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