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The Brief: Week of September 14-20 and What’s Coming This Week.
Starting today, I’m sending this digest every week to all paid subscribers so you can keep track of the biggest names in gaming, trending games, and this week’s launches.
Starting today, I’m sending this digest every week to all paid subsc...
Wolverine Underperformed. Here’s Why.
Imagine having a budget of $305 million and one of the most popular licenses in entertainment only to have your game launch behind the remake of a 13-year-old game.
That’s what happened to Insomniac’s Wolverine.
In an already hostile land...
How Blizzard Became Gaming’s Lucasfilm
Blizzard is no longer the powerhouse it used to be.
I remember when Blizzard used to be synonymous with excitement and massive hype.
Every announcement shattered the gaming world.
Every release felt like a gift to players worldwide.
Yo...
The Collapse of Gaming Subscription Services
I’ve always considered gaming subscription services a flawed model.
You might ask why. The answer comes down to two essential questions:
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Why do players have to pay for playing online?
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Why would a game studio offer its game on a...
Don’t Nod: When Art Forgot About Business
I’ll never stop saying it: video games are a business first, and art second.
I’ll never stop saying it: video games are a business first and art second.
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