The Remaster That Stole the Spotlight, Indie Breakouts & Game Pass Strategy | GIES #39

In this episode of Games Industry Executive Summary, Casey, Dave, and Manu dive into one of the most surprising weeks in gaming. From Oblivion Remastered’s record-breaking comeback to the ever-expanding Game Pass strategy, we explore what’s working, what’s not, and what’s coming next.We also unpack the impact of Escape from Tarkov's Steam debut, a closer look at the Star Wars season in Fortnite, and the return of casual combat with a new Battlefield-inspired indie. Plus: market trends, hardware forecasts, and some spicy takes on mobile ecosystems. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:44 Oblivion Remastered: A Surprise Success11:02 The Value of Remastering Older Games21:22 Escape from Tarkov: The Steam Launch Impact26:44 Fortnite's Star Wars Season: A Permanent Experience?28:11 Heroes of Valor: A New Take on Battlefield Heroes28:30 The Legacy of Battlefield Heroes29:55 The Rise and Fall of Casual Gaming31:07 Innovations in Game Design: Rocket League Inspired Football33:27 Anticipating Major Game Releases35:34 The Future of Gaming: Trends and Predictions36:20 Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing and Market Impact39:39 Devolver Digital's Financial Insights41:33 Apple's App Store Practices and Legal Challenges43:46 Roblox's Regional Pricing Strategy46:19 Impact of Trade Wars on Gaming Hardware48:07 Ubisoft's Battle Royale Ambitions52:44 The Viability of Apex Legends in a Saturated Market🔗 Connect With Us🌐 Learn more about the Mighty Diamonds: www.mighty.diamonds🎙️ Subscribe to the Gies Podcast wherever you get your podcasts📰 Join the Gies Newsletter on Substack: giesweekly.substack.com📺 Subscribe to Gies on YouTube: youtube.com/@giesweekly👥 Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn:Casey Al-Kaisy: linkedin.com/in/caseyalkaisyDave Thier: linkedin.com/in/david-thier-10167415Manu Rosier: linkedin.com/in/emmanuelrosier