State of the Industry 2026 - Nordic Game | Gies #93

State of the Industry 2026 - Nordic Game | Gies #93

Join Casey Al-Kaisy, Emmanuel Rosier, Martin Lindell and Stefan Lampinen as they dissect the state of the industry in 2026. The gang will cover platform shifts, audience behaviors, hardware evolution, and investment trends. Gain insights into the impact of UGC platforms, regional market differences, and the economics shaping the industry. Follow us and learn more at giesweekly.com [giesweekly.com]

Platform exclusives are making a comeback! | Gies #92

Join Manu, Casey, Dave and Andr´e in this weeks podcast as they talk about key topics platform exclusives and their impact on hardware sales, pricing strategies for AAA games and consumer perception (GTA6), Industry shifts with Embracer's split and restructuring, The rise of the Bullet Heaven genre on Steam and the evolution of live service games like Destiny and Marathon.

Future of Live Service Games | Gies #91

In this episode, Casey Al-kaisy and Manu Rosier explore the current state of the gaming industry, including live service trends, game pricing strategies, and the resurgence of classic franchises like Konami's. They analyze recent market shifts, game development insights, and the enduring appeal of titles like Uncharted 4.

GameStop and its market implications | Gies #90

In this episode, the panel discusses the latest trends in the gaming industry, including PlayStation launch titles, the resurgence of physical retail, the dynamics of the stock market with GameStop, and the future of Xbox under new leadership. They also explore the impact of pricing strategies, game exclusives, and the potential of Valve's hardware comeback.

Single-Player Games Are Winning Again | Xbox Identity Crisis & Capcom’s Secret Formula| Gies #89

In this episode, Casey, Manu, and André dive into the comeback of single-player games, the growing influence of Japanese game design, and the shifting strategies of major publishers like Capcom and Xbox. The panel unpacks key industry trends, technical innovations behind faster AAA production, and what the future of game development could look like as studios rethink live service, player trust, and long-term success. Weekly intelligence on the games industry — strategy, data, market dynamics. For publishers, investors, and platform teams. Subscribe: giesweekly.substack.com keywords single-player games, Japanese game design, Capcom, Xbox, game development, industry trends, game engines, live service, game marketing