GIES #19 - W47 | 2024

Games Industry Executive Summary - A podcast by Mighty Diamonds - Fridays

In this episode, we dive into Farming Simulator 25’s massive 2 million sales in a week and Fortnite expanding its Crew subscription alongside a permanent OG Mode with its own battle pass. We also cover reports of F1 Manager 2025’s cancellation, Sony’s potential acquisition of a media giant tied to Elden Ring, and Battlefield 6 undergoing its largest playtests ever. Plus, a look at Starfield hitting 15 million players, Death Stranding reaching 19 million, and the rapid success of Pokémon TCG Pocket. Don’t miss insights into industry trends, from Half-Life 2’s pivotal role in gaming history to the debate over The Game Awards timing. Learn more about the Mighty Diamonds at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mighty.Diamonds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe to the Games Industry Executive Summary at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mightydiamonds.substack.com