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Games Analysis and Producer Perspectives

by Ray Hazlip

Game Design and Project Management instructor and industry veteran Ray Hazlip discusses weekly news, thoughts, and analysis from a vide game producer's perspective.

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  1. BioWare is Closed. Whose Fault is it? Ep.42

    BioWare was just shut down this week. Whose fault is it? Is it anyone's Is it Saudi Arabia's fault? Well, yes, it's Saudi Arabia's fault, but let's dig deeper. Ads Strong Coffee Company Promo code: RHAZE Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera...

  2. Forced AI in Gaming, again, BACKFIRES Ep.41

    Epic Games and Sega have really stepped in it by trying to shove AI into all games. Ads Strong Coffee Company Promo code: RHAZE Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE Socials: ►…

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  3. A Eulogy for Old Halo Games Ep.40

    Halo, the video game series, has been a part of my life in one way shape of form for 25 years. Seems like it's coming to a weird end. Ads Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE...

  4. Sony's Summer of Humiliation Ep.39

    For the last four months, Sony has burned every bit of goodwill they have earned in the last decade. Why? Dunno. How? Take a listen. Ads Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE...

  5. Two Nintendo Direct Games I LOVED to see Ep.38

    Nintendo showed off The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake and Metroid 6, Metroid: RAVENOUS. They look great. Ads Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE Socials: ► ►...

  6. Five INDIE GAMES to play in 2026 Ep.37

    Here are five indie games you should definitely try! Buy the games! Ball X Pitt - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2062430/BALL_x_PIT/ DenshAttack: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2524850/Denshattack/ Mina The Hollower: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1875580/Mina_the_Hollower/ Mouse PI…

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  7. Is a Genre Dying Before Our Eyes? Ep.36

    So the extraction shooter genre is a tricky one. I think it's going to still exist and be around, but I don't think it's going to be around like battle royale games are around. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. :...

  8. It's Phil Spencer's Fault Ep. 35

    Game Pass. It's all Phil Spencer's fault. This is his legacy with Microsoft, a massive "Netflix of Gaming" gamble that didn't pay off and may have cost us ID Software. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. :...

  9. Reading about 3,200 people being laid off -Ep.34

    AND NOW Microsoft, not satisfied with not being front and center of gaming news, the XBOX (in caps) division has laid off 3,200 people, with 1,600 effective today. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. :...

  10. Sony wants you to own nothing Ep.33

    Sony announced some they are no longer going to make physical media in 2028. Everyone hated that. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ►...

  11. USA "AAA" Game Dev is Breaking Ep.32

    Lots of weird news today. Studio closures, console price hikes. A passing of a friend. But also...Nintendo? Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ►…

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  12. Yeah so, XBOX Games is in Trouble. (and other obvious observations)

    Want to hear something obvious? Unsustainable business practices are unsustainable. There ya go. Here's 30 minutes of that. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ►...

  13. The Looming Threat of GTV6: Ep. 30

    Grand Theft Auto 6 has caused the release calendar to get super crunched. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► [email protected] ► ►…

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  14. What's Next for Bungie?: Ep. 29

    Sony posted their quarterly report, and it does NOT look good for Bungie. Or Marathon. Or Destiny. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ►...

  15. A Star Fox Rant: Ep. 28

    Imma spend 20 minutes talking about Star Fox because a Nintendo Direct demands it. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ►...

  16. The Indie Game Revolution is here: Ep. 27

    We are in a video game crash. Right now. At this moment. Why don't most notice? Because there is a Plan B already in the works, and you may not have noticed. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE...

  17. The Uncomfortable Marathon Discussion - Ep.26

    If you like the game Marathon (2026), then you must really like it. Unfortunately, it looks like that the niche is growing smaller and smaller by the day. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE...

  18. Who is Project Helix for? - Ep. 25

    Who is Project Helix for? You? Likely not me. Let's crunch some numbers and talk business. Sources: - www.ign.com/articles/xbox-confi…-also-play-pc-games - www.windowscentral.com/gaming/my-xbo…repair-volume - windowsreport.com/asus-projects-hu…er-record-sales/ -...

  19. The Reaper has been busy - Ep. 24

    Lost of things happened in one week. Mostly some game studio closures and, ya know, Microsoft gaming is still dying. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ►...

  20. Please Go Away Already - Ep. 23

    Pop already. Let the damage be done. No one wants "AI" and especially not GenAI. GO. AWAY. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ►...

  21. What's in a name? Metroidvania Thoughts Ep. 22

    How long should we keep using odd portmanteaus of games? Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► [email protected] ► ► ► Follow us on...

  22. How Long Should A Game Take? Ep. 21

    How Long should it take to make a video game? 1 year? 3 Years? 10 Years? Let's talk about some successes and failures. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ►...

  23. AI Bullying Works Ep. 20

    I am openly and actively telling you to bully corporations and large businesses. It's how they change. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ►...

  24. Will Steam Machine Change anything Ep 19

    Quick one today about the newly announced Steam Machine and how exciting it is...maybe? Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ►...

  25. Forced AI Art in Gaming Ep. 18

    Yup. Yapping about AI and it in the gaming space for a bit. It's not great, but also...there is hope at the end of this oddly yellow tunnel with too many fingers. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. :...

  26. You Can't Buy Your Way Into Gaming Ep. 17

    Amazon and Microsoft, two of some of the largest US based companies, are floundering in the gaming space. Maybe that's okay. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals.Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ►...

  27. The Stupidity of AI in Gaming Ep. 16

    A rant about Generative Ai in gaming and how dumb I think it all is. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► [email protected] ► ► ► Follow us on…

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  28. The Netflix of Gaming Curse Ep.15

    There will never be a "Netflix of Gaming" and I'm tired of hearing it. Here's why... Aspire Drinks: https://aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE Afurera Coffee Co. : https://www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ►...

  29. The Weirdest Week for Xbox Gaming Ep.14

    Ok I added another one. This is all about Microsoft's very odd business decisions. ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► [email protected] ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.social ► ► ►Music: Sonic & Knuckles "Electromotive Skyforce" ► ► ► Background Music:...

  30. Saudi Arabia Buys EA Ep. 13

    Short one today, cause wow. WOW. Stupid news about EA getting bought by a petro-state. ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► [email protected] ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.social ► ► ►Music: Sonic & Knuckles "Electromotive Skyforce" ► ► ► Background...

  31. : Indie Studios vs "AAA" Games Ep. 12

    People going to work in gaming are scared. People that love talking about games are scared. Should they be, though? ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► [email protected] ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.social ► ► ►Music: Sonic & Knuckles "Electromotive...

  32. Physical Media vs Digital Media, the people have spoken. Ep.11

    Physical Media is something we take for granted, and more and more people are finding this out. www.videogameschronicle.com/features/an…-3ds-games/ insider-gaming.com/disc-editions-m…-console-sales/ ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► [email protected] ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky:...

  33. Delivering Bad News Ep. 10

    How does one go about delivering bad news when bad news is a constant? ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► [email protected] ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.social ► ► ►Music: Sonic & Knuckles "Electromotive Skyforce" ► ► ► Background Music: Royalty…

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  34. Video Game Preservation Ep. 9

    Let's yap about video game preservation, it's important, and how a PM could help in the industry. ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► [email protected] ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.social ► ► ►Music: Sonic & Knuckles "Electromotive Skyforce" ► ► ►...

  35. Should Games cost $80? Ep. 8

    Games Analysis episode: Should games cost around $80 plus tax? Have publishers earned this? ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► [email protected] ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.social ► ► ►Music: Sonic & Knuckles "Electromotive Skyforce" ► ► ►…

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  36. A Rant. Microsoft should just Leave Gaming Ep.7

    Microsoft had a lot of layoffs this week. I need to rant about it. Don't worry, I still throw numbers in there. ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► [email protected] ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.social ► ► ►Music: Sonic & Knuckles "Electromotive...

  37. Leadership and Empathy in Game Development Ep. 6

    What is the big difference between being a boss and being a leader? Let's talk about this briefly. ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► [email protected] ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.social ► ► ►Music: Sonic & Knuckles "Electromotive Skyforce" ► ► ►...

  38. Project Management on the Sinking Ship Ep. 5

    Marathon is delayed and Spltigate 2 is not doing well. Cracking on, what's some thoughts and potential solutions. ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► [email protected] ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.social ► ► ►Music: Sonic & Knuckles "Electromotive...

  39. You Can't Keep Politics out of Games Ep.4

    You can't keep politics out of games. It will always seep in. We can take about how to adjust if you are a Producer or Project Manager in gaming, also some stories of me having to do so. ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► [email protected] ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky:...

  40. Marketing Your Game in a Saturated Market Ep.3

    There is a constant saturation of games on the digital and physical marketplace. What could be done to help resolve this? Here are a couple of ideas. ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► [email protected] ► ► ► Follow us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/unscriptedgamepodcast/ ► ► ► Follow us…

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  41. Being a Producer on a Sinking Ship Ep.2

    This week, we are talking about what it's like to be a Producer or Project Manager that is on a troubled project. For this trouble project, we will talk about Bungie's 2025(?) Marathon. ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► [email protected] ► ► ► Follow us on Facebook!...

  42. The Xbox 2025 Console Analysis Ep. 1

    Today, let's talk about why I think Microsoft may leave the Console Gaming Market...kinda. ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► [email protected] ► ► ► Follow us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/unscriptedgamepodcast/ ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.social…

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Game Design and Project Management instructor and industry veteran Ray Hazlip discusses weekly news, thoughts, and analysis from a vide game producer's perspective.

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