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Game File (Stephen Totilo)

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Independent reporting and analysis on the video game business and culture.

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Tencent Closes TiMi Montreal Game Studio
News•Feb 22, 2026

Tencent Closes TiMi Montreal Game Studio

The episode reports that Tencent has shut down its TiMi Montreal studio, which never released a game during its five-year existence. The closure was hinted at for weeks, confirmed by a programmer’s LinkedIn post, and reflects a broader retreat by Chinese gaming giants from aggressive Western studio expansion that surged during the pandemic. The host notes that while TiMi Montreal was launched to develop AAA open‑world, multi‑platform titles, no details about its projects have emerged, underscoring the challenges of translating mobile‑centric success to console markets.

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Nintendo Considers the $65 Video Game
News•Feb 21, 2026

Nintendo Considers the $65 Video Game

The episode examines Nintendo's unconventional $65 price point for Switch 2 upgrades, focusing on the Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition and the Animal Crossing Switch 2 Edition. It outlines how this $5 premium sits between Nintendo's previous $0 upgrades and $10 upgrades,...

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Sources: Tencent Secretly Funded Struggling Shooter Highguard
News•Feb 17, 2026

Sources: Tencent Secretly Funded Struggling Shooter Highguard

The episode investigates how Chinese tech giant Tencent covertly acted as the primary financial backer for Wildlight Entertainment, the studio behind the controversial 2026 free‑to‑play shooter Highguard. It outlines the secrecy surrounding the funding, the turmoil of Highguard’s launch, and...

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A More Optimistic Expedition
News•Feb 14, 2026

A More Optimistic Expedition

The episode recounts the author’s experience at the DICE Awards in Las Vegas, where they introduced a new backstage photo challenge for award winners, asking each to capture the most interesting image in the green room. The segment highlights the...

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"Vince Was the Real Deal." Gaming Leaders Mourn Vince Zampella in Las Vegas
News•Feb 11, 2026

"Vince Was the Real Deal." Gaming Leaders Mourn Vince Zampella in Las Vegas

The DICE Summit in Las Vegas featured a heartfelt tribute to the late Vince Zampella, a visionary game developer behind Medal of Honor, Call of Duty, Respawn’s hits, and Battlefield 6. Industry leaders like EA’s Laura Miele, Geoff Keighley, Phil Spencer, Todd Howard, and...

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Epic’s Plans for Its Game Store Include Launching on the Next Xbox
News•Feb 5, 2026

Epic’s Plans for Its Game Store Include Launching on the Next Xbox

In this episode, Epic Games head of the Epic Games Store, Steve Allison, discusses the platform’s growth and future roadmap, highlighting 67 million monthly users, a 16% conversion rate from free giveaways, and $400 million in third‑party revenue for 2025. He outlines...

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Meet Gertie
News•Jan 30, 2026

Meet Gertie

In this episode, the host chats with a veteran game designer about his latest project, Coven of the Chicken Foot, which centers on an elderly witch named Gertie and her bond with a monster in a decaying fantasy world. The...

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"Oh, This Is Gonna Be Very Different": An Ex-Blizzard Developer's Eye-Opening Year
News•Jan 29, 2026

"Oh, This Is Gonna Be Very Different": An Ex-Blizzard Developer's Eye-Opening Year

The episode follows ex-Blizzard veteran Chris Sigaty as he reflects on his transition from leading blockbuster launches at Blizzard to building indie‑style games at Dreamhaven, a studio founded by former Blizzard co‑founder Mike Morhaime. Sigaty discusses the challenges of launching...

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Interview: As Arc Raiders Surges, Nexon CEO Eyes the West (and Is Dreaming of Gaming's "Third Wave")
News•Jan 21, 2026

Interview: As Arc Raiders Surges, Nexon CEO Eyes the West (and Is Dreaming of Gaming's "Third Wave")

In this interview, Nexon CEO Junghun Lee discusses the unexpected runaway success of Arc Raiders, which has sold over 12.4 million copies and outperformed the company’s own forecasts. He explains how the game’s social dynamics—teamwork, betrayal, and interpersonal drama—have driven its...

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Video Game Layoffs Also Look Like This
News•Jan 16, 2026

Video Game Layoffs Also Look Like This

The episode examines the granular details of recent mass layoffs in the video game industry, focusing on a July 2, 2025 Microsoft cut that eliminated 4% of its global workforce, including 81 gaming roles in a single building. By analyzing...

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