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GTA 6 Will Be The First Real Metaverse? | Gies #29

EPISODE · Feb 21, 2025 · 56 MIN

GTA 6 Will Be The First Real Metaverse? | Gies #29

from Games Industry Executive Summary · host Mighty Diamonds

In this episode, Casey Al-Kaisy and Manu Rosier discuss various topics in the gaming industry, including the intersection of LEGO and video games, recent layoffs in the industry, Rockstar's ambitions in the metaverse, the evolution of live service games, and the success of PlayStation. They also touch on the challenges faced by companies like Embracer and Starbreeze, the rise of PC gaming in Japan, and the future of AA games. The conversation highlights the dynamic nature of the gaming industry and the importance of adapting to changing market conditions.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and LEGO Passion03:04 The Impact of LEGO's Video Game Collaborations05:51 Layoffs in the Gaming Industry: A Case Study08:59 Will GTA 6 Be the First Real Metaverse?11:48 Revamping Live Service Games: The Case of Rainbow Six Siege14:53 PlayStation's Market Performance18:09 Monster Hunter's Success and Mobile Gaming Trends20:54 Nexon's Resilience in the Gaming Market23:52 The Growing Importance of PC Gaming in Japan26:47 Windows 10's Discontinuation and Its Implications30:38 Upgrading Gaming Hardware36:08 From Software's Publishing History38:48 Insights from Retired Executives40:12 Steam's Dominance in the Market41:55 Nostalgia for Extreme Sports Games44:16 Embracer's Sales Performance46:22 Pacific Drive's Unique Concept48:02 Ubisoft's Revenue Decline49:39 Starbreeze's Struggles with Payday 353:41 Embracer's Financial ChallengesConnect With Us:Learn more about the Mighty Diamonds at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mighty.Diamonds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Gies Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to Gies Newsletter on⁠ Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Gies on YoutubeConnect with our hosts on Linkedin:⁠Casey Al-Kaisy⁠⁠Dave Thier⁠⁠Manu Rosier

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