GIES #21 - W49 | 2024

In this episode, we explore Fortnite's record-breaking player numbers and a report revealing gamers now spend more time watching gaming content than playing. We dive into Ubisoft's decision to shutter XDefiant and lay off nearly 300 employees, while Marvel Rivals introduces an anti-FOMO battle pass. Sony greenlights a controversial open-world survival game for PS5, and My First Gran Turismo is set to launch on December 6. We discuss how the Nintendo Switch has reshaped Civilization's development and Shawn Layden's critique of 100-hour games. Plus, Pokémon TCG Pocket surpasses $200 million in revenue. Learn more about the Mighty Diamonds at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mighty.Diamonds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe to the Games Industry Executive Summary at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mightydiamonds.substack.com