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The Game Business Show

Hosted by Christopher Dring
Video Game Industry
User-Generated Content
Roblox
Investment In Video Games
Venture Capital
Triple A Games
Indie Game Development
Player Behaviors
Game Investment
Global Policy Shifts
Artificial Intelligence In Gaming
Funding Landscape
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Nintendo Switch 2
Ubisoft
Minecraft
Clair Obscur Expedition 33
Playstation
Grand Theft Auto 6
Elder Scrolls: Oblivion

Christopher Dring hosts interviews, in-depth analysis and special features on what's truly going on in the video games industry. www.thegamebusiness.com

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In this week's edition of The Game Business Show, we are joined by Circana boss Mat Piscatella, where we discuss the biggest video games coming out this year (that are not Grand Theft Auto). We also review the US games market. Plus, Chris gives his t... more

In this week’s edition of The Game Business Show, we sit down with World of Warcraft leaders Holly Longdale (VP) Ion Hazzikostas (game director), where we discuss the game’s ageing audience, the impact of World of Warcraft Classic, working with Micro... more

This week we have guests aplenty on the Show, including GDC organisers Mark DeLoura and Beth Elderkin, who discuss their latest State of the Industry report, and give us an update on how GDC 2026 is shaping up in the face of turbulent external challe... more

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In this edition of The Game Business Show, Chris sits down with the leaders of Wildlight, which is the studio behind the new online raid shooter Highguard. The new game launches after a hostile reception to its big The Game Awards reveal last month.T... more

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Recent Guests

Beth Elderkin
Content Marketing Manager for GDC Festival of Gaming
GDC
Episode: Is this make or break for GDC?
Cassia Curran
Investor and founder of the Curran Games Agency
Curran Games Agency
Episode: Has Meta just killed virtual reality?
Andrew Eiche
CEO of Owlchemy Labs
Owlchemy Labs
Episode: Has Meta just killed virtual reality?
John Buckley
Head of the publishing division and community management at Pocketpair
Pocketpair
Episode: Palworld maker: We’ll keep funding games even if our current projects crash and burn
Nicholas Lovell
Business analyst, investor, consultant, author, game director, and co-owner of Spilt Milk Studios.
Spilt Milk Studios
Episode: There is no such thing as a video game industry
Keza MacDonald
Video games editor of The Guardian and author
The Guardian
Episode: Nintendo Switch 2 sales stumble over Christmas
Daniel Knight
Developer and founder of Kinetic Games, known for Phasmophobia
Kinetic Games
Episode: Nintendo Switch 2 sales stumble over Christmas
Asim Tanvir
Director of marketing and partnerships at Kinetic Publishing
Kinetic Publishing
Episode: Nintendo Switch 2 sales stumble over Christmas
Shams Georgeani
CEO of Arrowhead
Arrowhead Studios
Episode: Best of The Game Business Show 2025

Host

Christopher Dring
Host of The Game Business Show, known for his expertise in the gaming industry and engaging discussions with industry professionals.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Interesting show about the business of making video games, more about the games themselves. As an industry watcher, I like this. Has a lot of interesting industry guests and interviews and talks about the issues of the day in a non-sensationalized way.

    Christopher is often rambly though and tends to run over his guests and co-hosts, not letting them get a word in edgewise. He has to work on that.

    As the name implies, this is great for those interested in the business of games.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Parallax Abstraction
    5 months ago

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#158
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#32
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#161
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#163
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#155
France/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#208
Australia/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Is this make or break for GDC?
Q: Would you consider this a bit of a make or break year for GDC?
Next year might be more definitive as this year shows progress, but attendance numbers are stable so far.
Is this make or break for GDC?
Q: Was there anything that surprised you about it though? Something that you weren't expecting?
One surprise was the amount of unionization support; 62% of respondents who aren't in a union expressed interest in joining one.
Palworld maker: We’ll keep funding games even if our current projects crash and burn
Q: What does success look like for Pocketpair Publishing?
Success means continuing to fund games and operate as long as Pocketpair is successful, regardless of individual game outcomes.
Palworld maker: We’ll keep funding games even if our current projects crash and burn
Q: Is it true that people at Pocketpair are not assigned to a project?
Yes, Pocketpair has a very open hiring system allowing team members to work on various projects.
Has Meta just killed virtual reality?
Q: What advice would you give to developers entering the VR space today?
Developers should focus on creating embodied social games that provide frequent updates. Understanding market dynamics and keeping up with player preferences is essential for success in VR.

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The discussions center around the multifaceted landscape of the video game industry, highlighting key challenges, innovations, and trends affecting the market. Topics frequently explored include game development strategies, the impact of player feedback, and financial performance metrics of major franchises. The show features notable interviews with industry leaders, exploring essential themes such as the balance between community engagement and commercial success, the significance of emerging technologies like AI, and the evolving consumer demands within gaming. Each episode not only provides insights into current events but also offers a historical perspective on industry shifts, making it unique in its approach to understanding the gamin... more

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1. Beth Elderkin
2. Cassia Curran
3. Andrew Eiche
4. John Buckley
5. Nicholas Lovell
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7. Daniel Knight
8. Asim Tanvir

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