The advantages and challenges of licensed video games, along with the persistent challenges faced by games journalism | Microcast
The new episode of The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast has been released and offers a concise summary of last week's major events.
This edition starts with Devolver Digital's introduction of Big Fan Games, a fresh publishing branch focused on independent developers dealing with licensed or well-known properties. The conversation explores how video game adaptations can greatly vary in their execution and success, explaining why these games aren’t guaranteed profitable and what opportunities exist for indie developers handling significant IPs.
Additional topics include Epic Games' recent legal action against Google, the shutdown of Play Magazine, the end of HoloLens, and the mobile release of Palworld. Lastly, in the segment 'What Do The Numbers Mean?', Chris examines the initial sales figures for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
You can listen to the episode on the player below, download the audio here, or subscribe via various platforms including Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, CastBox, Player FM, TuneIn, among others.
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This episode was edited by Alix Attenborough.
