Are gaming budgets out of control?

Episode 474,   Mar 04, 06:51 AM

On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 474, we answer questions about a potential video game crash, ROI for AAA games, gaming acquisitions, exclusives, next-gen consoles, AI-generated games, EA closing Bioware, Larian Studios, and more!

Tonight’s questions:

- Will there be another video game crash?
- What’s the optimal ROI for AAA exclusives?
- Will there be any big gaming acquisitions in 2024?
- Why is there hypocrisy about exclusives being good/bad?
- Have your gaming habits changed this generation?
- Should Xbox and PlayStation have diversified their games?
- Who has the best chance to win next-gen?
- Will you get a next-gen console on day one?
- Should there be more “AA” games?
- Will we see more AI-created 2D platformers?
- Why doesn’t Geoff Keighly ever discuss layoffs in gaming?
- What is Naughty Dog working on next?
- Will EA close Bioware if its next games flop?
- Will Final Fantasy VII Rebirth outsell Final Fantasy XVI?
- Is Larian Studios going to be held to a higher standard?

Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

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