Market Analysis

The State of Games: March 2026

Crimson Desert, Pokémon, Nintendo Switch 2 and MLB deliver in bumper March

May 1 • Christopher Dring

Should PlayStation and Xbox change their plans on exclusive games?

Plus, we speak to leading influencer expert Jake Kulkowski, and have one final interview with Nightdive’s Larry Kuperman

Apr 30 • Christopher Dring

48:33

Flawed open world action game Samson comes to PS5 and Xbox in September, ahead of GTA 6

The GTA-style game from Liquid Swords had to release on PC before the money ran out

Apr 23 • Christopher Dring

39:57

UK minister: It’s not a problem that Grand Theft Auto isn’t UK-owned

Plus, how do you solve a problem like Xbox Game Pass? And we reveal our LA line-up

Apr 16 • Christopher Dring

37:33

One of the world’s biggest game makers reveals ‘the uncomfortable truth’ about AI

“Everyone is focused on building better AI, and not on how to use it,” says Keywords Studios

Apr 9 • Christopher Dring

36:31

The State of Games: February 2026

Big month for Resident Evil, Pokémon, PUBG and subscriptions

Mar 27 • Christopher Dring

What’s the truth about Nintendo Switch 2?

Plus, brutal layoffs at Epic and VR developers receive Meta boost

Mar 26 • Christopher Dring

59:37

Can new age rating rules prevent a video game ban?

US age ratings body has no plans to change it system, as video game regulation looms

Mar 19 • Christopher Dring

50:42

Did GDC get away with it? – The Game Business Micro

Plus, major changes to European age ratings, Xbox begins new console talk, and Pokémon sells out

Mar 16 • Christopher Dring

20:27

Whatever happened to Xbox Project Moorcroft?

Xbox discuss the role of indies in its ‘return of Xbox’, plus Newzoo drops major PC and console gaming report

Mar 12 • Christopher Dring

53:00

Capcom delivered a marketing masterclass with Resident Evil Requiem

Plus! What is AI telling gamers?

Mar 5 • Christopher Dring

50:48

The State of Games: January 2026

Arc Raiders tops Battlefield, Forza and Fable generate buzz, and PS5 is No.1 in the West

Feb 28 • Christopher Dring

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