Remedy Takes the Helm of Our Podcast

The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast delivers a weekly snapshot of the video game industry's biggest news every Monday, and the newest episode is now ready to stream or download. This week, hosts Chris Dring and James Batchelor welcome Remedy's communications director, Thomas Puha, to discuss the studio's reacquisition of Control's publishing rights, the phenomenal success of Alan Wake 2, and the broader challenges of developing AAA games. Other topics include the recent wave of layoffs at Electronic Arts and Sony, their strategic adaptations to the current market, and Rockstar's new policy requiring employees to work from the office five days a week. You can access the episode via the embedded player, download the audio version, or subscribe to our podcast on various platforms, including Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, and more. Video episodes are available on the GamesIndustry.biz YouTube channel or through this dedicated playlist. Episode editing courtesy of Alix Attenborough.