How the Games Industry Got to This Point
Shownotes
This Week on Post Games:
- Act 1: The Primordial Ooze of the Modern Game Industry
- Act 2: No Time Like the Present
- Act 3: How to Get People to See a Game in 2026
- Patreon Bonus: The Two Big Bets That Led to Xbox's Current Problems
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Guests:
- Rob Pardo: CEO of Bonfire Studios, former CCO of Blizzard Entertainment
- Jason Schreier: reporter at Bloomberg News, co-host of Triple Click
Art & Music:
- Logo and Show Art: James Bareham
- Theme: Mark Sparling
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