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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 55 MIN

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

from Games Industry Executive Summary · host Mighty Diamonds

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 keywordssingle-player games, Japanese game design, Capcom, Xbox, game development, industry trends, game engines, live service, game marketing

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