Episodes
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On this Episode of Playconomics we discuss Embracer Group finally admitting they were a bad video game developer... and we discover their marketing team is terrible. Matt and Bobby focus in on the Microsoft quarterly report and whether or not Blizzcon getting cancelled is a blessing in disguise. OH and we reach out to the discord and see what fanbase is the most toxic of all time!
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On this Episode of the Playconomics Podcast the boys break down the business behind Baldur's Gate become the greatest game ever made, everything Bethesda should have done along side the Fallout TV series, and finally the real reason behind all of the video game industry layoffs. Oh and don't forget about the DISCORD QUESTION OF THE WEEK!
Baldur's Gate 3 Awards 02:54
Layoffs (again) in the gaming industry 16:14
Bethesda is mismanaging the Fallout TV Series 26:06
Discord Question of the Week 38:42
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xBobby & Matt breakdown whether or not there is space in today's gaming landscape for a true new competitor.-----------------------------------------------------LET'S CONNECTPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCREDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqvInstagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYneTwitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics---------------------------------------------Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST#playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews
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On this episode of Playconomics Matt and Bobby discuss the wildest video game news. Xbox and Steam are working towards a blockbuster deal, Xbox is working on a handheld, Nintendo has its first round of layoffs... kinda, Embracer group is selling off another major developer, and last but not least the DISCORD QUESTION OF THE WEEK!
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On this episode of the Playconomics Podcast Matt and Bobby dive deep into some hotly debated video news stories. Is Crossmedia saving Video Games? When is the best time to make a remake or remaster? The future of outsourcing in the gaming industry and we cap it off with the Discord Question of the week
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On this Episode of Playconomics Matt and Bobby debate the sustainability of current business models in the Video Game Industry. After seemingly endless levels of layoffs over the last few months, the video game industry is in a huge amount of trouble. The boys transition to their reaction and thoughts about a VERY underwhelming Pokemon Day and cap things off with a Solid discord question of the week. DID WE MENTION YOU SHOULD JOIN THE DISCORD?
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On this episode of the Playconomics Podcast Bobby and Matt discuss the ACTUAL Xbox news that dropped from an Xbox Podcast about the future of the Xbox Series X/S and Console Exclusives. They then deep dive into PlayStation have ZERO 1st party games coming out until 2025 at best. Matt lists all of the reasons why Twitch is winning for 5 straight months while Bobby is convinced they have still made no substernal changes. As always we finish the episode with the DISCORD QUESTION OF THE WEEKHappy Gaming!
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Is Phil Spencer's Job on the line at Xbox? Is Hell Divers 2 the clear front runner for GOTY 2024? Is Fortnite the Greatest Game of All Time? Would you pay $100 for a video game? Find out on episode 128 of the Playconomics Podcast
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On episode 127 of the Playconomics podcast we are talking the Worst Sony State of Play in the last Decade, Live Service Games being king of the gaming world, Palworld gearing up for a lawsuit with Nintendo, and the most influential video game of ALL TIME
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Intro: 00:0000:36 An entire segment about Buc-ee's 8:57 Nintendo is Suing Palworld16:44 Apple is losing the App store battles21:00 Microsoft Lay-offs29:52 X Gonna Give it to YOU (Larian Studios hates Gamepass)47:00 What have we been playing54:20 Discord Question (best year in Video Game history
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On this Episode of Playconomics Matt discusses Hogwarts Legacy being the best selling game of 2023, Palworld is a Cultural Phenom, highlights of the Xbox Developer Direct, and the Discord Question of the week. You do not want to miss this episode!
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On this breaking news episode of Playconomics we discuss THE XBOX DEVELOPER DIRECT and why Xbox Game Studios may just sweep the Game Awards in 2024!
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This week on Playconomics Matt goes solo dolo and brings you a mash up of new Playconomics Content. He still breaks down the business, but he also dives into twitter and finds the hottest video game drama, we find a Fortnite player that 100% have never seen a real blade of grass, and we end the episode with a Discord question of the week. You are not going to want to miss this episode.
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Matt and Bobby change things around with Playconomics while still providing you financial context for industry trends. Breaking Down the Business Behind:Insomniac LeaksSony's Massive Console Sales NumberE3 Being Permanently CancelledBobby Kotick Leaving ABKThe Chinese Government's New Video Game Policy. Playconomics Plays:Bobby breaks down and admits that he is playing Baldur's Gate 3Matt spirals into addiction with his newly renewed World of Warcraft subscription.New Release Alert: Playconomics fills you in with every video game that you need to know about being released in JanuaryDiscord Questions of the Week: Most Anticipated News in 2024The Playconomists of Discord answer what their most anticipated video game announcements are for 2024
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Bobby and Matt unload their own personal "Game Awards", these are not your every day Game Awards hosted by Geoff Keeley, they have a good Playconomics spin on it
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Matt and Bobby give their 2023 Video Game Company Winners/Losers! 2023 was an unexpected goated year for video games and video game companies, but who won and lost the most this year!
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Matt and Bobby Breakdown the Business behind The Game Awards and provide you with Financial context for all Major Announcements!!!!
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On this episode of the Playconomics podcast, Bobby and Matt discuss the embracer group dumpster fire, the PlayStation Portal's rank in the hand held world, and whether or not the Steam Deck is a competitor to the Nintendo Switch
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Matt Breaks down the business behind:
Ubisoft's Q2 report
Super Mario Wonder and the Switch 2
The Future of PlayStation
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