Episode 18: The Future of PC Gaming, Indie Survival in the AI Era & Chengdu's Rabbit Hot Pot!

In this episode, we dive into Newzoo's highly regarded "2026 PC & Console Gaming Report." With the global PC player base projected to surpass 1 billion, why is the PC market poised for such growth? We also analyze a fascinating trend: while the top 20 games still monopolize over 50% of total playtime, the "long tail" market is rapidly expanding its share.Later, drawing from my recent trip to an indie game pitch event in Chengdu, China, I share some raw insights into the future of game development with AI and the increasing complexity of making smart game investments today.Finally, in our East Asia Gourmet Corner, I talk about my first visit to Chengdu in 7 years. I had to try a mouth-watering, wildly popular "Rabbit Hot Pot" (Xiong Qi Tu) that had people lining up around the block! Get ready to hear about this tender, umami-packed red soup.<Source>The PC & Console Gaming Report 2026