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Spencer, subscriptions and spoilers - The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast

Spencer, subscriptions and spoilers - The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast

FromThe GamesIndustry.biz Podcast


Spencer, subscriptions and spoilers - The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast

FromThe GamesIndustry.biz Podcast

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Length:
62 minutes
Released:
May 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Matt, Rebekah, Chris and James discuss the biggest news of the past week. We begin by unpacking Xbox boss Phil Spencer's comments in a recent interview, in which he talked about how Microsoft was taking care to ensure it was "not exploiting" the COVID-19 pandemic and the "big flood" of new users it has brought to gaming. Then, after a tangent about streaming services and the bizarre communications around the launch of Stadia's free version, we reflect on the ongoing success of Xbox Game Pass, which has already amassed more than 10 million subscribers. Finally, following leaks around The Last of Us: Part 2, we talk about the challenge of avoiding and preventing spoilers, not only in games but in any form of entertainment. As always, you can get your daily dose of news, insight and analysis into the world behind video games at www.gamesindustry.biz.
Released:
May 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Regular news discussion show offering insight into the global video games market for industry professionals. The GI.Biz's world-leading team of experienced trade journalists, who spend each episode breaking down the biggest stories, lending their thoughts on the latest trends in the market, and discussing the implications for video games as a business