Some Patches Required

Author: Aaron & Zak

Hello everybody, and welcome to Some Patches Required. Every other Thursday, your hosts Aaron and Zak use their backgrounds in game development and analysis to discuss various facets of the ever-turbulent games industry. From interviews with AAA/indie devs to deep dives on timely topics, the duo hopes to entertain and educate you on this wild medium we all love. 
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The Games Industry: Growth is Gone, the Squeeze Begins
Episode 118
Thursday, 10 September, 2026

This week, Zak and Aaron draw a throughline connecting numerous recent episodes, and discuss the state of the games industry in general. Namely, the fact that many of its woes can be tied to the idea that games are now a mature market rather than a growing one. But that has no bearing on investors' insatiable need to see the all-important line go up - whatever the cost.Please, enjoy.Sources:The Death Of Physical Games Is A Sign Of What's Coming - Jason SchreierThe Video Game Industry Is Collapsing - Adam ConoverPRESENTATION: The State of Video Gaming in 2025 - Matthew BallListen to Beach Girl on SpotifyCheck Out MosscatMarket on Instagram