Live Service Games Are Starting to Fall Off | Gies #86

On this episode, Dave, Manu, and Andre discuss how player behavior and game design have evolved from save systems and difficulty to modern live service trends. They break down the rise and fall of major games like Overwatch, explore what makes some live service titles last while others decline, and highlight emerging successes like Crimson Desert and Arc Raiders.

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gaming industry, live service games, overwatch 2, overwatch update, why live service games fail, why games succeed, steam trends, pc gaming, player retention