Free Agent Games Industry Analyst.
Enthusiast. Reviewer. Researcher.
Formerly ran Working Casual.
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I've covered games & related industries, as a hobby, on a nearly daily basis since 2016.
I'll still post at times, Mainly trying a new set up for my relationship with the internet. Thanks all 🫶
Use the category to highlight popular "breakout" hits from lesser-known developers or newer teams. Most devs have worked on other games before!
www.gamesindustry.biz/megabonk-wit...
Use the category to highlight popular "breakout" hits from lesser-known developers or newer teams. Most devs have worked on other games before!
www.gamesindustry.biz/megabonk-wit...
Could this be the year a game dethrones Call of Duty for best-selling title?
(I wouldn't bet on it. Yet it's certainly a possibility!)
Also, Switch 2 continues its record pace, 3% above PS4 launch-aligned.
Could this be the year a game dethrones Call of Duty for best-selling title?
(I wouldn't bet on it. Yet it's certainly a possibility!)
Also, Switch 2 continues its record pace, 3% above PS4 launch-aligned.
Personally, I think a "new" Ubisoft sticks around after this restructuring. At least for a couple years.
I also said from the start that the Vivendi takeover wouldn't happen. Then again, who knows!
www.barrons.com/news/ubisoft...
Personally, I think a "new" Ubisoft sticks around after this restructuring. At least for a couple years.
I also said from the start that the Vivendi takeover wouldn't happen. Then again, who knows!
www.barrons.com/news/ubisoft...
Take the over, just like betting on the number of new Dave the Diver DLCs.
"1st person, deckbuilding, roguelike dungeon crawler" Vampire Crawlers hits all the indie keywords, huh.
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
Take the over, just like betting on the number of new Dave the Diver DLCs.
"1st person, deckbuilding, roguelike dungeon crawler" Vampire Crawlers hits all the indie keywords, huh.
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
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Mic drop moment.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/develop...
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Mic drop moment.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/develop...
The fact that South of Midnight isn't up for the best music award is borderline criminal.
And I really hope Avowed takes home Best RPG, but that category is straight up stacked.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/clair-o...
The fact that South of Midnight isn't up for the best music award is borderline criminal.
And I really hope Avowed takes home Best RPG, but that category is straight up stacked.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/clair-o...
(I maintain year-end awards should be done at the end of Dec or, ideally, in January.)
This year looks like a two horse race between Expedition 33 & Silksong.
What really shows is 2025 has a ton of great games.
www.thegamer.com/the-game-awa...
(I maintain year-end awards should be done at the end of Dec or, ideally, in January.)
This year looks like a two horse race between Expedition 33 & Silksong.
What really shows is 2025 has a ton of great games.
www.thegamer.com/the-game-awa...
Yet another reminder that executives just be sayin' stuff.
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Yet another reminder that executives just be sayin' stuff.
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Grand Theft Auto VI set to be a launch title for Xbox Series PC (MSRP of US$ 1,000).
Grand Theft Auto VI set to be a launch title for Xbox Series PC (MSRP of US$ 1,000).
Grand Theft Auto VI is now scheduled to launch on November 19th, 2026.
www.take2games.com/ir/quarterly...
Grand Theft Auto VI is now scheduled to launch on November 19th, 2026.
www.take2games.com/ir/quarterly...
Now add on two movies for its major franchises & think of the future upside. Any current forecasts might be too low!
www.gamesindustry.biz/switch-2-rea...
Now add on two movies for its major franchises & think of the future upside. Any current forecasts might be too low!
www.gamesindustry.biz/switch-2-rea...
Switch 2 > 10M, 2x OG.
MK World 9.57M, > MK8D.
DK Bananza: 3.49M.
Rev +110%. Op profit +20%.
Increased FY target to 19M.
(15M was laughable.)
Upping mine to 19.5M - 20M.
Switch at 154M, same as DS.
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www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintend...
Switch 2 > 10M, 2x OG.
MK World 9.57M, > MK8D.
DK Bananza: 3.49M.
Rev +110%. Op profit +20%.
Increased FY target to 19M.
(15M was laughable.)
Upping mine to 19.5M - 20M.
Switch at 154M, same as DS.
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www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintend...
I'd say Nintendo's lawyers have a pretty solid track record, and they most certainly did their research.
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kotaku.com/nintendo-swi...
I'd say Nintendo's lawyers have a pretty solid track record, and they most certainly did their research.
😂
kotaku.com/nintendo-swi...
Its most recent quarterly gaming sales declined 2%, propped up by 3rd party.
Unfortunately, I think there are more layoffs & closures coming if this is the mandate.
www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-q1-hard...
Its most recent quarterly gaming sales declined 2%, propped up by 3rd party.
Unfortunately, I think there are more layoffs & closures coming if this is the mandate.
www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-q1-hard...
Yes, there can be benefits of privatizing. No quarterly reporting grind offers flexibility.
It also limits transparency. I prefer knowing, & holding execs accountable.
www.gamesindustry.biz/ea-reports-d...
Yes, there can be benefits of privatizing. No quarterly reporting grind offers flexibility.
It also limits transparency. I prefer knowing, & holding execs accountable.
www.gamesindustry.biz/ea-reports-d...
While it would never be asked here, I'd want to say:
Will you be charging full price for only part of the original game?
(Based on Microsoft's profit mandate, I'd bet on it.)
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
While it would never be asked here, I'd want to say:
Will you be charging full price for only part of the original game?
(Based on Microsoft's profit mandate, I'd bet on it.)
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
I adore this game, even if Sucker Punch's formula is more comfortable than innovative.
It's one of the most gorgeous games, period. Combat is crunchy, story is engaging & exploration is fantastic.
Moving up my GOTY list!
I adore this game, even if Sucker Punch's formula is more comfortable than innovative.
It's one of the most gorgeous games, period. Combat is crunchy, story is engaging & exploration is fantastic.
Moving up my GOTY list!
I don't see how it's feasible for Xbox to achieve a 30% margin with a hardware business & as many studios as it owns.
If this continues, its future is HW partnerships, multi-plats & services.
www.ign.com/articles/mic...
I don't see how it's feasible for Xbox to achieve a 30% margin with a hardware business & as many studios as it owns.
If this continues, its future is HW partnerships, multi-plats & services.
www.ign.com/articles/mic...
Spend +10% to $4.84B.
Content +11%. HW +24%.
Switch 2 #1.
1. Borderlands 4
2. NBA 2K26
3. EA FC 26
4. Ghost of Yotei
5. Madden 26
6 new games among Top 10.
Best launch in Borderlands series.
Yotei early sales "great," in-line with Tsushima.
Spend +10% to $4.84B.
Content +11%. HW +24%.
Switch 2 #1.
1. Borderlands 4
2. NBA 2K26
3. EA FC 26
4. Ghost of Yotei
5. Madden 26
6 new games among Top 10.
Best launch in Borderlands series.
Yotei early sales "great," in-line with Tsushima.
When all is said & done, might WB Games be split off & scooped up by a consortium with the help of Saudi-backed money?
While licensing would be messy, nothing would shock me with this company.
ir.wbd.com/news-and-eve...
When all is said & done, might WB Games be split off & scooped up by a consortium with the help of Saudi-backed money?
While licensing would be messy, nothing would shock me with this company.
ir.wbd.com/news-and-eve...
"Our partner company made the decision to price it so high. But we love the response. It's selling out everywhere!"
So that means you'll provide real sales numbers, right Xbox? Or Asus? Not just a claim without data.
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variety.com/2025/digital...
"Our partner company made the decision to price it so high. But we love the response. It's selling out everywhere!"
So that means you'll provide real sales numbers, right Xbox? Or Asus? Not just a claim without data.
🫤
variety.com/2025/digital...
On a personal level, I'm nearly 50 hours into the game and it's even better than initially anticipated. It's a masterclass in exploration, that classic "let me just find one more thing" appeal.
www.gamesindustry.biz/ghost-of-yot...
On a personal level, I'm nearly 50 hours into the game and it's even better than initially anticipated. It's a masterclass in exploration, that classic "let me just find one more thing" appeal.
www.gamesindustry.biz/ghost-of-yot...
(Granted, I'm less online these days. Maybe you are hearing more!)
What is your excitement level? Is it a victim of the busy release calendar lately where it's hard to break thru?
(Granted, I'm less online these days. Maybe you are hearing more!)
What is your excitement level? Is it a victim of the busy release calendar lately where it's hard to break thru?
Other launch estimates include:
EA Sports FC 26: 7.7M
Monster Hunter Wilds: 6.2M
Borderlands 4: 2.3M
www.gamesindustry.biz/battlefield-...
Other launch estimates include:
EA Sports FC 26: 7.7M
Monster Hunter Wilds: 6.2M
Borderlands 4: 2.3M
www.gamesindustry.biz/battlefield-...
I might even be underselling the game's upside, and I've been way upbeat!
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I might even be underselling the game's upside, and I've been way upbeat!
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