Episode Details

How does raising venture capital affect studio operations and exit strategies? How has generative AI delivered playtesting workflow efficiencies? We dive into the latest games business news with Aaron Bush, Sebastian Park, and your host Maria Gillies.

00:00 - Start
03:03 - Generative AI - Playtesting Workflow
21:57 - CS:GO Sequel Rumours
27:23 - The Believer Company’s $55M Series A
39:16 - Gaming Exits Are Harder to Land
48:50 - Outro

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