The conclusion of XDefiant and the current status of live service games | GI Microcast

This week's episode of The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is ready to download, providing a brief insight into last week's significant events.

Our primary focus is on Ubisoft's planned termination of XDefiant next year, shedding light on the difficulties faced by live service games. With major publishers encountering difficulties in drawing players away from their current favorite games, what future direction could the industry pursue?

Additionally, we delve into the recent surge of layoffs and closures of studios. This week's segment, "What Do The Numbers Mean?" examines the influence of Black Friday sales in the UK.

The episode can be accessed through the player below, downloaded directly here, or by subscribing to our podcast feed on various platforms such as Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, CastBox, Player FM, TuneIn and many other popular podcast outlets.

The editing of the episode was managed by Alix Attenborough.