The Witcher Director Found No Trouble Getting Investment for a New Studio
The video details how the director of the hit series "The Witcher" secured financing for a new game studio, despite a broader market wariness toward video‑game investments. After assembling a team with strong track records from previous collaborations, the studio quickly built a prototype on Unreal Engine and compiled extensive documentation outlining vision, costs, and timelines. Investors were impressed by the clear, data‑driven presentation. The team’s pedigree, coupled with a tangible demo and a thorough cost breakdown, made the investment case compelling. Within two days of the initial meeting, NetEase delivered a term sheet, and other potential backers also expressed interest, putting the studio in a position to choose its partner. A notable quote from the director underscores the confidence: "We know what we are doing," reflecting the clarity of the project plan and the readiness of the team. The rapid term‑sheet issuance highlighted how decisive documentation and a proven team can accelerate funding. The episode illustrates that even in a cautious investment climate, studios that demonstrate solid execution plans and leverage reputable talent can attract capital swiftly, setting a benchmark for future game‑development financing.
Video Games Should Be Made by Leaders, Not Bosses
The video contends that video‑game development thrives under leaders who set vision rather than bosses who dictate tasks. It frames leadership as a facilitative role that points teams toward end goals while allowing creators to chart their own path. The speaker...
The Blood of the Dawnwalker Developer Doesn't Want to Be Another CD Projekt Red
Rebel Wolves’ founder explains that after releasing Blood of the Dawnwalker, the studio intends to stay small rather than emulate the rapid growth of giants like CD Projekt Red. He stresses that maintaining the current team size preserves the tight communication and...
"Video Game Publishers Are Terrified of Physical Product"
The video highlights growing anxiety among video‑game publishers about producing physical merchandise, noting that tariffs and logistical hurdles in 2025 have made tangible items less attractive. Interviewees explain that the cost, supply‑chain complexity, and recent tariff spikes have turned physical add‑ons...
Why Aren’t More Game Developers Using Kickstarter?
The video explores why many game developers still hesitate to launch Kickstarter campaigns, featuring interviews with Asha McClennon, head of games at Kickstarter, and Thomas Bidau of IO Partners. It examines Kickstarter’s evolution from the early “gold rush” era—when titles...
Dispatch Was Originally Going to Be Much Darker...
The video details how the creators of the series "Dispatch" originally envisioned a much darker narrative, even sketching a plot where the protagonist, Robert, is haunted by a mass‑casualty incident and resorts to nightly drinking. That bleak premise was ultimately...
After Dispatch, AdHoc Studio Is Looking to Expand
AdHoc Studio announced that, following the Dispatch project, it is actively expanding its organization. The company is using insights gained from Dispatch to determine the optimal team size needed to develop future titles, aiming to separate creative leadership from publishing...
Interview with Dispatch Developer: We Were Told Comedy Games Don't Sell
The interview centers on Dispatch’s co‑founders, Michael Trong and Nick Herman, who recount how their indie studio—built by two writers and two directors—faced skepticism from both game investors and Hollywood executives. Critics told them comedy‑driven, narrative‑heavy games don’t sell, and...
"Switch 2 Is Going to Be 3DS"
The video posits that Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 will follow the trajectory of the 3DS rather than revisiting the Wii U or simply iterating the original Switch. The speaker argues that the 3DS represented the logical next step for Nintendo’s handheld line,...
What’s the Truth About Nintendo Switch 2 Sales?
The Game Business Show episode tackles the truth behind Nintendo Switch 2 sales while contextualizing broader industry turbulence, including Epic’s massive layoffs and a sharp decline in UK game development. Data from Sakana shows US hardware revenue rose modestly, largely on the...
Pokemon Go Owner: There’s Less of a Need for New Games
The Game Business Show marks its 100th episode and a year, featuring an interview with Scopely co‑CEO Javier Ferrer. Scopely, now fifteen years old, recently acquired Niantic (Pokémon Go) and boasts $15 billion in lifetime revenue, over two billion downloads, and a 3,000‑person...
Pokemon Pokopia Would Have Had a Different Age Rating Under New Rules
The video discusses the European PEGI rating board’s updated criteria that focus on “play‑by‑appointment” mechanics – features that compel players to return at specific times to claim rewards. Using the newly released Pokemon Pokopia as a case study, the panel...
Can New Age Rating Rules Prevent a Video Game Ban?
The episode centers on PEGI’s overhaul of European age‑rating rules, introduced by the industry body PEGI, aimed at flagging loot boxes, microtransactions, NFTs and other mechanics that could entice minors. The host also touches on Nvidia’s controversial DLSS5 reveal, Ubisoft’s...
What Makes a Good Video Games CEO? #videogames
Take-Two's executive reflects on qualities that make a successful video games CEO in light of Asha Sharma’s appointment to lead Xbox, arguing industry-specific gaming background isn’t essential. He emphasizes that leaders must prioritize creativity, innovation and operational efficiency while understanding...
Can People Use AI to Make Grand Theft Auto?
The video tackles the hype that generative AI could let a single developer press a button and launch a Grand Theft Auto‑style blockbuster. The speaker argues that while software tools have lowered entry barriers for indie developers, the industry’s biggest...