Was Concord Doomed by Sony? | Microcast

The newest installment of The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is ready to download, providing an in-depth look at the most significant events from the past week. This episode explores the challenges faced by Concord, Sony's latest live service venture, and examines the possible reasons behind its struggle to attract players, compared to other successful multiplayer games like Helldivers 2. Additionally, the episode covers Remedy's partnership with Annapurna and the studio's shift towards self-publishing. The 'What Do The Numbers Mean?' segment analyzes the potential performance of Astro Bot upon its release on the PlayStation platform. The episode can be accessed through the embedded player, downloaded as an audio podcast, or subscribed to via various platforms such as Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon Music. Video versions are available on the GamesIndustry.biz YouTube channel and a dedicated playlist. The episode was edited by Alix Attenborough.