GIES #15 - W43 | 2024

In this episode, we dive into Netflix's shutdown of its AAA “Team Blue” SoCal gaming studio and the surprising resurgence of DayZ and Factorio on Steam’s top charts. We also explore the latest gaming innovations, like playing Teardown in third person and Remedy Entertainment’s first multiplayer game, FBC Firebreak, set for a 2025 release. We'll discuss Arma 4’s 2027 arrival, Tencent's Delta Force: Hawk Ops launching in beta this December, and the cancellation of early access for Assassin's Creed Shadows. Tune in for industry trends, including concerns over a "collapse of creativity" and updates from Epic’s new Fab marketplace. Plus, we’ll cover rumors of a potential MMO on Switch Online and Crow Country's indie success. Learn more about the Mighty Diamonds at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mighty.Diamonds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe to the Games Industry Executive Summary at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mightydiamonds.substack.com