Game State

Game State

Welcome to Game State, where we break down the ever-evolving world of game development. Each episode dives into the current state of the industry, what's working, what's changing, and what's next. From art pipelines to gameplay systems, creative design to technical challenges, we explore how games come together and the people making it happen. Whether you're deep in development or just love understanding how games get made, Game State keeps you in the loop.

Episodes

77. Netflix Shutters Studios, Twitch's AI Admission

August 15, 2026 • 13 mins
Netflix pulls the plug on more of its game studios, and Twitch owns up to using generative AI. Plus, we dig into the Scabby versus Sharma saga in this week's Patch Notes roundup.
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76. Netflix Shuts Down Night School Studio

August 13, 2026 • 10 mins
Netflix is closing Oxenfree developer Night School Studio and Moonloot Games as its gaming ambitions take another hit. We break down what the shutdowns mean for the teams, the games, and Netflix's shaky footing in the industry.
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75. Amazon Drops Lost Ark, Throne Liberty

August 12, 2026 • 9 mins
Big shakeup in the MMO world as Amazon prepares to walk away from its publishing duties on two major titles. We break down what the early 2027 handover means for Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty players, and what it signals about Amazon's gaming ambitions.
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74. That's No Moon Cuts 14 Jobs

August 11, 2026 • 5 mins
Crossfire developer That's No Moon is the latest studio hit by layoffs, with 14 staff reportedly let go. We break down what this means for the studio's projects and the wider trend of instability across game development.
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73. Walmart Gaming Site Guts Newsroom

August 10, 2026 • 10 mins
The Walmart-backed video game site just laid off its entire editorial team, and we break down what it means for games journalism. We dig into the retail giant's gaming ambitions and why another newsroom is going dark.
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72. Simulating Cities One Page at a Time

August 9, 2026 • 8 mins
We dig into an ambitious experiment that pushes the limits of city simulation, built out one page at a time. Join us as we explore what it takes to model an entire city and where this bold approach could lead next.
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71. Simulating Cities One Page at a Time

August 8, 2026 • 8 mins
We dig into the surprising art of city simulation and how far designers can push a virtual metropolis. From ambitious systems to the limits of scale, we explore what it really takes to bring a living city to life.
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70. Simulating a City One Page at a Time

August 7, 2026 • 7 mins
We dig into an ambitious project pushing the boundaries of city simulation, exploring how far the tech can go one page at a time. Join us as we break down the ideas, the challenges, and what it means for the future of simulation games.
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69. Switch 2 Sales Crash 34 Percent

August 6, 2026 • 10 mins
Nintendo's Switch 2 hardware sales have plunged 34.4 percent year-on-year, and we dig into what's behind the slump. Is it pricing, software droughts, or shifting player habits? We break down the numbers and what they mean for Nintendo's next moves.
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68. Secret Mode Launches New Studio

August 5, 2026 • 4 mins
Publisher Secret Mode is expanding beyond publishing with a brand-new in-house development studio built to support its own projects. We break down what this move means for the company's future and the games we might see down the line.
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67. EA is now owned by Saudi Arabia and Donald Trump's s...

August 4, 2026 • 9 mins
The latest gaming news, the biggest stories of the week, and what they mean for players and the industry.
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66. Inside Silent Hill Townfall's Mind

August 3, 2026 • 9 mins
We dig into how Silent Hill: Townfall crawls deep into its protagonist's headspace, and what that means for the series' return to psychological horror. Join us as we break down the design choices shaping this eerie new chapter.
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65. EA Goes Private in Landmark Deal

August 2, 2026 • 10 mins
Electronic Arts just cleared its US regulatory hurdles, paving the way for one of the biggest take-private deals in gaming history. We break down what this means for EA's future, its franchises, and the players who love them.
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64. EA Goes Private in Regulatory Win

August 1, 2026 • 6 mins
Electronic Arts just cleared its US regulatory hurdles, moving one step closer to a landmark take-private deal. We break down what the buyout means for the publisher's biggest franchises and what could come next for one of gaming's giants.
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63. EA Goes Private in Buyout

July 31, 2026 • 9 mins
EA has cleared US regulatory approvals in its massive take-private deal, marking one of the biggest shakeups in gaming's corporate landscape. We break down what the buyout means for the publisher's future, its franchises, and the players who love them.
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62. UNBEATABLE Music Video Vibes

July 30, 2026 • 10 mins
This week on Game State, we dig into the latest Narrative Notebook and why UNBEATABLE's music video energy is impossible to shake. We break down the rhythm-fueled style that's turning heads and what it signals for the game's storytelling ambitions.
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61. Subnautica 2 Boosts Krafton Revenue

July 29, 2026 • 11 mins
Krafton posts strong Q2 numbers, with Subnautica 2 and PUBG leading the charge. We break down what's driving the growth and what it signals for the studio's future lineup.
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60. Black Flag Resynced Smashes Sales

July 24, 2026 • 13 mins
Ubisoft's Black Flag Resynced blew past its annual sales expectations in just two weeks. We break down the numbers behind the surprise hit and what this pirate revival means for the future of Assassin's Creed remakes.
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59. Steam Wishlist Overhaul Cross-Region Gifting

July 23, 2026 • 7 mins
Steam just rolled out two big changes for PC players: wishlist categories to finally organize your ever-growing backlog, plus cross-region gifting so you can send games to friends around the world. We break down how these features work and what they mean for your library.
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58. Xbox Backward Compatibility Hits PC

July 22, 2026 • 13 mins
Microsoft flips the switch on Xbox backward compatibility for PC, opening the door for classic titles on a whole new platform. We break down what it means for your library, how it works, and which games could benefit most.
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