New Studios, Handheld Rivalry, and Unionization S5E10
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In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the seismic shifts in the gaming industry, from the birth of new studios to the upheaval of established ones. We discuss the formation of Emptyvessel, a new triple-A studio led by former Id Software and Disney veterans, promising innovation and high-quality IPs. Meanwhile, the MSI Claw challenges the dominance of the Steam Deck, offering powerful gaming handhelds. Additionally, we explore the birth of Giant Skull, a studio founded by Stig Asmussen, director of Star Wars Jedi, alongside ex-Respawn talent, aiming to craft immersive action-adventure games. Furthermore, we examine the growing trend of unionization in gaming, with over 600 Activision QA workers joining the CODE-CWA group. Amidst this industry turmoil, we reflect on the broader implications of the recent wave of layoffs and its lasting effects on game developers and the gaming landscape.
0:00 Intro
0:34 Updates
7:43 New triple-A studio Emptyvessel https://tinyurl.com/3uppp4ka
13:47 MSI Claw has arrived https://tinyurl.com/3yuvcr4b
24:27 Star Wars Jedi director starts new studio https://tinyurl.com/3bhuw29m
32:15 600 more Activision QA workers unionize https://tinyurl.com/42nurk73
40:27 Video Game Industry Layoffs Are Worse Than Ever https://tinyurl.com/2wejdnzw
1:15:44 Outro
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