Christopher Dring
@dringo.bsky.social
Games Business Journalist and Analyst. Editor-in-chief and co-founder of The Game Business. As seen on: GamesIndustry.biz. MCV. BBC. The Guardian. Sky. Doctor Who Magazine.
A real treat to visit these folks
In this bumper edition of The Game Business Show, we visited 22 cans to interview Mark Healy, Kareem Ettouney, Iain Wright, Russell Shaw and Peter Molyneux about Masters of Albion, the last game they'll make together www.thegamebusiness.com/p/i-am-petri...
"I am petrified" - Peter Molyneux and friends tell us how it feels to reunite for one final game
We interview Mark Healy, Kareem Ettouney, Iain Wright, Russell Shaw and Peter Molyneux about Masters of Albion, the last game they'll make together
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February 17, 2026 at 2:20 PM
A real treat to visit these folks
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In this week's The Game Business Micro (paid subscribers), we tackle Sony's State of Play, lay-offs at Highguard and 2XKO, Australia vs Roblox, plus news from Remedy, Ubisoft, Square Enix, Supercell and Nexon.
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PlayStation delivers strong State of Play despite Wolverine and GTA no-show – The Game Business Micro
Plus, news from Ubisoft, Sega, Supercell, Roblox, Remedy, Nexon, Wildlight and Riot Games
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February 16, 2026 at 10:13 AM
In this week's The Game Business Micro (paid subscribers), we tackle Sony's State of Play, lay-offs at Highguard and 2XKO, Australia vs Roblox, plus news from Remedy, Ubisoft, Square Enix, Supercell and Nexon.
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This week, I take a look at what we can learn from Highguard. Plus, I start to wonder if a Pokemon spin-off might be a real Switch 2 system seller www.thegamebusiness.com/p/highguards...
Highguard’s high risk strategy fails to pay off
Plus, could a Pokémon spin-off be a Nintendo Switch 2 system seller?
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February 12, 2026 at 2:33 PM
This week, I take a look at what we can learn from Highguard. Plus, I start to wonder if a Pokemon spin-off might be a real Switch 2 system seller www.thegamebusiness.com/p/highguards...
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"We have to be mindful not to step on toes as far as lore goes. And we’ve had a couple trips up here and there. But on the whole, we keep eyes on it."
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Interview: How the Fallout TV show transformed Fallout 76
Fallout 76's Bill LaCoste and Jon Rush discuss how their game has reacted to the phenomenal success of the Amazon TV show
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February 11, 2026 at 1:53 PM
"We have to be mindful not to step on toes as far as lore goes. And we’ve had a couple trips up here and there. But on the whole, we keep eyes on it."
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- Our monthly market report
- Entry to The Game Business Live in LA
- Bonus content
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February 11, 2026 at 7:06 AM
To celebrate 20,000 subs, we're offering a 20% discount on The Game Business Pro subscriptions for 1 week.
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- Our Monday Micro Show & Newsletter
- Our monthly market report
- Entry to The Game Business Live in LA
- Bonus content
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Pro tier includes:
- Our Monday Micro Show & Newsletter
- Our monthly market report
- Entry to The Game Business Live in LA
- Bonus content
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This one was a nice happy one!
In today’s edition, Bethesda’s Bill LaCoste and Jon Rush discuss how Fallout 76 has reacted to the phenomenal success of the Amazon TV show. And we learn about the game’s surprisingly friendly community. www.thegamebusiness.com/p/interview-...
Interview: How the Fallout TV show transformed Fallout 76
Fallout 76's Bill LaCoste and Jon Rush discuss how their game has reacted to the phenomenal success of the Amazon TV show
www.thegamebusiness.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:03 PM
This one was a nice happy one!
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"Resident Evil Requiem was comfortably No.1 (after GTA 6) across every metric. Capcom has done a tremendous job with the upcoming horror game, which dominated Summer Game Fest 2025 when it was first announced."
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The biggest video games of 2026 (not called Grand Theft Auto 6)
The ten most anticipated video games of 2026 according to the data
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February 7, 2026 at 10:27 AM
"Resident Evil Requiem was comfortably No.1 (after GTA 6) across every metric. Capcom has done a tremendous job with the upcoming horror game, which dominated Summer Game Fest 2025 when it was first announced."
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Fun Show and Newsletter this one. We talk about games coming up, and what the biggest ones will be (according to data)
In today's edition of The Game Business, we reveal the biggest games of 2026 that are NOT called Grand Theft Auto. We're joined by the excellent @matpiscatella.bsky.social on the Show, too (if you like to listen or watch our stuff!). www.thegamebusiness.com/p/the-bigges...
The biggest video games of 2026 (not called Grand Theft Auto 6)
The ten most anticipated video games of 2026 according to the data
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February 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Fun Show and Newsletter this one. We talk about games coming up, and what the biggest ones will be (according to data)
I had a chat with Strauss about Project Genie, GTA 6, Netflix and NBA. Plus, I spoke with Epic Store boss Steve Allison about its mission to win over smaller developers
Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick: “I am even more optimistic [about AI] than I’ve ever been. And I thought the [Project Genie] was a great sign of things to come.”
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Take-Two CEO: ‘Google’s Project Genie AI is a great sign of things to come’
The games giant delivers another big financial quarter. Plus, Epic targets smaller developers with its Store
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February 3, 2026 at 9:18 PM
I had a chat with Strauss about Project Genie, GTA 6, Netflix and NBA. Plus, I spoke with Epic Store boss Steve Allison about its mission to win over smaller developers
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Here's Resident Evil Requirem running in docked mode on Nintendo Switch 2:
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Resident Evil Requiem - Nintendo Switch 2 docked gameplay (off-screen)
YouTube video by VGC
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February 3, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Here's Resident Evil Requirem running in docked mode on Nintendo Switch 2:
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In today's edition of The Game Business Micro, we reveal what's really going on at GAME. Plus, we discuss the union anger over Ubisoft's plans, EA's court win in Austria, and Xbox's disappointing quarter www.thegamebusiness.com/p/what-has-h...
What has happened to GAME? – The Game Business Micro
Plus! Union anger over Ubisoft plans, Austrian court sides with EA, and Xbox suffers disappointing quarter
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February 2, 2026 at 11:53 AM
In today's edition of The Game Business Micro, we reveal what's really going on at GAME. Plus, we discuss the union anger over Ubisoft's plans, EA's court win in Austria, and Xbox's disappointing quarter www.thegamebusiness.com/p/what-has-h...
52% of industry people think generative AI is bad for video games
82% of US-based respondents support game workers unionizing
38% said US-based tariffs are impacting their expenses, revenue, or financial decisions
40% of developers are interested in working on PS5, vs 20% on Xbox Series X and S
82% of US-based respondents support game workers unionizing
38% said US-based tariffs are impacting their expenses, revenue, or financial decisions
40% of developers are interested in working on PS5, vs 20% on Xbox Series X and S
In today's edition of The Game Business, we ask GDC whether this year is make or break for the conference? And what can it do about international attendees not wanting to travel to the United States
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Is this make or break for GDC?
Plus! GDC Survey highlights US travel anxiety, AI concerns and unionization support. And the Game Maker’s Sketchbook returns
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January 29, 2026 at 5:11 PM
52% of industry people think generative AI is bad for video games
82% of US-based respondents support game workers unionizing
38% said US-based tariffs are impacting their expenses, revenue, or financial decisions
40% of developers are interested in working on PS5, vs 20% on Xbox Series X and S
82% of US-based respondents support game workers unionizing
38% said US-based tariffs are impacting their expenses, revenue, or financial decisions
40% of developers are interested in working on PS5, vs 20% on Xbox Series X and S
Every month for paid subscribers of The Game Business, I put out a report on the best-selling PC, console and mobile games, most played games, most covered games and most watched games, complete with extra insight. I've just published the one for December. www.thegamebusiness.com/p/the-state-...
The State of Games: December 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 comes out on top, Battlefield 6 takes a tumble, and The Game Awards dominates the media
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January 28, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Every month for paid subscribers of The Game Business, I put out a report on the best-selling PC, console and mobile games, most played games, most covered games and most watched games, complete with extra insight. I've just published the one for December. www.thegamebusiness.com/p/the-state-...
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"Shooters are still the rocket fuel that is propelling the games business, in terms of monthly active users, in playtime, in revenue... Five of the Top Ten games on PC are shooters. But still, there’s an undercurrent of sentiment and some disregard."
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The Highguard developers on dealing with the hostile reception to its ambitious shooter
“Shooters are still the rocket fuel that is propelling the games business”
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January 27, 2026 at 8:29 PM
"Shooters are still the rocket fuel that is propelling the games business, in terms of monthly active users, in playtime, in revenue... Five of the Top Ten games on PC are shooters. But still, there’s an undercurrent of sentiment and some disregard."
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This week on The Game Business, I spoke to the CEO and studio head of Wildlight, the developer behind Highguard, about the hostile reception to its game, its launch strategy, and why it is self-publishing the online shooter
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The Highguard developers on dealing with the hostile reception to its ambitious shooter
“Shooters are still the rocket fuel that is propelling the games business”
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January 27, 2026 at 2:10 PM
This week on The Game Business, I spoke to the CEO and studio head of Wildlight, the developer behind Highguard, about the hostile reception to its game, its launch strategy, and why it is self-publishing the online shooter
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I actually think we should be splitting the industry into at least four distinct segments when explaining things to external groups (politicians, investors, analysts, journalists etc)
The UK videogames sector seems to be facing a duality:
On one hand, it is trying to convince investors that it's a high-growth, low-risk sector so that it raises financing.
On the other hand, it is trying to convince government that it's suffering from market failure, so it receives funding. 1/9
On one hand, it is trying to convince investors that it's a high-growth, low-risk sector so that it raises financing.
On the other hand, it is trying to convince government that it's suffering from market failure, so it receives funding. 1/9
January 26, 2026 at 2:26 PM
I actually think we should be splitting the industry into at least four distinct segments when explaining things to external groups (politicians, investors, analysts, journalists etc)
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In this week's edition of The Game Business Micro, we look at the latest US market stats, Ubisoft's share price, mass retail closures, and Xbox's impressive showcase (paid subscribers)
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US video game market defies expectations with 1% revenue growth – The Game Business Micro
Plus, global retail closures continue, Ubisoft share price tumbles and Xbox showcase impresses
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January 26, 2026 at 10:39 AM
In this week's edition of The Game Business Micro, we look at the latest US market stats, Ubisoft's share price, mass retail closures, and Xbox's impressive showcase (paid subscribers)
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Really torn on the whole ‘leave a giant Richard Ayoade corpse on the horizon’ in Fable because I want to be a good hero, but then I won’t get my giant corpse on the horizon.
January 23, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Really torn on the whole ‘leave a giant Richard Ayoade corpse on the horizon’ in Fable because I want to be a good hero, but then I won’t get my giant corpse on the horizon.
In this week's edition of The Game Business, we dive into whether the VR industry can survive Meta's change in strategy, featuring @cassiacurran.bsky.social
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Has Meta just killed virtual reality?
VR experts Cassia Curran and Andrew Eiche on what the future might look like for VR
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January 22, 2026 at 4:18 PM
In this week's edition of The Game Business, we dive into whether the VR industry can survive Meta's change in strategy, featuring @cassiacurran.bsky.social
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New episode and newsletter is now here! This week, Pocketpair's year as a game publisher
In today's edition of The Game Business, we speak to Pocketpair's @buckycm.bsky.social about the firm's 'difficult and scary' move into funding other people's games. www.thegamebusiness.com/p/palworld-m...
Palworld maker: We’ll keep funding games even if our current projects crash and burn
We chat with Pocketpair on its ‘quite difficult and quite scary’ publishing push
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January 20, 2026 at 2:53 PM
New episode and newsletter is now here! This week, Pocketpair's year as a game publisher
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In today's The Game Business Micro (paid subscribers only), we discuss Meta's VR pivot, Valve shifting its AI stance slightly, Krafton's IP strategy, and growth (of varying sorts) in China and Germany
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Blow to the VR industry as Meta cuts and closes studios - The Game Business Micro
Plus, Valve shifts its AI stance slightly, Krafton has a strategy, and there's growth in China and Germany
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January 19, 2026 at 10:35 AM
In today's The Game Business Micro (paid subscribers only), we discuss Meta's VR pivot, Valve shifting its AI stance slightly, Krafton's IP strategy, and growth (of varying sorts) in China and Germany
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"Resident Evil is more a competitor to Stranger Things than it is to Clash of Clans. Candy Crush is more directly competing with Tiktok than Fortnite. Roblox is more a rival to the school playground than Street Fighter"
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There is no such thing as a video game industry
Plus, Ubisoft cuts continue and Battlefield 6 player numbers tumble
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January 16, 2026 at 6:13 PM
"Resident Evil is more a competitor to Stranger Things than it is to Clash of Clans. Candy Crush is more directly competing with Tiktok than Fortnite. Roblox is more a rival to the school playground than Street Fighter"
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Interesting stuff here from @dringo.bsky.social about what the “game industry” even is…
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There is no such thing as a video game industry
Plus, Ubisoft cuts continue and Battlefield 6 player numbers tumble
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January 15, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Interesting stuff here from @dringo.bsky.social about what the “game industry” even is…
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This week, we discuss the idea that there is no such thing as a video game industry. And why this perspective might help developers to succeed. www.thegamebusiness.com/p/there-is-n...
There is no such thing as a video game industry
Plus, Ubisoft cuts continue and Battlefield 6 player numbers tumble
www.thegamebusiness.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:03 PM
This week, we discuss the idea that there is no such thing as a video game industry. And why this perspective might help developers to succeed. www.thegamebusiness.com/p/there-is-n...
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"I feel extremely confident of everything we’re doing. I can easily say that our next game is better than Split Fiction.”
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Split Fiction’s Josef Fares: “I would not be able to live without AAA titles”
The Hazelight boss fears that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s success might inspire publishers to only make AA games
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January 14, 2026 at 2:33 PM
"I feel extremely confident of everything we’re doing. I can easily say that our next game is better than Split Fiction.”
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