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The Business of Video Games PodcastAuthor: The Business of Video Games Podcast
Welcome to The Business of Video Games Podcast.A show where we shed some light on the inner workings of the games industrythe why, how, who, and what the hell?! behind business decisions, publishing calls, and the steps (and missteps) that happen behind the scenes. Basically: the inside view on how and why things are actually done the way they are. Not just guesswork on 4Chan. The podcast is hosted by Shams Jorjani (CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, Chairman of the Board at Hooded Horse, and founder of the Almost Ready Games Fund) and Fernando Rizo (former Chief Sales & Business Development Officer at Raw Fury, now Partner at Kaboodle Games). In every episode, we invite a guest from the industry to unpack an interesting decision or event, share lessons learned, or explain why all of us armchair experts got it wrong (or occasionally right). This podcast previously ran for four years at Paradox Interactive and was available there until they decided to remove it. It might yet return somedayas a DLC in one of their games. Language: en Genres: Business, Leisure, Video Games Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Episode 48 - Shams and Fernandos Holiday Wrap Up 2025
Episode 48
Monday, 22 December, 2025
It's Fri... Monday! In this end-of-year episode, Shams and Fernando look back on 2025. From personal wins to the industry-wide turbulence that affects everyone. They both reflect on a surprisingly strong year for their work while acknowledging how tough it’s been for many studios, with layoffs, consolidation and cautious decision-making shaping the landscape. Topics iniclude the major deals almost known more for what they signal about power and money, than for the games themselves, as well as the ongoing conversation around the tension between creative risk and AAA budgets. How does franchises who get stuck trying to “stay fresh” without alienating fans, and why could “franchise fatigue” actually be more of a quality problem? And what would a wrap up in 2025 be without the AI conversation, the VR conversation, the new hardware (Switch 2) conversation and of course some hot 2026 industry predictions..? ;) Til next time, Happy Holidays!
