The GameDiscoverCo Show

Simon Carless & Chris Plante

Държава Съединени щати

Жанрове Изкуства, Бизнес, Предприемачество, Визуални изкуства

Език EN

Епизоди 5

Последен 18.08.2026

The GameDiscoverCo Show explores how PC and console games gain popularity and succeed in a crowded market. Hosted by GameDiscoverCo founder Simon Carless and Polygon co-founder Chris Plante, each weekly episode covers the latest trends in game platforms, storefronts, and discovery. The show serves as a companion to the GameDiscoverCo newsletter, offering analysis and commentary on what makes games take off.

Епизоди

How long should a game wait to enter PlayStation Plus? 18.08.2026 49мин

We talk about Helldivers 2 finally making it onto Sony's console subscription service, the state of paid mods/UGC in 2026, how AI interfaces may (or may not!) change how people pick out their media, and discuss which game showcase might be right for devs.
Is Miyamoto right: console specs don't matter? 11.08.2026 45мин

We talk about Roblox's market-disappointing financial results, how to think about Steam 1.0 releases vs. Early Access, Shigeru Miyamoto's recent comments on console tech specs being less relevant, and get into Simon's 30 years (!) in the game biz.
Too many 'compulsion loops' in PC games? 04.08.2026 37мин

We talk about whether your target PC/console device, technically, should always be the PC, chat about vertical video taking over the Internet, the rise of 'compulsion loops' in games, and analyze new Steam demo hit Guildrun.
Do Steam player reviews matter for your game? 28.07.2026 41мин

We talk about GDCo's survey around how Steam fans treat player review when they buy games. Also: an academic's view on the 'deprofessionalization' of games, Gamescom 2026's role in the industry, and improvements to Steam gifting and wishlist categorizing.
How much AI do players want in their games? 21.07.2026 42мин

We talk about GDCo’s recent player survey of AI in games, whether Steam refunds for short games are bad news & how the Apple Arcade catalog has settled in over time. Plus, we discuss where Meccha Chamelon fits in the Steam ecosystem.
Should devs center their plans on Next Fest? 30.06.2026 36мин

How does Steam Machine's pricing reflect the new reality of hardware costs? What's the state of physical video game sales in the U.S. in 2026? And what is Next Fest's relative importance for marketing your game?
Summer Game Fest: worth it for devs? 22.06.2026 40мин

In a pilot episode, Simon & Chris talk about Summer Game Fest & its discovery ramifications for devs, as well as GTA VI's release, Epic's State Of Unreal showcase and UK social media-related legislation that may affect games.