Obsidian’s Secret to Success | Gies #30

In this episode of the Games Industry Executive Summary, Casey Al-Kaisy and Patrick Rose discuss various topics impacting the gaming industry, including the success of the Steam Deck in handheld gaming, the innovative Nemesis system from Monolith Productions, and the resurgence of Konami with the Silent Hill franchise. They also explore the challenges faced by Fable, the implications of tariffs on Sony's supply chain, and the trends in racing games. The conversation touches on Obsidian's growth, the layoffs at Striking Distance Studios, and the strategic shifts at NetEase. Finally, they highlight the potential of Southeast Asian game development and the global appeal of Black Myth: Wukong.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Context01:58 The Rise of Handheld Gaming05:48 The Nemesis System and Narrative Design10:02 The Future of Monolith Productions10:49 Konami's Comeback and Legacy15:07 Fable's Anticipation and Expectations18:59 Tariffs and the Digital Trade Landscape24:05 Nostalgia for Racing Games28:25 The Evolution of Game Studios30:38 The Impact of Studio Size on Game Quality34:42 The Changing Landscape of Game Development38:28 The Future of Chinese Game Development42:53 Southeast Asia's Growing Game Industry45:08 Reaching the Chinese Gaming MarketConnect With Us: Learn more about the Mighty Diamonds at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mighty.Diamonds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Gies Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Gies Newsletter on ⁠Substack ⁠ Subscribe to Gies on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with our hosts on Linkedin: ⁠Casey Al-Kaisy⁠ Patrick Rose