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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

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Cover of TWIG #403: The Market Only Grew 2%, Friendslop Hits the PC Charts and China Drafts Off GTA VI
68 min
Deconstructor of Fun68 min

TWIG #403: The Market Only Grew 2%, Friendslop Hits the PC Charts and China Drafts Off GTA VI

The global gaming industry is currently experiencing a period of significant stagnation, with real-term market growth hovering at approximately 2% annually when adjusted for inflation.

  • The global gaming industry is stagnating with only 2% annual real-term growth, driven by rising user acquisition costs and a lack of expansion beyond mature Western and Chinese markets.
  • Console spending is highly consolidated, with 93% of revenue directed toward established intellectual property, creating significant barriers for new entrants.
  • The PC market is a winner-take-all environment where only 1.5% of annual game releases generate more than $1 million in revenue.
Deconstructor of FunOct 2026
Cover of Why PlayStation Ditched Hideo Kojima's Physint
18 min
Jason Schreier18 min

Why PlayStation Ditched Hideo Kojima's Physint

PlayStation has officially terminated its partnership with Hideo Kojima for the development of his upcoming espionage action title, Physint.

  • PlayStation cancelled its partnership with Hideo Kojima on the espionage game 'Physint' (renamed 'Fizzant') due to the project consistently missing development milestones, exceeding budget expectations, and failing to meet internal revenue targets.
  • Kojima Productions has moved the 'Physint' project to Xbox, which views the investment as a strategic play to expand its presence in Asian markets and secure film and television rights for both 'Physint' and 'OD'.
  • PlayStation is currently undergoing a strategic shift toward maximizing revenue per user and implementing more rigorous development milestones, following a period where previous Kojima titles like 'Death Stranding' failed to meet the company's high commercial expectations.
Jason SchreierSep 2026