Exploring Arrowhead's Future and Recent Industry Acquisitions

The newest installment of the GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is out, offering insights in both audio and video formats, accessible below. This episode delves into the recent change in ownership, with Ziff Davis, the parent company of IGN, acquiring Gamer Network Ltd, which encompasses GamesIndustry.biz, Eurogamer, VG247, Rock Paper Shotgun, and other sister sites. We also examine the new leadership at Arrowhead Games, the studio behind Helldivers 2, and their future aspirations, including an in-depth interview featured on the site. Furthermore, we discuss the implications of recent acquisitions, including Nintendo's purchase of Shiver Entertainment from Embracer Group and Atari's acquisition of the Intellivision brand. This episode can be accessed by watching the embedded player, downloading the podcast, or subscribing to the podcast feed. Editing credits go to Alix Attenborough.