S1E74 - The State of the Games Industry in 2026 (Episode 74)

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S1E74 - The State of the Games Industry in 2026 (Episode 74)

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Episode Notes

This week, Joseph and Luke sit down and breakdown their thoughts on the state of the games industry in 2026. From what publishers are making the biggest impact to their thoughts on the importance of the indie scene, this is a wide ranging fireside chat ahead of the summer showcase season.

Episode Resources:

Joseph’s Mixtape Article on CantPause
MinnMax Spotlight - Virtue and a Sledgehammer

Find Timestamps for this Episode Below:

0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Icebreaker: Who is your favorite publisher in gaming currently?
7:44 - How do you feel about the industry as a whole right now?
38:27 - Are AAA vital to the games industry?
57:16 - What’s your most anticipated first-party and indie games for the reminder of 2026?
1:01:45 - Outro

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Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social
Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social
Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social
Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social
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Check out our other shows:

Player Player Podcast
Left Behind Game Club
The LukeWarmGames Podcast
Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast
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