Episode Details

Join Brad and Carrie on another episode of Dense Pixels as they dive into the latest gaming news, industry developments, and game announcements. In this episode, they discuss the controversy surrounding Unity's new install charge and how indie developers are reacting to it. They also explore Unity's response to the backlash, including the possibility of waiving fees for developers who switch to its ad monetization service. Brad and Carrie delve into the unusual stock sales by Unity's executives just days before the development fee announcement, raising eyebrows in the gaming community. They discuss the impact of Unity's fee news and the potential for developers to move to Godot and Unreal Engine. Additionally, they touch on Unity's consideration of capping per-install fees and the security concerns that arose during this period. They also cover a range of other gaming news, from Xbox Series X mid-gen refresh rumors to studio layoffs, potential studio sales, strike actions by SAG-AFTRA, Nintendo Direct announcements, and a controversy involving Starfield mods and pronouns.

Dense Pixels is a weekly video game podcast covering gaming news, game reviews, and industry analysis. From AAA blockbusters to indie gems, we break down the latest game releases, PlayStation and Xbox news, Nintendo Switch, PC gaming, Steam, Game Pass, fighting games, RPGs, esports, retro gaming, and the business side of the gaming industry. Hosted by Brad, Micah, Carrie, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Join our Discord at densepixels.com/fans. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Look Forward (progressive politics).