podcast, host Bobby delves into a recent interview with Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox at Microsoft. Bobby breaks down Spencer's comments on competition in the console gaming industry and the company's approach to innovation. Spencer emphasizes that Microsoft is not focused on "out-consoling" its competitors, Sony and Nintendo, but rather on providing the best gaming experiences for its own customers. Bobby explores the implications of this approach for the industry as a whole, and how it reflects a more measured and collaborative approach to competition. Bobby also highlights some of the key strengths of the Xbox brand, such as its emphasis on cloud gaming and cross-platform play. He examines how these features may help Xbox stand out in the market and appeal to a broader audience. If you're interested in the latest developments in the console gaming industry and the strategies behind them, this episode of Playconomics is not to be missed. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the competitive landscape and the factors shaping the future of gaming. ----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews
In this episode the Playconomics Boys are joined none other than JamPackSam to discuss the future implications of the ABK deal getting blocked by the CMA. Will this deal ever go through? What is next for Xbox? Does ABK sell itself for pieces? And Much More
On this episode of Playconomics, Bobby and Matt breakdown the business behind your favorite video games and provide you financial context for this week's industry trends. Starting the show off with a major acquisition the boys discuss Sega buying the company that owns the Angry Bird IP. We discuss whether or not Sega has a billion dollars and why this purchase is 7-10 years too late. We switch topics to the rumored Call of Duty replacement Xdefinant. Will Xdefinant be 2023's best FPS, prob not, but honestly who knows (Bobby and Matt do). Bobby goes on a rant about how Nintendo ruins Gary Bowsers life (rightfully so? maybe, extremely ruthless? Definitely!). Matt discusses how unimpressed he is that an X-halo lead is joining Netflix gaming. The Boys close the show discuss Sony's purchase of FireHawk, and Matt explains the undisputed truth as to why Sony really doesn't want Xbox to purchase ABK.
In this episode of Playconomics Matt and Bobby discuss the hottest video game news trending today. The sales numbers are out for opening weekend of The Mario Movie and it was confirmed an absolute blockbuster of a weekend. Bobby coins the term NCU (Nintendo Cinematic Universe) as we discuss what Nintendo character will get a movie next. Staying on the Nintendo train, Bobby and Matt discuss the 3rd and final Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom trailer and what will ultimately be another massive success that under delivers on our hopes and dreams. Speaking of our hopes and dreams, Matt needs to come to terms with the fact the Redfall news continues to be grim as it will release at 30 fps AND compete with Zelda which releases 10 days after Redfall. The boys round the show out by discussing the absolute masterpiece that was shown during the Sony State of Play... Final Fantasy 16!
In this episode, Bobby and Matt dive into the latest news in the gaming industry. They discuss Amazon's recent layoffs in its gaming divisions and what it means for the industry. They also explore the rumors surrounding Sony's new handheld gaming device and what it could mean for the future of gaming. Additionally, they take a closer look at the new PlayStation handheld device and what features it might have. Finally, they delve into the Sony vs. Microsoft Call of Duty controversy and examine the potential ----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews
In this episode of Playconomics the boys discuss all of the hottest gaming news that happened over the past week. E3 has been canceled for 2023! Matt and Bobby discuss why this happened and what can be done to make E3 great again. RE4 Remake has been selling absolutely staggering numbers and we tell you the good, the bad, and the undead about this almost flawless remake. PSVR2 sales numbers are hilariously underperforming, what can Sony do to make this product sell? Paul Tassi from Forbes thinks that unless Sony drastically cuts the price, PSVR2 will continue to sit on shelves in stores. Netflix re-enters the video game conversation with a rumor about using your phone as a controller. As Blizzard once famously said… you have a phone right? Matt and Bobby discuss why Nintendo is in trouble if Netflix makes this break into the video game world. Finally we end the show (as usual) with an Microsoft/ABK acquisition. Bobby Kotick is trying to save face and throw shade at Sony all at the same time. We also discuss some outlandish Gamepass comparison from Chris Charla, and end the segment with a little update on the Blizzard/Netease split.
Bobby and Matt give you a quick rundown of the latest news in the gaming industry. They start with the rumor mill surrounding the PS5 Pro and discuss what this could mean for gamers. Then they move on to the recent season 1 finale ratings of "The Last of Us" TV show and talk about the viewership numbers. They also touch on the topic of job market in the gaming industry, particularly with the news of Meta's massive layoff and the job openings at Nintendo for NFT knowledge. Lastly, they discuss Microsoft's confirmation of their absence at E3 and their recent deal with Activision for Call of Duty exclusivity, as well as the Boosteroid cloud gaming platform. Tune in for all this and more in this week's gaming news roundup!
The Playconomics Boys recep the biggest Gaming Industry news from the previous week and provide you SWEET SWEET Financial Context for these Industry Trends. Forspoken's sales numbers are finally out and Square Enix confirms that not only did this game review bad; it caused a developer to dissolve back into it's parent company. After being shown at the Sony State of Play, Suicide Squad is now being delayed in order to attempt to fix fundamental issues that were glaring low points during the presentation. Is this game redeemable at this point? How much money have they thrown away trying to make this game? Starfield FINALLY gets a release date (Sept 6th) and a dedicated showcase in June. Starfield being one of, if not the most anticipated games over the last few years will 100% be a make or break title Xbox this generation. Finally we close the show with the latest updates on the Microsoft/ABK acquisition and discuss the best and worst case scenarios. Bobby looks into his crystal ball and sees 2 futures, one where the deal goes through and one where it does not and things look starkly different for ABK depending on the outcome. Also we have to explain that Jim Ryan's comments about trying to block the merger are obvious because Microsoft is a direct competitor
Bobby & Matt break down Microsoft's recent press conference in Brussels, where they revealed exciting news about their plans for Activision Blizzard. We analyze the implications of this move for the gaming industry, including the video game console market in Europe. Next, we examine the details of a recent hearing held by the European Commission, where Microsoft and Sony were both present. We discuss the potential impact of the hearing on the Microsoft Sony deal, and whether it will affect the business relations between the two gaming giants. We also talk about the recent announcement of Call of Duty being brought to the Switch by Microsoft, Nintendo, and Activision. We explore the implications of this move, including its potential impact on the gaming industry and the competition between Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony. ----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews
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