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Cover of Star Fox developer Velan: How to survive as a North American game studio
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The Game Business53 min

Star Fox developer Velan: How to survive as a North American game studio

Operating within the high-cost North American game development landscape requires a strategic shift away from the traditional, multi-year development cycles that often stifle innovation.

  • Studios should adopt a lean, agile development model that prioritizes rapid prototyping and tight feedback loops to avoid the financial risks of multi-year, large-scale projects.
  • Financial stability is best achieved by balancing a portfolio of stable, partner-funded AA-scope projects with smaller, self-funded original intellectual properties.
  • Operational efficiency relies on maintaining a compact core team of highly skilled talent for creative direction while utilizing strategic outsourcing to manage production scaling.
The Game BusinessOct 2026
Cover of Is Netflix the future of video game story-telling?
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The Game Business27 min

Is Netflix the future of video game story-telling?

Netflix is actively expanding its footprint in the video game industry by leveraging its massive subscriber base of approximately 700 million users.

  • Netflix is leveraging its 700 million subscriber base to integrate interactive narrative experiences into its existing streaming ecosystem, targeting non-traditional gamers rather than competing with console manufacturers.
  • The company categorizes its gaming strategy into four distinct verticals: kids, party and puzzle, mainstream, and narrative.
  • Netflix’s internal Night School Studio launched 'Unhinged,' a 30-minute horror title that uses smartphones as controllers to test the viability of mobile-first, interactive storytelling.
The Game BusinessJul 2026
Cover of Nintendo’s “New” Star Fox, $80 GTA6 says BoA & Mixtape is a Masterpiece | Games For Breakfast
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Extra Credits98 min

Nintendo’s “New” Star Fox, $80 GTA6 says BoA & Mixtape is a Masterpiece | Games For Breakfast

The gaming industry is currently navigating a period of significant structural and economic transition, characterized by shifting pricing models and evolving development strategies.

  • Grand Theft Auto VI is expected to spearhead a shift toward an $80 price point for AAA software, potentially establishing a new industry-wide standard.
  • Sony reported a $766 million impairment loss related to Bungie, signaling a strategic pivot away from high-risk extraction shooters toward focused, single-player experiences.
  • Nintendo is planning a $50 price increase for the upcoming Switch 2 hardware to offset rising manufacturing costs and maintain profitability.
Extra CreditsMay 2026
Cover of One of the world’s biggest game makers reveals ‘the uncomfortable truth’ about AI
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The Game Business37 min

One of the world’s biggest game makers reveals ‘the uncomfortable truth’ about AI

The game development industry is currently navigating a volatile transitional period characterized by widespread AI adoption alongside significant professional skepticism.

  • Approximately 90 percent of game developers currently utilize AI tools, yet over 50 percent of the workforce remains skeptical regarding job security and creative quality.
  • The industry is currently transitioning from a phase of novelty-driven AI demos to the development of governed, legally secure, and reliable production pipelines.
  • Sustainable AI integration requires studios to pivot away from flashy, single-prompt generation and instead focus on automating repetitive, mundane production tasks.
The Game BusinessApr 2026