Steam Machine's Price Problem, GTA 6 Goes Premium, and Gaming's $201.6B Paradox | Gies #97

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This week on the Gies Podcast: Valve puts the Steam Machine at $1,049, Rockstar opens GTA 6 pre-orders at $79.99 (Ultimate at $99.99), and 2025 closes as a record $201.6B year for games even as layoffs continue. Hosted by Emmanuel Rosier, Casey Al-Kaisy, and David Thier.Get the weekly Gies newsletter free at giesweekly.comMentioned: Valve, Steam Machine, Rockstar Games, GTA 6, EA, Bungie, PwC.#gaming #gamesindustry #podcast

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